Keep the good times flowing, minus the dreaded hangover.
POV: You invite Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, a registered dietitian to your holiday party. Any guesses on what she’s bringing? Assuming crudité or leafy greens makes sense, but that’s not Largeman-Roth’s version of “festive.” What is: a holiday cookie spread.
Largeman-Roth is a nutrition and entertaining expert that has mastered the art of keeping a family of five well-fed and happy. Her newest cookbook—Everyday Snack Tray—is living proof. The gorgeous guide features anecdotes about entertaining and tons of creative inspiration for gathering around delicious foods…cookies (and more cookies) included.
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The season wouldn’t be complete without the sheer joy of freshly-baked cookies dunked in hot cocoa, so we are all ears. Ahead, Largeman-Roth shares her tips for building an RD-approved cookie platter that will bring very cheerful vibes to your soul—and belly. Plus, an easy ginger molasses cookie recipe that’s guaranteed to steal the show at your next cookie exchange.
Dietitian-approved holiday cookie platter ideas filled with cheer
1. Gather a game plan, and be fearless
Largeman-Roth’s top tip? Go big or go home. “Go as big on this tray as your imagination will take you,” she says. In other words, don’t be afraid to include whatever you want—it’s not worth overthinking. Her perfect holiday cookie platter mix includes: ginger molasses cookies, candy canes, sugar cookies, fudge, peppermint bark, mandarin oranges, and toffee chunks. You don’t need to be a cookie monster to partake.
2. Rely on store-bought ingredients
Aside from the ginger molasses cookies (recipe up ahead), the rest of the components for this holiday cookie platter can be picked up in stores. When hosting friends and family (and getting in your last-minute shopping trips) become a stressful priority, Largeman-Roth says relying on store-bought items can help alleviate holiday-related burnout and make your life easier.
3. Include a variety of textures
Including crunchy, crispy, fudgey components are just s
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