holiday baking

for the first year ever i have time to do so many holiday activities. in previous years i've had to balance holiday fun with a full time job as a teacher. now that i stay at home and have an 11 month old who takes two naps a day, i am looking forward to the holiday season and doing "traditional" holiday baking, crafts and christmas wrapping.


so, my question to you: what are some of your favorite simple holiday candies, cookies, appetizers or desserts?