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Christmas Morning Brunch Recipes
Easy and Delicious Christmas Morning Recipes to Feed the Entire Family
December 18th, 2012 | 3:41 PM
Christmas morning can be pretty hectic, especially with little ones running around. If you don’t have a 5am wakeup call, then Santa hasn’t done his job right. So we expect Christmas morning breakfast is often whipped together at the last minute, surrounded by the clatter of new toys and wrapping paper to be recycled.
We know you’ve got a lot to plan ahead of the big Christmas day, but that doesn’t mean the family should skimp out on great and simple breakfast ideas post-presents. This year, plan a spectacular and easy Christmas morning brunch that will satisfy everyone’s tummies.
Breakfast Bread Pudding {Recipe}
We aren’t saying Christmas morning brunch shouldn’t be without a little indulgence – after all your hard work, you deserve a little treat. This easy recipe for breakfast bread pudding combines some of our favorite comfort ingredients like Challah bread, cream, cinnamon and nuts for a sweet alternative to pancakes or toast. Plus, let the flavors sink in overnight so all you need to do on Christmas morning is pop it in the oven!
Mini Frittatas {Recipe}
Giada makes one of our favorite egg fritters recipe – mostly because it’s a simple recipe that works with whatever is in your fridge. The kids can pick up these little bits of heaven with their hands while running around on a sugar high. Simply throw everything into a big bowl – from cheese to leftover turkey from Christmas Eve, onions, vegetables or whatever you can think of – and distribute throughout muffin tins (we prefer using a larger size and adding a few extra minutes on her recipe for a heartier entree). You’ll find that in just 30 minutes these individual frittatas are ideal when the kids won’t sit still after Santa’s surprised them with everything on their Christmas list.
Banana Breakfast Sandwich {Recipe}
When there is a slew of Christmas cookies in front of them, it’s hard to get the kiddos to loosen their grip on sugar. Adapted from Tyler Florence’s “Start Fresh” cookbook about healthy eating and living with kids, this sweet morning treat slips in a dose of healthy nutrients to keep them going through the New Year. We aren’t admitting there isn’t a bit of sugar in here, but since we know you’re an expert at frying bread together, we know it’s easy enough to do in your sleep (which you’ll probably wish you’d be doing after such an early wakeup call).
Citrus Salad with Coconut and Syrup {Recipe}
While we like to think we’re immune to calories during the holidays, it’s just not the case. To cure our sweet tooth while also adding a punch of zesty flavor and color to your Christmas morning brunch, we suggest a festive fruit salad. While we’ve spotted Pinterest recipes that organize fruit into a Christmas tree or snowman tin, we know you’ve got a little more class than that. So we scoured the web for a mature fruit salad fit enough for Country Living, that combined coconut shavings and maple syrup. Yes, we said maple syrup. That means even more deliciousness to go around the kids will want to sink their teeth into – plus you’ll be doubling up on syrup with a pancake or breakfast bread pudding also likely topping the table.
Recipes
Favorite Family Holiday Sweets
Share these crowd pleasers at a holiday event, dinner party, or wrap them up as gifts!
December 7th, 2012 | 6:18 AM
One thing we love about the holidays? The never-ending flow of delectable sweets to our doorstep, kitchen table, under the Christmas tree… and ultimately, to our tummy. This year, delight your friends and family with holiday goodies unlike the rest. We’re excited to share some of our favorite, easy recipes that are perfect for all those holiday events and gift-giving. Send some to school with your kid to share with the class!
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bites (Recipe)
These guys are much easier to make than it seems.
All you need is four simple ingredients: store-bought caramels, a bag of pretzel nuggets, semisweet chocolate, and almonds.
Dress them up with the holiday sprinkle colors of your choice! Red and green for Christmas, blue and white for Hanukkah… you get the idea.
Gingerbread Cupcakes (Recipe)
The holidays call for gingerbread. Gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses, gingerbread lattes…. this seasonal flavor is all around you to enjoy.
When you’re looking to get your gingerbread fix, but want to lighten the load of sugar and fat, pull out this relatively healthy recipe from Weight Watchers and bake away!
Using whole wheat flour, applesauce, molasses, and a medley of spices like ginger, cinnamon, and allspice, these fluffy cakes are sure to satisfy your holiday sweet tooth.
English Toffee (Recipe)
A holiday classic. Who doesn’t love the crunchy, smooth richness of this heavenly dessert?
Get your hands on six ingredients (which you probably already have at home), and you’re set to go.
This recipe calls for white sugar, chocolate chips, walnuts, butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Pops (Recipe)
How cute are these? Kids (and adults) love these festive, easy-to-eat treats on a stick. They’re also mess-free, so no need to worry about wiping and washing your hands, or licking your fingers after.
Make rice krispie treats as you normally would, add green food coloring to the melted marshmallows, and once the treats are cooled, use cookie cutters, lollipop sticks, and colored candies to finish them off.
Celebrating a different holiday? Choose a different cookie cutter and colors.
Cinnamon-Chocolate Ganache Hanukkah Cookies (Recipe)
Adapted from The Ultimate Cookie Book (Wiley, 2007), these delicious holiday cookies are oh-so-pretty with their six points and powdered surface.
A tantalizing combination of chocolate, cinnamon, and smooth ganache, these cookies are impressive to say the least.
Bake ‘em, cool ‘em, and sandwich the creamy ganache between two cookies. They’ll be a hit!
Note: Like the rice krispie recipe above, you can switch up the cookie cutters depending on the holiday you’re celebrating!
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites (Recipe)
A combination of our favorite flavors. These holiday bites are so festive, fun… and creative!
The ingredients are simple (again, you probably have most of it in your pantry already): creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, pretzels, and chocolate chips!
Grab this easy recipe to get started on a dessert that’ll bring a smile to everyone.
Get your kids to join you in the kitchen, and make memories while you make these holiday sweets. And, while you’re waiting for the them to cool, give yourself a fab at-home, salon-like gel manicure for that upcoming event!
