This holiday season, the Young Texan Ambassadors are sharing a delicious dose of their favorite traditions! At their annual holiday party, the YTA Leadership Council encouraged members to bring festive cheer and their most beloved holiday recipes—or a fun DIY idea for the non-cooks among us.
From vegan tamales inspired by one member’s search for her grandmother’s authentic touch, to sweet treats and creative entreés, these recipes come with personal stories and heartfelt quotes that make them even more special. Discover the flavors and creations that bring joy to our YTA family!
Snickerdoodle Cookies
submitted by Corinne Pierce, KTB’s Youth & Affiliate Programs Manager
“Tip! Roll each cookie in the cinnamon sugar mixture TWICE, and dip in melted white chocolate when cool.”
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
submitted by Carla Wu
“If you love lemon, try these Lemon Crinkle Cookies!”
Classic Apple Crisp
Submitted by Naraeh McFaralane
“Tip! For softer apples, try boiling them prior to putting them in the oven!”
White Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Submitted by Emily Goana
“For a no-bake treat, try this delicious peanut cluster recipe!”
Authentic Vegan Mexican Tamales
Submitted by Sofia Vitela
“For a different taste, use banana leaves instead of the corn husks!”
Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate
Submitted by Dannie Jacob
“If you want to try making a holiday drink, try this recipe.”
Beef Wellington
Submitted by Yosef Herrara
“To try a recipe that was considered a “fancy” dish in the mid-1900s, go with this one!”
Arroz con Leche
Submitted by Viviana Vertiz
“If you want a simple dessert, go with this recipe!”
Santa-Approved Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
Submitted by Emily Lam
“For a delicious cookie, try this red velvet crinkle cookie recipe!”
Guatemalan Tamales
Submitted by Zoe Lee
“To enjoy this Guatemalan Tamale recipe, click these links!”
Cookie Dough Oreo Brownies
Submitted by Aden Alarcon
“If you love gooey brownies, this recipe is for you!”
Perfect Cheesecake
Submitted by Lexy Wright
“For a sweet dessert that’s perfect for all occasions, try this recipe!”
Wishing You A Sweet Holiday Season!
We hope you found a new recipe to try, or one of these recipes reminded you of a favorite family recipe of your own.
From all of us at KTB, we are wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!
