Easy Holiday Recipes

These easy holiday recipes are sponsored by NABISCO, however, all opinions are my own.

I have two festive, easy recipes to get you ready for the holidays! These OREO Fudge Covered Cookie Holiday Pops and RITZ Smoked Gouda Toppers provide a sweet and savory bite-sized treat. You will love making these with your family and they look so festive! Even though things are a little different this year, our home celebrations can still feel extra special this holiday with Evite and these snacks. Cozy up by the fire and keep reading for these easy holiday recipes.

I am so excited about the month of December approaching! Since I was a child, the holidays have always been my favorite time of year. The decorations, the twinkle lights, the special time with family…this season brings so much joy. As an avid entertainer, who loves to host, things certainly look different this year, but I’m looking forward to many home celebrations that will bring joy.  

I love how these sweet and savory holiday recipes look so festive in front of my tree. I pulled together all the ingredients at Target, then we turned on the Christmas music and I got the kids involved in helping me prepare everything. It is always more fun for everyone when we do things together!

We set up the bar cart so we could have a family game night in front of the fire. I keep various sized white cake plates and trays in my buffet table so I can easily pull them out and use for small treats like these. I added a garland swag to my card and my favorite holiday napkins are we are ready for a fun evening at home. 

OREO Fudge Covered Cookie Holiday Pops

These OREO Fudge Covered Cookie Holiday Pops are so festive! It took just a few minutes to add the popsicle sticks to the back. After using melted candy to make some festive designs, we added sprinkles and popped them back in the freezer to set. In just a few minutes they were ready to go!

Directions:

• Use melted semi-sweet chocolate to attach 1 wooden pop stick to back of each fudge covered cookie.

• Place, top sides down, in single layer on parchment-covered baking sheet.
• Repeat with melted white chocolate and white fudge covered cookies and additional pop sticks.
• Refrigerate 10 min. or until chocolate is firm.

• Turn cookies over
• Decorate tops of cookies with melted candy coating wafers and sprinkles.
• Refrigerate 10 min. or until candy coating is firm.

Tips:

Set up a fun holiday pop making bar by placing your sprinkles in bowls. Turn on your Christmas music and get your family involved.

Melt your white and semi-sweet chocolate to 90 degrees. Be careful not to go over as your chocolate can burn. Once the chocolate pieces begin to melt, you can stir to help the rest of the chocolate melt.

Melt your red and green candy until it is smooth. Place in a piping bag and cut a small hole at the tip. This will allow you to easily make different designs and the piping bag can be reheated in small increments as needed.

As you can see, we decorated the sides, the tops, and we made fun wreaths and trees on our holiday pops.

For Gift-Giving, place decorated cookie pops in clear food-safe plastic bags, then tie closed with holiday ribbon. These make great hostess gifts, or gifts for your favorite teachers or coaches.

RITZ Smoked Gouda Toppers

The RITZ Smoked Gouda Toppers not only have a beautiful presentation, but they are such a great bite-sized savory treat. The snowflake cracker has a crisp, buttery taste and the combination of the sugary onions, cheese and cranberry is so yummy!

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Slice onions, thyme, and cheese.

• Melt butter in skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook 10 min. or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add sugar; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until completely dissolved. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in thyme. Set aside.

• Place crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese.
• Bake 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

• Top with onions and cranberry sauce.
• Sprinkle with additional chopped fresh thyme before serving.

Tips:

-Gather all your ingredients and go ahead and slice your onion, cheese, and thyme at one time. This will save time and help the process go smoothly.

-Set up an assembly line and get your family involved in the process. Place all your crackers first, then add your cheese, then build the rest of your cracker.

-Add them to a festive tray and they will be ready to enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed these easy holiday recipes to #FlavorYourWinterAtTarget and you will create a memorable holiday celebration at home with these ideas. Make sure to check the Target app weekly for new Circle offers. I hope you love these easy holiday recipes, I’d love it if you would come back and rate the recipes after you’ve made them.

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