Magic Made Easy | December 2024

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Holiday Compost Cookies

Store-bought sugar cookie dough, buttery crackers, and other sweet and salty mix-ins combine to make these easy one-bowl cookies, also known as compost cookies.

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Orange Marmalade

This delicious, easy homemade orange marmalade is flavored with vanilla and cinnamon. The sunshine-colored jars make a beautiful, tasty holiday gift for friends and neighbors.

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Raspberry and Brie Bites

Need an easy holiday appetizer? With tart jam and crunchy nuts, five-ingredient Brie bites are the perfect addition to any festive occasion.

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15-Minute Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Fresh, crunchy, and oh-so easy, these quick shrimp and vegetable wraps are perfect for a simple dinner or lunch.

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Roasted Cauliflower Salad

This hearty, colorful vegetarian salad serves as a lighter side dish for heartier holiday mains like rib roast or ham.

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Spaghetti Squash Chicken Alfredo Rings

Cutting spaghetti squash into rings helps it roast faster and creates the perfect nest for creamy, cheesy chicken alfredo. This easy, hearty dinner is a great alternative to pasta.

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Spinach and Potato Knishes

Some freezer aisle favorites—frozen spinach and puff pastry—and ready-to-heat mashed potatoes make these five-ingredient knishes quick and easy.

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Holiday Cheese Trees

Friends and family will love this adorable holiday appetizer—an affordable showstopper for your cheeseboard.

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Citrus Sipper Mocktail

This bright, bubbly holiday mocktail is a great alcohol-free option that still feels party ready. Top off glasses with non-alcoholic ginger beer, or add sparkling wine to make it a cocktail.

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Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms(with video)

Retro-classic cheesy stuffed mushrooms are just as delicious today. Serve this vegetarian appetizer at any holiday gathering or special occasion.

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Apple Cider Simmer Jars

These simple, beautiful jars are a quick, easy DIY holiday gift. Simmered with water for a few hours, this stovetop potpourri will fill your home with warming holiday smells.

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Triple-Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Crushing chocolate sandwich cookies is the secret base to these decadent cookies that are perfect for holiday gifting.

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Pistachio Pudding Cookies(with video)

A box of instant pistachio pudding is the secret ingredient in these quick, colorful Christmas cookies.

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No-Bake Millionaire Shortbread Bars(with video)

This no-bake version of the classic caramel and chocolate cookie bar uses a genius hack with store-bought shortbread. Add these surprisingly easy but decadent layered treats to your holiday cookie spread this year.

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Melted Snowman Cookies

Sugar cookies from the bakery make these adorable cookies quick and easy. This kid-friendly holiday craft will complete a festive cookie box.

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Marbled Cookies(with video)

Classic holiday sugar cookies (made in the food processor!) get a colorful glow-up with an easy marbled royal icing for a treat everyone will swoon over.

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Five-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Pie(with video)

This easy, make-ahead chocolate and peppermint pie comes together in under 10 minutes and sets in the freezer.

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Cookie Butter Bars

These easy, crowd-pleasing bars get their gooey center from frozen cookie butter that is sandwiched in between layers of cookie dough. They make an extra-special addition to your holiday cookie tin.