Black and White Sugar Cookies

Find a pack of your favorite sugar cookie dough or make it from scratch if you have the skills. Roll the dough out until it is around 1/8 inch thick, then cut out two-inch round sections. Place them in the refrigerator and allow them to chill for 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees or the recommended temperature on the cookie packet. Bake the cookie dough in the oven for eight to 10 minutes or until they are golden brown, then let them cool. Spread chocolate frosting on one half and vanilla frosting on the other. Add some red and green sprinkles to make them more festive!

Cocoa and Peppermint Cookies

Start with a roll of your favorite refrigerated cookie dough, three tablespoons of unsweetened baking cocoa, a cup of marshmallow crème. Crush up enough peppermint candy until you have enough to fill a 1/3 cup.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Break the cookie dough apart in a bowl, then knead in the cocoa until it is mixed in completely. Create 1 ½ inch balls with the dough and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten them by pressing down slightly with your fingers. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, then allow them to cool for two minutes.

Place the marshmallow crème in a cup and microwave it on 50 percent until melted. Let it cool, then place the mixture in a plastic bag. Drizzle the marshmallow mix on the cookies, then top with the crushed peppermint candy. Refrigerate the cookies for another 30 minutes before serving.

Snowball Cookies

Make sure you have a pack of your favorite sugar cookie dough, ¼ cup of flour, ½ teaspoon of vanilla, and some powdered sugar on hand. Heat your oven to 350 degrees and break up your cookie dough in a large bowl. Mix in the flour and sugar.

Make 54 1-inch dough balls and place then one inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake them for 10 to 14 minutes, then take them off the cookie sheet to cool. Roll the warm cookies in your powdered sugar several times, letting them cool for a few minutes more each time.

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Have Plenty of Food on Hand:

It isn't a party without some food and refreshments! You don't have to break the bank to make sure that people have something to munch on, either. You can easily make any get-together a potluck so people can bring a dish and there will be plenty of food to go around. 

Think of Some Fun Activities: 

There are a lot of fun games that you can play during the holidays as well as other activities that you can incorporate into a get-together. You could have an ornament swap or even have an ornament making station to switch things up a bit. There are a lot of things to do if you take some time to plan this out in advance of your get-together and no one will be bored with everything you have planned and incorporated into the night. 

Make Sure You Actually Get a Chance to Enjoy the Fun:

Do not get so overwhelmed and caught up in making sure everyone else is having a great time that you do not actually get a chance to relax a bit with your friends and family. It will be perfectly fine if you step away from refilling drinks for a bit to speak to your guests. In reality, they would prefer this anyway because they are there to spend time with you!

Get-togethers are one of the best things about the holiday season. They can be really fun for you and your guests if you take some time to plan everything out and if you use these tips. If you are looking for a new place to call home that you can use for these get-togethers, be sure to check out these apartments in Chicago. You will be planning some fun events in your apartment in no time once you see these apartments!

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