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]]>Ingredients:
- 12 Reese’s cups
- 24 mini Reese’s Cups
- 12 Hershey’s kisses
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate chips
- White and green decorative icing
- Sprinkles
- Gold stars
- Confectioner sugar
Instructions:
- Use the mini Reece’s cup as the base of the tree. Place a regular Reese’s cup upside down on top of the mini cup. Then, place another mini Reese’s cup on top and top off the tree with a Hershey’s kiss.
- Swirl the white and green decorative icing around each tree to add some color.
- Add some sprinkles around the swirls of decorative icing and place a gold star at the top of the Hershey’s Kiss to top off the tree.
- Finally, sprinkle some confectioner sugar on each tree to add some snow.
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]]>Gather Your Ingredients
For this sweet yet saucy cocktail, you’ll need some lemon-lime soda, vodka, grenadine, and vanilla frosting. You’ll also want to get some sweetened coconut flakes and peppermint sticks for serving purposes.
Decorate the Glass
Before the party, spread some vanilla frosting with a small spoon along the rim of each cocktail glass. Pour the coconut flakes onto a small plate and dip the glasses into the coconut to cover the vanilla frosting.
Pour the Drink
Once the glass looks presentable, pour the soda, lime juice, vodka, and grenadine and stir well until perfectly blended. Add the cinnamon stick and serve to your guests.
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]]>Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes
No celebration would be complete without cake, and this cupcake recipe by The Banana Diaries is sure to be a hit at any holiday party. With a velvety gingerbread base and a tangy plant-based cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect balance of sugar, spice, and everything nice.
Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
Santa and his reindeer are guaranteed to enjoy these cookies by Sweet Simple Vegan. Brown sugar, molasses, and warm spices come together to create that gingerbread flavor we know and love–100% dairy-free. We recommend enjoying them fresh out of the oven with a glass of oat milk.
(@sweetsimplevegan)Vegan Gingerbread Chocolate Tart
Dessert worlds collide in this scrumptiously festive recipe by Addicted to Dates. A buttery gingerbread crust makes the perfect base for a lightly spiced chocolate ganache filling, while more cookies on top provide a nice crunch. Give it some color with fresh pomegranate seeds and a few rosemary sprigs.
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]]>Eggnog Cupcakes
Nothing says “party” quite like cupcakes, and this recipe by Caked by Katie is a perfect way to celebrate the spirit of the season. Made with real eggnog and a sprinkle of nutmeg, they’ve got a warm, rich flavor that will fit right in on any holiday table. The recipe as written is vegan and gluten-free but is easily adapted for those not following either diet.
Eggnog Cookies
For a party, Santa, or just because, these eggnog cookies by Shugary Sweets are sure to be a hit. Warming spices like cinnamon and cloves add a spicy sweetness to classic sugar cookies, while a drizzle of eggnog icing brings a touch of indulgence.
Eggnog Gingerbread Tiramisu
Why settle for a one-holiday flavor when you can have two? Classic tiramisu gets a seasonal upgrade in this recipe by Also the Crumbs Please. With an eggnog-flavored mascarpone cream and some coffee-dipped gingerbread men in place of ladyfinger cookies, Christmas never tasted so sweet.
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]]>Mini Gingerbread People
The practice of serving gingerbread for Christmas goes back centuries, and this year, Trader Joe’s is keeping the tradition alive with these miniature gingerbread cookies. Bite-sized biscuits decked out with bow ties and buttons are as adorable as they are delicious, while a white chocolate fudge coating on the back adds a touch of indulgence.
Jingle Jangle Pretzel Twists
Deck the halls with this seasonal spin on a classic treat. Oversized pretzels with a peanut butter candy coating are then sprinkled with chocolate candies and crushed Joe Joe’s cookies. The result is sweet, salty, and full of holiday cheer.
Candy Cane Chocolate Covered Almonds
Nothing says “Christmas” like some good old-fashioned candy canes. Chocolate-covered nuts are a Trader Joe’s specialty all year long, and this year, their holiday collection features a white chocolate version with bits of crushed peppermint candy in the coating. Perfect as a stocking stuffer or just for daily snacking.
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]]>Use Plant-Based Butter
From mashed potatoes to green bean casserole, butter is used to add richness and flavor to tons of holiday side dishes. While vegan meat substitutes still have a ways to go, many of today’s plant-based butters are so similar to the real thing that it’s hard to tell the difference. Just swap at a 1:1 ratio to give all of your side dishes a creamy indulgence — 100% dairy-free.
Choose Vegetable Broth
Soups, gravies, and stuffings often call for some kind of broth as a base, and while, traditionally, turkey or beef-based options are used as a default, switching them out for vegetable broth is an easy way to make your menu more vegan-friendly. For heartier dishes that could benefit from a more savory flavor, you can also try mushroom broth.
Try Coconut Cream
Whether your guests are vegan or have dietary restrictions around dairy, coconut cream makes an excellent alternative to heavy cream. With a smooth, rich texture and a subtle coconut flavor, it’s perfect for enhancing both savory dishes and seasonal desserts. Pop it in the fridge and chill overnight, then whip it with some powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla for coconut whipped cream.
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]]>Ingredients:
Biga (pre-ferment)
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- ½ cup bread flour
Initial Dough
- 2 ¼ cups bread flour
- 2/3 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 large egg yolks
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and softened
Final Dough
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon bread flour, plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed and softened
- 1 cup roasted and skinned hazelnuts, chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
- 2 6-inch paper panettone molds
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash
- Pearl sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the warm water with the yeast until dissolved. Add ½ cup of bread flour and mix with your hands or a wooden until the dough comes together. Cover the bowl with plastic and let it rest at room temperature for around 4 hours, until it doubles in size.
- Attach the paddle to the stand mixer. Add in the risen dough, as well as 2 ¼ cups of bread flour, 2/3 cup of water, ½ cup of sugar, and 8 egg yolks. Beat on low speed for about 2 minutes until just combined. Mix on medium-high speed until the dough balls up around the paddle and pulls away from the side of the bowl. Switch to the dough hook and gradually add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time with the mixer on low speed. Once fully incorporated, the dough should be smooth and shiny. Cover the bowl with plastic and let it rest at room temperature for 12 hours or overnight.
- Add the remaining bread flour and sugar to the dough in the bowl of the stand mixer. Attach the dough hook and beat on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic. With the mixer on low, gradually add the 2 egg yolks and the vanilla paste until the dough is smooth and elastic again. Add in the salt and beat for 2 minutes. With the mixer on low, gradually add the butter 1 tablespoon at a time until fully incorporated and the dough is shiny and supple. Beat in the hazelnuts and chocolate until evenly distributed. Cover the bowl with plastic and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Place the panettone molds on a large baking sheet. Scrape the dough out onto a floured work surface and cut it in half. Using a bench scraper and floured hands, gently shape the dough into two rounds, carefully folding the dough under itself.
- Carefully transfer the rounds, seam side down, to the panettone molds. Cover the molds with plastic and let them rise in a warm place for about 4 to 6 hours, until the rounds are 1-2 inches from the top of the mold.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and position the rack in the center. Lightly brush the tops of the panettone with the egg wash, then sprinkle with pearl sugar. Bake for about 1 hour, until risen and the top is well-browned. Let the panettone cool completely, for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove the panettone from the molds, cut it into wedges, and serve.
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]]>A survey conducted by bakery brand St. Pierre and analytics firm OnePoll found that on average, those who host Christmas dinner have around “three disasters” every year.
The most common mishaps?
Burning the turkey, burning the stuffing, undercooking the roast potatoes, making soggy vegetables, undercooking the vegetables, forgetting to serve the gravy with the meal, serving cold food, forgetting to supply vegetarian and vegan alternatives for guests, and forgetting the Christmas pudding.
“It’s safe to say the majority of us have experienced some sort of unplanned mishap at Christmas,” stated a spokesperson for St Pierre.
“A lot of the list of disasters are food focused because food is such an important part of the occasion and it’s something everyone wants to get right to impress others. No matter how bad it might feel messing up on Christmas Day, those who have experienced such a thing agree that it’s all part of making memories.”
Just remember: even the best chefs make mistakes in the kitchen. Practice making the dishes ahead of time and always have ready-to-eat foods as a backup.
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]]>Peppermint Bark Bread Pudding
This dessert is available at the Pacific Wharf Cafe at California Adventure. It consists of a warm bread pudding topped with white chocolate sauce and whipped cream finished with a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. We’re definitely going to try to recreate this one at home.
KatieThanks-Mas Sandwich
For a savory option, try this Thanksgiving and Christmas-inspired sandwich from Jolly Holiday bakery at Disneyland. Layers of oven-roasted turkey, gravy, and cranberry sauce melt together between two slices of rustic bread.
Seasonal Schmoozies
Schmoozies! at California Adventure is our favorite place to go for an afternoon pick-me-up. The cafe offers coffee, shakes and smoothies, and their seasonal offerings are incredibly popular. This year, check out the Dulce de Leche Mickey Shake and Chocolate-Cherry Yule Log Shake.
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]]>Chobani Oat Nog
This plant-based alternative to eggnog contains the perfect amount of sweetness without being overbearing. It has a subtle oat flavor, which we were surprised to discover works quite well, and it’s lovely when topped with a little nutmeg.
Southern Comfort Traditional Eggnog
There was a time where we believed that the perfect eggnog didn’t exist, but then we tried Southern Comfort. Their take on eggnog is rich, creamy, and indulgent on its own, but made even better with a shot of the brand’s famous whiskey.
Califia Farms Holiday Nog
For a lighter option, try Califia Farms Holiday Nog. It’s made with an almond milk base, so it’s less creamy than eggnogs made with dairy and eggs, yet still offers all of the familiar flavor we look for.
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