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Quick & Easy Christmas Treats

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December 23, 2019 by Jodi + 6 Comments

These Quick & Easy Christmas Treats are all simple, fast and absolutely delicious. They are perfect for last minute gift giving and anyone will love them!

It’s no secret that I love treats, especially all the yummy treats during the holidays. Today I wanted to share ideas for some sweets & treats that are perfect for gift giving.  All of these are simple, delicious, and are pretty much foolproof. Wrap any of these up in a cellophane bagged tied with a ribbon and you have a perfect gift.

I grew up in a family where food equals love. Some of my best memories are sitting around my grandma’s dining room table every Sunday night with family and food. . . .talking, laughing, sometimes crying, just enjoying being with one another, and thoroughly enjoying every single bit of food that filled my grandma’s table.

Food is my family’s love language and I’m so grateful that I’ve been able to share my love of food here on this blog. Thank you for being part of it and for always coming back. This little old blog of mine isn’t the most popular one out there, I don’t have the ginmormous following that some bloggers have, and I probably never will. But guess what? That’s ok, that’s not why I do this. I do it because I love to share good food, it’s in my blood. This little blog takes a lot of planning, time, and energy. There are days when I’m ready to quit, but then I take a deep breath and remember the many comments I’ve read or the time many friends and family have told me that my blog saves them daily, and that is what keeps me going. So thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

I will be taking the next week or so off so that I can spend time with my family, but I’ll be back soon.

Merry, merry Christmas!🎄

Family Favorite Toffee

This is the best toffee ever. My mom has been making this for 35+ years and my family never gets tired of it. You can whip up a batch in about 10 minutes. It will turn out perfectly every time as long as you follow the instructions.

White Chocolate Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

I’ve made 4 batches of these in the last couple days and it took me no time at all. I love giving these as gifts because everyone loves them!

Microwave Caramels

Love, love, love these! So simple to make and turn out every time.

Wintermint Bark

I love this because it’s so different than most barks. It’s delicious!

World’s Best Oreo Fudge

The name says it all here!

Sweet & Salty Churro Toffee Snack Mix

This one is always a favorite! People go crazy over this when I give it as a gift!

Saltine Cracker Toffee

Otherwise known as Christmas Crack, this one is a winner!

White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

This popcorn is the easiest stuff to make, but be warned that it is highly addicting!

Snickerdoodles

Who doesn’t love a good snickerdoodle? These are my favorite snickerdoodles ever. 

Caramel Corn

Whenever I give this as a gift, I am everyone’s BFF. Gooey, delicious and so simple to make, a cellophane bag filled with this caramel popcorn will be loved by everyone!

 

If you’re needing some last minute treats, I hope these ideas help make your life a little easier.

Merry, merry Christmas!🎄

Filed Under: Candy/Treats/Sweet snacks, Christmas Desserts & Treats, Holiday Favorites

Comments

  1. Teresa says

    December 23, 2019 at 11:24 am

    Jodi, I love your blog so much! My go to for so much. Thanks for all you do. Happy holidays.

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      December 23, 2019 at 1:45 pm

      Thanks Teresa❤️! Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  2. Lori West says

    December 23, 2019 at 11:30 am

    I would be lost without your blog AND my family would go hungry! Thanks for all the time you spend to make my life easier! xoxoxo

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      December 23, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      ❤️❤️❤️

      Reply
  3. Ann says

    December 26, 2019 at 10:54 pm

    I have never commented on your blog before but I come here many many times. There are recipes that I have made over and over again and I have lots of favorites! I love to cook and I love a good new recipe and I’m never disappointed in this blog of yours! It’s gotten me out of a pinch for last minute dinners many times! Just want you to know I appreciate your good recipes!!

    Reply
    • Jodi says

      December 27, 2019 at 11:18 am

      Ann, thank you so much for your sweet comment, you just made my day. Thank you for taking the time to let me know that, I really appreciate it. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and I wish you a happy new year!

      Reply

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