Nutcracker Sweets
Cookies, candy, and cupcakes that are bound to have visions of sugarplums dancing in your kid's head.
By Karen Tack from Parents Magazine
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Frances Janisch
Mouse King Pops
These darling treats, made from store-bought sugar-cookie dough, won't be a big production.
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Frances Janisch
Shortbread Soldiers
Attention: Bake a double batch of these soldiers because they'll march out of the house.
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Frances Janisch
Snow Cones
To make these frosty trees:
1. Spread vanilla frosting or low-fat cream cheese on a sugar cone.
2. Roll in sweetened flaked coconut.
3. Turn upside down.
4. Refrigerate 5 minutes on wax paper.
5. Roll white spice drops in blue sugar to coat; cut star shapes and place on tree.
6. Decorate with mini M&M's or nonpareils (countrykitchensa.com), attaching them with frosting or cream cheese.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Frances Janisch
Falling Snow
To make these snowflakes:
1. Fold wonton wrappers into quarters and cut out designs with scissors.
2. Open; place on cookie sheet lined with foil.
3. Spray lightly with vegetable oil and sprinkle with sugar.
4. Bake at 350°F until they begin to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
5. Cool on a wire rack.What do you think of this story? Give your opinion!
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Frances Janisch
Sugarplum Fairies
We worked a little magic and made these mini cupcakes healthy by using whole-grain flour and real plums. Wand not required.
Originally published in the December 2009 issue of Parents magazine.
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Ann Stratton
Christmas Cookies Galore
Visit our holiday cookie gallery to check out more adorable Christmas treats your kids will love.
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