By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
December 1st, 2023
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The holidays are a time for togetherness, laughter and seasonal treats people wait all year for. But after creating a stunning centerpiece, handcrafting seasonal cocktails and serving the ultimate Christmas feast, the last thing you want to think about is what’s for dessert. This year, make some easy Christmas desserts that will feed the whole crew. Here are 10 best easy Christmas desserts!
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These cheery cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. For best results, use instant cocoa mix, which you can find in the coffee and tea aisle of the grocery store.
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This classic cut-out gingerbread cookie dessert is easy to make, perfect for serving and showing off a little aesthetic on your table, and always so delicious.
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They’re sweet, they’re cute and they require no baking whatsoever. Best of all, peanut butter snowballs are ready to go in 15 minutes, plus freezing time.
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Check to make sure you’re using evaporated milk, rather than condensed milk, for this recipe. Condensed milk contains added sugar that isn’t necessary for the already-sweet dessert.
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Cathedral cookies look like the work of a bakery, but they’re easily replicated at home with just six ingredients. You can roll the cookies in confectioners’ sugar if you aren’t a fan of coconut.
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Kids will love decorating the cookies with mini pretzels, candy eyes and M&Ms. If you don’t have a piping bag, use a tip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
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No one will guess that this decadent pound cake is made with only six ingredients. Top the finished product with fresh fruit, whipped cream and confectioners’ sugar.
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If you’re short on oven space, put this festive no-bake dessert on the menu. The irresistible layers of cream cheese, white chocolate pudding and whipped topping are made even better with a crunchy Oreo cookie crust.
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These impressive-looking sweets are made with frozen puff pastry, so they’re ready in a flash with no mixing or rolling. Dunk them in coffee or fluffy hot chocolate for an after-dinner treat.
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While the recipe suggests rolling these rum balls in additional confectioners’ sugar, mix things up with cocoa powder, shredded coconut, crushed nuts or chocolate sprinkles. Store the balls in an airtight container for up to a few weeks in the refrigerator.
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