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If your child's class is having a holiday party, you're probably looking to send in a snack that's adorable and festive but also healthy and delicious at the same time. We found nine tasty treats that celebrate the joy of the season and taste magical too!
Fruit even gets cleverly disguised as some holiday staples. If your child doesn't have a party coming up, seeing these cute creations may just inspire you to host your own!
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This Fruit Candy Cane created by Rachel of Nourishing Minimalism is as adorable as it is good for you! Just alternate strawberries and bananas and your work is done.
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Christi at Love From the Oven made these adorable Chocolate Reindeer Donuts. Don't you love the little pretzel antlers? Using store-bought mini-donuts keeps your work to a minimum -- just what you need during the busy holiday season!
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Dana of This Silly Girl's Kitchen shares her recipe for Reindeer Chow, which is a perfect thing for the kids to prepare to leave out for Christmas Eve. Made with melted peanut butter, cereal, and candy, this is a treat you'll want to enjoy well into the new year.
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It wouldn't be the holidays without some yummy chocolate! These Santa's Hat Brownies also have a healthy element -- a strawberry! Daisy at Daisy's World says she whipped up some vanilla-mascarpone buttercream to simulate the white trim on the hats. So yummy!
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Sarah of Raining Hot Coupons created these super-cute Krispie Treat Christmas Trees, which she says are easy and fun to make.
"You can really use any candy you want as ornaments," she adds. "I like having the kiddos help me with these because they really can’t mess up."
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'Frozen' Popcorn Snowballs are "balls of gooey goodness," says Natalie of Life Made Simple.
"They’re crunchy, gooey, and sweet -- perfect for any occasion! Place them in cupcake liners and package them in cellophane bags and they make great holiday gifts. Or serve them at a party like I did, or to your family as a fun little treat! Enjoy," she says.
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Rachel of Nourishing Minimalism created these adorable snacks she calls The Grinch. You'll want to make plenty, because these little Santa hats will go fast!
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Risa of Baked Perfection whipped up these White Chocolate Christmas Pretzels in a flash thanks to store-bought pretzels that were shaped like stars, bells, and trees. They'd probably be pretty tasty dipped in yogurt, but, hey, it's the holidays so why not splurge?
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If your child's class likes to keep things on the lighter side, consider these adorable Rudolph Applesauce cups, cleverly created by Jenny of The Melrose Family. How cute are those googley eyes and jingle bell red nose?
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