1. Santa Pancakes
Ingredients:
- Pancake mix
- Red food coloring
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Prepare the pancake mix according to the package instructions.
2. Add a few drops of red food coloring to the pancake batter and mix well.
3. Pour the batter onto a hot griddle or pan in the shape of Santa's face.
4. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
5. Use whipped cream to create Santa's beard and hat.
6. Place two chocolate chips for the eyes and one for the nose.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 5g
2. Reindeer Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients:
- 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 package of marshmallows
- Pretzels
- Red M&M's
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
3. Remove from heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
4. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then shape into oval shapes to resemble reindeer heads.
5. Insert two pretzels for antlers, one red M&M for the nose, and two candy eyes.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 2g
3. Snowman Cheese Ball
Ingredients:
- 2 packages of cream cheese
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup of chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup of chopped red bell pepper
- Pretzel sticks
- Carrot
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and red bell pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into two balls of different sizes, forming the snowman's body.
3. Use pretzel sticks to create the snowman's arms.
4. Cut a small triangle out of a carrot and use it as the snowman's nose.
5. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 10g
4. Grinch Kabobs
Ingredients:
- Green grapes
- Strawberries
- Mini marshmallows
- Toothpicks
Instructions:
1. Wash the grapes and strawberries.
2. Cut the strawberries into halves.
3. Thread a green grape, a strawberry half, and a mini marshmallow onto a toothpick.
4. Repeat until you have enough kabobs.
5. Serve as a healthy and festive snack.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 50
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 1g
5. Christmas Tree Pizza
Ingredients:
- Pizza dough
- Tomato sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Assorted vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, olives)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the pizza dough package.
2. Roll out the pizza dough into the shape of a Christmas tree.
3. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce.
5. Decorate the pizza with assorted vegetables to resemble ornaments and lights.
6. Bake according to the pizza dough package instructions.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 15g
6. Peppermint Bark
Ingredients:
- 16 ounces of white chocolate
- 1/2 cup of crushed candy canes
Instructions:
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
3. Pour the melted chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly.
4. Sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the melted chocolate.
5. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until firm.
6. Break into pieces and serve.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 1g
7. Hot Chocolate Spoons
Ingredients:
- Wooden spoons
- Chocolate chips
- Assorted toppings (e.g., mini marshmallows, crushed peppermint, sprinkles)
Instructions:
1. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
2. Dip the wooden spoons into the melted chocolate, coating them halfway.
3. Sprinkle the assorted toppings over the chocolate-coated spoons.
4. Place the spoons on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens.
5. Use the spoons to stir hot milk and enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 1g
8. Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 2 teaspoons of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the molasses and egg until well combined.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough comes together.
5. Divide the dough in half, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Preheat the oven to the temperature specified in the recipe.
7. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
8. Cut out shapes using gingerbread cookie cutters.
9. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake according to the recipe instructions.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 2g
9. Candy Cane Brownies
Ingredients:
- 1 box of brownie mix
- Candy canes
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to the temperature specified on the brownie mix package.
2. Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions.
3. Crush
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