Festive Winter Recipes
Adding delicious food and drink to spice up the holidays can make all the difference between a good and bad holiday season. Try these 3 recipes to contribute to a fun family event.
Gingerbread hot chocolate-
Ingredients:
- 3 ¼ Cups Coconut Milk
- 2 oz Dark Chocolate
- 2 tbsp Molasses
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Allspice
- 2 tsp Nutmeg
- 2 tsp Ginger
- 2 tbsp Honey
Instructions:
- Start off by heating the coconut milk in a small pan over medium until it starts to boil.
- Add in the molasses, chocolate, spices and honey and stir in until everything is completely combined.
- Serve directly after.
Christmas Cookie Truffles-
Ingredients:
- 12 sugar cookies
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 cups white chocolate
- Sprinkles
Instructions:
- Put sugar cookies in a food processor and blend until it resembles fine crumbs.
- Add in cream cheese and blend until smooth.
- Roll the truffles into small 1 inch balls.
- Place them on a lined cookie sheet and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave and dip each ball until covered on every side.
- Place back on the cookie sheet and top each truffle off with sprinkles.
Peanut Butter Mug Brownie-
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peanut butter
Directions:
- Place butter in a mug and microwave it until completely melted.
- Add the milk, sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, peanut butter and salt. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Add chocolate chips and microwave for one minute.
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