Holiday Treats Using Popular Seasonal Scents

While essential oils are often used for the scents, such as homemade candles, diffuser 
blends, and gifts like bath bombs or bath salts, you can also use the taste of them as 
well. This is when you add the oils to various baked goods, such as cookies and 
brownies. Take a look at these holiday treats you can make with some seasonal 
essential oils.

Brownies with Peppermint

The first treat idea for the holidays is really simple to make and starts with your favorite 
brownie recipe. With just some peppermint essential oil, you can turn any brownie mix 
into one that is perfect for the holiday season. Remember whenever you are adding oils 
to a recipe with foods you will consume, start small. These are pure oils, which makes 
the scent and flavor very strong. It is best to start with just a few drops, mix the brownie 
batter, then give it a little taste with a spoon. Only add more if you don’t taste the 
peppermint yet.

Cinnamon Baked Goods

Another type of holiday treat that uses essential oils includes baked goods with 
cinnamon essential oil. Like all oils, cinnamon is great alone or in a type of blend. You 
can make a lot of treats using cinnamon as a primary oil for both scent and flavor, 
including cookies, cupcakes, and scones. Cinnamon is great on its own, but it also 
complements other flavors as well, including nutmeg, vanilla, and even orange or 
lemon.

Fruit and Spiced Treats

Another type of treat you can make using seasonal essential oils is when you combine 
fruity and spicy. These are two popular aroma families for your essential oils. The fruity 
oils include sweet orange, lemon, grapefruit, and many more. Then for your spices, you 
have cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Combine these into treats like baked goods and 
homemade trail mix, and you have some delicious and festive snacks. You can also 
combine the oils to make your own cider or fruit punch during a holiday meal.

Experiment with different essential oils to get their scents and flavors into your holiday 
treats. From Christmas sugar cookies and brownies to more decadent desserts, there 
are many ways to go with oils. Remember for flavor, you only need a very small 
amount. These oils are even stronger than your pure extracts, so a few drops is really 
all you need. 

