The most wonderful time of the year is here, and that means the most wonderful eats and treats are near. During the holiday season, there is an occasion for every sort of dish imaginable and always a ready excuse to explain away eating sweet treats, decadent snacks, and sumptuous desserts. Whether you want to cozy up with hot cocoa and a plate of cookies or prepare the fanciest of feasts with the most fabulous dessert platters to follow, sugar and spice are everywhere.  

So, if you find yourself in a pinch or you can’t narrow down which new recipe to test, give one (or all) of these treats a try and trust that yums will follow.

Plus, these goodies do more than fill bellies to the brim — they add a dash of decoration to tabletops, they make kiddos smile with their whimsical presentation, and they cover all the foodie favorites from sweet and salty snick-snacks to melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness.

Christmas Cornflake Wreaths

These sticky treats are fun to make, more fun to eat, and the most fun to enjoy with friends and family. Plus, not only do they make for a good time — they make for beautiful table décor.

Peppermint Melt-Away Cookies

With the crumble of a cookie and the decadence of a dessert mint, these fancy treats make for a party in your mouth.

Pretzel Turtles

Effortless and classic, these three-ingredient turtles are sweet, salty, and an easy crowd favorite. Make them for a party or make them for yourself; either way, you won’t be sorry.