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STRAWBERRY JELLO SALAD MOLD – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

Strawberry Jello Mold is a fun way and delicious way to serve jello salad. The jello is set in a bundt pan & has two layers, fresh strawberries in jello and a creamy sweet jello bottom layer! Perfect way to serve a fancy jello treat!

We LOVE jello! I’m guessing you feel the same too! Be sure to check out our amazing collection of Jello recipes here!

Strawberry Jello Mold recipe

It’s no lie, Jello is easy and delicious! Kids love it and it seems to be a staple at every family party (especially holiday parties!) I attend. I say, elevate that and make it fancy!!

Not only does the Jello now look gorgeous, it has a fun contrast of colors and flavors. This Jello Mold is totally adaptable too, This will work with any flavor of jello. I have visions of a pretty Christmas themed Jello Mold.. Red and green!

The ingredients are extremely simple, water, jello, sweetened condensed milk and fresh fruit (oh, and some ice water!)! Notice how the fresh fruit didn’t all sink to the bottom of the jello? I have a trick for that! 😉

This Jello mold is made in a 12 cup bundt pan.

How to make a Strawberry Jello salad Mold

Like I said above, all that it takes to make this Jello Mold is Jello, water, sweetened condensed milk and fresh fruit. You’ll also need a nice big bowl of ice water. I’ll get to that in a minute though. 😊

Prepare your 12 cup bundt pan by spraying it with non-stick spray. This will help release the jello from the mold when it is time. Lightly spray the pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

Dissolve 2 pkgs of jello into 4 cups boiling water in a large glass bowl. Once the jello powder has dissolved, stir in 2 cups of cold water.

If you aren’t a fan of fresh fruit in your Jello, skip this step and pour that Jello right into the Bundt Pan.

To add fresh strawberries to the jello, follow these directions.

In order to keep the strawberries from sinking to the bottom the Jello needs to be thick before we add the strawberries. To achieve this, set the bowl of Jello into a larger bowl full of lots of ice and water.

Stir the jello for about 30 minutes. The ice water will cool the Jello and it will become the consistency of hair gel. That is when you want to add the strawberries!

Stir the strawberries into the thick Jello, then pour the Jello into the bundt pan. Pop the jello into the fridge and let set.

Next, dissolve the last package of jello with 1 cup boiling water. Then stir in 1 cup cold water. Next, add an entire can of sweetened condensed milk to the jello.

Stir thoroughly and let it sit on the counter until the mixture cools to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

After about 15 minutes, check the Jello in the fridge. It should be firm to the touch. Carefully pour the creamy layer of jello on top of the fruit layer.

Refrigerate over night before removing from the mold.

With the non-stick spray, the jello should come out of the mold easily. If the jello seems to want to stay in the mold and not come out, flip the bundt pan upside down and heat the outside of the pan with a hair dryer to loosen the jello a bit. You could alternatively dip the bundt pan into hot water to loosen the jello.

Strawberry Jello Mold recipe ingredients

(Printable Recipe Below)

Strawberry Jello Mold is a fun way to take Jello to the next level! The jello is set in a bundt pan, with two layers the Jello has fresh strawberries and a creamy sweet bottom layer! Elevate your Jello at your next family party!

3 6 oz pkg strawberry Jello
5 cups boiling water divided
3 cups cold water divided
1 cup strawberries sliced
1 can sweetened condensed milk
ice water in a large bowl

Steps to make a Strawberry Jello Salad Mold

Prepare bundt pan by spraying it thoroughly with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Dissolve 2 pkgs of jello into 4 cups boiling water. Add 2 cups cold water to the Jello.
Set the bowl with the Jello into a larger bowl filled with ice water. Stir the jello occasionally for 30 minutes until it thickens, similar to hair gel like consistency.
Stir in the sliced strawberries and pour into the prepared bundt mold. Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
While the Jello is in the fridge, dissolve the last pkg of Jello into 1 cup of boiling water. Add the remaining 1 cup of cold water to the Jello mixture once the powdered has been dissolved.
Stir in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk and let the mixture come to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
Check the Jello in the fridge, it should be firm to the touch. Carefully pour the creamy Jello onto the fruit jello in the bundt pan.
Let the Jello sit in the refrigerator overnight.
When removing the jello from the mold, place a large plate on top of the bundt pan and flip in one swift movement. If the jello seems to be having a hard time coming out of the mold, heat the bundt pan mold slightly by either using a hair dryer or dipping the mold into hot water and flipping again.

Strawberry Jello Mold

Course: Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: jello salad

Servings: 16 people

Ingredients

3 6 oz pkg strawberry Jello
5 cups boiling water divided
3 cups cold water divided
1 cup strawberries sliced
1 can sweetened condensed milk
ice water in a large bowl

Instructions

Prepare bundt pan by spraying it with non-stick spray. Set aside.
Dissolve 2 pkgs of jello into 4 cups boiling water. Add 2 cups cold water to the Jello.
Set the bowl with the Jello into a larger bowl filled with ice water. Stir the jello for 30 minutes until it becomes a hair gel like consistency.
Stir in the sliced strawberries and pour into the prepared bundt mold. Chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
While the Jello is in the fridge, dissolve the last pkg of Jello into 1 cup of boiling water. Add the remaining 1 cup of cold water to the Jello mixture once the powdered has been dissolved.
Stir in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk and let the mixture come to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
Check the Jello in the fridge, it should be firm to the touch. Carefully pour the creamy Jello onto the fruit jello in the bundt pan.
Let the Jello sit in the refrigerator overnight.
When removing the jello from the mold, place a large plate on top of the bundt pan and flip in one swift movement. If the jello seems to be having a hard time coming out of the mold, heat the bundt pan mold slightly by either using a hair dryer or dipping the mold into hot water and flipping again.

How do you remove the jello from the mold?

The key the easily removing a jello mold from the bundt pan is to thoroughly spray the pan with cooking spray before pouring the jello inside! I like to use spray, instead of greasing it myself with shortening on a paper towel because spray covers the surface of the pan better and gets into all the grooves of your bundt pan. Also, make sure your jello is fully set before removing it from the pan! As you can see in my recipe, you have the jello sit overnight before removing it. If you’re really struggling to get it out of the pan, try to quickly heat the pan. My favorite way to do this is to fill the sink with really hot water, then dip the pan in for 5-10 seconds, then try overturning it again.

PEANUT CLUSTERS – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

Peanut Clusters are the easiest no-bake treats to make with just four ingredients – chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanuts and crunchy chow mein noodles! This Peanut Cluster recipe is the best one that I’ve tried and you can make a whole batch in just a few minutes!

Peanut Clusters are my absolute favorite candy to make. And eat. Of all of the treats that I have ever made and tried, I really do think these are my all-time favorite. Even slightly above chocolate chip cookie dough, which is saying a lot!

I love baking during the holiday season and have although I usually try a few new recipes each year, there are a few stand-by treats that I just have to make. These Peanut Clusters are at the top of my holiday baking list every single year and I usually end up making at least 2-3 batches of them….for several reasons.

The first is that I really like to eat them- as simple as they are, they are one of my favorite treats of all time!
Peanut Clusters are soooo easy to make! Only 4 ingredients, no actual baking is involved, and the whole process only takes about 5 minutes total for an entire batch. And if you buy the correct sizes of each of the ingredients, you don’t even have to measure anything! You just dump all 4 packages in. It can’t be any easier!
All of the ingredients are ones that I can keep readily on hand in my pantry. If I need to take a last-minute treat somewhere, I can have a batch of Peanut Clusters ready very quickly.
People love them! I have made these so many times for so many people that I now get requests for them! There are a lot of Peanut Cluster recipes out there but many of them are slightly different and they just don’t taste quite as good! Many versions of this recipe use almond bark or peanut butter/peanut butter chips, but this version uses an equal amount of butterscotch chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips. You have to try this version!

What are the ingredients in Peanut Clusters?

12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 oz bag butterscotch chips
5 oz can crunchy chow mein noodles
16 oz jar salted or lightly salted peanuts

How do you make Peanut Clusters?

Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until the chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. (You can also melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips in the microwave if you prefer! Just place all the chips in a large microwaveable bowl and start by microwaving on high for about a minute. Stir and then continue to put the bowl back in the microwave, cooking at 30 second intervals and stirring in between each interval. As soon as all of the chips are mostly melted, just continue to stir until mixture is smooth. You do NOT want to cook the mixture too long!)
Remove from heat and add the chow mein noodles and peanuts. Stir until the noodles and peanuts are completely coated. Place wax paper on cookie sheets and then drop the mixture by spoonfuls onto the wax paper. This process is easiest if you use two spoons – fill one spoon with the mixture and then use the other spoon to scrape it onto the wax paper.
Place the cookie sheets in the fridge until the Peanut Clusters are completely set. I prefer to eat them cold, but they taste wonderful at room temperature too!

Peanut Clusters

Peanut Clusters are the easiest holiday treats to make with just chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, peanuts and chow mein, plus no baking involved!

Ingredients

12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 oz bag butterscotch chips
5 oz can chow mein noodles
16 oz jar salted or lightly salted peanuts

Instructions

*Melt chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until the chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat and add the chow mein noodles and peanuts. Stir until the noodles and peanuts are completely coated. Place wax paper on cookie sheets and then drop the mixture by spoonfuls onto the wax paper. This process is easiest if you use two spoons – fill one spoon with the mixture and then use the other spoon to scrape it onto the wax paper.
Place the cookie sheets in the fridge until the Peanut Clusters are completely set. I prefer to eat them cold, but they taste wonderful at room temperature too!

Recipe Notes

*You can also melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips in the microwave if you prefer! Just place all the chips in a large microwaveable bowl and start by microwaving on high for about a minute. Stir and then continue to put the bowl back in the microwave, cooking at 30 second intervals and stirring in between each interval. As soon as all of the chips are mostly melted, just continue to stir until mixture is smooth. You do NOT want to cook the mixture too long!

How do you store Peanut Clusters?

Peanut Clusters can be stored and served at room temperature. They tend to be a little messier that way because when the chocolate coating is at room temperature, it will start to melt almost immediately as soon as you touch them. If storing at room temperature, make sure to eat them all within about 3-4 days.
Peanut Clusters can also be stored in the refrigerator. Once the peanut clusters are set, you can put them all in an airtight container in the refrigerator and then pull them out right before serving. I actually prefer to eat them cold anyways, but if you like them softer, bring to room temperature before eating. Peanut Clusters will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks, so you can make them way in advance which is another reason I really like this recipe!

Can you freeze Peanut Clusters?

Yes, you can freeze Peanut Clusters for up to a month. Just be sure to put them in an airtight container.

What type of peanuts do you use in Peanut Clusters?

I almost always use the lightly salted peanuts in this recipe. I have tried the recipe with salted peanuts and unsalted peanuts and they just don’t taste quite as good to me. But then I think that regular salted peanuts are way too salty even when eating them plain, so maybe that’s just a personal preference. I definitely recommend using either salted or lightly salted instead of unsalted though – you do need at least some salt to make Peanut Clusters taste the best!

If you enjoyed our Peanut Cluster recipe, you might also enjoy the following treats too!

SANTA APPROVED CHRISTMAS DESSERTS – Butter with a Side of Bread by Gordon Ramsay

Best collection of easy Christmas dessert recipes ever- they’re even Santa approved! Our Christmas desserts are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges and neighbor goodie plates!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Nothing is better than preparing for Christmas – spending time with family, setting up decorations, and making goodies to enjoy at all the holiday parties! Our Christmas dessert collection gives you a ton of ideas for fun and delicious Christmas treats that are sure to be a hit!

Easy Homemade Peppermint Patty recipe with just a handful of ingredients! Copycat York Peppermint Patties but BETTER. Simple soft, sweetened mint candy covered in chocolate for a delicious, easy peppermint patty candy.

Homemade Peppermint Patties are candy made from a simple recipe of butter, powdered sugar, corn syrup and peppermint extract. I dipped mine in dark chocolate then sprinkled some with chocolate jimmies. The result? Incredible homemade peppermint patties that taste even better than York Peppermints! They’re softer, have better flavor and hello, in under an hour you have an entire tray of peppermint candies! They’re perfect for parties or gifts. Customize them with different colored sprinkles, white chocolate, add coloring to the mint candy.

HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES

Course: Candy

Author: Butter With A Side of Bread

Ingredients

1/4 cup softened butter
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1-2 tsp peppermint extract*
3 cups powdered sugar
2 cups dark dipping chocolate**
chocolate jimmies if desired

Instructions

Combine butter, corn syrup, extract and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer for about 3 minutes, until ingredients are well combined and are holding together.
Remove dough from bowl and break off about 2 teaspoon-sized sections. Roll into a ball and gently flatten with your hands. Put patties down on a pan lined with wax or parchment paper. Once all patties are made, place pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
Melt chocolate in microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds. Let sit for an additional minute in the microwave. Remove and gently stir. Remove peppermint patties from freezer. Use a fork or a handy Winton Dipping tool like I did to dip each patty in the chocolate, flip to coat the other side, then tap to remove any excess. Transfer chocolate coated patties to wax paper to cool. Top with chocolate jimmies if you’d like.
Store in an airtight container, refrigerate if preferred but it’s not necessary. Yields 40 mints.

Recipe Notes

*Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, then mix until well combined. Taste dough. If you’d like them to be stronger, add an additional 1/2 to 1 teaspoon extract. You can also use 2 drops of peppermint essential oil instead or even 2 teaspoons mint extract for a more subtle mint flavor. Think Andes Mints as opposed to Starlight mints! Yum.

**When making candy like this I really find that dipping chocolate just works best. You can purchase Ghirardelli Melting Wafers at most grocery stores. I buy my melting chocolate in bulk on Amazon. If you really want to use chocolate chips instead, I suggest melting 1/2 a tablespoon of shortening or 2 tsp coconut oil in with the chocolate chips, to thin it out and make it easier to dip the candy.

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups are the most fun & festive Christmas cookies ever! Sugar cookie cups filled with fudge, mini marshmallows & sprinkles with a darling candy cane handle! Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups are my favorite Christmas cookie ever! They’re super cute, so festive and absolutely delicious. I saw these darling Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies that Noreen made over at Party Pinching not too long ago and those gave me an idea! I morphed them with my Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies and the result? These darling, delicious perfectly festive Christmas cookies! They’re quite easy to make, especially if you have little helpers. Enjoy! See the Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups recipe here!

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies made with pudding mix, mint extract & chocolate chips. Lovely cookie recipe perfect for those who love mint chip ice cream!

Mint Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are great for anyone who love the mint-chocolate combination. The addition of pudding yields a soft cookie with wonderful texture. Perfect for the holiday Christmas cookie exchanges! The dough really does look just like mint chip ice cream and the flavors meld together into a delightful baked cookie.

Peppermint Chex Mix made with only 3 ingredients in a few minutes! Simple recipe for festive, sweet peppermint treat that’s perfect for holiday parties.

Peppermint Chex Mix is one of my favorite holiday Chex Mix recipes because it’s so simple to make and tastes SO good. It’s seriously addictive- just set the bowl out and watch it disappear! The white chocolate coats the cereal and adds a nice sweetness to the crunchy mix that everyone seems to love.

Red Velvet Christmas Cookies are buttery and rich, topped with cream cheese icing and holiday sprinkles to make these festive cookies irresistible!

Red Velvet Christmas Cookies are a festive and easy recipe I’d like to share with you as part of my ongoing partnership with Krusteaz. These cookies are so simple to make and they have that rich, decadent taste of red velvet that goes perfectly with the holiday season.

Tiger Butter made from 3 ingredients that are melted & swirled together in minutes. Gorgeous holiday candy recipe with rich & creamy peanut butter chocolate flavor. Simple recipe for 3-ingredient Tiger Butter. This deliciously easy fudge is made in just 5 minutes & serves a crowd. You’ll love the smooth, creamy flavor!

Tiger Butter is one of the easiest holiday candies you can make! If you’ve never made, or maybe even never heard of Tiger Butter, add these items to your grocery list and make it! It’s such a simple candy and everyone just devours it. It’s super creamy with amazing flavor and hello, it’s also insanely pretty. Oh and did I mention it takes just 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make?! Talk about a winner! See the full recipe and instructions for making Tiger Butter here.

This Chocolate Christmas Bark is the perfect (and easy!) dessert to take to your holiday party this season! I love this recipe because it is so simple, easy and pretty too! It looks so festive on a plate of goodies and only takes a few minutes to make! You can’t ever go wrong with easy and festive around this time of year and this recipe perfectly fulfills both of those requirements.

White Chocolate Raspberry Oreo Balls are a delicious no-bake treat made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese and a raspberry in the middle! The Oreo Balls are dipped in a white chocolate candy coating and coated with a chocolate drizzle.

I absolutely love pairing chocolate and fruit, so I decided to make Oreo Balls with a raspberry in the middle. I also added a slight hint of raspberry flavoring to the Oreo mixture and the candy coating as well. That’s all I did! See the White Chocolate Raspberry Oreo Balls recipe here!

Bright, buttery & sparkly- there’s nothing better than deliciously festive Vanilla Shortbread! Candy coated & sprinkled to holiday perfection, everyone loves these melt-in-your mouth cookies. See the Vanilla Shortbread Cookies recipe here!

Chocolate Mint Cookies made from a buttery mint shortbread cookie dipped in dark chocolate & topped with festive holiday sprinkles. My favorite Christmas cookie!

Chocolate Mint Cookies are an easy and festive way to celebrate National Cookie Day! The mint-chocolate combination is a favorite of ours and really, who can resist any treat that’s got holiday sprinkles?! Not me! The recipe makes about 4 dozen too, so they’re perfect for cookie exchange parties this time of year. Scroll down for even more amazing holiday cookie recipe too!

Layered Christmas Jello cups are fun, festive and easy to make for holiday parties! This layered Jello recipe is made with cherry and lime gelatin for a delicious flavor combination in the perfect colors for Christmas!

Everyone loves jello and this layered jello recipe is absolutely perfect for Christmas! This jello recipe is super easy to make too – all you need is 2 different flavors of jello and vanilla yogurt! See the Layered Christmas Jello Cup recipe here!

Frosted Peppermint Cookies are soft, pillowy cookies baked with peppermint candy and topped with peppermint vanilla buttercream and candy cane pieces. This recipe for Frosted Peppermint Cookies is one of my favorites. The cookies are soft, have great flavor and the peppermint vanilla buttercream is amazing. My kids love to help every step of the way from mixing the dough, scooping onto cookie sheets, frosting, and of course, sprinkling with crushed peppermint pieces.

Hot Cocoa Cookies are the perfect winter treat combination with hot cocoa, chocolate, and marshmallow bits all baked into one delicious cookie!

Hot Cocoa Cookies combine two of my favorite things about winter – hot chocolate and baked goodies. The other day I was at the store getting marshmallows and noticed some Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits (which I had never seen or purchased before) and decided to buy a jar so that we would have them for hot chocolate. When I got home, I noticed there was a recipe on the back of the container for “Hot Cocoa Cookies” and I just had to try them! You can’t go wrong when the recipe includes hot chocolate mix, marshmallow bits, and chocolate chips!

Vanilla Cake Balls are an easy dessert made from cake and homemade vanilla buttercream frosting. Simple to make cake ball recipe that everyone loves! Make your Cake Balls festive for Christmas by adding in colored sprinkles! I love making cake balls when I have some leftover cupcakes that need to be used up. The cake balls freeze extremely well! They are the perfect size for a little something sweet when a craving hits. I actually prefer to eat them straight from the freezer!

Christmas Candy Puffcorn made easy in minutes with almond bark coating buttery puffcorn & topped with festive holiday candies and sprinkles!

Christmas Candy Puffcorn is a salty-sweet holiday snacking dessert that people can’t get enough of! If you’ve never tried it, you’re in for a treat. Puffcorn is a light and crispy, butter flavored puffed corn that doesn’t have kernels or hulls, so it’s easy to eat. Add the melted white almond bark and oh my word, prepare to eat the whole bowl! I topped mine with a variety of Christmas candies and sprinkles to make it perfectly festive for the holiday season. Have I mentioned too that this dessert literally comes together in minutes?! You can’t get much easier than this!

This Cranberry Christmas Cake is one of those recipes that is an instant favorite every single time someone new tastes it. Tart cranberries, sweet buttery cake, and a fantastic texture all combined to basically beg me to eat another piece. This is an absolutely perfect cake that takes very little effort to make. No icing, no topping, nothing else is necessary at all. It was reminiscent to me of a coffee cake in texture but much lighter than the typical heavy version. Get the full recipe for Cranberry Christmas Cake from Barefeet in the Kitchen here.

Christmas Lasagna is whimsical layered dessert with buttery red velvet shortbread cookie crust, peppermint cheesecake layer, white chocolate pudding, whipped cream and mini marshmallows on top. I’m sure it will be a hit at your Christmas gathering, like this Christmas Cheesecake, too!When I start thinking about this dessert, I wanted it to be easy to make as much as possible. And it should taste delicious, of course. But as a Christmas dessert it must look really cheerful, in the first place. Therefore, I decide it will be in the colors of Christmas. However, red white and green are traditionally associated with Christmas. Layered dessert seems as the best option.Get the full recipe for this stunning Layered Christmas Lasagna here.

All you need is three simple ingredients for this tried and tested recipe for Homemade Lollipops. What better gift to give this holiday season than one that can be eaten? Easy Homemade Lollipops are the fastest and easiest edible treat to gift or get. Their crystal-clear color leaves the door wide open for customization when it comes to the colorful add-ins. See the full recipe for Easy Homemade Christmas Lollipops here.

Oreo truffles are one of my all time favorite desserts. I can pop about 20 and then start to feel guilty. I always bring them to parties because people just can’t get enough. Nabisco asked me to make their holiday version of these and these melted snowmen Oreo balls couldn’t get any cuter. See the full recipe and instructions for making these Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls here.

My mother-in-law introduced me to this ginger cookie recipe and it’s a keeper! She got the recipe from a friend and neighbor of hers – an emergency room physician who has a hobby of making cookies.

If you don’t have any fresh ginger on hand, I’ve listed a couple alternatives. I’m sure there are some who like to have fresh ginger on hand, but I’m not one of them! Don’t let all the spices scare you- these cookies are so good and my kids even adore them! They just smell like Christmas too- yum! See the Ginger Spice Cookie recipe here!

Chocolate Orange Sticks are made with a delicious orange jelly filling dipped in melted chocolate – a favorite holiday candy!

Chocolate Orange Sticks are one of my absolute favorite holiday treats! When I was a kid, every year my dad would get a box of chocolate covered orange sticks in his stocking for Christmas and he was very nice to share since I learned to love them too! I recently found a recipe for this special treat and I was really nervous that they wouldn’t taste as good as the kind in the box, but the homemade version was even better! They turned out amazing! Like many candy recipes, the process takes a little bit of time but it is definitely worth it.

Easy recipe for Soft Jam Thumbprint Cookies perfect for the holidays! Buttery cookies with great flavor, filled with your favorite sweet jam. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges! These lovely Jam Thumbprint cookies are soft, buttery and are a great addition to your holiday baking list. They’re a classic cookie that everyone loves. Fill them with your favorite jam- whether it be store bought or homemade. I love strawberry jam and it’s what I use most often. I think they’d be incredible with raspberry or blackberry jam.

Salted Caramel Bar recipe made with a sweet shortbread crust & topped with smooth caramel and sea salt. Perfectly indulgent caramel butter bar dessert! Salted Caramel Bars are a heavenly dessert calling to all caramel lovers! The buttery shortbread crust topped with soft, sweet caramel sprinkled with a bit of sea salt is an absolutely fantastic combination.

Raspberry Jelly Candy is soft, sweet candy with bright raspberry flavor. Just 5 ingredients & under 10 minutes active time, they’re a lovely holiday treat! I’ve been searching for a recipe like this for years- I love gummy candy but each recipe I’ve tried has been too much work or the candy hasn’t set. I finally made my own recipe and love it. They’re soft candies that don’t taste like jello, but more like a soft Turkish Delight, only MUCH simpler to make. They were fun to make and I think I could have even cut them smaller and had more to give out as gifts.

They only require a few minutes of active time, but they do have to set for 2-3 days, so plan accordingly. I covered mine in regular granulated sugar, but I think they’d be fun covered in coarse sugar, or a mixture of coarse sugar and powdered sugar. You choose!

Christmas Sugar Cookies are a holiday tradition at our house! The kids love to decorate them plus they are so soft and delicious everyone loves to eat them!

Christmas Sugar Cookies are one of our favorite holiday traditions! There’s something very comforting about the tradition of making Christmas sugar cookies this time of year! The whole family enjoys the cookies, of course, but also the process of decorating them. We love this recipe as it yields perfectly sweet, soft cookies. I think it’s the addition of sour cream that makes the texture so wonderful! Get creative and enjoy.

These Homemade Caramels will absolutely melt in your mouth! This treat is a huge hit at parties and we always keep it available during the holidays! One of my favorite parts of the holidays is making all sorts of wonderful treats that I only make once a year.

If you’ve never made caramel before, don’t be afraid, it’s actually really easy. You just need the ingredients, a large sauce pan and a candy thermometer. Well, a candy thermometer isn’t required, but it’s certainly very handy!

Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy and full of mint flavor, Oreo pudding mix and crumbled Oreo cookies! The mint and chocolate flavor combination is a winner in these amazing cookies!

Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies are absolutely amazing! Several years ago, I began making these Cookies and Cream Cookies that have Oreo Pudding in the recipe and they have been one of my favorite cookies ever since. I was ready to make them a few days ago and decided to make a mint version since I had some Mint Oreos in the cupboard. I just added a little bit of mint and food coloring to my original recipe and the results did not disappoint at all.

Holiday Peppermint Ice Cream Cake Roll is a delicious treat filled with your favorite ice cream! This treat is an ice cream cake dressed up for a holiday party. The cake is light and pairs wells with the rich creaminess of the minty ice cream. While making a jelly roll cake can seem intimidating, it is pretty easy and the end result looks stylish when plated. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser! See the Holiday Peppermint Ice Cream Cake Roll recipe here!

Martha Washington Candy is a holiday treat from my husband’s side of the family. It has a sweet, creamy filling that’s mixed in with coconut and chopped pecans and then covered in chocolate. Sounds amazing, right?! It is! I have to admit, the only real downside to making these is that the process is a bit messy. Not a big deal when it’s just my husband and I. But now we have 5 little people who are eagerly awaiting their chance to help. Suddenly now, messy recipes take on new meaning! I’ve learned that some handy kitchen gadgets and a little preparation go a long way in minimizing the messiness. That and somewhere along the way, I just relaxed and came to enjoy the process- sticky hands, messy countertops and all.

Truffles are a great holiday treat and these ones are no exception! The peppermint and chocolate flavors are so tasty together and always make us want more!

Truffle making for the holidays is one of my favorite activities and these chocolate peppermint truffles are incredible. You start with a rich chocolate ganache- only my ganache is different than most others because it has butter. Ha. Does that surprise you?! It shouldn’t! The addition of butter gives these truffles a smooth, creamy texture. Then coated with delicious dark or white chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint- they’ll be the highlight of your dessert table. (If they make it that far!)

Homemade truffles aren’t hard to make, but they do take a while simply because you need to fully chill the truffles twice. So keep that in mind- mix up the ganache the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight to chill, then you can make them the next day!

This quick and easy Chex mix is a result of combining two holiday favorites: Chex mix and Gingerbread. The result is a simple and sweet holiday mix that everyone loves! The spices add just the right amount of flavor to the sweet chocolate. You can’t go wrong with less than 10 minutes of prep time either! Enjoy.

I was asked by Peeps, the maker of the fun marshmallow treats, to come up with a recipe using one of their holiday marshmallows. I came up with this delicious cream pie {after being inspired by Nellie’s Strawberry Cream Pie!} It’s easy to make, the flavors go beautifully together and the Peeps Peppermint Marshmallow Stars add a festive touch! Trust me, this recipe will become a fast holiday favorite! See the Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie recipe here!

Happy Holidays! In my ongoing partnership with Krusteaz, I have another delightful recipe for you today. I used the Krusteaz Gingerbread Cookie Mix paired with a homemade spiced marshmallow buttercream to make these darling cookies. They’re perfect for holiday parties or neighbor gifts- let your kids get in on the fun and enjoy! See the Gingerbread Cookies with Spiced Marshmallow Buttercream recipe here!

Here’s another one of my favorite holiday treats: FUDGE. Smooth creamy rich delicious chocolaty fudge. How’s that for some adjectives. I never make just normal fudge, it’s always got to be something different. This year I was inspired by some Stephen’s Hot Cocoa. Have you seen the Mexican Cinnamon variety? Oooh it’s so good. The idea of cinnamon fudge took over and I marbled the idea so that you could see the cinnamon better. So pretty, isn’t it? See the Cinnamon Marble Fudge recipe here!

One of the items on my list for today was to make a batch of Peppermint Popcorn. It’s so easy to make and it is perfect for holiday parties since it makes a ton. Peppermint Popcorn is a holiday favorite around here and is one that goes fast! Good thing it’s fairly easy to make! Such a delicious treat! Enjoy!

Candy Cane Fudge is the perfect amount of peppermint and fudge goodness to make everyone happy! It’s sure to be a hit at your next holiday party! Candy Cane fudge is so great I can’t even explain how good it is…and I’m not usually even a big fan of fudge! It is the perfect mixture of fudge and peppermint and it is just sooo yummy! The perfect treat for the holidays! This fudge is really simple too – no candy thermometer necessary and all the melting can be done in the microwave!

Christmas Sugar Cookies are a necessary holiday tradition at our house! This simple sugar cookie recipe produces soft, chewy and delicious cut-out cookies that can be decorated with a simple 4-ingredient buttercream frosting.

I have tried many sugar cookie recipes over the years before deciding that this one is the best sugar cookie recipe out there! The ingredients are simple, and I think that the inclusion of sour cream in the recipe is what makes the consistency perfect every time. The sour cream in this sugar cookie recipe ensures moist, soft sugar cookies every time!

For us, a holiday just isn’t a holiday unless there are Rice Krispie Treats on the dessert table. We keep wondering if we are going to run out of fun ways to transform Rice Krispie Treats into festive Christmas-themed goodies. I guess this year isn’t that year … introducing Christmas Rice Krispie Treat Bites! Yummy, bite-sized balls of crunchy, marshmallow-y delight. Easy to make and even better to eat.

Holiday Blossom Cookies are delicious, festive and fairly easy to make! They’re the perfect holiday treat! See the recipe for Holiday Blossom Cookies here!

These Santa Cupcakes are probably some of the cutest treats you’ll make this winter! Simple to put together and delicious, these Santa Cupcakes do not disappoint, just like the big man himself!

Pretzel M&M Hugs are a classic Christmas candy recipe! So easy to make and so delicious, these Pretzel M&M Hugs do not disappoint! See the recipe for these Pretzel M&M Hugs here!

M&M’s Christmas Cake Pancakes are a yummy treat for a holiday morning or brunch! A couple of healthier swaps, like applesauce, almond milk and greek yogurt balance these sweet surprises that kids of all ages will love!

This Oreo Christmas Tree is so simple to make and is simply delicious! All-in-all, this recipe does not disappoint! See the Oreo Christmas Tree recipe here!

You’re going to love this Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties recipe! Super easy to make, fantastically festive, and always a hit with kids and adults alike. These holiday treats are the perfect addition to cookie trays and make an excellent gift for teachers and friends! These patties take no time at all, don’t require any baking, use only a few ingredients and are guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face. Yes, guaranteed. Now for those of you who aren’t peppermint-crazy like I am, consider using a different flavored extract. Cherry for the red is always delicious and I actually made the green ones with mint extract which I find to be perfect for Christmas time.

These colorful Marble Sugar Cookies are a unique take on a traditional Sugar Cookie and the technique can be used in color combination you can dream up!

I saw a link on Pinterest to these Land o’ Lakes marble sugar cookies using fall colors. As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to try this technique with Christmas colors and our Best Sugar Cookie recipe. I told Nancy that I thought these Marble Sugar Cookies would striking and very festive in red, green and white. I was right. They turned out great.

Oh boy do we love this time of the year! The holidays just make us happy, especially Christmas… it really is the most wonderful time of the year. We used to always have a baking day with all the girls in our family. We’d just each bring the stuff for one or two Christmas treats and bake together all day. It was always so much fun, but we’ve missed it the past year or two. Hoping to bring it back this year though and adding these adorable Reindeer Treats would be perfect for the kids to help with. See the recipe for Reindeer Rice Krispies here!

Hooray for holiday baking!!!! My kids and I love spending time in the kitchen together. We’ve tried so many new recipes but today we are sharing one of our favorites with you. When I say meringue cookies, my kids jump! This recipe for vanilla Christmas Meringue Cookies is so easy and so tasty (they practically melt in your mouth). They are perfect to bake on Christmas morning or for holiday parties. But, if you’re anything like us, we just make them for fun!

These rich peppermint brownies topped with crushed candy canes are from London’s cult-favorite bakery Violet. If you can’t find candy canes, use striped peppermint candies. Super delicious and festive, these Chocolate Peppermint Brownies do not disappoint! See the recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Brownies here!

These brownies make me SO HAPPY! Is there anything more delicious than the combination of peppermint and chocolate? Particularly when there’s icing and sprinkles involved? I didn’t think so. It’s pretty much guaranteed to brighten your day. See the recipe for Brownie Christmas Trees here!

Funfetti Shortbread Bites. These fun little shortbread bites are perfect for the holidays. Made with Christmas sprinkles they make great gifts or snacks for parties! See the recipe for Christmas Shortbread Bites here!

This recipe for cookie dough dip has a fluffy and creamy base of eggless Christmas cookie dough that’s swirled with plenty of holiday sprinkles and served with fruit and cookies for dipping. It only takes 5 minutes to make!

Looking for an easy and unique offering for your next holiday party? This cookie dough dip is sure to be a huge hit! See the recipe for Christmas Cookie Dough Dip here!

If you are tired of baking, but still in the mood for a special holiday treat, make a Peppermint Bark Milkshake. You don’t have to turn on the oven for this recipe.

We always have extra peppermint bark this time of year. I either made way too much or we were given too much from friends and family. This is not a complaint. Having too much peppermint bark is a good thing. Especially when you turn it into a Peppermint Bark Milkshake.

These little truffles are sugar cookies rolled up into balls of Christmas goodness. The recipe uses only four ingredients: sugar cookies, cream cheese, white chocolate and sprinkles.

It’s the perfect recipe to try when you have leftover cookies! See the recipe for Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles here!

HOW DO YOU MELT CHOCOLATE FOR CHRISTMAS DESSERTS?

Melting chocolate in the microwave is easy if you go slowly. Always use a glass or ceramic bowl and chocolate that’s not old. To melt 1 cup of chocolate chips I’d begin with 1 minute in the microwave. After the 1 minute, let chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes. Then, gently stir and see if chocolate begins to melt smooth. If it’s still really solid, add 20 seconds in the microwave, then let it sit again.

Often chocolate looks like it’s not melted when it really is, and you don’t know for sure until you gently stir it. If your chocolate melts but it’s too thick to work with, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening, then letting it melt and stirring it in.

CAN YOU FREEZE CHRISTMAS DESSERTS?

Yes, you can freeze most Christmas desserts! Most cookies can be frozen as dough balls or baked cookies. Many candies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. My favorite airtight containers are Snapware. I’ve found that when I use Snapware, the foods generally stay fresh for at least 3-4 days longer than when you use regular tupperware. Many Christmas candies can also be frozen, it really just depends on the type of candy.If you have a question about a specific type of Christmas dessert, ask me in the comments and I’ll answer!

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Holiday Blossom Cookies are delicious, festive and fairly easy to make! They’re the perfect holiday treat! See the recipe for Holiday Blossom Cookies here!

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