Last Minute Holiday Recipes

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Our Favorite Last Minute Holiday Recipes

It's officially the week of Christmas! We at Appliance Educator put together a list of our favorite recipes that you can enjoy with your family for the days to come. From delicious desserts to other special treats, you are bound to find something on this list of recipes that you and your family will love. 

Santa’s Trash Cookies

This recipe, courtesy of Delish, is a favorite of ours. It is super easy, and a fun way to make the family laugh this Christmas.

Recipe list for ‘Santa’s Trash Cookies’ laid over an image of cookies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350º and line two baking sheets with parchment. In a large bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.

  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined.

  3. In another large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until combined. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.

  4. Gently fold in most of the potato chips, pretzels, chocolate chips, and sprinkles (reserve some for pressing on tops of cookies).

  5. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto prepared baking sheets. Press down lightly on each cookie to flatten, then press remaining potato chips, pretzels, chocolate chips, and sprinkles on top. Sprinkle with flaky salt.

  6. Bake until the edges are just starting to get golden, 14 minutes.

  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to the cooling rack to cool completely.

Christmas Lasagna Dessert’ laid over an image red & green dessert

Christmas Lasagna Dessert

This last minute holiday recipe, courtesy of My Heavenly Recipes, is a sweet delicious treat that will satisfy the member of your family with the biggest sweet tooth.

Red Cookie Layer:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9”x13” pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, add sugar cookie mix, butter, flour, and egg mix well. When well combined, add Andes peppermint crunch and mix in.

  3. Add red food coloring a little at a time until you have a pretty Christmas red.

  4. For a thick crust, add all the dough to the pan and spread evenly, pressing down. If you want a little thinner crust, divide the dough in half and press half the dough into the bottom of the pan. The other half can be used for cookies.

  5. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes until edges are slightly browned. For the thinner version, you may need to remove it in 15 minutes.

  6. Cool completely before adding layers.

White Cream Cheese Layer:

  1. Using a mixer, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract in a large mixing bowl.

  2. When well mixed gradually add heavy cream and whip till stiff peaks form.

  3. Spread evenly on cooled cookie layer. Place in the refrigerator or freezer for 30 minutes to help set the layer.

Green Pudding Layer:

  1. Using a mixer, beat both boxes of pudding and milk in a large mixing bowl. Beat till thickened.

  2. Add melted white chocolate chips and beat till combined.

  3. Add green food coloring a little at a time until you are happy with the color.

  4. Spread over a white layer and place back in the freezer or refrigerator for another 10 minutes.

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