Christmas is near, and what else better to do but bake something for yourself and the people you have in your life? Whether it would be your family or your friends, or it could be just for yourself, baking holiday treats is something that will definitely get you into the Christmas spirit. But it can be quite a hassle looking for or researching for the right recipe to bake. If you are having trouble choosing what to bake for Christmas, here’s a list of possible recipes you can do.

Peppermint Bark Brownies

Adding a little twist to the classic brownie recipe will always be a good idea. Bake yourself some brownies and use this recipe to add a small twist to everything and to give it a hint of peppermint. You can also add or use crushed candy canes to make everything a lot sweeter and crunchier.

Classic Linzer Cookies

If you’re looking for something fast and a classic, then you should consider baking Linzer cookies. A jam-filled and delicious cookie might just be what you’re looking for. This is also perfect if you’re planning to make a lot to give to anyone you would like to give it to.

Mini Gingerbread houses

Gingerbread houses are a fantastic idea, but not everybody has enough time to make them. So, what exactly is the best alternative to gingerbread houses? Well, the answer to that is mini gingerbread houses. It doesn’t exactly need to be baked but if you need to do something really fast, try making mini gingerbread houses.

Sweet and Salty Holiday Toffee

Are you a big fan of the sweet and sour flavor? Or perhaps you do know anyone who craves for it? Well, if so, then these sweet and salty holiday toffee treats will be something that you should try out. Make sure to use saltine crackers or something similar to add that salty flavor.

Santa Hat Cupcakes

Is decorating cupcakes your forte? Because if you are, then you should try out making your own Santa hat cupcakes. Just make a set of cupcakes with whatever flavor you want and decorate it with icing to make it look like a Santa hat. It’s as simple as that.

Meringue Wreath Cookies

Have you ever seen cookies with those holes in the middle? Did you know that you can actually make brilliant holiday treats that look just like them? Meringue Wreath cookies are just that. You can adjust the flavor to just what you want and make the cookie and color that you would like. But of course, if you are going for a wreath cookie, make sure to make the cookies a pretty shade of green.

Igloo cake

Gingerbread houses might take a lot of time to decorate, which is why if you do have a tight schedule, try and make an igloo cake. Trust me. It is not as complicated as it seems at all. Make one big dome of cake and make a small piece in order to make the entrance to the igloo. After you’re done attaching the two, cover both of them with a light blue frosting and just put marshmallows pretty much everywhere to make it look like ice.

Did you get inspired by this article? Which recipe do you wish to try out immediately? Is it the sweet and salty holiday toffee, or is it the peppermint bark brownies? If you’d like to tell us more about what you think, please make sure to write about it in a comment in the comment section below to let us know.