Warm up to these desserts that are just right for cold days.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Why does January always feel extra long?

Maybe it’s because we slide into a post-holiday slump that’s accompanied by colder than normal temperatures.

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But look on the bright sidechilly weather is a good reason to stay in and get cozy.

Proof is in this rich and decadent molten cake that has a creamy peanut butter center.

Better plan to make more than one dozen.

Southern Living Peanut Butter Lava Cake

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Regardless of what you call it, everyone can agree that it’s absolutely delicious.

Sink your fork into the layers of vanilla and chocolate pudding and you’ll know why.

In under one hour, it’s possible for you to make these three-ingredient chocolate bites.

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

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These need to cool completely before cutting into cute football shapes, so plan ahead.

Vanilla Cookies

It’s not always just about chocolate.

Try these thin, crispy, chewy, buttery, and vanilla-rich cookies for an anytime snack.

Chocolate Delight

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The marble design makes it gift-worthy, too.

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Pretty in pink.

Cubes of golden vanilla chiffon cake are layered with velvetyvanilla custardand vanilla whipped cream for the ultimate dig-right-in dessert.

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Vibrant lemon cheesecake meets traditional Italian dessert in this can’t-resist winter treat.

These rich and decadent pound cakes will delight everyone in the family.

Usefresh or frozen cranberriesin this recipe.

Key Lime Cheesecake

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars

Attention, c’mon!

Save yourripe bananasfor this recipe.

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Welcome back an old-fashioned favorite.

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Apple butter intensifies the apple flavor, and a drop biscuit topping adds cozy comfort.

Prepare to be impressed when you dig into this creamy dessert.

Southern Living Heavenly Hash in bowls to serve

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Southern Living Vanilla Cookies on plates to serve

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Southern Living Mocha Bark broken into pieces to serve

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Southern Living Sugar Cookie Bars cut with sprinkles on top ready to serve

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Southern Living Triple-Vanilla Trifle in the trifle dish to serve

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Southern Living Lemon Tiramisu in the dish to serve

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best-ever brownies

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Mini Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cakes

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Gooey Cranberry Crumb Cake

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake Bars

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Apple Butter Cobbler with Drop Biscuits

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