Make Your Holidays Sweeter with these OPL Favorites
Baking is one of the things I look forward to the most during the holidays. There are so many wonderful recipes online, but I am guilty of gravitating to the same tried-and-true cookies. But why limit oneself to just cookies, when there are so many other desserts that are equally as festive? Get creative with your holiday desserts this year and try something new!
This year, I reached out to members of the One Planet Life team for their go-to holiday recipes. In most cases, the recipes they shared were passed down to them by beloved friends and family, and evoke deep memories of holidays past. We hope you enjoy these delicious dessert favorites as much as we do.
These cranberry hand pies are deliciously crunchy and tangy-sweet. This recipe comes together so easily with the help of frozen phyllo dough.
Hello Dollies Layered Cookie Bars
These delightful layered cookie bars are so easy to make, and have a name just as sweet as their ingredients – Hello Dollies!
“Forgotten” Hot Chocolate Meringues
These hot chocolate meringues taste just like the warm beverage we all love. Pop them in a cooling oven and forget about them until morning!
This recipe has become a tradition not only for the holidays but for weddings, birthdays, bridal/baby showers, and other special occasions!
Oatmeal, Raisin, and Walnut Cookies
These oatmeal cookies are perfect for the holidays. Orange peel enhances the cookie with a wonderful citrus flavor that is not overpowering.
Chocolate Chip and Coffee Biscotti
If you have any coffee lovers in your circle, this chocolate chip and coffee biscotti is a great go-to cookie for just about any activity.
Copycat Famous Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
This homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe has a secret ingredient: butterscotch and chocolate chips. Talk about a crowd pleaser!
Have a holiday dessert that is beloved by your family? We would love to hear from you. Share your recipe with the OPL Community on our app!
Happy holidays from all of us at One Planet Life!
Written by Kristina Shane
Lead Content Manager and Editor
“I’ve always had a strong inclination to protect and nurture the people and living things around me. Especially after having kids, I became passionate about conserving our planet for future generations. It’s my duty to teach my children, through words and actions, how to be good citizens and thoughtful stewards for our planet. Joining One Planet Life felt like a natural next-step for me, and I’m thrilled to support their mission and strengthen my own sustainability efforts.”
