This vacation season, Wholesome Susquehanna might be sharing recipes for wholesome gluten-free treats, vacation cookie classics, and alternate options to candy treats, amongst different creations. The checklist will develop, however listed below are some concepts to begin you off!
Reindeer PB&J
Vacation treats don’t must be loaded with sugar. Weis Markets has peanut butter on sale for $3.37 for these straightforward snacks which are filled with protein and a success with the children!
Preparation:
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to chop out a coronary heart form from the middle of 8 slices of entire wheat bread.
- Unfold 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on every of 4 hearts.
- On the 4 hearts with peanut butter, prepare 2 pretzels sticking off the highest of every coronary heart to appear like antlers.
- Place a plain piece of “coronary heart” bread on high to make a sandwich.
- High every sandwich with 2 plain M&M’s for the “eyes” and 1 peanut M&M for the “nostril.”
Sizzling Cocoa
Make this this low calorie, scrumptious sizzling cocoa drink to rejoice the winter holidays!
Preparation:
- In a small saucepan, warmth 2 cups skim milk over low warmth till simply effervescent, stirring often. Don’t boil.
- Take away from warmth.
- Add 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract and 1/8 tsp salt. Sugar is on sale this week at Weis Markets.
- Stir to mix and serve instantly.
Gluten-free Snickerdoodles
Made with almond flour and coconut flour, these gluten free cookies are a scrumptious deal with. These wholesome snickerdoodles are a gluten free dessert that everybody can get pleasure from.
Components:
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
- 1 tsp coconut flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp floor cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp floor cardamom
- 1/4 tsp floor nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Preparation:
- Soften coconut oil on low energy within the microwave or in saucepan on low warmth. In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, egg, brown sugar, coconut oil, 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon, the cardamom, nutmeg and salt. Stir nicely to mix. Add baking soda and stir nicely.
- Chill dough, coated with plastic wrap, in fridge for no less than half-hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a small plate, mix sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Take away cookie dough from the fridge and roll tablespoonfuls into 1-inch balls. Roll cookie dough balls in cinnamon and sugar combination to coat fully and place on baking sheet. Don’t flatten.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Take away from oven and let cool on baking sheet for five minutes earlier than transferring to a wire rack to chill fully.
Almond Snow Cookies
These festive almond cookies are an excellent addition to your vacation cookie tray. Almonds and entire wheat flour add some fiber and protein to those straightforward treats.
Components:
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1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 Tbsp brown sugar
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2 eggs
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3 tsp almond extract
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1 cup blanched almonds, finely floor
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup entire wheat flour
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1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
Preparation:
- In a bowl, cream the butter with a hand mixer. Combine within the sugars, eggs and almond extract. With a spoon, stir within the almonds and flours.
- Refrigerate in a single day. When able to bake, deliver to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a shallow bowl, place confectioner’s sugar. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and roll balls in sugar to coat evenly. Organize balls on a baking sheet, 2 inches aside. Bake for 12 to fifteen minutes, or till agency to the contact. Cool on a wire rack.
- Presentation tip: Press a sliver of almond into high of dough ball earlier than baking to create an expert look.
