The Best Holiday Treats 🎄✨ Sweet, festive, and perfect for gifting or snacking!
Christmas Shortbread
¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
â…” cup powdered sugar (sifted)
1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
Holiday sprinkles (jimmies, or nonpareils)
Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake
---Cake
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs (room temperature, separated)
1 teaspoon white vinegar
¾ cup granulated sugar (½ cup + ¼ cup)
¼ cup whole milk
1 tablespoon whole milk
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1½ tablespoons red and green holiday sprinkles
½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
---Buttercream Filling
½ cup salted sweet cream butter (softened)
¼ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavor
½ teaspoon almond extract
1½ tablespoons red and green holiday sprinkles
---White Chocolate Glaze
1½ cups white chocolate chips (preferably Ghirardelli)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
Holiday sprinkles (nonpareils or decorating sprinkles)
Christmas Cookie Bars
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
½ cup packed light brown sugar
â…“ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup red and green M&M’s
¼ cup Christmas jimmies
Holiday sprinkles (optional for topping)