‘Tis the season for holiday baking! Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, participating in a cookie swap, or just craving a sweet treat, these desserts are perfect for the holiday season!
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies – These cookies are the perfect combination of two of the best holiday flavors – chocolate and peppermint. Whip them up in a quick 45 minutes, dust them with powdered sugar, and snack on these mouthwatering, gooey cookies while watching your favorite holiday movie.
Linzer Cookies – These jelly-filled cookies are some of the most delicious and also the most Pinterest-worthy holiday desserts. Fill the cookies with the jelly flavor of your choice, and use fun snowflake or Christmas tree cookie cutters to make your cookies especially unique and festive!
Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes – Turn your favorite breakfast pastry into a tasty dessert with these cinnamon roll cupcakes! These cupcakes are sure to be gone within minutes of serving them at your next holiday party.
Gingerbread Cookies – A classic holiday dessert, baking these cookies are sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Plus, they’ll have your kitchen smelling like a winter wonderland!
Red Velvet Cake – Another classic, red velvet cake is the perfect dessert to serve at a holiday party or on Christmas Eve. For an extra-festive cake, use red and green food coloring to dye every other layer.
Snickerdoodle Cookies – These delicious and easy-to-make cookies are perfect to bring to a holiday cookie swap. Serve them fresh out of the oven to make them even more tasty!
Buche de Noel – This traditional French Yule Log cake is made with cocoa sponge cake, chocolate hazelnut whipped cream, and chocolate ganache. In addition to being a fantastic dessert, this cake makes a beautiful table centerpiece, often decorated with cranberries, rosemary, and sugar sprinkles.
Shortbread Christmas Cookies – This list wouldn’t be complete without these classic Christmas cookies. Throw on an apron, turn on some holiday music, and enjoy time with family or friends baking and decorating these fun-shaped cookies!