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So I was determined this year to get a really good amount of Christmas baking done.
In fact, I started Christmas baking in July.
Last year, I didn’t do any Christmas baking. I didn’t even get a Christmas tree or any decorations.
We moved into our new house December 28 last year, so we were pretty much living out of boxes by that point, and things were pretty crazy.
I was determined to do better this year. Get a good early start and just go all out.
But this year, I’m expecting our second child right around December 15. Which really means probably sometime between December 1 and December 31 I’ll have a baby. That makes things a little hard to plan for.
However, it’s been just the push I needed this year to get a good early start, because I definitely wanted to have some recipes to share with you guys throughout December, regardless of when baby decides to make his or her appearance.
So just because you haven’t been seeing them until now doesn’t mean I have been baking all things red and green and peppermint/white chocolate/gingerbread/cranberry – I’ve just been hiding them on you until the time was right.
That is, I’ve been saving them for you so that when the rest of the world starts Christmas baking, I’ll be ready with some awesome treats for you guys.
My mom made these for Christmas when we were still at home (though she tells me only once), and I knew I wanted to recreate them. I’ve been seriously lacking in the cute-and-seasonal category for pretty much every holiday up until now, and I wanted to fix that.
Plus, I really, really like Christmas.
The original recipe didn’t have the mini M&M’s, but I thought it might add more of a Christmas touch to my snow-capped trees.
Plus, chocolate.
When I was decorating them my husband came in and I told him I was only going to put the M&M’s on enough for my daughter’s day care friends, as a little farewell gift before I was at home with 2 kids.
He says to me, ” you’re only putting the M&M’s on those ones??”
I could hear his disappointment.
I explained to him that it was a little fussy and time-consuming, with the gooey chocolate getting on your fingers and then making it difficult to get the M&M’s on the trees…. etc., etc., etc..
And after he left I added M&M’s to all of them. Because baking for men is a lot like baking for children, I find. They get kind of excited about bright colors and such.
And plus, chocolate.
So they might not look super fancy, or even neat, but you should see the way my husband’s girl’s eyes lit up when she saw them. I have a feeling I’ll be making a few batches!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 2 cups powdered icing sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 3 cups shredded coconut I used sweetened, but unsweetened would work fine
- 1/2 tsp vanilla or mint extract
- green food coloring
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp butter or margarine
- 1 tbsp milk
- mini M&Ms
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter. Remove from heat.
- Stir in icing sugar and milk. Stir in coconut, vanilla/mint and enough food coloring to make the mixture green.
- Shape into small balls, and using the tips of your fingers gently squeeze one side of the ball until it takes on a cone shape. It might take a few tries to get them how you like them, but if the mixture gets too cool to work with you can always heat on low a minute or 2.
- If you see any later you want to reshape, they are easily reshaped at room temperature.
- Put uncovered on a baking sheet to set either in the fridge for 2-3 hours or the freezer for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- In a small pot, melt chocolate, 1 tsp butter and 1 tbsp milk over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Dip the tops of the cookies in the white chocolate to look like snow. Add mini M&M’s if desired.
- Set in the fridge or freezer to set before storing in an air tight container.
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Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Wow these christmas trees look AWESOME. I almost wouldn’t want to eat them and destroy all the effort you put into them! Pinned!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Thalia! That didn’t stop us from devouring them… Lol
Naina says
These are seriously adorable! I have a 3 year old who will love making and eating these! Thank you & all the best for the bug day 🙂
Naina says
I meant big day, going to get more coffee 😀
Ashley says
Haha — thanks! My girl absolutely adores them!
Donna says
Hi Ashley, I’m not the type who works at the kitchen but I wanted to try this one. I’m just quit confused if shredded coconut is the same as dedicated coconut?
Ashley says
I’m sure you could use either! I think shredded might have longer pieces, but both should work fine.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
YES is all I can say to this Christmas perfection recipe!
Ashley says
Haha, thanks Jocelyn!
Shinee says
These are so cute and festive, Ashley! Awesome job!
Ashley says
Thanks Shinee!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Oh my goodness girl, these are super adorable! I love that they are no bake too! You are a rockstar for being so ahead of the game especially since you’re almost due! I love these!
Ashley says
Thanks Kelly! No-bake treats rock my world these days. Starting in October helps! Lol
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
These holiday cookies are too cute! Love that they are no-bake!
Ashley says
Thanks Julia! You can’t go wrong with no-bake!
Zainab says
Oh my gosh this is so cute!! I love that they are no bake 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Zainab!
Jessica @ Sweet Menu says
Saw these on Google + and had to check them out – talk about gorgeous! Super cute holiday treat!
Ashley says
Thanks so much Jessica!
Amanda says
These are beyond adorable!!!
Ashley says
Thanks Amanda!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Those are adorable Ashley! My kids would absolutely love those, so cute!
Ashley says
Thanks Stacey!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
You are already WAY ahead of me with Christmas baking, and 9 months pregnant no less! I really need to step up my game here. These christmas tree cookies are so cute! And I love that they are no bake : )
Ashley says
Thanks Natalie! Only because I started long ago, and I knew I’d be 9 months pregnant when I really wanted to be doing Christmas baking! Lol
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These are so cute! I love all the colors and I can’t believe they’re no bake! Awesome addition to the Christmas baking list 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks Medha! You can’t go wrong with M&M’s 🙂
Shashi @ runninsrilankan says
These are just so adorable!!! I don’t believe you are churning out adorable edibles like this when you are almost due!
Thank you and hoping everything goes well during this last stretch.
xx
Ashley says
Thanks Shashi! I’ve been trying to stock up on some recipes for a while now, and I’m almost ready for a “break”! Lol
CakeSpy says
Adorable christmas food? CHECK. These are like a salute to cute!
Ashley says
Thsnks CakeSpy!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Ashley, these cookies are GORGEOUS! I absolutely love that these are no-bake. What a creative cookie!
Ashley says
Thanks Gayle! I tell myself I made them for my kid, but they are pretty tasty!
Danielle says
You’re way ahead of the game, Ive barely started baking Christmas cookies! I love how cute these cookies are they’re seriously adorable! I can see why your daughter loved them. So fun!
Ashley says
Lol. I feel like I had no choice but to be ahead of the game this year! 😉
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
These are beyond cute and seriously stunning, Ashley! I can honestly understand why your husband would love them so much, because I know I wouldn’t be able to control myself around these! 🙂 Pinning!
Ashley says
Haha, I think it was the M&m’s that got him 😉 Thanks Sarah!
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
I’ve got 4 words for these: A-dor-a -ble! These are just what my holiday needs!
Ashley says
Thanks!
Baby June says
What a cute idea! They look so tasty and festive 🙂
Ashley says
Thanks so much!