Hey guys! It's the 1st day of December... Who's excited? Let's start counting down to Christmas with 25 healthy yummy treats!
These treats are amazing, they're less than 300 calories per serving, but sweet enough to give out as gifts!
25. Whole-Wheat Sugar Cookies
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, cook: 12 minutes, chill: 4 hours
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24. Buttermilk Pralines - the pecans will give you plenty of monounsaturated (good) fat!
Time: Cook: 25 minutes, stand: 20 minutes
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23. Mini Raspberry Tarts - top it off with fruit!
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, cook: 11 minutes
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22. White Chocolate Holiday Bark - loaded with dried cranberries and antioxidant-rich almonds!
Time: Prep: 15 minutes, chill: 30 minutes
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21. Linzer Thumbprints
Time: Prep: 15 minutes, chill: 15 minutes
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20. Turtle Bars
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, cook: 30 minutes
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19. Chewy Ginger Cookies
Time: Prep: 15 minutes, chill: 2 hours, bake: 15 minutes
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18. Cranberry-Nut Chocolate Chip Cookies - whole wheat, fiber-rich oats, and omega-3-rich walnuts goodness!
Time: Prep: 10 minutes, chill: 8 hours, bake: 10 minutes
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17. Cinnamon Streusel Crisps
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, cook: 9 minutes
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16. Chocolate Chip-Butterscotch Bars
Time: Prep: 15 minutes, cook: 35 minutes
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15. Peppermint Ice Cream Cake
Time: Prep: 10 minutes, bake: 28 minutes, freeze: 6 hours
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14. Coconut Chiffon Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting - made with eggs and oil instead of butter!
Time: Prep: 35 minutes, cook: 20 minutes, cool: 20 minutes
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We're halfway there!
13. Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies
Time: Prep: 10 minutes, chill: 1 hour, cook: 12 minutes
12. Gingerbread Cookies
11. Fruit Jellies - made with fresh fruit!
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, chill: 1 hour
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10. Cream Cheese Meltaways with Lemon Glaze
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, cook: 10 minutes, stand: 30 minutes
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9. Classic Iced Sugar Cookies
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, chill: 1 hour, cook: 10 minutes
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8. Mint-Chocolate Truffles
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, chill: 1 hour, cook: 10 minutes
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7. Black and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Time: Prep: 15 minutes, cook: 14 minutes
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6. Micro Mini Cheesecakes
Time: Prep: 10 minutes, cook: 20 minutes
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5. Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins
Time: Prep: 15 minutes, cook: 25 minutes
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4. Brownie Bourbon Balls
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, cook: 30 minutes
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3. Coffee-Hazelnut Biscotti - perfect with a morning cup of coffee!
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, cook: 48 minutes
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It's Christmas Eve!
2. Lemon Bars
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, cook: 40 minutes
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
1. White Peppermint Snowballs
Time: Prep: 20 minutes, cook: 12 minutes
Find full recipe here
Hope you guys will enjoy all these yummy holiday treats! Remember to stay happy and healthy this Christmas, and leave the belly to Santa!
Jessica Shum
References:
Health.com. (2011). 25 Days of Healthy Holiday Treats. Retrieved from http://www.health.com/health/gallery/thumbnails/0,,20324208,00.html
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