21 Holiday Treats to Fuel Your Christmas Lights Tour
If your baking hasn’t transitioned into peppermint and candy cane-shaped goods then this is your sign to start.
As your friends, family, and neighbors begin setting up their Christmas light displays, it’s time to begin planning your tour routes to ensure you see the best and the brightest holiday houses in your community.
And to fuel your Christmas light tour, we have the best holiday treats to bring along your journey.
Let’s get baking:
1. Cinnamon Roll Cookies
If cinnamon is your kind of flavor, these soft and chewy cinnamon roll cookies are the perfect pairing to your Christmas light touring. And since they’re technically cinnamon rolls, we’d also argue that these cookies are a great breakfast treat.
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2. Gingerbread Cupcakes
It doesn’t get more Christmas than gingerbread. But if you’re on the hunt for something other than gingerbread cookies, these decadent cupcakes were created for you.
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3. Whipped Shortbread Cookies
We love shortbread just as much as the next person, but I must say this shortbread is a melt-in-your-mouth experience. We promise you and your family will love this holiday treat during your Christmas traditions.
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4. Oreo Holly Bark
Somehow we always end up making some sort of holiday treat with Oreos. This recipe will make a full pan of this delicious bark so make sure to cut it up and prep them for the car before you start your journey!
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5. Gingerbread Cookies with Eggnog Icing
We’re bringing back the gingerbread but this time leveling it up with some creamy eggnog icing. Even if you’re not an eggnog fan, we promise that you’ll be a fan of this recipe.
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6. Linzer Stars
A more traditional holiday treat, these Linzer stars are incredibly delicious. Everything from the dough to the jam is perfect for a night of festivities.
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7. White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
We love white chocolate and we love candy canes so why not put them together with the world's best white chocolate candy cane cookie recipe?
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8. Gingerbread People Cookies
Of course, we wouldn’t end this list without some actual gingerbread people. This is probably the best recipe we’ve ever found for gingerbread people. They’re soft, chewy, and irresistible.
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9. Green Chocolate Puppy Chow
For all the snackers out there, this puppy chow is sure to put you in the holiday spirit (and a perfect snack to throw together for your Christmas light tours).
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10. Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars
Sugar cookies but in a bar form, what could be better? This recipe is super easy for you and your family to make together for some holiday cheer.
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11. Eggnog Cupcakes
Another cupcake recipe with an eggnog twist. Both the actual cupcake and frosting are jam-packed with delicious eggnog flavors that are sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.
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12. Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Crinkle cookies are a holiday staple treat, and this recipe is by far our favorite. The cookies have the perfect fudge-y flavor and of course, being dipped in powdered sugar only enhances the great taste.
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13. White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
White chocolate and cranberries are truly a match made in heaven. Try out these tasty white chocolate chip and cranberry cookies that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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14. Hot Chocolate Sticks
Possibly a messier treat but a delicious one nonetheless. These creative hot chocolate sticks either pair well with a delicious cup of hot chocolate or replace it altogether.
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15. Peppermint Patties
Although we argue that peppermint patties are great all year round, we recognize they give off Christmas cheer. This homemade peppermint patty recipe is an easy snack for you and your family to enjoy.
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16. Sugar Cookie Truffles
Truly a Christmas miracle, these sugar cookie truffles are the perfect holiday treat. They’re also the perfect size to pack up and bring with you on your Christmas tours!
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17. Christmas Marshmallows
If you want a clean and easy recipe to bring with you on your Christmas light tours, these Christmas marshmallows are sure to do the trick.
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18. Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Since they became popular, pinwheel cookies have been a staple holiday treat. Feel free to switch up the colors as you and your family desire!
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19. Noel Nut Balls
Martha Stewart argues that no Christmas tin is complete without these Noel nut balls, but we argue no Christmas light tour is complete without them. This simple and delicious recipe is perfect for your holiday baking.
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20. Christmas Tree Brownies
Another recipe that might be a bit on the messier side, these Christmas tree brownies are soft, chewy, and chocolatey. There’s nothing better. So grab some paper towels and wet wipes and bring them along for the ride.
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21. Neapolitan Cookies
Not a traditional recipe, these Neapolitan cookies not only look cool but also taste amazing. If you want to step outside of the box this year, start with this recipe.
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The Best Holiday Treats to Fuel Your Christmas Lights Tour
We hope that some of these recipes jumped out to you and your family while browsing through this list. Let us know which recipes you made for your Christmas light tours and share pictures with us on Instagram! Happy baking.✨
