1Gingerbread Trifle
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Whether you just can’t get enough of that warming and spiced ginger flavor, or have extra gingerbread cookies that you need to use up, this trifle is the perfect way to shake up your holiday dessert game—no oven required.
Get the Gingerbread Trifle recipe.
2Cool Whip Cookies
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER
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3Melted Snowman Cookie Dough Bites
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE4Cranberry Crinkle Tart
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Golden layers of crispy phyllo pastry are soaked with sweet orange custard, filled with cranberry sauce, and brushed with a glistening simple syrup for a stunning dessert centerpiece that’s as beautiful as it is delightful to eat.
Get the Cranberry Crinkle Tart recipe.
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5Pecan Pie
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE6Gingersnap Apple Icebox Cake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE
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7Banana Pudding
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON8Pecan Pie Truffles
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
These truffles are for those who love pecan pie but always ask for “just a sliver” at the holiday table. Dark chocolate enrobes a rich and gooey pecan filling for a bite-sized take on the classic pie that will have even the most modest dessert lover reaching for another.
Get the Pecan Pie Truffles recipe.
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9Christmas Tree Brownies
Andrew Bui
When it comes to holiday desserts, they are normally over the top and require a lot of prep work. These adorable Christmas tree brownies are for when you don’t have a ton of time, but still want to make something cute and festive. They are easy to make, and the kids can even help decorate!
Get the Christmas Tree Brownies recipe.
10Chocolate Chip Cookies
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Not only are they simple to make, but they have a soft and chewy inside, crisp edges, and plenty of chocolate—exactly what you want when you’re looking for a no-frills, soft, and fudgy chocolate chip cookie.
Get the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.
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11Eggnog Poke Cake
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
We have plenty of variations on this dessert hack, but this eggnog version is a festive favorite. If you can’t get enough of the creamy winter cocktail, then get ready to meet your new favorite dessert. It’s filled with all of the same warming, spiced flavors, but in moist cake and pudding form, complete with whipped topping.
Get the Eggnog Poke Cake recipe.
12Milk ‘N’ Cookies Icebox Cake
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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13High-Protein Cottage Cheese Cheesecake Brownies
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER14Tiramisu Dip
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Classic tiramisu is a no-bake labor of love and the perfect ending to nearly any meal. But what do you do when you’re craving tiramisu, but you don’t have the time or patience to chill it for hours? Enter tiramisu dip. It’s got all the right flavors and comes together in just 10 minutes.
Get the Tiramisu Dip recipe.
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15Pumpkin Cheesecake Lasagna
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
When you have family over and mouths to feed, spending hours making pumpkin pie isn’t exactly feasible. This over-the-top cheesecake lasagna, though? It takes 30 minutes to throw together, and once it’s assembled, the refrigerator does the rest.
Get the Pumpkin Cheesecake Lasagna recipe.
16Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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17Pumpkin Cheesecake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
If you’re looking for a holiday dessert that will stand out amongst the crowd, this pumpkin cheesecake is just the thing for you. The bulk of the ingredients are things you probably already have at home (spices, butter, sugar), making it a quick trip to the grocery store!
Get the Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe.
18Snickerdoodle Cobbler
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
This isn’t your average cobbler recipe, but it is probably one of the easiest ones you can find. Instead of a layer of fruit, you’ll find a buttery sauce that makes itself (!!) while the cobbler is baking. The topping is similar to warm, fluffy snickerdoodles, making it the best parts of a cookie and a cobbler combined.
Get the Snickerdoodle Cobbler recipe.
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19Easy Homemade Churros
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
A fried dough dessert can be found in nearly every cuisine, and while I hate to pick favorites, I have so much love for the Spanish churro. In Spain, you can dip them in coffee for breakfast or enjoy them with a chocolate sauce as dessert, but many countries have adopted the churro with their own unique twists since its creation.
Get the Easy Homemade Churros recipe.
20Apple Brown Betty
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