{christmas sweets + treats}

What’s the best way to spread Christmas cheers? Other than singing loud for all to hear? Homemade sweets + treats!

Who doesn’t love a delicious festive treat delivery? For example: Jessie left a big ol’ plate of cookies on our front porch and we literally fought over them…lol. #truestory

I know that time is tight, trust me!! And we’ve all got shit to do and place to be. So, I’m sharing 2 semi-homemade sweets + treats that you can easily whip up. Even your kids can help! That’s how easy they are.

Not to mention, inexpensive too!

These are perfect for kids + neighbors + classroom + friends. They will love you forever. Promise!

You could even make a batch of Christmas Tree Brownies to set out for Santa on Christmas Eve.

He told me he digs brownies + red wine! Just FYI!

Run to the store. Grab a couple of boxes of your favorite cake + brownie mix. Get the Christmas music playing and you are all set to bake.

Brownie Christmas Trees

A simple box of brownies becomes extra special with the addition of green frosting + sprinkles. This is a really good one to get the kiddos to help with. Bay made these all on her own. I love that she can follow a recipe and decorate. And enjoy every second of it.

Here’s what you’ll need:

box of brownies (9×13)
ingredients listed on the brownie box
triangle cookie cutter
parchment paper
green decorating icing
red + green sprinkles
lollipop stick (optional)

Tip: don’t even attempt to find a triangle cookie cutter. It’s impossible. Amazon Prime that shit. I was very lucky that my homegirl at Every Baking Moment let me borrow her personal triangle cutter, after searching high and low for 3 days. Or you can always grab a Christmas Tree cookie cutter, you can find those EVERYWHERE this time of year.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Line 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper. Allowing parchment to drape over the sides of the dish.

Prepare brownies as directed + allow to cool.

Pull parchment paper to release the whole sheet of brownies and set on a cutting board.

Get as many triangle cuts as possible.

Make zig-zag design with green squeeze icing.

Quickly top with sprinkles.

Insert lollipop stick in the bottom of the tree.

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Cupcakes with snowy frosting. These are a big hit with the 8 and under crowd. I’ve seen a few adults kill them too. Ha! Just remind peeps that those trees are NOT edible. That could really hurt. #tmi

Here’s what you’ll need:

box of white cake mix
ingredients listed on cake mix box
cupcake liners
white frosting
white sprinkles
mini bottle brush Christmas trees – I found mine in the dollar spot at Target. I’ve also seen them at Michael’s.

mini bottle brush trees