QUICK & EASY Christmas TREATS | No Stress Holiday Treats

[@ashleeconner8852]

Thank you for sharing your Christian walk. Good for you!!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

It's everything!

[@pattibentley7585]

Amber, Where is the testimony folks mentioned. I am so happy for others that speak out for Christ our Savior.😇🙏🧡🧡

[@chunkofbutter75]

To melt chocolate on the range you have to put the chocolate in a bowl over simmering water. Don’t let the water get in the chocolate or it will seize up.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yes, and I have done that. It just takes longer. lol. An I'm impatient. (Which is silly because then I end up making it twice 😁😁)

[@alciraproenza-collazo]

​@@FeedingtheByrdshow about micro?

[@michaeldunn7716]

​@FeedingtheByrds the water method is really pretty fast. 😉

[@louhoggard2822]

Yes, you need a double boiler or a makeshift one. Love your recipes and they look like you have been toiling away in the kitchen even though you haven’t. Thanks!

[@sandiemom8888]

I tried that with a Pyrex bowl and it broke in a million pieces. I don't have a microwave anymore. Any other ideas how to melt things. Ty Hugs

[@lindadickerson2464]

We live near an Air Force Base and we loved to take treats to the gate for all the guards and personnel working on Christmas Eve

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Great idea!

[@jeangemmel7895]

Yes, my hope too is in The Lord, thank you for not leaving God out of your videos xx Jean from Scotland. ps Subscribed ages ago............liked and shared to my Facebook and looking forward to making lots of these 🧡

[@FeedingtheByrds]

You are so sweet! Thank you for all of your support.

[@loislemkay5328]

My daughter works full time and since I am retired I like to take some treats to them as well as having some at home when people drop in. I try to choose ones I know her family love.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Love that!

[@lbec361]

I stumbled across your channel. How lucky am I? Wow!! I enjoy the fact you are so real. Changing direction making a little mistake and sharing shows your character. You have true grit and humility which makes you NORMAL! Thank you so much. Don’t change a thing. I am blessed to find a person who is just being real. God bless you! 🙏🏻 ❤

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed my channel!

[@mothertwinkles4198]

Me, too. I found her last night looking for Christmas treats.

[@jennifers1123]

When I make these type of treats, I usually give some away. If you want it to be even easier to make the millionaire shortbread, you can buy a can of the Le Lechera caramel where the Mexican foods are in the grocery store. And Walker’s shortbread is so hard not to just eat up. I just bought a bag of the cherry cordial Hershey kisses yesterday, so I might make some of those treats with that.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

They are so easy to make! And yes, that caramel would work great with them. So good!

[@lynnkavanagh7361]

@jennifers1123. I made a cheesecake for Christmas a couple of years ago & when it was finished, I put a circle of the Cherry Cordial Kisses all around the edge of the cheesecake. It looked so pretty. I absolutely LOVE the cherry cordial kisses! Another trick with the Cherry Cordial Kisses is to unwrap it & put it in your mug of hot chocolate. YUM it is really delicious. Also, on the topic of melting chocolate, if you’re going to melt chocolate chips, if you don’t add some melted butter or some shortening, your chocolate chips will seize up. A couple of years ago, I did dipped pretzel rods & the chocolate in the bowl kept hardening up. That was because I didn’t know that I needed to add the shortening or the melted butter. If you don’t want to bother with adding one of those things, just use the almond bark. It melts very nicely & you can melt it again, if it starts to get hard. You don’t have to worry about it doing that, because that’s what Almond Bark is made for, to dip other treats in its melted form. I don’t have any Almond Bark on hand right now to look at see what it’s made with, but it’s made with ingredients that allow it to melt & not seize up.

[@jennifers1123]

@@lynnkavanagh7361 oh, that sounds fantastic! My mother taught me to add a little shortening to chocolate. I now use coconut oil because I always have it on hand, and it works really well.

[@fayrelightjordan2470]

I shop all year. I listen to family and friends and often go back and get what they passed up while shopping. I love to give luxury gifts, things that show I know them.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I love that.

[@debgalloway1398]

Amber, I had you pop up on my feed late but I love these recipes. When you are wrapping chocolate you could use some peanut butter, or peanut butter chips or even strawberry or preserves with it to change the taste a little bit. I love you being willing to share your faith! Believe me, when family and friends all fall away being grounded in your faith is what carries you through!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh absolutely! It's everything.

[@jillgross6232]

The Russian cookies are interesting. I think that's what I'd try first. I'd also put it in my gift tins! ❤❤❤

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Great idea!!

[@moniquefournier4778]

I started working on the gifts I will be giving last January. I am making all my gifts this year. I just finished not too long ago (a week maybe) But now I am making other things to prepare...like baking, and making a guest treat. I usually get each person their own personalized size box of chocolates and place them on each dish at the dinner table for an extra "I love you" type thing but this year, I made some miniature gnomes for decor and my husband likes them so much that he went out shopping one day and came home with all the materials I would need to make more, only they will be in red, white and black, making little Santa gnomes. I've made a few and they turned out so cute that I decided that it would be much better than always chocolate.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Awww I love how personalized you are making everything!! So nice.

[@DebbieBorsick]

Lol I start the day after Christmas I'm still working a few of them. Then I will be making ornaments, Happy Thanksgiving, and a very Merry Christmas 🎄 ​@@FeedingtheByrds

[@lunavanbutterfly1594]

You could put your shortbread (or other cookies for that matter) into a zip lock bag; smash them a few times with a rolling pin and roll them. No equipment required. Also everything looks fabulous.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely! Great tip

[@dianepowell4374]

For the first time in a long time I finished my Christmas Shopping before Thanksgiving. I hope everyone had a happy healthy Thanksgiving!!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

That is awesome!

[@jillgross6232]

I give some as gifts, but I put sweet treats in amongst my appetizers for get togethers and family holidays. I've even just made a few appetizers and sweet treats for Sunday movie night, instead of cooking dinner! We love to do that! ❤😂❤

[@FeedingtheByrds]

We love a good appetizer night!

[@roseofsharin]

To get the onion flavor in dishes, grate the onion. I used to do this for my kids when they were little.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I've tried. 😁😁

[@lindab2144]

I think I'd sprinkle some chopped nuts, walnuts or pecans on the top right after spreading the choc on them. Thanks for sharing your recipes.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Great idea!

[@jeanniemccall9484]

OMGosh - those Millionaire Bars look fabulous!! I will be trying those first!! LOVE your videos, and how REAL you are!! We all make little "oopsies" during cooking, and you are so fun about it!! With the price of groceries, we're certainly NOT throwing out anything, right?? Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thanks so much!! I'm so glad you enjoy my channel.

[@pammusser8167]

Love these recipe ideas. They are perfect when there is only two of you.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

We agree!

[@Amanda-rv8to]

We always gotcinnamon pinwheels from leftover crust when Grammy made pies, and if we wer sick and home from school as a special treat

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Did it help with car sickness? That's so interesting!

[@paulettebaker5587]

Cinnamon AND Peppermint (puffs) both help sickness/nausea

[@danacowles2848]

You should use a little rubber spatula to scrape everything out of your sweetened condensed milk can😃 A lot was left in there

[@FeedingtheByrds]

We only needed a half can. That's why so much was left!

[@amyholley8725]

I do treat bags for my husbands coworkers and I do a couple neighbors a tin of goodies. I keep a few different things at home for my kids, husband and my grandkids.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

That's a great idea!

[@Misslisaj]

I’m totally with your husband!!!! It’s totally the texture! Merry Christmas!!!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@giacngoaudio]

I really love your creativity! Keep it up my friend! Success is what happens after you have survived all of your disappointments! Never give up, great things take care! It deserves all success around and I'm here for you!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you so much!

[@angelabowman1085]

Hershey Kiss with an Almond inside would be so good.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely!

[@zullo3529]

Those millionaires bars look wonderful. My husband will love those! I love the cinnamon sticks. They would be great on a coffee bar or for hot chocolate. Green bean casserole is my favorite. And I could eat the French fried onions out of the can. Thanks Amber 🍫🍩🦃🙏

[@FeedingtheByrds]

They would be perfect in a coffee or hot chocolate bar!!

[@nancyalberghini7581]

You can use unwaxed dental floss to cut your dough for the pinwheels. Put floss under the dough pull up crisscross and pull.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

What a good idea!

[@sandieyule1644]

Oh Amber, I was so on goal to be ahead this holiday season...then the middle of Oct my 85 year old mother had a stroke. I ended up living with her for a month to take care of her...then I did a funeral meal at our church and the next day woke up with COVID. So that was the week of Thanksgiving. I am just now 2 1/2 weeks later still trying to get my energy back. I just went down to my Moms and got her house 80% decorated last night, hoping to get to my house decorations this weekend. Just one year I would love to be decorated by Thanksgiving Day! Oh well, at least I still have my Mom and other than she gets very tired quickly I am blessed to still have her. and she has recovered from her symptoms. So priority in check! Thank you for your recipes. I will be trying some of these for neighbor gifts. They look delicious. Blessings to you

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh no!! I'm so glad you guys are all on the road to recovery now.

[@dianefitzpatrick4250]

I usually make up cookie basket for my friends. Also make Jared hot fudge to give to all my friends. I get the baskets and treat bags at dollar tree

[@FeedingtheByrds]

They have great options for treats!

[@deebryars6782]

I have most of my shopping done. Love all the treats

[@FeedingtheByrds]

You are awesome! Good for you;

[@deebryars6782]

I make a lot of my Christmas, I make 3 ornaments beads and wire (200 of each) so I only have my husband, daughter and 9 kid (nieces & nephews to by for.

[@jeaninserra7436]

I make alot of my gifts, decopauge clear plates and shells

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Love that!

[@kimberlygarrett5385]

Millionaire Bars are calling my name. I may have to sacrifice my Christmas shaped cookies for this recipe.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

They are so good!

[@conniebrock]

I’ve started my Christmas buying gifts already. I need ideals of sweet gifts to make. Thanks for the recipes.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

You're welcome!

[@leannekenyoung]

You are incredibly creative!!!! Thank you for sharing!🥰❤️🙏🏻🇨🇦🍁

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you! 😊

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good night Amber and thank you for sharing your yummy snacks

[@FeedingtheByrds]

You are so welcome!

[@darbee9466]

Our 'pinwheels' are similar but called 'Pete des soeur' or ' nuns darts. We use pastry dough brushed with butter & brown sugar, sliced then baked.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yum!

[@donnarandall3275]

These ideas are great. Look a heck of a lot easier than the chocolate candies my daughter and I make for Christmas gifts.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Soo easy!

[@BrigetteFranklin]

Love giving as gifts

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Me too!

[@ThePsychWardAtCritterville]

The Christmas Puffs is a recipe we've made for years. We made our dough but I like the use of pie crust. We call them Secret Hidden Kiss Cookies

[@FeedingtheByrds]

YES! that's a great one

[@nancykarause7325]

I'm getting ready to start my Christmas shopping and also.I'm getting ready to decorate and put up my tree ❤❤❤

[@FeedingtheByrds]

That is awesome!

[@jeaninserra7436]

Your gift ideas sound amazing I will keep you in mind😊😊

[@jeaninserra7436]

I would like to try the short bread recipe😊😊

[@FeedingtheByrds]

So good!

[@L.zombie858]

I’ve saved glass coffee storage jars throughout the year. I’ll be filling them with your treats and decorating them for gifts this year. Thanks a bunch from 🇬🇧 UK

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh what a good idea!

[@mandiejohnson2802]

thank you for the great ideas I made so many pie crusts for pies this Thanksgiving for pies I had some crusts left over I put in the freezer I am going to make the cinnamon sugar pinwheels my granny used to take leftover pie crusts and sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar and bake them and cut them up and I loved it making them into pinwheels looks so awesome and cute 🙂

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Great idea!! So fun to use the leftovers like that.

[@tammydamron950]

I WOULD LIKE TO WISH Y'ALL A VERY HAPPY & BLESSED THANKSGIVING . HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY &GOD BLESS Y'ALL VERY MUCH . (TAMMY FROM CALIFORNIA)

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thanks so much! Same to you!

[@dorothyhilsinger8282]

I will be making the treats you shared with us today. I like to give the Christmas treats to family and friends and my husband takes some to work to share with his crew members.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yes, try it out and let me know what you thought!

[@deeferry6520]

I'm way ahead, all my christmas pressies were in by the end of September. My Turkey, Joint of Beef, Ham etc, all vacuum sealed and in my freezer. Veg is prepped ready to go, desserts planned. Starters in freezer all I need is the fresh produce which I'll get nearer the time. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving here in Scotland but Christmas. We celebrated harvest festival in October but its not a big holiday. Great recipes Amber, I make the millionaires shortbread but I use chocolate vermicelli on the top as opposed to melted chocolate. It reminds me of my childhood. Thank you for sharing xxx

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Wow!!! You really are ahead. That's amazing. Also, I think we might be coming to Scotland in the spring! It will be one of our stops.

[@deeferry6520]

Brilliant, Spring is usually the nicest weather here in Scotland, keep me posted xx

[@pwhitkinn4543]

i like making easy desserts. I'm going to be making a few of these.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Let me know how it goes!

[@debraelwell8791]

I love shortbread cookies as well! They are just so good!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

The best!

[@loveangelprinces1]

Hello Amber. 75% I started wrapping presents 🎁 yesterday 12.1.2023. Passed years I wrapped the presents on Christmas Eve 12.24. I took the photos and video while everyone slept. This year I change I started early. I am taking it easy on myself this year for the 1st time. I will continue to keep our traditions. Recording our daughter coming down the steps and sitting by the Christmas tree 🎄Even if she is a Gen Z. We play Santa 🎅 🧑‍🎄 and give each other presents 🎁We watch family Christmas movies like A Christmas Story. Is a Wonderful World 🌎 National Lampoon Christmas Vacation. I want to make 1st the puff pastry with the Hershey bars super delicious. #familytime #Christmas

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I love this!

[@gwenfrazier7027]

I want to make all of them! I’m going to watch the other video right now!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yay!! So glad you enjoyed

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

These are fun. thanks for quick tips..

[@FeedingtheByrds]

You are so welcome!

[@alldaymusiclover107]

They all look great! I think I'll make the puff pastry with chocolate bar filling for an upcoming cookie exchange. Loved your faith story. It is an individual journey; can't get by on grandma's coattails.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely!!

[@vickiebelk635]

Those look great and very simple. I would love to make the Millionaires! What curriculum do you use for homeschooling?

[@FeedingtheByrds]

We use a mixture of several different things. We've never done the "box set" kind of thing, because there is always something that won't work for us. So we go with an al a carte approach!

[@ginadyson4214]

thanks!!!!!

[@talarakumrow713]

Can’t wait to try some of your recipes-quick & easy!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I hope they turn out great for you!

[@teresaleblanc2420]

I just love them all , I am going to try them all for Christmas thank you love watching you.🎉

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yay! Thank you! I've got more like this coming, so s stay tuned

[@monawilliams6180]

I'm ahead on my shopping, ( first time ever! Lol) only like a few gifts to be completely done!!🎄

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Love that!

[@tramz1587]

Hi Amber!! I’m loving this video & I’m ready to make some treats! Is there any chance you could link your “treat” video from last year also? Thanks!! 🎄

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Of course! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKbQqoGIgZyaZ7M

[@juliefaye47]

What a great video!! Thanks so much!!! I can't wait to try all of these recipes!!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Hope you enjoy!

[@sandiemom8888]

A way to add onions. You grate them with a fine grater. I did that becsuse my kids didnt like the texture, some said they didn't like onions. No one ever complained nor did they know. An easy hack for onions. Hugs

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Love it!

[@patwiles330]

Thanks for the easy, fast and delicious recipes.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Glad you like them!

[@gretchenarrant8334]

I'm finished with Christmas shopping. Have a few things to sew to finish.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oh that's awesome!

[@countrywildandfree]

I'm the same way I don't like the texture or onions or pepper so I blend them with chicken broth or whatever liquid I'm using after I cook them a little and it always works out

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Awesome! I may need to try that again.

[@janicekennedy2047]

Such cute ideas. I would suggest “gluing“ those marshmallows together with some melted white chocolate or white almond bark when you make the snowmen instead of using a toothpick. That way you needn’t worry that they forget about the toothpick.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Love that idea, will have to try that!

[@michellekranovich8325]

All looks great so good definitely going to try them

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Hope you enjoy!

[@marlenehod]

Powdered onion is a good option too. Thanks for the recipes.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely!

[@TanyaJP123]

I love these recipe ideas! Thank you 🥰

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Glad you like them!

[@lauraziolkowski2652]

I have been doing the cinnamon and sugar on extra pie crust for years. But I haven’t tried the others at least not yet.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Definitely give them a try!

[@debragriffith6628]

Definitely will try the millionaire bars first! Everything looks good.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kimslyffnow11]

These all look so good! I am definitely going to try them all this year

[@FeedingtheByrds]

So good!!

[@lynnclendenin2988]

I've already put the ingredients for the Millionaire bars on my shopping list. I'm not a fan of chocolate croissants, so I'd put some jam in the center and a bit of a glaze on the top.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Jam and glaze sound like a delicious alternative!

[@Realitybites13]

I would love them all, I will make the pie crust ones for others for sure

[@FeedingtheByrds]

yum!

[@nancykarause7325]

Is a turkey stuffing in cranberry sauce

[@janicewilson6146]

Thanksgiving- pumpkin pie and mashed white sweet potatoes with butter and brown sugar on top. 😊

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Ooohh yum!

[@cambriaperez2865]

I'm making the cinnamon twists. :) They're getting ready to go in to the oven right now 💝

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Hope you enjoy!

[@mylittlepony-s1m]

cool

[@tarapedersen8606]

Hi Amber. how are you? good video. suggestion for 1st recipe shown is you could add custard to it. to give a little extra flavor. I like these recipe ideas. I bet everyone in your family loves these.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you so much! And yes, I love experimenting with recipes to make fun new ones. Let me know if you try with the custard!

[@CarolBurke-xm3mj]

You have to use a double boiler to melt the chocolate on the stove top I bought wiltons chocolate melting pot melts the chocolate perfectly

[@FeedingtheByrds]

I know. Sometimes I just need to slow down and do it the right way!

[@honeygirl769]

You can Puree your Onions and then add to your Recipe. That is what I do when I make Spaghetti Sauce , Marinara Sauce and other Recipes that you need the Flavor yet don't want to feel the Texture of the Onion. I have been doing that for years, as I don't eat Onions either. And for Making Fajitas or a Roast things like that, I put in Onions but don't put any on my Plate when serving my dish. work's out Great that way.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Great idea!

[@kymblackburn7734]

Million dollar bars look amazing! My Christmas shopping is almost done.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

That's awesome!

[@magaperson3402]

Amber, I just love your channel. You are so funny when you make a mistake but take it in stride. That is so like me. I love all these treats you made today. I think anything with chocolate will be what I make first. LOL

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you so much! Hopefully it's relatable for most people. It's no production here, just real life!

[@stephanie2]

They all look so delicious

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you!

[@christeenprice5637]

Awesome recipes, thanks Amber ❤️👍🙏🏻🙏🏻👍❤️

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Glad you like them!

[@sunayakong8537]

I would try lemon curd on the puff pastry.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Oooo! That would be good.

[@susanchapman4231]

I want to make all of them! So very easy!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

They really are so easy!

[@susanberry3676]

All these look shareable.. hard to pick which one .. they all look delicious

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thank you 🤗

[@susanberry3676]

You are most welcome 😘

[@julanestachovich9041]

Put colored napkin in your white serving plate/bowl then add treats! Instant color.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

What a great idea!!

[@dianadoyle7085]

OMGOSH these are All great and Oh So Easy ❤🤗. I’m All about Easy AND Tasty 😋

[@FeedingtheByrds]

The easier the better. Thank you so much!

[@judithhawkins1126]

Genius ideas. All would be great to gift.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Absolutely!!

[@virginiatruyens1687]

Million dollar shortbread wins for me! Oh my gosh - I just found out you home school too!! You are some super mom Amber!

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Haha! I don't know about supermom but yes, this is our 8th year homeschooling. We love it!

[@shellygreen8923]

Add small amount of coconut oil to chocolate before melting if you want it a bit thinnner

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Great tip!

[@renee8437]

I unwrap ready made caramels and melt them in the microwave and pour it over the cookie layer. Easier and faster than making your own.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Great idea!

[@susiemurray6238]

we give away to neighbors, and they really love them.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Love that!

[@dotcastagno3629]

Started this weekend online( no stores forme on black Fri weekend)

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Me either! I'd rather shop in my pj's!

[@LadonnaSherman-h5k]

Good to have to shortcuts recipes to have inyour recipe box.❤❤❤

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yes!

[@janicewilson6146]

Can use rolling pin to crush cookies in a big zip lock bag.

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Yes!

[@Davis-carmencita]

My family and I did a gingerbread and North Pole Christmas theme for Christmas in our house one year 1 year, and all of the homemade candy and homemade cookies snacks that I made for the holiday I wrapped it up in individual plastic wrap and I hung it on the Christmas tree for a gingerbread tree along with the regular Christmas decorations and whenever our company and guests came over to the house to visit for Christmas the children were allowed to go and pick snacks off the gingerbread Christmas tree, and we had individual wrap candy and cookies wrap around the perimeter of the door frame so when people leave out they can cut a bag of snacks from around the door and take that home that was my family's way of giving our Christmas snacks away for the holiday

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Aww! That's awesome. Great memories.

[@trudybutcher6256]

Yum

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thanks!

[@beckyryan407]

Use condensed onion soup. It works to add the flavor and hide the onions

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Hmm.. I don't think I've tried that!

[@VathSophanin]

Good recipe

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Thanks!

[@VathSophanin]

@@FeedingtheByrds Welcome 🤗

[@alisoncouzens3622]

I’m in the uk, is the pie crust puff pastry or shortcrust pastry please? great recipes thank you x

[@FeedingtheByrds]

Honestly, I am not sure. I don't know what shortcrust pastry is.

[@alexandracrowder5404]

It’s short crust ☺️