Do you love entertaining, especially around the holidays? My mom taught me from a young age that the key to successfully entertaining guests is all in the food. It is always better to have too much than not enough. Making it yourself sets your gatherings over the top. Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop has you covered for all of your holiday gatherings. Today we are sharing our awesome holiday party food ideas with you. First up are these delicious cheesy bacon ranch smokies.

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Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

Meet Your Hosts

They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

Shirley~Intelligent Domestications I Alli~An Alli Event I Michelle~Our Crafty Mom I Marie~DIY Adulation

Erlene~My Pinterventures I Beverly~Across The Blvd. I Debra~Shoppe No. 5 I Victoria~Dazzle While Frazzled

Megan~C’mon Get Crafty I Michelle~Michelle James Designs I Amanda~Domestically Creative

Deborah~Salvage Sister & Mister I Jeanie~Create & Babble I Sherry~Olives & Okra

Jenny~Cookies Coffee & Crafts I Emily~Domestic Deadline I Bonbon~Farmhouse 40

Leanna~Of Faeries & Fauna I Pam Larmore~P.S. I Love You Crafts I Kelly~North Country Nest I

Marie~The Inspiration Vault I Gail~Purple Hues and Me I Lynne~My Family Thyme I

Karen~Dragonfly and Lily Pads I Trisha~Blowing Away Out West Lorrin~Embrace The Perfect Mess I

Terri~Christmas Tree Lane I Sam~Raggedy Bits I Cyn~Creative Cynchronicity Valeria~Val Event Gal

Yami~The Latina Next Door I Jeannee~Centsably Creative I Tania~Little Vintage Cottage

Lauren~Wonderfully Made I Vanessa~DIY 180 I Kimberly~A Wonderful Thought I

Kim~Everyday Parties I Dru~Polka Dot Poplars

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Ingredients

Name: Cheesy Bacon Ranch Smokies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 64
Ingredients: 2 Packages of Lit’l Smokies; 12 oz. Bacon; 2 Cans of Crescent Rolls; 2 tbsp. Ranch Seasoning; Shredded Cheddar Cheese (to sprinkle on top)

2 Packages of Lit’l Smokies
12 oz. Bacon
2 Cans of Crescent Rolls
2 tbsp. Ranch Seasoning
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (to sprinkle on top)

Makes 64 Cheesy Bacon Ranch Smokies

Step 1

First, pre-heat your over to 375º F.

Step 2

Next, cut your bacon strips into fifths.

Step 3

Then cut each half of one can of crescent rolls into 16 roughly-equal pieces (4 pieces by 4 pieces).

Tip:

I got a little knife happy in the photo above and cut an extra line. If that happens, use your fingers to pinch the dough back together.

Step 4

Now wrap one smokie in bacon.

Step 5

Next, wrap a piece of your crescent roll dough around the bacon wrapped smoke.

Step 6

Place the double-wrapped smokie on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Continue wrapping smokies in bacon and dough until your cookie sheet is full.

Step 8

Next, sprinkle a tablespoon of ranch seasoning over the wrapped smokies.

Tip:

You may want to lightly spray your wrapped smokies with oil before sprinkling to help the seasoning stick.

Step 9

Bake your wrapped smokies for 8 minutes.

Step 10

Remove them from the over and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the tops.

Step 11

Then, pop them back in the oven and bake for an additional 7 minutes.

Step 12

Remove your wrapped smokies from the oven and allow them to cool.

Step 13

Repeat the process with a second tray full of wrapped smokies.

These cheesy bacon ranch smokies are a seriously easy way to feed a crowd this season. I recommend serving them with barbecue for the guests that are dippers but that is totally optional. These babies are delicious on their own, too. Now that I’ve whet your appetite, it is time to see what delectable ideas my friends are sharing below. We’ll have you party-ready in no time! Don’t forget to come back on Friday for more deliciousness when we share our cookie recipes and decorating ideas.

Yield: 64

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Smokies

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 Packages of Lit’l Smokies
12 oz. Bacon
2 Cans of Crescent Rolls
2 tbsp. Ranch Seasoning
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (to sprinkle on top)

Instructions

First, pre-heat your over to 375º F.
Next, cut your bacon strips into fifths.
Then cut each half of one can of crescent rolls into 16 roughly-equal pieces (4 pieces by 4 pieces).
Now wrap one smokie in bacon.
Next, wrap a piece of your crescent roll dough around the bacon wrapped smoke.
Place the double-wrapped smokie on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Continue wrapping smokies in bacon and dough until your cookie sheet is full.
Next, sprinkle a tablespoon of ranch seasoning over the wrapped smokies.
Bake your wrapped smokies for 8 minutes.
Remove them from the over and sprinkle cheddar cheese over the tops.
Then, pop them back in the oven and bake for an additional 7 minutes.
Remove your wrapped smokies from the oven and allow them to cool.
Repeat the process with a second tray full of wrapped smokies.

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Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ideas this holiday season!

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It’s Sunday and that means we are back with the Merry Monday Link Party! I hope you had a wonderful week off with your family while we took a break. Before we hop down to the party, I’ve rounded up some delicious peppermint recipes for you to kick off the holiday season with. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat or a cocktail to kick back with, you can find delicious ideas right here!

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Vanilla Peppermint Scones with Starbucks Coffee (Life Sew Savory)

Okay, anything made with coffee automatically gets my vote. These scones are like a holiday festivity in your mouth.

Homemade Peppermint Patties (Across the Blvd.)

This easy recipe is perfect for the chocolate-covered peppermint patty lover in your life (like my oldest).

Candy Cane Mud Pie (Diana Rambles)

Want a festive take on a traditional dessert? This mud pie recipe is the one for you.

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark (Don’t Sweat the Recipe)

Dark chocolate is simply the best. Add in the cooling sensation of peppermint and you have a holiday hit!

Chocolate Peppermint Martini (Simply Darrling)

Get your festive on, adult style, with this delicious and easy cocktail recipe.

Peppermint Mocha Mousse (My Pinterventures)

This mousse recipe is easy and decadent. It’s sure to please the whole family.

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake (Domestically Creative)

Every time I see a bundt cake I think of My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Of course, no one would dare stick a plant in the middle of this delicious dessert!

Homemade Peppermint Pattie Candies (Intelligent Domestications)

Love melt-in-your-mouth peppermint without the chocolate? Check out these colorful and easy treats.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Brownies (Inside the Fox Den)

Brownies are a staple in our house. This recipe is an excellent way to add a festive twist on them for the season.

Don’t all of these peppermint recipes look incredible? The kids are already begging to have another treat making day so we can try the recipes. They are great for the big family Christmas if you need a treat to share. Now that you’re in the holiday spirit, let’s get on to the Merry Monday link party. Share your latest with us and then stick around to see what your friends are creating. See you down there!

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Welcome to Day 3 of our 12 Days of Christmas blog hop! Today is all about snowman fun and I’m excited to see all of the creative ideas my friends have come up with for today. Before we get to those, find out how to make this adorable upcycled snowman treat jar. This easy craft is perfect for storing treats or fill it with cookies to give as a gift. You can even make a bunch of these to have on hand as grab and go hostess gifts. Now, let’s get onto this tutorial.

Affiliate links may be used in this post. Ordering a product through these links may result in a commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.

Welcome to the third annual 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop!

Stop by every day from December first through the twelfth for new ideas you can use to make your season brighter!

Meet Your Hosts

They have all been busy as Elves creating, decorating, cooking and crafting tons of new ideas for you to try this holiday season!

Shirley~Intelligent Domestications I Alli~An Alli Event I Michelle~Our Crafty Mom I Marie~DIY Adulation

Erlene~My Pinterventures I Beverly~Across The Blvd. I Debra~Shoppe No. 5 I Victoria~Dazzle While Frazzled

Megan~C’mon Get Crafty I Michelle~Michelle James Designs I Amanda~Domestically Creative

Deborah~Salvage Sister & Mister I Jeanie~Create & Babble I Sherry~Olives & Okra

Jenny~Cookies Coffee & Crafts I Emily~Domestic Deadline I Bonbon~Farmhouse 40

Leanna~Of Faeries & Fauna I Pam Larmore~P.S. I Love You Crafts I Kelly~North Country Nest I

Marie~The Inspiration Vault I Gail~Purple Hues and Me I Lynne~My Family Thyme I

Karen~Dragonfly and Lily Pads I Trisha~Blowing Away Out West Lorrin~Embrace The Perfect Mess I

Terri~Christmas Tree Lane I Sam~Raggedy Bits I Cyn~Creative Cynchronicity Valeria~Val Event Gal

Yami~The Latina Next Door I Jeannee~Centsably Creative I Tania~Little Vintage Cottage

Lauren~Wonderfully Made I Vanessa~DIY 180 I Kimberly~A Wonderful Thought I

Kim~Everyday Parties I Dru~Polka Dot Poplars

[bctt tweet=”Give treats a festive home with this adorable upcycled snowman treat jar! #snowmancraft” username=”diyadulation”]

Materials

Empty Lemonade Mix Container
Acrylic Paint
- White
- Black
Black Card Stock
Pencil
Scissors
Orange Fabric Paint
Compass
Acrylic Sealant
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Red Glitter Ribbon
Holly Floral Pick

Step 1

First, prepare your container by removing the label and washing it.

Step 2

Allow your container to dry completely before moving on.

Step 3

Use your container to measure a circle on your black card stock.

Step 4

Next, find the center of your drawn circle and place the point of your compass on it. Spread it so that the pencil is ½ inch past your drawn circle and add a second circle.

Step 5

Next, cut out the larger circle outline with scissors.

Step 6

Carefully cut out the inner circle without breaking the outer circle.

Step 7

Test your circle to ensure that it fits on the top of your container. Trim the inside of the circle if needed.

Step 8

Now, paint the bottom of your container white below the threaded part (where the lid attaches).

Step 9

Paint the lid of your container and your card stock circle black.

Step 10

Set your painted pieces aside to dry.

Step 11

After your container has dried, assemble it with your card stock circle on it.

Step 12

Next, paint the eyes and mouth on your container with black paint.

Step 13

Add a nose to your snowman with orange fabric paint. You can also add some black notching as pictured if you would like.

Note:

I like to use fabric paint for this because of the ease of control and also because it gives the nose a 3-dimensional element.

Step 14

Allow the paint on the container to dry completely.

Step 15

After the paint is dry, seal your container with acrylic sealant.

Step 16

Next, add a dab of hot glue to the back of your snowman’s hat.

Step 17

Attach your ribbon around the hat, securing loose ends in glue. Trim any excess ribbon.

Step 18

Cut the elements of your holly floral pick apart.

Step 19

Next, cut one leaf off and cut it in half.

Step 20

Fold the ends of your cut leaf to re-form the shape on a smaller scale and secure with hot glue.

Step 21

Attach your leaves to the snowman hat with hot glue.

Step 22

Then cut a small sprig of berries off of your floral pick pieces.

Step 23

Next, glue the berries sprig onto the leaves on your snowman’s hat.

Step 24

Lastly, fill your snowman treat jar with candy and enjoy!

This adorable upcycled snowman treat jar gives your Christmas treats a festive home for the season. It is also the perfect way to use up those empty containers from your Christmas punch and reduce your holiday waste. Now it is time to check out everyone’s tutorials! Hop around and check out the fun snowman crafts from my friends. Then come back tomorrow for delicious party food recipes.

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Be sure to visit our fellow 12 Days of Christmas Bloggers below for even more creative ideas this holiday season!

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