The Best Snacks & Treats to Make This Holiday Season

I think I heard the sleigh bells ringing on November 1st, which shows you how excited I am for the holiday season. One of the best things about the holidays, in my opinion, is eating the yummy snacks & treats that you don't typically get to have. I have been pinning snack & treat recipes on Pinterest a lot lately, and I want to share them with you all today!

Keep on reading for links and ingredient cards to the best snacks & treats to make this holiday season.

Treat #1: S'mores Popcorn Balls by craftymorning0 on Pinterest

My mouth was practically when I saw how delicious these popcorn balls look, plus they are super easy to make and only require 6 ingredients total. You can make these treats last minute & they would still taste super delicious.

Here is what you will need for this recipe:

2 cups Golden Graham cereal
1/4 cup butter
(1) 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows
1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
(1) 3-ounce bag of microwave popcorn, or popcorn of your choice

To follow along with the original recipe, please follow this link: https://www.ihearteating.com/smores-popcorn-balls/

Treat #2: Butter Pecan Cookies by BakerbyNature on Pinterest

I am a hardcore sweet tooth kind of gal, but I love the mixture of sweet and salty to get a flavor experience when I am eating my treats. These Butter Pecan Cookies have been taste tested and approved by my husband, and they are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.

Here is what you will need for this recipe:

(2) eggs plus (1) large egg yolk
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
1 tbsp Cornstarch
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp Vanilla extract
1.25 cup of pecans, halved
3 tbsp butter, unsalted
2 sticks of butter, unsalted

To follow along with the original recipe, please follow this link: https://bakerbynature.com/butter-pecan-cookies/

Snack #1: Fried Mac & Cheese Bites by Passion for Savings on Pinterest

Now, I consider snacks more on the savory side as opposed to treats. Treats = sweets and snacks = savory, right? Anyhow, these fried mac & cheese bites are so good! Better than I have had at any restaurant actually. I should not eat as much dairy as I currently do, but it is hard to not eat dairy when it is so delicious - especially in fried mac & cheese form!

Here is what you will need for this recipe:

4 cups of macaroni pasta
1.5 cups of cheddar cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
3 tbsp Parmesan cheese
(2) bay leaves
Vegetable oil (for frying)

To follow along with the original recipe, please follow this link: https://www.passionforsavings.com/fried-mac-cheese-bites-recipe/

Snack #2: Beer Cheese Dip by Seeded at the Table on Pinterest

We should all know by now that cheese fondue at parties is one of the ultimate ways to bond over food. There are so many things you can dip into a cheese dip, and it makes it 100% better if it is a beer cheese dip. Don't get me wrong, I love a cheese dip! But having the beer intermixed with the cheese dip adds another level of flavor that I can't get enough of every time I eat beer cheese dip.

This recipe by Seeded at the Table is so delicious and easy to do, you can whip it up in no time!

Here is what you will need for this recipe: