If December has you craving cozy dishes without the marathon effort, this little collection of simple, festive favorites has your back.
From easy sides to classic desserts (and so, so many cookies), this month's lineup is all about fresh, uncomplicated comfort. One of my all-time favorite holiday sides are these lovely bacon Brussels sprouts: so easy, and a total crowd pleaser!
Or if you're leaning into cozy sweets instead, try these 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies for a quick win. They're so easy to make and perfect for with a cup of coffee while finishing up wrapping gifts. Highly recommended. 😉
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- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (with Brown Sugar)
- 2-Minute Chocolate Sauce
- Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
- Soft and Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Pan Seared Chicken Thighs with Broccolini
- Sweet Potato Latkes with Beet Kraut
- Homemade Dark Chocolate Bark
- Triple Chocolate Cookies
- Easy Homemade Cheese Danish (Starbucks Copycat)
- Best Easy French Toast Recipe
- Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
- The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (with Brown Sugar)
These simple 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are soft, chewy and naturally gluten free. Just creamy peanut butter, brown sugar and an egg!
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2
2-Minute Chocolate Sauce
Learn how to make homemade chocolate syrup in only two minutes and with just a few simple ingredients, and with no added processed sugar!
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3
Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
Level up your next breakfast with this delicious smoked salmon scrambled eggs recipe featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, cream cheese & capers.
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4
Soft and Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
These scrumptious double chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy and so delicious! The perfect sweet fix for a chocolate craving.
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5
Pan Seared Chicken Thighs with Broccolini
This delicious stovetop pan seared chicken recipe with broccolini is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or simple meal prep lunch.
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6
Sweet Potato Latkes with Beet Kraut
Crispy, warm and delicious, this easy sweet potato latke recipe paired with savory beet kraut and sour cream is pure comfort food.
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7
Homemade Dark Chocolate Bark
Learn how to make an easy and festive DIY dark chocolate bark recipe with almonds, sea salt, dried cranberries, all from your own kitchen!
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8
Triple Chocolate Cookies
These easy triple chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy and melt-in-your-mouth gooey. The ultimate cookie recipe for chocolate lovers!
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9
Easy Homemade Cheese Danish (Starbucks Copycat)
Skip the coffee shop line! This Starbucks inspired cheese danish recipe is every bit as flaky, creamy and delicious with bakery-fresh flavor.
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10
Best Easy French Toast Recipe
This simple French toast recipe features a touch of cinnamon, vanilla and coconut sugar. Perfect for a festive weekend breakfast or brunch.
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11
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
These gluten free cookies are so good, you'd never know they're gluten free! Featuring perfect crispy edges and soft, chewy middles.
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12
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
With perfect, crispy edges and chewy middles, this is seriously the best chocolate chip cookies recipe ever (and they're easy too!)
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13
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
These mini chocolate chip cookie bites are perfect for sweet cravings! Featuring super soft and chewy middles with delicate, crispy edges.
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14
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
This roasted Brussels sprouts and bacon recipe with balsamic vinegar is super delicious and incredibly easy to make as a festive side dish.
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15
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
These fingerling potatoes roasted with a touch of butter, sea salt and pepper are super easy to make yet festive enough for special occasions.
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Hopefully these easy little recipes help you enjoy the season more with good food and good vibes. Check out these holiday desserts for even more sweet ideas, or look ahead to some January recipes.
Enjoy!
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