1Tiramisu Cake
Caitlin Bensel
This recipe is everything you love about classic tiramisu (including the coffee flavor and fluffy whipped mascarpone cream), but it’s a show-stopping layer cake that’s sure to impress.
Get the Tiramisu Cake recipe.
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2Jeweled Divinity Candy
Will Dickey
This pretty holiday dessert will add a pop of color to your New Year’s Eve spread. Just look for rainbow gummy candies to make the old-fashioned treat shine!
Get Ree’s Jeweled Divinity Candy recipe.
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3Flourless Chocolate Cake
Will Dickey
If you’re looking for a sophisticated take on chocolate cake, try this flourless version that’s extra rich and moist. The best part is—it’s finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. No fancy decorating skills required!
Get the Flourless Chocolate Cake recipe.
4Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies
David Malosh
The strikingly beautiful color of these thumbprint cookies will make them stand out from the crowd. They’re even better when filled with cream cheese frosting.
Get Ree’s Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies recipe.
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5Chocolate Eclairs
Will Dickey
This elegant French pastry is made with a whipped vanilla filling and a layer of chocolate glaze on top. You can serve it up on New Year’s Eve or even for brunch on New Year’s Day.
Get the Chocolate Eclairs recipe.
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6Bourbon Balls
C.W. Newell
Not a fan of champagne? Try making dessert with bourbon instead! These boozy bites are easy to whip up in 20 minutes or less.
Get the Bourbon Balls recipe.
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7Baklava Bites
Will Dickey
The nutty, sticky, and sweet flavors of baklava are even easier to eat in bite-sized form. All you need are those frozen phyllo shells from the supermarket.
Get the Baklava Bites recipe.
8Salted Caramel Cupcakes
Ryan Liebe
This recipe starts with boxed cake mix and jarred salted caramel sauce so it couldn’t be easier. But your guests will love the fun and whimsical addition of caramel popcorn on top!
Get the Salted Caramel Cupcakes recipe.
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9Turtle Tart
David Malosh
Take turtle candies to the next level by making this decadent chocolate tart loaded with toasted pecans and gooey caramel. It’s the most satisfying slice of the holiday season!
Get Ree’s Turtle Tart recipe.
10Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Ryan Liebe
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11Chocolate Bundt Cake
Danielle Daly
Using metallic sprinkles is reason enough to bake this cake. But of course, one bite of the double chocolate goodness and you’ll be thanking yourself again and again.
Get the Chocolate Bundt Cake recipe.
12Millionaire’s Shortbread
Danielle Daly
If you’re the first visitor to a house on New Year’s Day in Scotland, you might be lucky enough to be treated to some of this decadent dessert. Isn’t that a sign you should make it for your guests?
Get the Millionaire’s Shortbread recipe.
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13Strawberries and Rosé Sheet Cake
Will Dickey
You’ve probably ordered a lot of bubbly to celebrate. Take that pretty sparkling rosé and put it in the cake! You can serve the rest along side for the ultimate wine pairing.
Get the Strawberries and Rosé Sheet Cake recipe.
14Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting
Danielle Daly
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15Eggnog Ice Cream
Danielle Daly
‘Tis the season to consume as much eggnog as you want. Why not make it extra special and serve it as ice cream? It’s got the classic flavors of nutmeg and spiced rum that’ll kick your dessert into high gear.
Get the Eggnog Ice Cream recipe.
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16Cake Mix Cookies
Will Dickey
If you’re running out of time (hey, the clock is gonna strike midnight whether you’re ready or not!), take a shortcut and make cookies with a boxed cake mix. They’re chewy and sweet and no one will guess they took less than a half hour to make.
Get the Cake Mix Cookies recipe.
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17Cannoli
Will Dickey
If you do have the time, making this Italian classic from scratch will impress everyone, including yourself! The shells are fried to a golden brown and filled with a creamy ricotta filling. The garnish options are endless, too!
Get the Cannoli recipe.
18Panna Cotta
Caitlin Bensel
If you’re looking for another equally impressive Italian dessert, especially if you want an elegant seated affair, go for panna cotta. It’s actually incredibly easy to make if you know how to make Jell-O!
Get the Panna Cotta recipe.
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19Sugar Cookie Fudge
Danielle Daly
Sprinkles are basically edible confetti. This delectable fudge is the perfect way to celebrate then! All you have to do is switch up the color of sprinkles you use to match your theme.
Get the Sugar Cookie Fudge recipe.
20Snickerdoodle Bars
Ryan Liebe
Think of these bars as an elegant take on a classic Christmas cookie. Slice them into diamonds and let the sparkle of the cinnamon sugar on top beckon all the guests over.
Get Ree’s Snickerdoodle Bars recipe.
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