Here are our most popular Christmas dessert recipes to enjoy this season.
This recipe is a labor of love that any guests will appreciate this season.
“Super easy and so delicious!”
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wrote one reader who left the recipe five stars.
“The chocolate glaze is utterly decadent.
I’d give it 10 stars if I were allowed!”
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This time around, she got to develop the actual recipe!
This beautiful red velvet cake is a labor of love and one thats well worth it.
Buche De Noel
This traditional yule log cake is a photo-worthy affair.
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Pick which one you think your family will enjoy most!
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread
The reviews for this recipe are simply incredible.
This is the BEST GINGERBREAD RECIPE Ive encountered in the 50+ years Ive been baking!
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Never been happier to have lost a recipe!
Trust her on this: Start your pound cake in a cold oven instead of a preheated one.
Cranberry-Orange Bundt Cake
Cranberry and orange are a festive flavor pairing that was made for the holidays.
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Freezing the cake layers ahead of time makes frosting them much easier.
Wait until right before serving to dust the top with powdered sugar.
Everyone will be amazed at the presentation and the taste.
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Store-bought angel food cake saves you time without sacrificing flavor.
The gelee layer is an ode to our favorite retro Jell-O desserts of the past.
(Say that five times fast.)
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They love them so much, they look forward to them all year and make multiple loaves.
Once you try this recipe, you’ll understand why.
It’s a special cake, but it is incredibly easy.
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Vanilla Chiffon Trifle
There’s nothing boring about vanilla, and this trifle is proof of that.
Vanilla cake, vanilla custard, and whipped cream are perfect together in this holiday treat.
With vanilla buttercream frosting and custard, and adorable meringue mushrooms, this sweet cake will surely impress.
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They can also be packaged up as a gift for others.
And this cake is beautiful on a sidebar, amid all the other desserts.
This red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting (and plenty of sprinkles!)
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is sure to impress your guests this holiday.
Kids and adults alike will enjoy this festive treat you’ll want to eat right off the cookie sheet.
This classic British cake features an almond-laced sponge held together with jam and covered in marzipan.
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When cut, you’ll see a stunning check pattern.
Make them even better by using this recipe for the homemade version of these treats.
For best results, make your divinity on a dry, cool day.
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If you give someone a box of these amazing cookies, you’ll have a friend for life.
Enjoy this special breakfast treat with the family while unwrapping your gifts.
Save a few for Santa.
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These take a few hours in the refrigerator to firm up, so plan accordingly.
Readers say this version is fluffy, flavorful, and simply lovely.
The secret to the delicate color is freeze-dried strawberries.
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Made without flour, a batch of these takes only one bowl and 15 minutes to prepare.
Homemade White Cake
A snowy white cake is the perfect ending to any holiday dinner.
We topped this one with cute cookies and rosemary trees to create a scenic setting.
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Triple Chocolate Brownie-Mousse Stacks
A layered dessert just looks holiday-special.
you’re free to make and chill these elegant cakes a day ahead.
Christmas Tree Cake
A fun centerpiece cake makes everyone happy.
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Creative decorating ideas make this Christmas tree a tasty and charming dessert that will have everyone cheering.
Pecan Pie Bars
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Pecan pie but make it handheld!
We love these bars as food gifts or on a tray of cookies.
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Easy Spritz Cookies
Every cookie tin should have some spritz cookies inside.
They are tender, sparkly, and oh-so-simple.
It’s an elegant dessert that’s a nice change-up from holiday chocolate.
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It’s delicious fresh out of the oven, and even tastier the next day.
Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites
Great things come in small packages.
These pecan pie bites are small but full of flavor and just the right size for pass-along party desserts.
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Cheesecake Cookies
We’ve captured all the flavor of a decadent treat in a two-bite delight.
Put a platter of these beauties out at the neighborhood cookie exchange and watch them disappear.
Cappuccino Swirl Bars
Who doesn’t need more coffee during the whirl of the holiday season?
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These unique cookies give you that perfect cappuccino taste, and they’re easy to make.
The frosting’s blend of white chocolate and cream cheese makes it the perfect sweet and rich topping.
Chocolate Peanut Butter-Fudge Bars
These are definitely going on our Christmas list.
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It’s a perfect recipe to showcase one of our favorite flavor combinations.
Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Even simple sandwich cookies get dressed up for the holidays.
Red and white swirls of peppermint filling are all the decoration these chocolaty cookies need.
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You need just 30 minutes of hands-on time to make these four-ingredient bites.
Armed with simple icing and lots of sprinkles, your crew will have fun decorating these.
Chocolate Cobbler
Theres no fruit to be found in this cobbler.
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Just layer the ingredients and bake.
No need to stirthats what creates those gooey pudding pockets.
Eggnog Spice Cake with Bourbon Custard Filling and Eggnog Buttercream
Eggnog lovers, rejoice!
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This boozy layer cake is simple to make.
Don’t be intimidated by the frosting technique.
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