Give these dietitian-approved holiday baking recipes a go!
The Holiday’s are about spending time with friends and families, spreading Christmas cheer, and of course indulging in delicious baked goods. Around the holiday season I like to bake – a lot – some on my own, and some with my kids! I’ve always found baking really therapeutic–especially recipes that my mom and grandma taught me how to make. And this year I’m needing an extra dose of therapy, it being my first as a single mom.
If you find joy in holiday baking as much as I do, and love getting your kids into the kitchen, you’ll enjoy these 15 delicious dietitian-approved holiday treat recipes. Not only does baking together create those nice warm fuzzy memories for your kids, but it’s also great quality time together and teaches them about moderation (and grows their culinary skills!). Enjoy 🙂
This easy Christmas Stollen Recipe is a hearty bread studded with dried fruit, chopped walnuts, and orange zest. The best holiday breakfast treat or even dessert!
How do some salted caramel peanut butter cups sound right about now? These vegan peanut butter cups are ooey gooey delicious. Do you remember Reese’s peanut butter cups? These are better! The salted caramel and dark chocolate elevate these treats to new heights.
When I first tasted a variation of these truffles at my friends house (we have an annual Christmas family get-together), I melted into my seat.
These little gingerbread energy bites are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. You’ll love this holiday-inspired recipe!
These festive Peppermint Fudge Energy Bites are an indulgent tasting yet healthy treat you can feel good about eating. These make a great edible gift as well as a healthy dessert for a holiday potluck. They are made by blending simple ingredients like dates, almonds, peppermint extract, cocoa powder, and candy canes.
A family recipe makes these buttery and sweet coconut oat cookies simple yet absolutely perfect for the holiday season.
No holiday party is complete without a big batch of cookies, and this recipe will be sure to impress your guests. I used dark chocolate chips in this recipe, not only because I think they taste better, but also because dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidants. The white whole-wheat flour also has more fiber than regular all-purpose flour.
These brownies aren’t uber sweet and have this subtle “je ne said quoi” from that magical tahini. They also make the perfect afternoon snack and would be great to send along with your kids to school or camp. Nut free for the win! They also freeze incredibly well and I actually prefer them straight from the freezer. If you haven’t tasted a brownie straight from the freezer than you really haven’t lived.
These dark chocolate oranges are AMAZING! If you are looking for a simple, delicious, and healthy recipe to impress your guests this is it. I mean who could resist oranges dipped in dark chocolate?
Make these easy homemade chocolate lollipops for a delicious homemade holiday gift! P.S. Be sure and save some for yourself!
The word Bischochuelo comes from a Spanish derived word that just means pastry, cookie, or baked good. I did find that Bischochitos are a similar cookie and are in fact the state cookie of New Mexico. Pretty cool. So with all of this history and new found information about the famous Christmas cookie nana always made, I was ready to perfect the method. I added a glaze, which is not like the original (and optional) but I feel like it makes them a little more festive. They are really a simple cookie, but they have a very distinct flavor and evoke real and happy memories for me.
These super soft, easy to make Holiday White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies will be your new favorite holiday cookie recipe!
Vegan Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies - Sharon Palmer, The Plant Powered Dietitian
Call upon the flavor of seasonal cranberries for these festive, tender vegan Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies. With a touch of zesty orange and crunchy almonds, these treats are perfect for your next coffee break, weekend, or party. They are also ideal for the holidays!
If you are a fan of ginger, you will absolutely LOVE this recipe. I would double the recipe, because they will disappear in no time over the holidays. They make for a great hostess gift too!
Need an easy, delicious and edible holiday gift idea? Look no further than these cute candy cane dipped cookies!
15 Holiday Baking Recipes: Ginger Cookies & More
If you are a fan of ginger, you will absolutely LOVE this recipe. I would double the recipe, because they will disappear in no time over the holidays. They make for a great hostess gift too!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp ginger
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup packed golden brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup molasses (tip: spray your measuring cup with an oil spray first - the molasses will slip out much easier)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chunks or chips
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (tip: keep your fresh ginger in the freezer - it's easer to grate and lasts a lot longer)
- sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a bowl. Using medium speed of an electric mixer, beat together brown sugar and butter until fluffy. Add egg, molasses and vanilla; beat until blended.
- Add flour mixture and mix just until blended. Gently stir in crystallized ginger, white chocolate and fresh ginger. Cover and refrigerate dough for 1 hour.
- Shape dough into 1 inch (2.5 cm) balls. Roll balls in sugar and place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
- Bake at 350ºF (my oven is super hot so I had mine at 325) for 12 - 14 minutes or just until cookies are cracked on top. Cookies will be soft to the touch; do not overbake.
- Cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to racks and cool completely. Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Comments
What a great variety of holiday baking ideas. Thanks for including me!
Thank YOU!
awesome recipe dear thanks for sharing with us