Christmas Traditions

For as long as I can remember,  I have made cookies for the Christmas buffet.  When my kids were small, they really enjoyed it and we had a blast.  We would make dozens of cookies.  In fact, we always had leftovers to freeze and use up during the year in cakes and what-not.  We have a select few neighbors we give some of the cookies to and they (I guess) love it.
Last year, I did it and went over board with it.  I was talking with the husband the other day.  The conversation went something like this: Husband: "Are you making cookies this year?"  Me: "Yeah, I was thinking about it.  The neighbors will be expecting their goodies."  Husband: "How many you planning on doing this year?"  Me: "Not as many as in the past and no where near what I made last year.  Why?"  Husband: "We may need a loan if you do."  WHAT?? 
Okay, point taken. So I have been on the lookout for simple cookie ideas.  Nothing is coming up that is "special" enough for Christmas.  I mean, it IS C H R I S T M A S for goodness sake!  You don't just whip up a batch of plain ole chocolate chip cookies and call it done!  Or do you?  No, forget that, you don't.
I also want something that is just not simple, and special, but inexpensive to do and can be done fast.  We have a super busy schedule next week, doctor appointments, surgery, and what-not going on, on top of everything else that has to be done; house cleaning, the last minute things that has to be done, etc.
So the husband had a wonderful idea. Yes, he does come up with one ever so often. :)  He suggested we get a few boxes of the variety pack of granola bars, and some different chocolate melts: dark, milk and white chocolate and a bag or two of caramels.  He says we can take a knife, cut the granola into bite sized pieces, dip them in chocolate, and do the same with the caramels.  Well, since the caramels are already bite size, just dip them into the chocolate.  Plus, make some chocolate chip cookies and maybe take a basic cookie dough recipe and add "stuff" to it and call it done.  The man amazes me at times!  At first, I thought that is insane, it will never work!  But, as I thought about it, it seemed like THE thing to do.
So, we are going to the store Saturday, getting all the "stuff" needed and Monday, I will be in the kitchen dipping, mixing, and boxing up all the goodies.  I'll let you know how it turns out. :)