Let the holiday baking commence!

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The holidays are a baking marathon for a lot of us.

From cookies to cakes, we’re makingholiday dessertsto share asgiftsor simply enjoy with loved ones.

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It captures one of the signature flavors the season with little effort and prep time.

With the added bonus that it can be frozen in advance for even more ease.

Well now you do.

Red Velvet Brownies

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This recipe, when stored in an airtight container, can last for three months in the freezer.

Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

Get ahead on Christmas baking with this classic cake.

Rum Balls

Rum balls are an excellent make-ahead dessert for the holidays.

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Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies

you’re able to freeze these cookies two ways.

Just double-check to let the brownies sit at room temperature for about an hour before you dig in.

Peanut Butter Balls

You’ll want to freeze this sweet treat before dipping them in chocolate.

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Transfer them into a freezer-friendly bag or container and store until ready to bake.

Then once defrosted you’re able to throw together the easy icing, spread, and serve.

In the freezer, the cake will last up to three months.

peppermint pie

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You’ll just have to remember to let it thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

It also happens to freeze beautifully.

(The baking time may need to be adjusted though.)

Cranberry-Orange Cake with Orange Buttercream

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Easy Sugar Cookies

“Easy peasy!

By adding almond extract, the flavor really is enhanced,” wrote oneSouthern Livingreader of these cookies.

To make them even easier, prepare the dough in advance and freeze for up to two months.

Best-Ever Brownies

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Southern Living Mamie Eisenhower Chocolate Fudge cut and ready to serve

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Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies

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peppermint brownies

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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

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Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies

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Southern Living Spritz Cookies on a platter ready to serve

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies

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Southern Living Lemon Coconut Cake

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Southern Living Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies on a baking pan baked and ready to serve

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Southern Living Snickerdoodles on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Mamas German Chocolate Cake sliced and ready to serve

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Southern Living Brown Sugar Pound Cake sliced and ready to serve topped with whipped cream

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Southern Living Cranberry Upside Down Cake on a cake plate to serve

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Southern Living Buttermilk Cake sliced on plates to serve

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white chocolate cranberry cookies on a pink plate

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Southern Living Easy Sugar Cookies cooling on cooling rack

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