Forget visions of sugarplum–dream instead of chocolate-dipped candy canes, gingerbread Rice Krispie treats, Nutcracker cake pops, and a some special egg nog ice cream just for mom and dad.
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Momofuku Milk Bar Cornflake Peppermint Cookie
This special holiday cookie features crushed candy canes, adding a minty sweetness to the mini chocolate chips, mini-marshallows, and cornflake crunch. The cookies are only available through Christmas Eve. Various locations. -
Dylan's Candy Bar Nutcracker Cake Pops
These aren't your average cake pops. Each is hand-dipped in Belgian chocolate, and coated in assorted nuts, chocolate swirls, and candies, to render an adorable Nutcracker theme. We think even the Sugar Plum Fairy would be impressed.1011 Third Ave, at 60th Street. Photo via dylanscandybar.com -
Doughnut Plant Chanukah Jam Doughseeds
These jam doughseeds from the Doughnut Plant make a decadent sufganiyot, with marzipan and vanilla bean glaze choices and blackberry jam filling. Various locations. Photo via doughuntplant.com -
Dominique Ansel Peppermint Brittle
Test your mettle with this 6-inch disc of peppermint brittle from the Cronut King Dominique Ansel, which comes with its own mini hammer. The buttercrunch brittle is topped with peppermint candies and coated with chocolate. Smash to enjoy! 189 Spring Street. Photo via dominiqueansel.com -
Eleni's "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" Cookie Set
This elaborate cookie set illustrates the classic Christmas poem, featuring Santa and his reindeer, a chimney, and even toys for under the tree. Unwrap on Christmas Eve, and leave as an elaborate snack for the Big Man in Red. Various locations. Photo via elenis.com -
Chocolate Bar Chocolate-Dipped Candy Canes
Downtown chocolate purveyor Chocolate Bar puts a classic twist on a holiday favorite with these Belgian chocolate-dipped candy canes, in both light and dark varieties. $2.50 each; 19 8th Avenue. Photo via chocolatebarnyc.com -
Treat House Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treat
For those growing cookie-weary, this gingerbread- and chocolate-flavored Rice Krispie treat is topped with a chocolate gingerbread man and fresh marshmallow. 52 Amsterdam Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets. Photo via treathouse.com -
Ample Hills Holiday Happy Hour Pack (for Mom & Dad)
The quirky Brooklyn creamery is offering a special four-pack of festive, boozy pints. Flavors include Egg Nogg, made with a splash of rum; Drunken Thanksgiving, which is a pumpkin ice cream with homemade molasses cookies and bourbon;Cranberry Gin Fizz, made with cranberry sorbet; and Santa's Nightcap, a chocolate peppermint ice cream with peppermint schnapps and homemade peppermint patties.They're the perfect dessert just before a long winter's nap--just be sure to store on your freezer's top shelf. Order by December 21. Various Brooklyn locations. Photo via amplehills.com