It's that time of year again. Post-finals I sleep for a full day and then occupy the kitchen from now until January. These are some of the things I will totally be making over break.

1. Gingerbread Cookies

I made this recipe last year around this time. It was totally worth making hot pretzels from scratch. It's a little messy though so be prepared.

2. Foccacia Bread

Making focaccia bread from scratch is so easy and so good. If you can't eat all of it fast enough toast it up and use it as a crouton.

3. Sugar Cookies

Santa's coming so obviously you have to make his favorite thing, sugar cookies! If you're feeling lazy make your own slice and bake by rolling the dough into a log.

4. Hot Pretzels

I made this recipe last year and it was totally worth it. The recipe is kinda messy but your family will be too distracted eating to care.

5.Cinnamon Rolls

My family eats cinnamon rolls every Christmas morning, so why not make them from scratch if you have the time. They need a lot of time to rest which gives you plenty of time for Christmas activities.

6. Garlic Knots

Garlic knots are such a good guilty pleasure. I like to cheat and make them using pizza dough, instead of making them totally from scratch.

7. Apple Turnover

I haven't had one of these in forever, but they honestly make the best ~almost~ healthy dessert. Catch me making a batch of these next week.

8. Crumb Cake

Another good breakfast option so you can really celebrate Carbmas the right way. Who doesn't want to start their day eating basically dessert.

9. Peppermint Bark

Okay fine, this isn't totally baking but, anyone with food allergies knows that this is almost impossible to find without a nut warning in the stores. It's super simple to enjoy at home and a great use for your leftover candy canes.

10. Granola Bars

You should probably eat something other than just baked goods during December, so a homemade granola bar totally makes up for this. Plus they are even better made at home than store bought, especially when they are still gooey before they set.

11. Croissants

I have always wanted to try making a croissant from scratch, but have strayed away from it as I have heard it is very hard. This year I plan to take the dive and try and make them. Who knows maybe I'll go crazy and add some chocolate inside too.

Happy baking! Be sure to eat some fruit and veggies in between, but other than that Merry Carbmas.