December 2023 - Little Red Wagon Granola

Cranberry Christmas Cookies Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp kosher salt

1 Tbsp cornstarch

1 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled

1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar

2 large eggs—room temperature

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup of old-fashioned oats

2 cups Little Red Wagons Cosmopolitan Granola

1 1/4 cups white chocolate morsels divided

¼ cup of dried cranberries

Instructions:

whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Mix butter and brown sugar with a hand mixer on high speed in a large bowl for about 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed, then add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined.

Add the dry ingredients from step 1 to the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until combined. Add old-fashioned oats and granola and combine at low speed or fold in.

Fold in 1 cup of the white chocolate chips, reserving 1/4 cup for the tops of the cookies. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 min.

Preheat oven to 350°F, line a baking sheet with parchment, and set aside.

After 30 minutes, use a medium-sized scoop to scoop cookies onto the baking sheet and press in a few reserved chocolate chips and cranberries to each cookie.

Bake for 10 – 12 minutes or until the edges have turned golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet.

Enjoy the taste of Christmas with family and friends!

Are you scratching your head over what to give people this holiday season? Gift baskets are a crowd-pleasing option that many underestimate! To inspire your inner Santa, we’ve compiled creative ways to curate a thoughtful granola gift basket your friends and family will love.

Choose the Flavors for Your Granola Gift Basket

Rather than guessing the gift recipient’s favorite flavors, opt for a Little Red Wagon Granola variety pack. Available in our online store, this option allows you to select which flavors you want in a 4-pack, 8-pack, or 12-pack. Choose from Original, Crunchy Monkey, Cosmopolitan, Mocha, and Big Apple.

The variety pack strategy ensures that at least one flavor will be a hit, and they may discover new favorites along the way!

Include Cute Serving Options

Show your giftee that you thought of everything by adding convenient and stylish serving options that align with their lifestyle. For example, if they’re:

The Busy Bestie: Pop in a super-convenient dual-compartment container like this one or a more durable option like this snack cup. Your giftee will appreciate having one cup for dry granola and the other for yogurt in a convenient on-the-go package!

The Eco-Conscious Coworker: Include zero-waste, zero-plastic bowls made from discarded coconut shells. Plus, they’re easy to clean and dry in the office breakroom.

The Know-It-All Neighbor: Pour Little Red Wagon Granola into a chic Le Parfait jar so you can skip the judgment and pretend you made it yourself—we won’t tell if you don’t!

Add Fun Toppings

People love a variety of toppings for their granola. Load spice jars with fruit compote, chia seeds, goji berries, flavored salts, and sparkly sprinkles. Don’t forget to add a nifty label for each so they know what they are!

Presentation Is Key

It’s the season for festive decor, so why not go all out? Stuff a wooden box, woven basket, or canvas tote with shredded crinkle paper. Place the items inside and tie the handle with a big golden ribbon. To top it off, add a handwritten note wishing them a happy holiday!

Shop Little Red Wagon for Your Granola Gift Basket Needs

At Little Red Wagon Granola, we believe gift-giving is always in season. And what could be more practical than the gift of popular snacks like granola? Shop our granola flavors via our online store or a retail location near you. Whether through presents, cards, or a simple hug, let the people in your life know you love them because that’s what the holidays are about.