Festive Winter Holiday Treats

Our desserts look super elegant, but they're oh so easy to prepare.

By Jackie Plant, Freya Berg and Frank P. Melodia from FamilyFun

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Photograph By Doug Merriam and Idea By Lindsay Ann Of Dollhousebakeshoppe.Com
Gingerkids!

These plump marshmallow pals are adorned with sugar, spice, and everything nice.

To make four of them, combine 1/2 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ginger in a medium bowl and set it aside. Fill another medium bowl with water. Melt 1 cup white chocolate chips according to the package directions, then transfer the chocolate to a ziplock bag and snip off a corner. To form each pop, slide two marshmallows onto a lollipop stick. Use the melted chocolate to adhere mini marshmallow arms and legs as shown. Let the chocolate set. Dip the pop in the water, then roll it in the sugar mixture until coated. Pipe on a chocolate face, then use more chocolate to attach heart and confetti sprinkle buttons, bows, and bow ties.
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Not-so Frosty the Snowman

Made from melted candy, this sweet treat is sure to warm the heart of your Christmas crowd.

To make a snowman, melt white candy wafers in a bowl according to the package instructions. Scoop a rounded tablespoon of the candy onto a sheet of waxed paper, and with the back of a spoon, spread the candy into a puddle. Working quickly, stick on a light cocoa candy melt, add a dot of white melted candy, and place a Rolo on top. Add an orange Tic-Tac nose and some mini chocolate chip eyes and a mouth. Let the snowman set before serving, then watch him disappear!
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Jim Franco
Frosty and Friends

Your kids will love our cute edible snowmen. (The secret ingredient? Doughnut holes!)

Makes: 12 snowmen
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Jim Franco
Ice Cubes

We gave creamy truffles a new flavor.

Makes: 24 cubes
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Jim Franco
Gift Boxes

Don't be intimidated by the fondant -- our amazing presents are actually really easy to make.

Makes: 5 gift boxes
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Jim Franco
White Hot Chocolate

Warm up with a gourmet version of the classic winter drink.

Makes: 2 to 3 servings
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Alison Miksch
Brownie Tree

Arrange brownies on a cake stand to make a gorgeous holiday dessert.

Makes: 1 Brownie Tree
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Ann Stratton
Santa Claus Cake

Billowy mint-flavored frosting forms Santa's bushy beard.

Makes: 24 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 40 minutes

Recipe by Michael Tyrrell; Originally published in the November 29, 2006 issue of Family Circle magazine.
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Paula Hible
Christmas Fudge

Colorful fruit studs this no-bake holiday confection.
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Miki Duisterhof
Santa Caps

Turn meringue into a festive treat with food coloring and white chocolate.

Makes: 8 dozen caps
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Rita Maas
Ice-Skate and Mitten Cookies

Make these simple butter-cookie cutouts ahead of time and let your kids add the flourishes later.

Makes: 24 cookies
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Rita Maas
Gift-Wrapped Brownies

The beautiful packaging is actually made from easy-to-use fondant.

Makes: 18 brownies
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Rita Maas
Sugarplum Snowflakes

Pack these fruity candies in a pretty box for the perfect teacher gift.

Makes: about 50 jellies
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Rita Maas
Cornflakes Christmas Wreaths

You choose -- serve these yummy treats or hang them from your tree.

Makes: 12 wreaths
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Little Drummer Cakes

The recipe calls for yellow cake, but you can use your kid's favorite flavor.

Makes: 8 drums
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Mary Ellen Bartley
Mouse Macaroons

Leave these 'Twas the Night Before Christmas-inspired treats out for Santa this year.

Makes: 2 dozen
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Mary Ellen Bartley
Reindeer Gingerbread Cremes

Gingerbread reindeer are sandwiched with creamy frosting to make these festive cookies.

Makes: 4 dozen sandwich cookies
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Mary Ellen Bartley
Reindeer Names

Your kids will learn all of Santa's Reindeer names by heart with these colorful cookies.

Makes: 2-1/2 dozen cookies

Originally published in the December 2002, 2007 & 2008 issues of Parents magazine.
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