12 Easy Holiday Desserts 🍪

Published 6 days ago • 2 min read

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We're down to the wire - time to finalize those Christmas desserts!

If you’re planning any holiday baking, these recipes are delicious crowd-pleasers that you'll use again and again. They’re quick, festive, and always the first thing gone.

🍪 COOKIES EVERYONE ASKS FOR

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Brownie Mix Cookies – Fudgy centers and crackly tops without the extra work.
Loaded Cookie Butter Cookies – Warm spice and buttery flavor that feels made for December.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate.
Red Velvet Cool Whip Cookies – Festive color with a soft, fudgy bite.

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🍫 BARS & BROWNIES YOU’LL MAKE ON REPEAT

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Lemon Cream Cheese Bars – Bright lemon flavor with a creamy layer that always hits the spot.
Banana Pudding Brownies – A Southern favorite reimagined as a bar.
Chess Squares – Gooey butter goodness that never fails at parties.
Red Velvet Brownies – Soft, chocolatey red velvet with rich brownie texture.

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🎂 CAKES THAT STEAL THE SHOW

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Chocolate Eclair Cake – No bake and even better after chilling overnight.
Eggnog Poke Cake – Holiday flavor soaked into every bite.
Chocolate Strawberry Earthquake Cake – Dramatic swirls with none of the fuss.
Reese’s Cake – Rich chocolate and peanut butter in one crowd pleasing cake.

🌟 QUICK DESSERT TIPS

Freeze cookie dough balls so warm cookies are always a few minutes away.
Let bars and brownies cool completely before slicing to keep the edges clean.
Line your pans with parchment paper to make removal easy and cleanup simple.
Add a powdered sugar dusting or a quick drizzle of melted chocolate to dress up any dessert fast.

Holiday baking doesn’t have to be complicated. Pick the treats you love, keep things simple, and make a little extra because these go fast once they hit the table.

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