These mini Christmas desserts will make for a beautiful presentation on your favorite cake plates and serving dishes.

Plus, mini desserts make incrediblehomemade Christmas giftsfor neighbors, friends, and family members.

And do we even have to mention that personal portions mean no sharing is required?

Southern Living Chocolate-Peppermint Bars decorated on a plate to serve

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Mini Cranberry-Cheesecake Pies

Sugared cranberries and orange zest make the most festive topping for these mini cheesecakes.

Try a homemade version of this store-bought favorite this season.

Cheesecake Cookies

Oh-so-tender cookies that bring us back to holidays at Grandma’s.

Southern Living White Chocolate Candy Leaves cupcake decorated like a poinsettia

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Butterscotch-Bourbon Lava Cakes

Butterscotch and bourbon?

Now those are two flavors that are absolutely meant to be together.

Chocolate-Peppermint Bars

Decorated to look like a festive Christmas sweater, these buttercream-topped brownies are pure decadence.

Mini Cranberry-Cheesecake Pies

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Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies

Cornflakes and marshmallows come together in this festive treat.

Reindeer Cookies

Use peanut butter sandwich cookies as the base for these reindeer-inspired snacks.

Pecan Snowball Cookies

Powdered sugar brings the snowy feel to these bite-sized beauties.

Southern Living Chocolate Covered Marshmallows on a platter to serve

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Sprinkle Stocking Cookies

Use red and green sprinkles to decorate these stockings.

Santa’s Kitchen-Sink Cookies

Red and green candy-coated chocolate pieces turn these cookies into real holiday treats.

Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies

Double the cookie, double the fun with these sweet sandwiches.

Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes

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Bright and bold buttercream icing makes these sugar cookies almost too pretty to eat.

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Who says pumpkin is just for Thanksgiving?

These petite cheesecakes are delicious no matter the season!

Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls Recipe

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White Christmas Pavlovas

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Cheesecake Cookies

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Butterscotch-Bourbon Lava Cakes

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No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars

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Wreath Cookie

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Reindeer Cookies

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Southern Living Mamie Eisenhower Chocolate Fudge cut and ready to serve

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Pecan Snowball Cookies

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sprinkle stocking cookies

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santa’s kitchen sink cookies

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Sprinkle Sandwich Cookies

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Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

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Triple Chocolate Brownie-Mousse Stacks

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Southern Living Modjeskas on a plate to serve

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Melt-Away Peppermint Wreaths

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Southern Living Apple-Cinnamon Budino in glasses to serve topped with whipped cream and apple slices

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Southern Living Knock-Ya-Naked Brownies on a platter to serve

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Southern Living Mini Caramel Cakes on a tray to serve

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Southern Living Sparkling Linzer Cookies on a platter ready to serve.

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Southern Living Baby Bourbon-Chocolate Bombes on a platter ready to serve

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Southern Living Frosted Sugar Cookie Snowflakes on a plate to serve

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

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