Sweet tooth

    Everyone told you not to bake so many cookies. But you didn’t listen, and now you’ve got extra. You can’t just throw them out. But the jimmies are falling off, the cherries are squished and the gingerbreads are missing limbs. Right now, the only things those cookies are good for is a holiday countdown list.

    As the year winds to a close, Phillyist continues its Countdown to 2011, bringing you lists to review the year. Todays list: Top Fiv Holiday Treats You Will Find in your House Months Later.

     

    Aside from the crunchy cookies, expect to find broken candy canes and assortment of popcorn, among other things in your house well into spring. That oughta make the New Years diet easier.

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