"Baking is one of my favorite holiday traditions. From chocolate crinkle cookies with peppermint Hershey kisses nestled in the center to classic sugar cookies loaded with red and green sprinkles, there's something so magical about curling up with a sweet treat by the light of the Christmas tree. This year, as groceries have become more expensive and more families are struggling to access food, it matters that we find cheap Christmas baking recipes that can be made with affordable ingredients."
"03Easy Cranberry Bars Laughing Spatula's cranberry bars would be a great dessert to take to a holiday gathering at work or with friends. The bulk of the ingredient list relies on pantry staples, so you'll just need to grab sour cream, a bag of fresh cranberries, and some vanilla extract if you're out. 07Eggnog Poke Cake Eggnog lovers, this one's for you: an eggnog poke cake courtesy of Princess Pinky Girl."
Baking serves as a cherished holiday ritual centered on simple, familiar cookies and treats. Rising grocery prices and food-access challenges increase the need for affordable holiday baking that uses common pantry staples. Assume households keep sugar, flour, butter, and basic seasonings on hand. Budget-friendly options include cranberry bars that rely on pantry staples, an eggnog poke cake using boxed mix, snowball cookies that may require almond flour and peanut butter cups, and sweet-and-salty bark. Emphasis remains on classic sugar cookies and easy recipes that deliver festive flavor without expensive, niche ingredients.
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