HO, HO, HO! ‘Tis the season to be merry. December is the month of holidays and gift-giving, but it’s also the month for baked goodies.
Don’t go over to a friend’s house empty-handed. Here’s a list of easy edible Christmas goodies that you can whip up in no time.
These mincemeat tarts will make for handy little bites. Have them ready at parties for your family and friends to nibble on before or after the main course.

Mincemeat Tart – Cover
Get into the holiday cheer with a rich fruit cake. This recipe is simple enough to whip up if you’re a little short on time.

Rich Fruit Cake.
Instead of buying a box of chocolates, why not impress friends and family with delicious homemade Nutella truffles?

Nutella Truffles.
Store-bought macarons may look pretty, but nothing beats the love that comes from homemade macarons.

Old-fashioned Macarons.
Make gingerbread cupcakes for santa – we’re sure he’ll appreciate the creativity!

Gingerbread Cupcakes.
Rather than serving banana bread as a loaf, go creative by serving them in cute jars.

Banana Bread in a Jar.
What’s better than brownies? Peanut butter brownies of course! These delicious brownies will delight family and guests alike.

Peanut Butter Brownies.
Add these delicious chocolatey bites to your assortment of Christmas desserts for a sweet time.

Reindeer Crunch
These recipes first appeared in the Flavours magazine.