easy holiday recipes

Peanut Butter Snowballs from Delish.com is an easy dessert that everyone will love. 

Peanut Butter Snowballs

c. sugar

peanut butter

c. butter, melted

graham crackers crumbs

maple syrup

kosher salt

c. white chocolate, melted

coconut oil

Sprinkles,

Would you prefer these to be dipped in milk chocolate?

I made these for our Christmas party amongst other treats, and these were the biggest hit. Super simple and super good. They taste like Reese Peanut Butter cups :)

This was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving get together. I did substitute the maple syrup with vanilla because that was what I had on hand. And I did dip them in dark chocolate. I've made several batches since then, they are in the freezer and ready to go for our work potluck and for Christmas.

I had made them last chriChris and those were so perfect and taste was amazing. LokkiLo forward to make them again this year. I have gotten so many compliments. Thanks for wonderful chriChris recipe.

Just made these over the weekend - they were SO good. The inside was a bit crumbly though - any tips on what to do to fix that?

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This easy Banana Custard recipe is super quick to make and is seriously SO GOOD. A foolproof banana custard recipe that is delicious served on its own, or used as a pie, tart, cake, and pastry filling.

Easy Banana Custard (Pastry Cream Filling)

egg yolks (, whisked together)

milk

sugar (, divided (add more/less to yoursweetness preference))

vanilla extract

cornstarch

oz unsalted butter (, softened)

banana (, mashed)

bananas (, to serve (optional))

In a large saucepan, add milk and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low to simmer and add in half the sugar.

In a medium bowl, add the remaining sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the egg yolks until combined. (Only start mixing these when the milk starts to boil).

Slowly pour the mixture in the bowl into the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Use a spoon or whisk to keep stirring until the custard thickens (around 3-5 minutes).

Take a thermometer and make sure it reaches 185F so it can set properly once cooled. Once it reaches this temperature, turn off the heat.

Add butter, vanilla extract, and mashed banana. Stir until well-combined and remove the custard from heat. Feel free to use a strainer to ensure a smooth custard texture (recommended, but not required).

Transfer the custard to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until set.

When ready to serve, you can fold in extra chopped/sliced bananas and serve the banana custard cool or at room temperature. ENJOY!

Looking for a creative appetizer to serve your guests over the holidays? These Spinach Cream Cheese Samosas are so easy to make and will make your Christmas dinner stress-free! Trust me, you and your guests are going to be coming back for more!

Spinach Cream Cheese  Samosa

/2 Cup cream cheese

baby Spinach

Cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated

salt and pepper

8-10 Sheets Phyllo pastry

Water,

Cup All-purpose flour

Molten butter, as needed

Peanut oil,

These easy Christmas holiday appetizers will feature 3 ways to make samosas with phyllo pastry. These holiday appetizers are vegetarian samosa recipes with easy holiday fillings with spinach & cream cheese, mashed potatoes & jalapeño and cheddar. These easy holiday recipes will show how to make the samosas with phyllo dough, and these Christmas appetizers can be baked or fried.

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This is the time of the year to make something unique. This Easter Kool Aid Pie is so delicious, yet super fun to make!

Easter Kool Aid Pie

Stick Unsalted Butter (½ cup)

Ounces Whipped Cream

Cans Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 ounces each)

Packet Blue Kool-Aid (blue raspberry lemonade)

Packet Yellow Kool-Aid (lemonade)

Packet Pink Kool-Aid (pink lemonade)

Packet Purple Kool-Aid (grape)

Yellow Food Dye (optional)

Place the butter in a small microwave-safe dish and place it in the microwave for a minute, on high.

Combine the butter and graham cracker crumbs in a medium mixing bowl and mix until a sand like mixture forms.

Place the mixture in your springform pan and press it into the bottom and up the sides until just under the rim.

Place the crust in the freezer until you’re ready to use it.

Place 4 ounces of whipped cream and about 7 ounces, or half of one can, of the sweetened condensed milk in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.

Add the pink Kool-Aid and mix until no color streaks appear.

Remove your crust from the freezer and spoon the pink mixture into the bottom and carefully smooth it even. Place the pie back in the freezer.

Repeat steps 5-7 for each color. The color order is pink, purple, yellow, blue. When you get to yellow, if the color isn’t as bright as you would like, add a couple drops of yellow food dye to liven it up.

Place in the freezer or fridge for 3 hours or until it firms up.

Top with extra whipped cream, if desired, and enjoy!

These Bunny Pretzels are decadent snacks that are perfectly sweet and salty. Easter is going to be extra fun, thanks to these bunny-themed pretzels.

Bunny Pretzels

White Chocolate Almond Bark - melted

Pretzels Twists

Pink and Black Food Coloring Gel

Parchment Paper

Toothpicks

Lay out a large piece of Parchment Paper on the counter or table. (Try to get Pretzel&#39;s from the bag that are flat, they&#39;re easier to make)

Melt 3 squares of White Chocolate Almond Bark in the Microwave, and lay Pretzels out on the Parchment.  Fill the spaces in the Pretzel with the melted White Chocolate, and let dry or set for 30 minutes.

Turn each of  the Pretzels over, and from the left over melted White Chocolate, place about 3 Tablespoons of the melted Chocolate in a small dish, and 2 Tablespoons of the Melted Chocolate in another small dish.

Add Pink Food Coloring Gel to the 3 Tablespoons of White Chocolate in the small dish, and add the Black Food Coloring Gel to the dish with 2 Tablespoons of melted White Chocolate.

Using a Toothpick, add 2 Black dots to the lower space in the Pretzel (for the eyes).  Add a small amount of the Pink for the Nose - also using a toothpick.  Add a small amount of the Pink Chocolate to the upper 2 spaces, creating the ears.

Allow about 30 minutes for the Chocolate to set, or dry completely.  Serve, and Enjoy!

How to Make an Epic Holiday Cheese Board in just 10 minutes! Step by step photos of how to assemble a cheese board to make it look instagram worthy!

How to Make an EPIC Holiday Cheese Board

soft cheese (mozzarella, burrata, goat cheese, Brie)

semi-soft cheese (Smoked Gouda, jarlsberg, blue cheese, Gorgonzola)

1 semi-hard cheese (manchego, provolone, comte)

hard cheese (Asiago, Aged Cheddar, Irish Cheddar, Parmesan)

cured meats (salami, prosciutto, peppered salami, serrano ham, pancetta)

assorted crackers

nuts (almonds, cashews, candied pecans pistachios)

fruit (grapes, apple slices, pear slices, dried apricots, dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds)

extras (marinated olives, stone ground mustard, honey)

Grab your Cheese Board. (slate, wooden cheese board, cutting board, plate, etc)

Place your &#8220;extras&#8221; in various parts of the board in ramekins.

Assemble your cheese (cut and uncut) all over the board.

Now, add your crackers or toasted bread to the board. Remember it doesn&#8217;t have to be perfect or organized.

Unwrap the cured meat and place them in various spots on the board. Sometimes I&#8217;ll look at my board and see where it needs a pop of color!

Take the fruits and nuts you have and fill in any open spots on the board. Place them anywhere. There is no order to this. Just make the board look super full!

Love this!! You make it look so easy to make a beautiful cheese board!

That's awesome! I'm using the Cheese Board Set in order to make these beatuful and tastyfull cheese board, I recommend for sure!

What are the dimensions of the board you used?

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Everyone loves a good charcuterie board and I’m going to show you How to Make an EPIC Holiday Cheese Board in just 10 minutes! The best cheeses to buy and how to fill your board with delicious snacks that will wow your guests! Plus step-by-step photos of how to assemble a cheese board to make it look instagram worthy!

How to Make an Epic Holiday Cheese Board

Tired of the same desserts? Give this Shamrock Lasagna Dessert a try. It’s made with oreos, cream cheese, and powdered sugar!

Shamrock Lasagna

Oreos (finely crushed)

unsalted butter (melted)

oz block of cream cheese (softened at room temperature)

sugar

8 oz tubs frozen whipped topping, thawed

3.4 oz boxes of cheesecake instant pudding mix

mint extract

Green gel food coloring (not drops)

Oreo crumbs

Whipped topping

Maraschino cherries

Green sprinkles

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, mix together crushed Oreos and butter. Mix well using a fork until the mixture is like wet sand.

Pour Oreo mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Firmly press the crust into all corners and sides of the dish using the palm of your hand. Do this until the crust is flat, even and flush against the dish.

Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. When done, set aside and allow to cool to room temperature.

When the crust is at room temperature, begin to prepare your layers. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the block of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 tub of frozen whipped topping using an electric hand or stand mixer. Mix until smooth and fully blended.

Using a rubber spatula, add the cream cheese layer on top of the crust. Smooth and level as flat as possible.

In a separate mixing bowl, blend the pudding packages with the milk on low-medium speed until fully combined.

Add in the remaining tub of whipped topping and blend again until smooth.

Add the mint extract and about 2-3 inches of the gel food coloring. Blend until smooth and the shade of green desired.

Add the green pudding layer to the cake and smooth flat on top.

Place cake inside of the refrigerator for 4-6 hours or overnight.

When done, garnish with Oreo crumbs. Cut carefully with a knife and garnish individual pieces with whipped topping, cherries and green sprinkles.

Throw together this quick and simple patriotic ice cream sandwich cake to serve up your family and friends this 4th of July or even Memorial Day.

Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwich Cake

vanilla ice cream sandwiches

tubs frozen whipped topping, thawed

oz block of cream cheese (softened)

white cake mix

Oreo crumbs (divided)

Red gel food coloring

Blue gel food coloring

th of July sprinkle blend (about ½ cup)

In the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish, lay ice cream sandwiches flat and flush against one another covering the entire bottom to create layer 1 of two.You may have to cut an ice cream sandwich in half for them to cover the bottom of the dish evenly. Place in the fridge until step 6.

In a large mixing bowl, combine whipping toppings, cream cheese powdered sugar, and cake mix using an electric hand mixer. Mix until smooth.

Fold in vanilla and 1-½ cups of Oreo crumbs. Mix well again.

Divide the mixture into two bowls. Working one at a time, add a different color food coloring to the bowls starting with 3-4 inches at a time to create one red mixture and one blue mixture. Blend using a hand mixer until the color is fully worked in. Add more food coloring if needed to reach the desired color.

Spread the red layer over the first ice cream sandwich layer evenly using a rubber spatula.

Top the layer with the second layer of ice cream sandwiches, repeating step 1.

Top with the blue mixture spreading evenly over top.

Top with remaining crushed Oreos and then the sprinkle mix covering the majority of the surface (make your cake full but leave enough space to see the blue layer).

Cover and place inside the freezer for 6 hours or overnight.

Cut carefully with a knife or metal spatula to serve. Top with additional whipped topping, Oreo crumbs, cherries, and sprinkles if desired.

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