Wonderful Wakeups: Beautiful Breakfasts

From the 2021 archives ~ Treat your family and friends to Instagram worthy breakfasts this holiday season. These recipes will make spirits merry and bright. Get inspired!

Festive Holiday Donuts

Breakfast doesn't get any more jolly than these. There are some pretty fabulous recipes to follow here. But of all of them, these donuts are my favorite. You can even eat them while unwrapping presents. And the decorating would be great fun. You will enjoy the very detailed instructions.

The Sweet and Simple Kitchen

Salted Caramel Brûlée Latte

Steamed milk, sweet caramel, hints of real vanilla, and a couple of shots of espresso. What's not to love?

Half Baked Harvest

Baked Eggnog French Toast

Here's the perfect dish to serve to a house full of guests. The eggnog creates a rich custard and the challah bread soaks it all up. Plus you can create it the day before and bake it Christmas morning!

Williams Sonoma

Vanilla Gingerbread Latte

An over the top cup of coffee, that even non coffee drinkers, like me, will love. The caramel brûlée is the perfect touch for this holiday in a cup recipe!

Half Baked Harvest

Red Velvet Cinnamon Christmas Pancakes

Said to be light and fluffy. Loving the classic red velvet hue and that decadent cream cheese glaze that tops them off. Perfect!

Lindsay Ann Bakes

Fruit Christmas Tree

God love ya if you have the energy to create this festive fruit tree. Actually, it couldn't be easier. You need a styrofoam cone, toothpicks and fruit!

Jennifer Maune

Cranberry Orange Mimosa
To create this gorgeous champagne cocktail, simply combine fresh cranberries, cranberry simple syrup, orange juice, triple sec and champagne in a sleek champagne flute. 

Jennifer Maune

Champagne Donuts

These are baked in the oven, not fried. Sorry "Mr. Shop This!" They are made with actual champagne. Sign me up!

Pure Wow

Overnight Croissant Breakfast Bake

Another make ahead breakfast treat that's perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. With cremini mushrooms, heavy cream, baby spinach and more, it has got to be good.

How Sweet Eats

Andes Chocolate Mint Pancakes

The touch of mint just adds the perfect Christmassy touch! These would be a big hit in my home.

3 Yummy Tummies

Cinnamon Roll Bites

An individual dish always seems special. Make it a cinnamon roll, and you have my attention. These can actually be made ahead and frozen right in the ramekins. It is a tasty time saver! 

Seasons and Suppers

Boozy Peppermint Hot Cocoa

Of course this recipe had me at boozy. I like to have homemade hot cocoa once a year. This recipe looks and sounds worthy of the calories!

Outdoorsy

Peppermint Mocha Scones

Don't these look like Christmas? I have never made a scone, but this recipe doesn't seem too challenging. What a wonderful way to celebrate the day.

Three Olives Branch

Gingerbread Banana Bread With Maple Tahini Glaze

If you are looking for something rather healthy. This is it. It is naturally sweet with no added refined sugar. I am not sure that Christmas Day is the day to watch our weight, but it is a good recipe to have on hand.

Running To The Kitchen

Baked Gingerbread Custard Waffle French Toast

These waffles are everything, think french toast bake, but on another level.  You can prepare it ahead of time and let the dish sit overnight in the fridge. Done!

Half Baked Harvest

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Foodie Friday: Champagne & Cookies

Cookies and champagne are really all I need this time of year. I mean who has time to prepare a main course right now?  Both bubbles and cookies are celebration worthy, especially when presented together.  So let's pop the cork, and get creative with 14 sweet seasonal recipes.

Pomegranate Champagne Mule

A festive spin on a classic Moscow Mule. This chic cocktail features fresh winter citrus, pomegranate juice, double the ginger, and a good splash of Vodka. 

Half Baked Harvest

Holiday Slice & Bake Cookies

I don't know about you, but these spiral cookies look a little intimidating to me. But Williams Sonoma offers the answer. Simply put the frozen dough in the freezer and slice and bake as needed. Perfect for those of you who do not bake. Also makes a great gift to send across the miles.

Williams Sonoma

Pointsettia Cocktail

Could a cocktail look any more Christmas-sy? It's really just a Cranberry Mimosa. The arils and rosemary sprig add the festive feels.

Basil & Bubbly

Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate and Peppermint is a match made in heaven. These will be a major crowd pleaser.

Broma Bakery

Confetti Champagne

These are just too much fun! The festive rim is made with frosting and pop rocks!

Delish

Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Bars- Vegan and Gluten Free

The holidays are tough times for those that are gluten intolerant. But never fear, Heather is here with another tasty treat.

Heather Christo

Sparkling Raspberry Champagne Float

I always love a boozy dessert! This is one classy and chic cocktail. It's a marvelous mix of raspberries, vodka, lime, sherbet, and champagne.

Modern Farmhouse Eats

Sugar Plum Fairy Shortbread Bites

Sometimes all we need is a bite of something sweet. This little cookie will do. It's all about the pretty pink glaze. It's said to be easy to make.

The Cafe Sucre

Grand Champagne Cocktail

This is a Bobby Flay recipe. it features an orange flavored liquer like Grand Marnier, honey, strawberries and champagne. Sounds yummy.

Food Network

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

This recipe had me at sour cream. Decorating Christmas cookies is what memories are made of in our family. The sour cream will bring moisture and flavorful fat to what is a basic cookie without it.

The Modern Proper

Geese A' Laying

What an interesting recipe this is. It mixes Cointreau, Grey Goose, plum jam, lime and prosecco, of course.

Town and Country Mag

Champagne Stars

These cookies are said to be simple buttery sugar cookies that are topped with a champagne infused icing.

Sugar Spun Run

Champagne Cocktail

This is one cocktail that is worth celebrating. You can find the gold shimmering sugar used on the rim at Amazon.

Delicious Table

Millionaires Cookie Bars

I think that my Mom made these. My memory tells me that they were over the top good. These holiday bars feature a chocolate shortbread base, a caramel filling and a dark and white chocolate topping.  It all combines to create an absolutely delicious Christmas cookie.

Toronto-nicity

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