As Christmas and holiday break is fastly approaching upon us merrily, let us go on Neirad.org to find some holiday delectables that will hopefully turn your resting grinch face upside down. Yule be sorry if you don’t take a glance at these tree-mendously yummy holiday treats.
-Christmas Cookies
Not only a tasty treat but a treat visible to eyes, christmas cookies are always dependable when looking a treat to bring to a christmas party, or looking for a treat to bake with others.
-Hot chocolate
Milk, cream, and chocolate what combination of foods could compare to this chocolatey drink. Perfect for any holiday activity, we highly recommend drinking this delicious treat while watching a holiday movie.
-Sticky buns
A Christmas morning ritual, since Winnie’s first Christmas her family has always had sticky buns while opening stockings. Similar to cinnamon rolls, sticky buns have a crunchy nut topping and loads of sugar that will help you power through opening presents.
–Bûche De Noël
Translated from French– “log of Christmas”. This log shaped chocolate cake originated from France during the medieval times to honor the burning of the yule log. The cake has stayed popular since and can be found eaten on Christmas Eve or Christmas day dessert.
-Eggnog
Annabel’s Mother’s specialty especially with her Puerto Rican twist. Every year at the Burke household you will find a pitcher of non-alcoholic eggnog on Annabel’s dining table. The chilled cinnamon punch, is a classic and is usually served towards the end of the evening, as a toast to a good night of rest.
-Panettone
Originally from Milan Italy, this sweet bread is used to celebrate the New Year and can be seen as a holiday staple in homes around the world. According to the BBC “The ‘mother yeast’ gives the bread its irreplaceable texture and sweet, almost imperceptibly-tangy flavour. It also means that each bakery’s panettone has its own specific flavour.”
-Fruit cake
Similar to Panettone, Fruit Cake is a holiday cake made with dried fruits and nuts and is a holiday staple in Great Britain. In the United Kingdom, some cakes may be iced and decorated.
-Gingerbread
Annabel’s favorite type of baked good, the broad range of treats that can come from ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon are endless. Annabel’s favorite variations of gingerbread are gingerbread cookies and gingerbread snaps. Her fondest memory of going to her grandmother’s home for the holidays, is being greeted with a bowl of gingerbread snaps!
-Trifle
Winnie’s favorite Christmas dessert, Trifle is always served for Christmas dessert at her grandparent’s house. The dessert has layers of sponge cake, custard, whipped cream, and fruit, it makes a timeless and delicious Holiday dessert.
-Pavlova
Light, fluffy, and sweet Pavlova is perfect for not leaving you feeling excessively full! Garnished with cherries and crushed candy canes, it looks like it came right out of the Nutcracker!