1White Russian Cupcakes
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
These White Russian cupcakes bring a coffee flavor that will have you reminiscing about a decadent White Russian cocktail. Adding Kahlúa to the buttercream frosting will emphasize the espresso in the cake while providing a hint of cream and sweetness, with more chocolate shavings adding to the richness of it all. These cupcakes do contain alcohol, so while they’re not kid-friendly, they sure will be the perfect addition at your next cocktail party!
Get the White Russian Cupcakes recipe.
2Prosecco Grapes
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Give grapes a festive upgrade with New Year’s appropriate Prosecco (though any sparkling wine will work). We went for green, but any type of grape you like is great for these.
Get the Prosecco Grapes recipe.
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3Limoncello Tiramisu
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE4Confetti Cookie Dough Ball
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
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5Espresso Martini Fudge
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON6Rum Crumb Cake
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
The centerpiece of every holiday gathering from now should be this rum cake. Our recipe was modeled after the classic Bacardi version with cake mix, instant pudding, and lots of rum. This pound cake takes all of the best parts of the OG and makes everything just a little more decadent. Don’t be surprised when family members sneak bites throughout the day, long before it’s time for dessert.
Get the Rum Pound Cake recipe.
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7Cannoli Icebox Cake
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
With the not-too-sweet creamy filling inside a crispy shell, cannoli are a nearly perfect dessert. Making your own is a fun little project but a little time consuming, and frying the shells can be intimidating. This easy cake is a great alternative. The filling is similar: sweetened ricotta and orange zest combine with whipped cream to make the cake even lighter.
Get the Cannoli Icebox Cake recipe.
8Aperol Spritz Trifles
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
This trifle draws inspiration from everybody’s favorite summer cocktail: the Aperol Spritz. This popular beverage fuses effervescent Prosecco, a bittersweet and bright Italian aperitivo, and fresh orange. We include all three of those ingredients in this layered dessert. It’s like an adult version of an orange Creamsicle!
Get the Aperol Spritz Trifles recipe.
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9Biscoff Trifle
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
You may be most familiar with these cookies as a beloved Delta in-flight snack. In fact, Biscoff’s partnership with the airline is what first introduced American consumers to the cookie in the 1980s. We love eating them all year long, but especially around the holidays. So we decided to celebrate speculoos with this festive, show-stopping trifle.
Get the Biscoff Trifle recipe.
10Espresso Martini Icebox Cake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Our espresso martini icebox cake has layers of chocolate graham crackers, coffee chocolate ganache, and espresso whipped cream stacked in a loaf pan and chilled until set and sliceable. The top is decorated with cocoa powder and chocolate-covered espresso beans for an added crunch and a hint about the flavors hiding inside.
Get the Espresso Martini Icebox Cake recipe.
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11Cookie Brittle
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Cookie brittle is a particularly great hack for the holidays or any time you’re entertaining when you don’t have time or the oven space to bake multiple trays too. Think of it like a faster, easier way to make a big batch of chocolate chip cookies. 😍
Get the Cookie Brittle recipe.
12Gingerbread Truffles
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Truffles are the ultimate one-bite wonder, and these gingerbread ones have a delightful touch of holiday magic in each bite. These truffles are loaded with gingerbread flavor that instantly warms you to the core, and they’re rolled in crushed gingersnaps for a zippy ginger bite and a pleasingly crunchy texture.
Get the Gingerbread Truffles recipe.
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13Tiramisu Whoopie Pies
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Whoopie pies have endless possibilities, and this tiramisu version might be one of our favorites. The filling is a mascarpone and coffee whipped cream, giving it all of the flavors you’d normally find in a tiramisu and also that silky, whipped texture that makes it so decadent. These treats are great for cold-weather gatherings, but no one will complain about them in the heat of the summer either.
Get the Tiramisu Whoopie Pies recipe.
14Hot Chocolate Fudge
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Rich, decadent, and topped with fluffy marshmallows (of course), hot chocolate is a fan-favorite winter drink. We love it so much, we decided to take the flavors of this classic bev and incorporate them into one of our other favorite holiday treats: fudge.
Get the Hot Chocolate Fudge recipe.
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15Cannoli Bites
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM
In these cannoli bites, frozen phyllo tart shells steps in for the cannoli shell, while a simple mix of ricotta, sugar, orange, and vanilla create our decadent filling that nails a perfect balance of rich and sweet.
Get the Cannoli Bites recipe.
16Sugar Cookie Bars
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STLYING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Somewhere between a blondie and cookie, these sugar cookie bars are thick and soft with buttercream spread on top. They take less time than scooping individual cookies and are just as good.
Get the Sugar Cookie Bars recipe.
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17Affogato
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Affogato is a simple Italian dessert—just espresso poured over a scoop of gelato—but sometimes the easiest things require the most attention to detail. Affogato means “drowned” in Italian, but in reality the ideal bite will have some cold gelato and a pool of warm espresso on the spoon.
Get the Affogato recipe.
18Funfetti Cheesecake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
With the creaminess of cheesecake and the fluffiness of birthday cake, this two-in-one treat has it all. Plus, it couldn’t be easier to make: The crust is made with the cake mix—you bake the cheesecake filling directly on top after it cools—and the cheesecake is topped with simple vanilla frosting.
Get the Funfetti Cheesecake recipe.
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19Tiramisu Truffles
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
Craving a sweet pick-me-up at the end of a meal? These tiramisu truffles are for you. Luscious espresso and mascarpone white chocolate ganache is coated in a crisp chocolate shell for a dreamy bite-sized dessert that’s sure to delight every coffee lover.
Get the Tiramisu Truffles recipe.
20Peppermint Ice Cream
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
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