Tis the season for delicious treats that make you think of home and perhaps some elastic waistbands too! Here in Oxford, our local bakers and restaurants really step it up around the holiday with amazing baked goods, specialty drinks and more. If you're thinking of some kind of holiday bucket list, you should definitely add the treats on this list to yours.
Our Roundup of Delicious Holiday Treats
Discover our list of delicious holiday treats to enjoy this festive season!
1. Specialty Gingerbread Houses
Every year, Dee-Light's Bakery creates the most spectacular gingerbread houses right in-store. With beautiful designs, customized aesthetics and a whole lot of candy, they bring every child's dollhouse fantasy to life and the best part is of course that you can eat it!
They've even made everything from toy-stuffed houses to gingerbread jewellery boxes and more. Made completely from scratch and hand-decorated, you won't find gingerbread houses like this in your local grocery store. Want to see how they're made? Check out this Oxford Freshmas video with Dee herself!
2. Candy Cane Whoopie Pies
The bakery at Snyder's Family Farm has so much goodness we could barely pick our favourite. From their hand-dipped chocolate butter tarts to amazing Christmas cookies and pies, these whoopie pies might not be the only thing you bring home! Sip on some festive hot chocolates alongside your treats.
Step into this heavenly-scented bakeshop and try a classic twist on Snyder's Famous whoopie pies all dressed up for the holiday season with crushed candy canes.
3. Christmas Cookies
Stop by Special Occasion Cakes in Downtown Tillsonburg to pick out your favourite of their beautifully decorated Christmas cookies, available daily during the holiday season. The details on these cookies are incredible and the taste will take you back to Christmas mornings past.
4. Homemade Hot Chocolate
Nothing puts us in holiday mode like wrapping our hands around a warm cup of hot chocolate on a chilly day. Pop into Habitual Chocolate in downtown Woodstock for a cuppa made from scratch using their chocolate or grab their homemade hot chocolate kit to make at home. Of course, don't forget to also shop their great selection of housemade chocolates, dipped fruit and more.
5. House Made Fudge
Step right up to get your fill! Coyle's Country Store is now making its own, old-fashioned fudge. Made using real cream and butter, you won't find this taste just anywhere. Choose from a variety of flavours and gift your loved ones (plus grab a treat for yourself too). Coyle's is also a great stop if you're looking to do some of your own holiday baking as they have an amazing selection of confectionery products.
8. Buttery Shortbread
This delightful bakery knows how to do baked goods and these beautiful and simple shortbread cookies are no exception. Perfect for any holiday soiree, the buttery goodness of these classic Christmas treats bring back memories of Christmases past and all of our favourite holiday traditions.
9. A Festive Roast
It's the most wonderful time of the year at Early Bird Coffee with their Warm and inviting festive roast. Shop the roast to gift or for yourself to sip alongside your favourite holiday sweets and treats.
10. Cherry Shortbread
Are you craving classic holiday flavours? The Whisk and Roll Bakery regularly whips up traditional Canadian Flavours like blondies, snickerdoodles, cheesecake and and Christmas favourites like cherry shortbread cookies. The bakery is known for always having a well stocked counter with a variety of squares and other treats, but you can also call in to order your favourites or to try a new one.
