Bake your way through the holidays with these unforgettable sweets.
Are you drooling yet?
Here are the most delicious desserts that are worth celebrating this holiday season.
Victor Protasio
Adorning the outer rim of the cake are pomegranate arils, pistachios, and lime zest.
Garnish with crunchy almond halves for the ideal nutty companion to brown butter.
Mint Chocolate Cookie Bars
There’s nothing quite as reminiscent of Christmastime as peppermint.
Fred Hardy
That is why we are breaking out this crave-worthy confection.
The base of this three-layer dessert is a soft, fudgy cookie.
Next, fluffy and minty buttercream frosting is spooned on into an even layer across the cookie.
Fred Hardy
A rich, dark chocolate ganache tops it all off, making this dessert bar simply immaculate.
Sparkling Gingerbread Star Cookies
This Christmas cookie will surely be thestarof the dessert table.
Lemon zest adds a pleasant pop of flavor.
Fred Hardy
Sweet Tahini and Date Truffles
Looking for an easy Christmas treat?
you could whip up these fudgy truffles in less than an hour!
A mixture of processed dates, tahini, and almond flour creates the truffles' sweet, fruity center.
Victor Protasio
Then, they are dipped in a melted blend of chocolate and coconut oil.
Sprinkle with flaky salt after a final drizzling of chocolate for an ideal balance of flavors.
Pistachio and White Chocolate Cookie Bark
Cookie meets holiday bark in this charming confection combo.
Fred Hardy
Loosely shape the dough into rosettes to encourage growth.
Peppermint Checkerboard Cookies
Take your standard sugar cookie up a notch with these impressive checkerboard treats.
Chai-Flavored Snowball Cookies
There is a flurry of flavors in these adorable snowball cookies.
Fred Hardy
Cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and black pepper create a delightful spiced cookie.
A dusting of powdered sugar and pink and green gel food coloring gives this heavenly treat a holiday twist.
Chocolate Ganache Tart
Chocolate lovers,thisis the dessert for you.
Christmas just got so much sweeter.
Store-bought puff pastry makes this one of the easiest desserts to prepare.
Serve with a cold glass of milk.
Fred Hardy
Its light and delicate, with the most heavenly crunchy hazelnut topping.
Making the dough takes 30 minutes and yields 20 delicious cookies.
Easy enough, right?
Victor Protasio
Among other gifts from this Bundt recipe is that you’re able to make it a day ahead.
Malted Chocolate Brownies
These arent your typical chocolate brownies.
No, these are rich and decadent brownies baked with a generous portion of malted milk balls.
Christopher Testani
Youre gonna need aglass of cold milkfor these!
Dark Chocolate Coconut Tartlets
Going to aholiday partyor potluck?
Impress the group with these bite-sized chocolate coconut tartlets.
Antonis Achilleos
Theyre the perfect little sweet treat, and take less than 30 minutes to make.
No-Bake Chocolate-Peppermint Cookies
A simple no-bake dessert that calls for just seven ingredients?
The festive flavors of peppermint and chocolate will surely be a hit amongst your family and friends.
Johnny Miller
Pine Nut Drops
Heres anotherclassic Christmas cookiethat everyone loves.
You’ll make 40 cookies in less than an hour!
Chocolate Linzer Cookies
Theres a reason why every dessert platter has Linzer cookies on it.
Caitlin Bensel
Theyre elegant, beautiful, and most importantlytheyre easy to devour.
Gingerbread Cookies
Nothing beats homemade gingerbread dough, and its incredibly easy to make.
Use yourfavorite cookie cuttersto make different shapes to decorate!
Antonis Achilleos
The best part is, your house will smell better than any Christmas candle youve ever had.
Jam Sandwich Cookies
These delicate, buttery jam-filled cookies look like theyre covered in snow.
Serve them alongside a variety of Christmas favorites, or a simple bowl offresh raspberries.
Victor Protasio
It’ll be a Christmas miracle if they last long.
Want to know the secret to these irresistible kitchen sink cookies?
The recipe calls for two extra egg yolks, which makes the dough rich in flavor and texture.
Jennifer Causey
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Theres something so special and elegant about chocolate-covered strawberries.
And theyre perhaps the easiest and most affordable dessert to make.
you could even make a platter a day or two before your holiday event for convenience.
Romulo Yanes
Just sprinkle with holiday-themed sprinkles before the chocolate solidifies for added holiday cheer.
They’re the perfect treat to eat while cozying up by the fire.
It wouldnt be Christmas without eating a cookie with a Hersey Kiss baked in.
Laurie Frankel
With just three additional ingredients, it elevates store-bought cookies to homemade treats in minutes.
The answer is no, especially when theyre spread on a soft yet chewy shortbread cookie.
This Christmas dessert looks complicated, but it’s really quite easy to assemble.
Caitlin Bensel
The only hard part is remembering where you stowed your 9-inch springform pan.
For an even easier go, use a biscuit mix or refrigerated dough.
A graham cracker crust holds a pumpkin-spiced filling bolstered with white chocolate chips and cream cheese.
Lucas Allen
Top withwhipped creamand a sprinkle of cinnamon, because it’s Christmas!
PSA: It takes so much better with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Cranberry Ricotta Cake
Cranberries epitomize the holidays, so this simple dessert recipe fits right in.
Raymond Hom
Drink with a warming mug of tea or hot cocoa.
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
You have to try this innovative spin on classic carrot cake.
The soft, chewy carrot cake cookies have the perfect amount of sweetness and spice.
Plus, theyre filled with a whipped, slightly tangy cream cheese frosting.
check that to pour yourself a glass of milk with these.
This bread pudding is uber chocolaty and will warm you up from within.
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Plus, it’s ready in just under an hour.
The gluten-free dessert is garnished with gorgeous chocolate shavings and a dollop of creme fraiche.
Plus, it only takes 30 minutes to prep it, before the oven takes over.
Grace Elkus
A cinnamon sugar mixture is mixed into the batter for a delicious, Christmasy flavor.
Before serving, drizzle on the sweet and tangy sour cream glaze.
The inside is souffle-like, while the exterior has a delectable crunch.
Greg DuPree
Powdered sugar is dusted on the top before serving, resembling freshly fallen snow.
With a striking color and refreshing taste, theyre bound to catch the attention at any holiday dessert table.
Caramel Apple Hand Pies
Buttery, flaky, and oh so cozy.
Beatriz da Costa
These hand pies deliver all the warm, sweet flavors of caramel apples in the perfect handheld treat.
Theyre an easier bake than you might expect, and still keep that classic biscotti crunch.
Caitlin Bensel
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