4 Holiday Treats You Can Bake at Home for Christmas

The holidays are all about family. And what better way to celebrate the season than to enjoy a delicious homecooked meal? But if there's one pastime you can enjoy with the rest of the family, it would definitely be baking. 

The good news is that you don't have to be a seasoned baker to get into the activity. All it takes is the right ingredients, a reliable recipe, and the presence of your loved ones and you'll be all set to create a delectable treat that you can enjoy during your Noche Buena. 

Here are four holiday treats you can bake at home for Christmas:

Tiramisu Layer Cake wtih Mascarpone Mousse

A long-time family tradition on Christmas eve is to stay up and wait for the clock to strike twelve. And in order to do that, you'll need to have a cup of strong coffee. But what if you can have your coffee and eat it too? 

This is where this recipe for Tiramisu Layer Cake with Mascarpone Mousse comes in. It's the right mix between sweet and bitter that will help you out. And it's really easy to make too! 

Recipe: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tiramisu-layer-cake-with-mascarpone-mousse 

Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Cranberries are not locally available in the Philippines. This is perhaps why they are often served as a special offering during the holiday season. And if you have a knack for fruit-flavored cookies, you'll enjoy a bite of these Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies that are perfect for Christmas. 

You can even make the cookie dough ahead of time and freeze it so you don't have to get frazzled during the Christmas rush. Once you're ready to bake the cookies, you can just put them on a tray and pop them in an oven. Fourteen minutes later and you'll have a warm cookie to pair with a glass of milk ready for *Santa Claus*.

Recipe: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/soft-baked-white-chocolate-chip-cranberry-cookies/ 

Whoopie Pie

Contrary to its name, a Whoopie Pie is not essentially a pie. Instead, it can be considered as a cookie, a miniature cake, or even a sandwich. 

This is another treat that usually gets served during the holidays. It is actually a couple of mound-shaped cakes with a sweet and creamy frosting in the middle. You are meant to eat it like a sandwich and enjoy it with your hands.

Over the years, there have been many variations available. But if you want to stick to the original, you'll never go wrong with it.

Recipe: https://www.cookingclassy.com/whoopie-pies/ 

Gingerbread Cookies

Nothing spells Christmas without Gingerbread Cookies. These cookies are a crowd favorite and always a delectable treat during the cold season. 

On its own, you can decorate the cookies with molten white chocolate. Or you can stack these up to create a Gingerbread Cookie Tree. 

Recipe: https://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/food-drinks/recipes/a56918/gingerbread-cookies-recipe/ 

Although you can bake these treats any time, it's best to enjoy them with your family. Thanks to URC Flour products, you'll be able to bake any of these goodies for the holidays without any difficulty. Which of these recipes will you be baking for Christmas?