‘Tis the season for Christmas cookies, candies, and all other forms of sugary delights. The best part of the Christmas season is sharing these things with others.
In honor of my mother and in light of God calling us to love others, we’ve compiled 50+ shareable baked goods.
We’ve got…
- vegan,
- keto,
- paleo,
- low sugar,
- gluten free, and
- plain ‘ol yummy treats
so that everyone will find something special to eat.
My mom was always so good at sharing Christmas sweets.
During the holiday’s I remember Christmas cookies, candies, and such always flowing lovingly out of our kitchen. Every year she’d put together plates for neighbors, teachers, friends, postal workers, and more.
We didn’t have a lot of money but mom always found a way to load those plates with gingerbread men, sugar cookies, fudge, aplets & cotlets, chocolate covered cherries, and more.
She taught the value of loving and putting others first with each plate of baked goods she gave away.
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Cookies to Share
Cookies are a Christmas classic and no holiday is complete without at least one cookie. Whether it’s a Christmas cookie exchange, plates for friends and neighbors, or for your own family, these Christmas cookies we’ve found are sure to please everyone.
by Sweet Lizzy (paleo, GF, refined sugar free, vegan)
by Ambitious Kitchen
by PopSugar Fitness
by Keto Adapted (keto)
by Chocolate Covered Katie (vegan, grain free option)
by 40 Aprons
by Paleo Running Momma (Vegan, Paleo)
by Eating Bird Food (GF, vegan, refined sugar free)
by A Couple Cooks (GF, vegan options)
Bar cookies & Brownies to Share
Bar cookies and brownies are one of the easiest holiday sweet to bake and share. One pan can produce 8-16 (or more) shareable sweets. What brownies and bars will you be sharing this Christmas?
by Chocolate Covered Katie (vegan, keto)
by Meaningful Eats (grain & refined sugar free)
by Dreena Burton (dairy free, vegan, GF, oil free, nut free)
by Live Well Bake Often (refined sugar free)
by Ambitious Kitchen (vegan, paleo)
by Beaming Baker (paleo, vegan, GF)
by Beaming Baker (GF, vegan, refined sugar free)
Hand Pies for Sharing
There’s nothing better than a little pie that fits perfectly between two fingers. Make hand pies a part of the holiday baked goods you share.
by Choosing Chia
by Dish by Dish
by An Edible Mosaic
by Shugary Sweets
by Ditch the Carbs (GF, grain free, sugar free, keto)
by The Picky Eater (low calorie)
by Eating Well
by Cotter Crunch (DF option)
by Dessert with Benefits (vegan, 2 ingredient)
Quick Breads for Sharing
The best part about quick bread recipes is they can be turned into muffins, sliced, or baked in mini pans. Most grocery stores have shareable mini bread pans and these quick bread recipes could easily fill 2-4 of those mini pans. Who’s going to be blessed by one of these holiday quick breads this year?
by Beaming Baker (vegan, GF)
by Healthy Seasonal Recipes
by Strength & Sunshine (vegan, GF, keto)
by Shugary Sweets
by I am Baker (low fat)
by Tasty Yummies (GF)
by Food Faith Fitness (GF, paleo)
by All Day I Dream About Food (low carb, GF)
by Cook Nourish Bliss (refined sugar free)
Mini Cheesecakes to Share
Mini cheesecakes are one of my favorite sweets to bake and share. They’re the perfect two or three bite sweet after a rich holiday meal or with an afternoon cup of tea.
by Food on the Family Table (refined sugar free)
by Texanerin Baking (grain free, gluten free)
by Joy Food Sunshine (refined sugar free)
by Minimalist Baker (GF, refined sugar free)
by Light Workers (GF, vegan, refined sugar free)
Christmas Candy for Sharing
Christmas candies hold a special place in my heart because of those childhood memories I shared earlier. Make friends, family, and complete strangers feel extra loved this Christmas by sharing some of these Christmas candies with them.
by Create Mindfully (GF, low sugar, vegan)
by Practical Paleo
by The Beaming Baker
by Whole and Heavenly Oven
by The Big Man’s World (paleo, vegan, keto, GF)
by The Beaming Baker (V, GF, paleo)
In Closing...
May your Christmas be blessed and the joy of sharing bring,
- smiles that last forever,
- memories that never fade,
- and above all…the hope of Jesus to all.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
We love you and wish you a very Merry Christmas.
