Ginger Snaps:

A popular recipe loved by many is that of the classic and delectable ginger snaps. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and mix the 1 ½ sticks of butter and ¾ cup of brown sugar. Then add in the ¾ molasses and egg, followed by the ¼ tsp salt, 1 ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 3 cups flour and ¼ tsp cloves. Stir them all together until the dough is mixed well. Before baking for 10-12 minutes, cover the rolled dough in granulated sugar.

Tree-Shaped Cookies:

Another popular holiday dessert is Christmas tree-shaped almond cookies.These classic treats  are best made by using a Mirro cookie press as they provide a Christmas tree mold that helps perfectly form these cookies every time. These are the perfect addition to a holiday cookie platter because they have a unique shape and flavor that makes them different from regular sugar cookies while still being extremely tasty, making them bound to be a crowd pleaser.

Peanut Butter Cookies:

Peanut butter cookies are always a hit during the holiday season. The comforting taste coupled with their warmth get everyone into a festive spirit. To bake them, first set the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and start mixing a 1⁄2 cup butter, a 1⁄2 cup of white sugar and a 1⁄2 cup of brown sugar. Then, add in an egg, a 1⁄2 cup of peanut butter and 1 tablespoon of hot water. Then, blend in a 1⁄4 cup of flour, a 1⁄2 cup of baking soda and a 1⁄4 teaspoon of salt. Form the cookies and then bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

                                                   Tabbouleh:   

A flavorful and delicious dish called Tabbouleh is a salad commonly made during the holiday season in West Asian culture. 

“[It] can be made in many different ways,” said sophomore JuJu Batson. “You use parsley, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, tomatoes and jalapenos. You kind of mix that together, crush it up all together and add the balsa. It’s super good, not too sour and very yummy.” 

Stuffing:

A memorable dish is Dressing, also known as stuffing, which is a course that is served mainly at Thanksgiving but is also seen at Christmas dinners. Some would say it is a staple to have at family gatherings like those during the holiday season. Dressing is typically made with cornbread as the base mixed in with chicken broth, milk, eggs, celery, red and yellow onions, gizzards, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, old bay and of sugar.