Easy Christmas Treats - Stress-Free Christmas Treats That Won’t Break The Bank - Making Memories
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Most of the time I’m sharing quick and easy weeknight DINNER ideas, but during the holidays I take that same no nonsense approach of using inexpensive, pantry staple grocery items and apply it to making EASY STRESS FREE Christmas treats. So grab some hot cocoa and let’s see what kinda Christmas magic we can whip to today!
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Merry Christmas friends, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are ready for all the Christmas treats! Thanks so much for sharing of your time with me!
Oh Mel this meant so much today to me. Today is my momma’s first birthday in heaven and I miss her so much.she passed on and met Jesus & my beloved dad at heavens gate ( will be a year January 1st) She was 90,years old and had me so young. What a super reminder as a person of faith that we will all be together again when called home. Praise God and thank you ! ❤🙏😘
Awe, I know ur pain Beth, there's just nothing like our Mom's! I'll be praying u get thru ur Holiday without too many tears.
U know what I think u can do is ask Jesus to call ur sweet Mom to his throne and have him deliver a message to her! If the Centurion could ask Jesus to just give the word & his servant was healed long distance, I feel strong that he will "get ur Mom up to speed" and tell her something special. Our Mom's were just promoted to a new location but his sweet Holy Spirit remains the same, strong & thriving in our hearts! Jesus will likely chuckle, he knows I bombard him like the widow & the judge story he told us about + likely he'll say "that Sandy can talk an arm off a one armed paper hangar!"
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Sending u big hugs & love from snowy West Michigan! 🙋♀️🏠🎍☃️🎁🎄💕💕💕
Hello @bethdeck9825. This is the first Christmas without my mom .She went to heaven May 22 this year. Her Birthday as well as mine was so hard .Then Thanksgiving now Christmas in a few wks. I miss her so much . I live watching Mel such a sweet soul love her videos. Sending love and prayers your way ❤
Oh Beth, I'm praying for you. There's nothing and no one on this earth like our mommas. And their absence is especially hard around the holidays and special days like birthdays. But you just keep remembering that blessed hope and reunion to come. Love and prayers ❤️🙏
Josie, we're all praying for you too sweet friend 🙏 We grieve because we loved, and what precious times we've had. Praying the Lord's spirit comforts you thru the holidays and beyond. Love and prayers 🙏 ❤️
@@josiewathen8772 Awe Josie, I feel ur pain & know theres really nothing that will bring ur sweet Mom back, but I know Jesus grace he gives is precious & his heart is just as tender as ur Mom's. I'll be praying for u too dear friend, keep holding on to sweet memories and never let go of that hope u will see ur Mom again! I bet she'll be excited to show u her mansion Jesus prepared for her! Sending u love & hugs from West Michigan! 🙋♀️🏠🎍☃️🎁🎄😥💔💕💕💕
Amen. If you need to pull in lawn chairs for people to visit, You are Blessed! Nothing's better then gathering together and laughing and making memories. Happy Holidays!!!
OH MY WORD, THAT INTRO IS
❤DARLING❤
Oh Mel, ur choking up made me start to cry, I love u back! U are the sweetest YT Chef of them all! These are simple, inexpensive & look complex to give! Btw everybody, be sure to check ur Dollar Tree bc the eye candies & I think the Almond Bark is there! Why pay more?!
Again Mel, I just love ur sensitivity to those of us who have tight budgets! Jesus is the sweetest part of the season for sure! He's just precious to me, and so real + God's promises can be relied on for sure, just like we may not see gravity, but we know u better not jump off ur roof bc ur going down! God's promises are true as well! God bless ur sweet heart!
🙋♀️🏠🎍☃️🎁🎄 💕💕💕
Her heart showed when she choked up 😇 a beautiful heart, but seeing it this way ? Amazing ❤️
Hey hey sweet friend ❤❤❤
Merry Christmas!
I love that you share His love for us and that Jesus is the most important gift of all.
These are some great Christmas sweets ideas Mel! It’s funny because this is the first year I splurged on candy eyes too 😂 my gingerbread men looked so much better than last years!
It's funny how happy those little eyes made us 🤣❤️🎄🌟
Mel, I'm a new subscriber and I want to thank you for the delicious recipes. Your video touched my heart. My dad passed away on December 20, 2012 and my dear mom passed away on Christmas Day the following year. You mentioned that it doesn't matter if you have a small kitchen or house, it's the blessing of having family together. I totally agree. There were 9 children in our family but we still managed to squeeze around the table in my mom and dad's tiny kitchen. Those were happy times. Years later when we had spouses and children, we set up card tables and chairs in addition to the dining room table. We were packed in like sardines but I wouldn't trade those times for anything. There was always prayer and laughter.
OHHH MYLANTA!!! Mel!! It’s me your newbie subscriber. You are right! I absolutely
L❤VE this video! Everything you made is right up my alley and my family will love it all! Thank you for such a fun video! I can’t wait to taste everything. Yes sweet sister! Jesus is the reason for this season and I feel so blessed to be part of your Christ like favor channel 🙏♥️
Loved Santa and Mrs. Claus! Adorable intro!
Thanks ❤️ I loved it too!
My momma does the chocolate dip goodies every year. She always has to make me a special batch of white chocolate-covered oreos. They are my favorite at Christmas time.
Mel, thank you!! I usually spend December making all sorts of treats but I've had 3 strokes in the past 2 months and knew I could not stand up and do all of the baking and candy and pie cooking I usually do. I was getting really sad because I've been doing this for 60 something years now. These look so simple and I can do them sitting down in a chair by a table. Now we will have wonderful treats but my health will not suffer. Thank you so much again. Have a wonderful Christmas!
Always have good ideas to share.thanks so much Mama Mel.Happy Holidays to your family!!❤
Mama Mel, when your voice cracked, I lost it. You just don't know how much I miss family traditions. All those who taught me are in heaven now.
I don’t have a big kitchen, either! You inspire me to do a CZcams channel…. I’m not fancy but I’m a country city gal….that can cook!
I missed you last Sunday but glad you got to enjoy time with your family. We're continuing to pray for y'all.
Hello Mrs Alma, Happy Holidays to you and your family.I miss talking to you.Sending continued prayers, Love from Lula Mae and Family.
@@lulamcrae2851 hey Lula and Oscar. Happy Holidays to y'all. I'm always here if you need to chat. We're continuing to pray for y'all.
@MrsAlma Trumble I hope you are doing well.
@@mississippigirl I'm doing pretty good, dealing with a few health hiccups and family issues. How are you doing today, friend?!
@@MrsAlmaTrumble I am doing well. I pray that you have a joyous Christmas and that everything improves.
This is amount of different Christmas treats that you can put together in a little of no time.❤❤❤❤
Amen, sister! Less house, more home!
Try the first recipe with chocolate and Nutter Butters. Yummmm
It's no wonder everyone loves you Momma Mel! You have fun in the kitchen and show us all that perfection is not the goal, but that enjoying yourself and blessing family and friends with tasty and pretty treats is the most important aspect. That, along with your love for Christ shows with everything you do and we love you for it. ❤❤❤❤❤
Quick tip for those who, like me, do not use shortening- coconut oil works the same way and is better for you. (it doesn't taste like coconut at all if you make sure to use the "refined" variety)
I make the toffee like treat and we've always jokingly called it "crack" because it's so addictive! 😂 I use all graham crackers but no chocolate, then sprinkle on chopped pecans. (My daughter in law doesn't like chocolate) I store it in the fridge and we call it Pecan Praline Crack. Lol. I will be making that soon Lord willing! I am at home on Hospice and have to do things a little bit at a time! What I can't get done, my family will handle for me!
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family Mel, and to all your lovely and devoted viewers!!! 🌲❤🌲❤🌲
♥️💚🤍🕊️ Love your ideas and God love you 🌹
You are so right! No one is going to remember the size of your kitchen or the kind of chair they sat in, they are going to remember the fun and laughter they had when they visited your house!
❤️🎄🌟Merry Christmas
Those little reindeer are so cute.
I love different kind of Christmas treats 😊😊🥰🥰
Just add chopped nuts and dried fruit and make clusters. Yum!
Hi Mel! It is so good to see you again! I love simple treats, too. It is so much fun to spend quality time in the kitchen with your children, and they enjoy it. My family and I are sending you wishes for a holiday season full of joy, peace, and love.
Thank you and I agree 100% ❤️🎄 Hope you have a very Merry Christmas
You’re so sweet! Love your heartfelt goodbye at the end! Merry Christmas! 😇🙏🤗💗
Thank you so much! And hope you had a wonderful Christmas too!
And yes I had a wonderful thanksgiving hope you did.awsome video some oldie but goodies,and some easy new ones can't wait to start playing also.love christmas.and yes I am truly bland thankful each and every day.God is great.and the reason to be joyful for on Christmas he gave us his son to teach us the way and later for on the cross for our sins.God Bless ❤🙏
Amen! Preach it Sister! 🙋♀️🏠🎍☃️🎁🎄💕💕💕
Love you, Momma Mel! Thank you for all the fun ideas for Christmas desserts! I got choked up at the end, when you were talking about enjoying the Christmas festivities with our loved ones. Next week marks 5 years since my dear momma graduated to heaven, to be with my daddy. It still makes the celebrating hard for me that she isn't here. Hang on tightly to those loved ones everybody.🙏🥹🤗🌠☁️
God fill your heart with His peace and love ❤️💚🤍🕊️
I stumbled across this video and I want to THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart ❤️! My grandmother passed away about 12 years ago and this video reminded me of her so much. I got my love of baking from her. We always spent Christmas Eve with her and since her passing I now host Christmas Eve for my family. I never realized how special all those Christmas moments with her were and to hear you with your granddaughter made my heart smile. Thank you! Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 🎅
Doing my first Christmas since my hubby passed. Thank you so much for the company and motivation.
God wrap His loving arms around you 🌹🤍🕊️
Family is everything. Love the camping tables and chairs idea! Thanks for the candy making video!
“They’re abstract “. We love you Mama Mel!❤
Amen I loved this, Thank you momma Mel ❤
Thank you, Mel! I love the chocolate dipped potato chip idea!
You always have such lovely words to say that really make my day, Mel. Thank you and enjoy those yummy treats! ❤
Yummy 😋 is all I can say! Thank you for your recipes and smile 😊
Love all these ideas. Going to try them all. My granddaughters will enjoy helping grandma make these for the holidays.
Hi Mel I love your holiday treat videos. So simple but so good . Merry Christmas to you and your family !!!!
Mel, as if I couldn't love you more, but the first recipe with peanut butter, chocolate and Ritz crackers truly IS God's gifts to man!! We're kindred spirits!
Oh what fun!! Thank you for these awesome treat ideas. Loved every moment, Mamma Mel ❤🤶🎅
So festive and quick. Loved 'em all. What a sugar rush! Thanks Mel as always. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Love You too Momma Mel. Merry Christmad
I love these holiday treat ideas!! 🤩 I'll definitely try a few of these... So excited! Thanks so much for sharing 💞😊
If you prefer milk chocolate on the toffee, lay regular Hershey milk chocolate candy bars on the candy after you take it from the oven. Let it sit for about a minute to melt and it spreads like a dream. My toffee recipe is different, but the chocolate is the same. Then I sprinkle chopped walnuts on the top. Yum! Going to have to try the Cheetos treat!
I’m just picking up baking and the love and joy and consideration you put into cooking mixed with the accessibility of your recipes is incredible. Thank you so much :’)
Mel, you are as sweet as those treats ❤❤ thanks for sharing!
Momma Mel,
Wow this is absolutely amazing and just in time too. I was looking for treats to make this Christmas and your video popped up. What a blessing. I was struggling with what I could make but thanks to you and this wonderful video, I now know 😊 . I hope you and your family have a wonderful blessed Christmas. Thanks Momma Mel. Sending you much appreciation and Holiday blessings to you for Cumberland county Tn . I love you too Momma Mel ❤ Your my favorite CZcamsr. God bless you my sweet Sister in Christ.
Lol the opening was adorable ❤😂
Merry Christmas to you Mel and your Family. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes this year 🌹
You are a sweetheart. I hear the sincerity and emotion in your voice. Love you and your recipes. Merry Christmas!
Yummy I have to try these! TY
Love all your snack ideas .I like the wafer ones the best .I'm gonna try them all later .Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank You Momma Mel these are fabulous 🎄❤
Loved Santa and Mrs. Claus! That was adorable 🥰 You can never have too much lol
Loved the abstract chips 😆
I don’t know about them cheese puffs 😂🤣😆
I loved them too! And girl I agree the more the merrier! And the cheetos surprised me 😉
Yummy, yummy and yummy 🤤 ❤
Hey Mel I have been looking forward to your Christmas treats video for the past few weeks. I just so enjoy watching you create fun and festive snacks. The reindeer crack were so cute. Everything looked yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Another great video! Love your budget friendly recipes that are easy and delicious. I love spending time with you. I hope you have a joyful, wonderful Christmas .
Mel you are a treasure. Love your videos and recipes. From me and mine to you and yours, Merry Christmas!
Thank you Mel.
Yummy Mel!! Thanks for sharing!! They all look so pretty!! Merry Christmas!!
What fun treats! They are so cute!
Thank you SO much for sharing ❤️
Loved each and every treat you did. Thanks for sharing. I love simple and delicious. I especially want to try the sugar wafer one.
It all looks so good!
I love making treats to take to work and to give to neighbors. These all look easy and delicious!!
I can't wait to try the chocolate, peanut butter and Ritz crackers. Thanks so much, Mel. I hope you and your family have a blessed Christmas. 💗🙏🎄
Wow yummy yummy very delicious and well prepared thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe 👍👍👍❤
I always felt a bit intimidated when it comes to decorating cookies and candies-I’m definitely not a culinary artist! I love this sweet video! Everything looked delicious, easy and fun. Thank you. Blessings and love to you and your family this Christmas and in the coming year. 🎄❤️
Love all of these ❤ thank you ..cheap easy delish !!! My fav food😂
This is a wonderful video!!! Food looks delicious !!! More Christmas!!!!!!! ❤️
Hi Momma Mel! Really enjoyed your video. May we all welcome Christ into our hearts this year. Hugs, Karla in Cali.
Great recipes. Everything looked yummy ❤
They all look amazing
Thank you for the great video. May you and your family have a merry and blessed Christmas.
Absolutely gorgeous!! You and Maddie are amazing. Love you all ❤️❤️🤗
Love this ❤
What a beautiful into!!
Some really great treats too. So true the best memories are not perfect. Just relax & enjoy being together.
Thank you 😊 🎄🌟
Hey Mel! I’ve been waiting for this! ❤
❤️ me too!
Thank you for these easy and delicious recipes!
looks so good and easy
The treats all looked yummy. Thank you for sharing.
All of these snack recipes look easy and delicious! I especially liked the popcorn recipe! Making family memories is so special! 🥰
Thanks so much, and you're exactly right 🎄❤️
🎄 btw that Rudolph crack is so very cute ...⛄👍
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing. Love all your simple ideas. ❤️
Merry Christmas 🎄
Love you & your videos.
Glad to see you are back. Missed your Sunday videos!!
Missed being here last week, too!
Good Bless you friend ! ✝️
Merry Christmas ♥️🌲♥️🌲
Merry Christmas to u and your family!! Huggs and love
Those ritz cookies are so so good
merry christmas to u and your family~~~ happy holidays to u, mel~~~ happy cooking for the holidays!!
lol LOVE It!!! Merry Christmas
Thx for sharing 😊
Love these! Thank you!
I just adore you❤. Your videos are always so fun and you make everything look easy. I truly appreciate that. These were such great ideas! I hope your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Thank you for the many enjoyable educational hours I've watched during this last year. So helpful and pleasant to watch. I've used so many of your tips and suggestions, tried and loved your recipes. Merry Christmas
Awesome Christmas treat ideas, thanks Mel 🌲🌲👍👍
Love your videos. I've been following along and getting a lot of use out of my crockpot!
This was such a wonderful video! Along with the easy & fun recipes, you eloquently captured the spirit of Christmas ❤ thank you for the 🍫🍪inspiration and the inspirational ☦️🎄⛪️🙏🏻🕊️
Merry Christmas, I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday. ❤
Awesome n yummy ideas. Thank you for your vid.
Like these treats. Thanks mel
Thank you for reminding us the real reason for the season! Love you too!!
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