90+ Best Holiday Desserts to Make This Christmas Season Sparkle

These bright, tart jellies are sneakily sweet. But they're even more sneakily easy to make.

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Impress your friends with a snappy and sweet homemade peppermint patty.

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This easy-to-make dough can be turned into three different cookies, depending on what you're in the mood for. The chocolate ones are perfect for Santa.

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These light-and-delightful classic Southern desserts look and taste absolutely divine.

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For those who like their dessert with a little kick, try these festive homemade treats.

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What could be better than three layers of deliciousness—shortbread, caramel, and chocolate? Make a batch and feel like the fancy person you are!

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Make these "snow"-dusted cookies that pack a delicious, nutty taste for any holiday celebration.

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Try your hand at this classic trifle recipe, which includes homemade sponge cake and custard.

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Make these quick, easy truffles for any Christmas or New Year's party for the best bite-sized treat.

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Tart, sweet, and zesty, this dessert has so much flavor in just one bite. Top it with a generous amount of whipped cream.

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For those who prefer dessert to be adult-only, the only thing this rum-based drink needs is a crispy, crunchy gingerbread cookie to dunk in it.

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This dessert is so delicious, you won't think twice about enjoying ice cream in the winter.

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It's all about the decorating when it comes to this vintage Christmas tree-inspired cake with colorful lights.

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These delicious jelly doughnut holes are the perfect recipe for any Hanukkah party this season.

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Achieve the ultimate holiday farmhouse status with this sweet and savory apple and cheddar pie.

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Serve this gooey pecan slab pie at any of your holiday festivities for a guaranteed crowd pleaser!

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Jazz up the presentation on this gingerbread pear loaf with tinsel and metallic ornaments.

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It's not often that a cake can stop us in our tracks, but one look at the pecan-graham crust on this cheesecake and we were completely smitten.

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Visiting family for the holidays? Bring along a box of these almost-too-pretty-to-eat cinnamon gingerbread rolls to sweeten your stay.

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Ornamental gumdrops, M&M's, and starlight mints take shape around a caramel corn garland and a chocolate candy base. Colorful sprinkles in the cake batter give this cake a second helping of whimsy.

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