To All a Good Night!
30 unexpected treats to leave for Santa
Jen Genova and Caitlin Palmer
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Stroopwafels
These sandwich cookies from the Netherlands (filled with caramel or Nutella) are the perfect treat for the jolly globetrotter. Make Stroopwafels »
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Chocolate Peppermint Bars
The best part about these chocolate-y bars? You can get little hands to help make them! Your kids will feel like they're leaving Santa a gift — make sure they write a card, too! Make chocolate peppermint bars »
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Chocolate- and Peppermint-Covered Oreos
Chocolate-covered Oreos are foolproof favorites that will surely satisfy Santa's notorious sweet tooth.
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Snowballs on a Stick
Whether or not the weather outside is frightful, you can send Saint Nick on his way with a little piece of snow, thanks to this fun recipe.
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Stained-Glass Cookies
These beautiful cookies will make sure everyone in the house, even your late-night visitor, has a very holy night.
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Polka-Dot Pops
These adorable pops only take 60 seconds to make, but probably even less for Santa (and your family) to gobble up! Make polka-dot pops »
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Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Let your kids be the ones to press the kisses into the dough when you're baking these gorgeous cookies! They'll love feeling like they played a hand in making Santa's treat.
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Gingerbread Men
Give little ones some icing and candy, and watch as they go crazy decorating their gingerbread men to perfection!
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Gingerbread Snowflakes
Or, if your kids aren't crazy about the thought of Santa chowing down on mini men, bake a batch of these, er, harmless gingerbread snowflakes instead.
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Winterfresh Fudge
Leave a treat as fresh as the brisk night air with this minty twist on a classic fudge recipe.
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Candy Cane Ice Cream
Forget cookies and milk, everyone does that! Santa will certainly enjoy washing down his cookies with a milkshake. Just throw some peppermint ice cream in a blender and call it a night.
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Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Sticks
Making these sweet-salty favorites requires minimal supervision and is the perfect way to get even your youngest children involved in the treat-making process.
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Classic Sugar Cookies
You can wait til the last minute to whip up these easy, classic cookies. (Plus, we think they're Santa's favorite.)
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Chocolate-Covered Apples
Add fresh fruit to Santa's snack plate with these insanely delicious candy apples.
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Mexican Wedding Cookies
They may be called wedding cookies, but these snowball-shaped wonders taste just as good on Christmas, too!
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Pillsbury Candy Cane Crunch Rolls
If Santa's snack was last on your to-do list this year, don't fret! These simple candy cane rolls are ready in just minutes.
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Double Gingerbread Cupcakes
No need to build an entire gingerbread house when you can make these gorgeous cupcakes for St. Nick. Top them off with festively shaped cookies for a double dose of gingerbread!
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Mini Apple Pie Pops
Counting on the big man to slice his own pie could prove to be a messy midnight snack. Instead, leave him these adorable pie pops perfect for a quick bite during a night full of international travel.
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Mint Chocolate Cupcake Truffles
Don't fancy yourself a chocolatier? Impress St. Nick and yourself with these no-fuss, 10-minute truffles! They're so addicting, you might just find a few extra presents under the tree.
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Pecan Chocolate Chip Ginger Blondies
Forego the standard brownies by going blondie. And don't be surprised if you catch the big guy in your kitchen, looking for the recipe!
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Candy Cane Brittle
Break Santa off a nice, big piece of this candy cane brittle, which tastes just as good as (if not better than) the peppermint bark you buy at the store.
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Candy Cane White Chocolate Pretzels
Here's a Christmas Eve recipe your kids can practically whip up themselves! Just make sure you remember to leave some behind for the guest of the evening.
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Nutella Brownies with Hazelnuts and Dried Cherries
If regular 'ol brownies just won't do for Father Christmas this year, dress them up for the holidays by adding nuts and cherries.
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Cinnamon-sugar Hazelnut Flute Twists
Switch out the traditional cookie for a festive flute! These twists may look super fancy and classy, but we'll let you in on a little secret: they're actually ideal for dunking into milk, Santa's beverage of choice!
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Eggnog Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream Icing
Surprise Santa this year by sneaking the beloved holiday drink into dessert. Instead of just quenching his thirst, you'll be sure to fill his belly like a bowl full of jelly for his long return trip to the North Pole.
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No-Bake Crunchy White Chocolate Clusters
Even Santa would applaud this time-saving, no-bake recipe after all, he of all people knows what it's like to be short on time!
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Mexican Hot Chocolate with Dulce de Leche Spiced Cream
Baby, it’s cold outside! Help Santa warm up with this decadent Mexican hot chocolate, which adds spices like cinnamon and cayenne to the traditional recipe.
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Meringue Snowflakes
Give Santa a white Christmas with these meringue snowflakes inspired by the chilly North Pole. And be sure to make extras for Santa’s reindeer … and yourself.
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Vegan Orange Spice Cookies
You never know what Santa’s dietary restrictions might be! Play it safe and leave him a vegan treat, just in case. These spiced orange cookies have a bit of a kick and are a fun departure from traditional chocolate chip.
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Santa Hat Cupcakes
Santa is sure to be flattered when he slides down your chimney and finds these tiny cupcakes inspired by his own signature hat! We predict he’ll have a hard time eating just one … we did.
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Those snowmen shots are amazing!
Made the polka dot pops for my daughter’s kindergarten class’ holiday party. Spent maybe 10 min. making them, but came off looking like some kind of Martha Stewart! Thanks, Babble!
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