15 Easy Recipes for Finals & Holiday Season
Need an easy way to de-stress during Finals Szn? Here is an eclectic list of some delicious recipes to help you rewind. Bon appétit! ¡Buen provecho! Buon appetito!
3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cups
Enjoy this favorite candy in the comfort of your own home. This 3-ingredient, no-bake recipe is ready in no time! (via Tasty)
New Orleans Styled Pralines
Missing New Orleans? This 20-minute recipe will transport you right back to the Big Easy and give you definite bragging rights with your impressive baking skills. (via I Heart Recipes)
Harry Potter’s Butterbeer
Did y’all know that all eight Harry Potter films are available (for free) on NBC’s Peacock? Cuddle up on your couch and join the iconic trio with your homemade butterbeer. (via Tablespoon)
Vegan Coconut “Snowball” Cookies
I’m dreaming of a white….finals season! Whether or not you’ll be frolicking in the snow this December, these vegan cookies give you a bite-size piece of winter. (via Minimalist Baker)
Spicy Caribbean-Inspired Sweet Potato Soup
If you’re more of a beach person, enjoy the flavor of the beautiful Caribbean islands compact in this easy soup (via Sweet Peas and Saffron)
Orange and Cardamom Muffins
Craving those fall flavors? This recipe – complete with the fragrance of orange zest and spicy cardamom – serves as a quick and easy prep for those mornings you don’t want to deal with making breakfast. (via The View from the Great Island)
No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
The temperatures might be dropping but our love for ice cream never decreases. Whether it’s 70 or 15 degrees at home, this machine-free recipe will give you ice cream that rivals Creole Creamery. (via The View from the Great Island)
Cinnamon Bun Pecan Pie
Impress all your family friends with this unlikely collaboration. Everyone will go wild over this creamy deliciousness, get ready to be praised for your incredible baking skills! (via Brit+Co)
Gluten-Free Peppermint Brownie Bites
Whether you want to share or keep them all to yourself, this recipe knocks Starbucks cake pops out of the park. Grab a few between your study sessions and enjoy all the wonders of peppermint. (via This Vivacious Life)
Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
If you’ve been put in charge of appetizers for a family dinner or Friendsgiving, don’t worry! This recipe might seem daunting but the end product will leave y’all drooling – trust us. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Salted Caramel Cold Brew
Coffee, the drink that just keeps on giving. If you need a little extra energy to finish those last four pages of your final papers, this delicious recipe will be your best friend. (via Drip Beans)
Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
A classic for a reason. Learn how to roast this staple vegetable to perfection and reap the benefits of your hard work. Topped with balsamic honey, this recipe will become your new favorite. (via Kevin is Cooking)
Baked Apple Cider Donut Holes
In just under an hour, these donut holes deliver the flavors of Autumn right to your taste buds. Come for the bite-sized treats, stay for the cinnamon sugar. (via Live Well, Bake Often)
Winter Charcuterie Board
Need inspiration for a legitimate charcuterie board with ~winter~ vibes? Look no further, we got you covered! Filled with meats, cheeses, veggies, nuts, olives, dried fruits, and crackers to the brim, this board is a great way to celebrate the end of finals season! (via So Fab Food)
Homemade Hot Cocoa
Is Swiss Mix just not hitting anymore? This quick, 15-minute recipe claims to be the best homemade hot cocoa recipe – try for yourself. (via Will Cook for Smiles)
