Find the full step-by-step tutorial for my Yule Log Snack Cakes here: Yule Log Snack Cakes.
Step-by-step instructions for my Christmas Cat Cookies are available on Tablespoon.com: Christmas Cat Cookies.
Homemade Cookie Butter Cups—yes, COOKIE BUTTER. Follow the detailed recipe on Tablespoon: Cookie Butter Cups.
Quick no-bake ideas: a gingerbread man and a Nutty Bar sled—easy to assemble. Tutorials here: Nutty Bar Sled and Easy Gingerbread Cookies.
My no-bake Christmas tree cakes are simple and kid-friendly. Directions: Cute Christmas Tree Cakes.
Easy peppermint tree cakes made with Little Debbie cakes—no baking required. Get the instructions here: Peppermint Tree Cakes.
All my Charlie Brown Christmas treat ideas and instructions are collected in one place—click to explore the full collection: Charlie Brown Christmas Treats.
Make whimsical Snow Globe Moon Pies with my easy tutorial here: Snow Globe Moon Pies.
Build a charming Graham Cracker Gingerbread Village with a full step-by-step guide here: Graham Cracker Gingerbread Village.
Holiday sugar cookies made easy—see my Santa Sugar Cookies and playful Zombie Snowman Cookies on Tablespoon: Santa Sugar Cookies and Zombie Snowman Cookies.
For my Stained Glass Cookie recipe and technique, click here: Stained Glass Cookies.
Several holiday favorites—including Polar Bear Peanut Butter Cups, Snowy White Reindeer Cookies, and Krispie Kringles—are featured in my book; see the book for those recipes.
I designed a sweet sleeping mouse for Bird’s Party Magazine (Winter 2012). It’s made from a Rice Krispie treat with Jordan almonds, fruit roll-up details, peppermint sticks and sprinkles. Full tutorial: Sweet Sleeping Christmas Mouse.
Mini scenes and edible characters: a marshmallow baby in a walnut shell, decorated Kit Kat backdrops, and moon-themed candy details are all simple crafts that look impressive and taste great.
Quick edible toys: drum marshmallow pops wrapped in fruit roll-ups, festive graham cracker fireplaces filled with Nutella, and tiny wafer mantels make adorable table accents and easy treat projects.
Santa’s sleigh is simple to build with wafer cookies, mini candy canes, Lifesaver wreaths and wrapped candies for gifts—perfect for edible centerpieces or kids’ craft sessions.
Decorated truffles make beautiful ornaments: spray or dust truffles for shine, add edible marker details, small fondant snowflakes, and festive sprinkles for instant holiday flair.
Playful characters like snowmice, roly-poly Santas, and tiny chocolate bears come together from simple ingredients—truffles, almonds, Smarties, and candy melts. These projects require a bit of patience while pieces set but yield delightful results.
Jack-in-the-box treats and Lindor reindeer are easy to assemble and adorable on cookies or cupcakes—small touches like almond antlers, chocolate jimmies for legs, and confetti sprinkles add personality. For a jack-in-the-box tutorial, see: Jack-in-the-Box Treat.
White chocolate truffle characters, dressed with sprinkles, edible markers, and fruit roll-up scarves, make cute toppers for cupcakes and dessert tables—sweet details that transform simple treats into a winter wonderland.
Short on time? Quick breakfast trees made from Pop-Tarts and fruit roll-up strips are festive, fast, and kid-approved—an easy way to make the morning special without a lot of prep.
More tutorials and quick ideas: Sweet Angel Cookies, Polar Bear Truffles, no-bake gingerbread heads, gingerbread pudding cups, Elf Feet snacks, Santa Belly gumball toppers, and a simple gumball tree—each project includes full instructions and photos to guide you.
Every project is designed to be approachable and family-friendly, with options for quick no-bake creations and more detailed treats for special occasions. Browse the linked tutorials for full ingredients, step-by-step photos, and helpful tips to make your holiday baking fun and stress-free.