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christmas dessertspinterestBecky Luigart-Stayner1Melting Snowman Piechristmas dessert recipes melting snowman pieBecky Luigart-Stayner

This too-cute custard pie is a delightful winter treat! Frosty fans will love this quirky confection, which is topped with snowlike whipped cream cheese and a “melting” face. This is a fun one to make with the kids!

Get the recipe for Melting Snowman Pie.

2Sweater Weather Hot Cocoa Cakechristmas desserts sweater weather hot cocoa cakeBecky Luigart-Stayner

Why not sit by the fire and enjoy a piece of yummy Hot Cocoa Cake inspired by the classic cable-knit sweater, too? This moist cake gets its flavor from packets of hot cocoa mix. While the frosting, made with marshmallow creme, perfectly mimics marshmallows floating in a mug of cocoa. What could be more comforting?

Get the recipe for Sweater Weather Hot Cocoa Cake.

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6Eggnog Piechristmas desserts eggnog pieBecky Luigart-Stayner

Turn that classic desserty cocktail into a full-on dessert! Eggnog is absolutely delicious, of course, but we think it’s even better in pie form. The rich, custardy flavor just begs to be an actual custard. And what could go better with that eggnog than gingerbread cookies and a gingersnap crust?

Get the recipe for Eggnog Pie.

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7Italian Cream Cakechristmas desserts italian cream cakeBecky Luigart-Stayner

You’ve got a tangy buttermilk cake, plenty of coconut flakes, and lots of toasted pecans. It’s perfect for any kind of celebration, from holidays to birthdays to Wednesdays. But there’s something about all that rich toasted nut flavor that makes it especially great in the wintertime.

Get the recipe for Italian Cream Cake.

8Ski Mountain Cakechristmas desserts ski mountain cakeBecky Luigart-Stayner

Celebrate the snowy season with this towering layer cake. Ribbons of frosting make the slopes and trees, with fresh rosemary sprigs thrown in for added flair. Have a piece when you come in from a day on the slopes or make for your holiday party and listen to everyone oooh and awww while they plan their next ski vacation!

Get the recipe for Ski Mountain Cake.

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15Grinch Cookies Recipegrinch cookiesBecky Luigart-Stayner

Whether you count yourself a Who down in Whoville, or a Grinch on the hill, we think you’ll love these festively colored Christmas cookies! Bake up a big platter of ’em for your holiday party, and enjoy while watching your favorite Grinch movie (whichever version that is)!

Get the recipe for Grinch Cookies.

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18Chocolate-Peppermint Fudgechocolate peppermint fudge cut into squares and stacked on a white oval plate with red trimBecky Luigart-Stayner

The classic combo of chocolate and peppermint pair perfectly in this holiday fudge. This hard-to-resist treat is even more tempting when given a jolt of cooling peppermint extract and topped with the classic red and white striped candies.

Get the recipe for Chocolate-Peppermint Fudge.

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