PhotoWith the holiday season upon us, one of the things your mind will probably be turning to is the food. It’s one of the best things about this time of year, and the baked treats in particular are what we all love. If you’re looking for things you can bake with the family and you want to get the kids involved, we’ve got some ideas below. Each of these items is easy to bake and easy to enjoy as well.
Salted Caramel Fruit Cake
Fruit cake is a Christmas tradition, but the perfect way to put a new twist on it is by adding a salted caramel topping. It works incredibly well with the fruit inside the cake and provides an extra sweetness and texture that’s usually not there. You can also top the cake with some nuts, such as pecans. There are lots of great recipes out there you can try if you want to.
Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are the perfect winter treat. There’s something about the delicious flavors of cinnamon and pastry that are quintessentially Christmassy. If you’ve never baked them before, you might be a little intimidated by the process. But it’s not nearly as complicated as you might think. It’s all in the rolling, and once you’ve nailed that, you’ll know how to make perfect cinnamon rolls.
Yule Log
A great dessert to make with the family is a yule log. There are few baked desserts that are more strongly associated with Christmas and the holiday season than the yule log, and that’s why you should bake them with your kids. They’re very easy to make and they’re even more fun to eat afterwards. You can decorate them to, which adds to the family fun on offer. You can go down the conventional route or put a spin on them if you prefer.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
No matter what time of year it is, it’s always a good time for chocolate chip cookies, and the best thing about them is that they’re very easy to make. Just check out this chocolate chip cookie recipe if you’ve never made them before. But no matter what your baking skill level, you won’t have any trouble baking cookies, and they’re universally loved by the whole family.
Mince Pie Brownies
If you’re looking for something a little different, something you’ve maybe never tried before, you should consider mince pie brownies. As the name suggests, these are just brownies but with a mince meat filling rather than the traditional chocolate and fudge fillings you might be used to. It combines the best of mince pies with the best of brownies; what’s not to like?
Conclusion
As you can see, there’s no shortage of great treats to bake with the whole family this holiday season. Give each of the ideas above a try and you certainly won’t be disappointed. Of course, you can also adapt these recipes and tweak them to put your own unique spin on them.
