Homemade St. Nicholas Day Treats – 3 Quick Cakes and Cookies for Your Loved Ones

St. Nicholas Day is the perfect moment to surprise your loved ones with a small, sweet gift. In the rush of pre-holiday preparations, we often lack time for complicated desserts, so it’s worth choosing quick, simple, and reliable bakes that not only look beautiful but also fill the home with warmth. Here are three ideas you can prepare in under an hour—each guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone’s face.

1. Express Gingerbread Cookies – Ready to Decorate in 20 Minutes

A St. Nicholas Day classic, but in a lightning-fast version. Simply combine honey, butter, sugar, and gingerbread spice, then add flour and an egg. The dough doesn’t need to rest—it's ready to roll out immediately. After 8–10 minutes of baking, you have perfect, soft gingerbread cookies ready for icing or colorful sprinkles. Kids love decorating them, and these cookies also make a charming sweet gift.

2. Vanilla Mascarpone Cheesecake – Creamy and Foolproof

If you need a quick yet elegant cake, choose a simple cheesecake with mascarpone. Press a layer of crushed biscuits into the bottom of your baking tin, and mix the cheese filling in one bowl—no whipping or complicated steps. The cake needs about 40 minutes in the oven, and once slightly cooled, you can top it with fruit or chocolate glaze. It doesn’t crack and always looks perfect on a St. Nicholas Day table.

3. Chocolate Brownie with Nuts – Intensely Cocoa-Rich and Extra Fast

For chocolate lovers, brownie is always a winning choice. Melt butter with chocolate, add eggs, sugar, and flour, and finally mix in your favorite nuts or chocolate chips. It bakes for just 20–25 minutes and stays wonderfully fudgy inside. It’s one of the quickest desserts and tastes like it came from a top-tier bakery.

These three quick recipes will make your St. Nicholas Day smell of warmth, sweetness, and family joy. Just a short moment in the kitchen is enough to create something that will delight both children and adults. Enjoy—and have a sweet St. Nicholas Day!