11 Surprisingly Easy Holiday Treats That Can Be Made With 5 Ingredients Or Fewer
If you're short on time and ingredients, these simple holiday treats will make your life so much easier. They're almost as easy as switching to GEICO. 15 minutes could save 15% or more on car insurance.
1. Candy Cane Fudge
This recipe is only five ingredients, and you can make everything with your microwave. So simple and sweet!
2. Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint cookies are classic holiday treats that you'd never believe take only four ingredients to make. If a jelly filling is not quite your thing, you can fill the "thumbprint" with chocolate or even caramel!
3. Holiday Oatmeal Cookies
If you're a fan of buttery cookies, look no further than these. Powdered sugar is optional for these five ingredient cookies, but they make for a more festive-looking treat.
4. White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels
Any type of pretzel will do, but this three-ingredient recipe utilizes thin ones for a nice crispy result.
5. Gumdrop Fudge
White chocolate, vanilla frosting, and gumdrops are all you'll need for this easy 10-minute dessert.
6. Salted Cashew Caramels
Wouldn't you be delighted to get these caramels in a holiday care package? Luckily it only takes five ingredients to make these morsels a reality.
7. Peppermint Popcorn
Whether you make your popcorn on the stove top or in the microwave, it only takes four ingredients to make this sweet and salty snack.
8. Holiday Bark With Toasted Quinoa
Toasted quinoa has a similar texture to crisped rice if you're wondering! And while this bark looks incredibly fancy, the making of it is incredibly simple with only four ingredients.
9. Eggnog Poke Cake
Poke cakes are famously very easy to make and very soft and spongy. The recipe calls for five ingredients, but consider decorative sprinkles as your sixth!
10. Peppermint Meringues
You only need four ingredients to make this airy, delicate treat. Practice your piping skills so you can make the perfect peaks.
11. Candy Cane White Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
This decadent dessert is made with only four ingredients. After you're done making it, don't forget something to dip! Try it with gingerbread, graham crackers, or molasses cookies.
