SO you signed up to bring dessert to the work Holiday potluck, Friends dinner or Family party and once again you’re out of that magic thing called time to prep let alone bake anything. Well, don’t fret – I gathered up some local favorites that are easy to grab and bring to whatever Holiday function or shindig you have right around the corner.
Above image via @stodarophoto from @laurenconrad_com.
Trisha’s Almond Toffee
I’m sure the first thing that popped in your mind when you heard toffee was – ‘AH I don’t want that stuff stuck in my teeth while I’m at a party’. Well, guess what – Trisha’s Almond Toffee honestly DOESN’T get stuck in your teeth! I don’t know how she does it but Brooke’s (owner) Aunt Trish perfected this recipe for the absolute perfect toffee. With flavors like milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate SEA SALT and dark chocolate SEA SALT you can’t go wrong bringing a pound or two of delicious toffee as your contribution – trust me, no-one will be mad.
Where to find?
46 Maryland Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
(410) 990-9700
3117 S. Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 889-1558
248 S Conkling St, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
(410) 327-7035
921 W. 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
(410) 366-3456
12200 Tullamore Road, Lutherville, MD 21093
(410) 308-2100
7713 Bellona Ave., Towson, MD 21204
(410) 823-6077
8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 495.6700
7540 Main Street, Sykesville, MD 21784
(443) 516-7516
You will be the life of the party if you show up with handcrafted ice cream sandwiches – if you can even make it to the party without eating all of them yourself. Cream Cruiser was started in the Summer of 2015, by a high school friend actually, whose intention of having a ‘…fun way to spend the weekends – being outside, riding bikes around the city and eating yummy ice cream that was sandwiched between two chewy & delicious cookies.’ With demand for these sammies rising, owner Katherine decided to start stocking them in local stores and shipping them! So grab a cooler and head to one of the local stores that’s carrying sammies, you’ll be set for that holiday party in no time.
Where to find?
809 W. 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
(443) 449-5164
3117 S. Paul St, Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 889-1558
6213 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21212
(410) 377-8040
5113 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210
(410) 323-3656
511 S. Caroline St, Baltimore, MD 21231
(443) 438-7065
3000 O’Donnell St, Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 675-4029
Now if you live in or around Baltimore OR if you have a friend or family member who lives in or around Baltimore and you have never had one of these amazing fudge topped cookies I feel deeply sorry for you. These cookies, while SUPER rich, are amazing and I love them. Showing up with these babies at a Holiday party might get you a snickering ‘oh HEY HON’ but trust me every last one of these cookies will be gone by the end of the party.
Where to find?
These babies are NOT hard to find so I’m just going to link the Berger Cookie Finder
HERE.
With choices like Pecan Pie to what they call an Elvis Pie (Peanut butter, bacon, bananas and chocolate) you can’t go wrong. Showing up with one of these pies will have your friends thinking you prepped for weeks. Dangerously Delicious is famous here in Baltimore for having some… well dangerously delicious pies. They ship pies or you can stop in store and pick one up – easy as P I E.
Where to find?
Canton Location
2839 O’Donnell Street 21224
Hampden Location
810 W 36th Street 21211
Photo via: Dangerously Delicious Pies
Mouth Party Caramels
No-one can resist a pop-able caramel for dessert – they may be tiny but they are sure to be another crowd pleaser. Whether you bring this as the actual dessert or even just the hostess gift – you’ll be appreciated none the less.
Where to find?
These guys are easy to find – store locator HERE.
Photo via: Mouth Party Caramels
Hopefully you’re breathing a bit easier now knowing that there are so many amazingly delicious options out there that involve zero raw eggs, flour or a hot oven from your end. Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE baking – but I get it, sometimes time just slips away from me and I’m stuck trying to figure out when I’ll have 20 minutes to bake some raw cookie dough. With all these options, I’m glad to know that even if I lose track of time I’ll still be the hero with the best dessert at the party.
What’s your go-to no-bake dessert? Tell me in the comments below!
XXOO,
M
