Christmas Desserts to Bring Holiday Cheer

We’ve waited all year to break out our favorite Christmas dessert recipes! From Christmas cookies to peppermint treats, there’s nothing that gets us more in the holiday spirit than a day of baking holiday goodies! For Ree Drummond, Christmastime is all about making a variety of cookies. “I set aside one day and bake a few different kinds, so the cookie platters look more fun,” she says. Of course, there’s more than just cookies on this list of Christmas desserts. Here, you’ll find Christmas pies, cakes, brownies, Christmas cheesecakes, and yes some of The Pioneer Woman’s best cookie recipes. There are even desserts that double as sweet edible Christmas gifts!

Along with classics like a traditional yule log, you’ll find fun new winter desserts that might just surprise you like hot chocolate cookies, gingerbread cinnamon rolls, and peppermint cheesecake. Plus, there are plenty of Christmas treats with festive red and green colors, like the Crock-Pot candy or the pinwheel cookies decorated with red and green sprinkles. Most of these recipes are easy enough that novice bakers can master them. And, even your kids will want to get involved in making them as a fun Christmas tradition.

Pick a few to add to your Christmas dinner, or whip some up throughout the season for any holiday party, cookie exchange, or neighborhood potluck. There are plenty of sweet ideas to go around!

Source: The Pioneer Woman, David Malosh, Erin Cavoto and Kara Zauberman

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