December Delights: Festive Bakes to Warm Your Winter!

Baking delights everyone, especially when the recipes are simple and flavorful. Whether for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, these baked goods are a great way to make any moment feel a little more special.

Bourbon Pecan Pie

A pecan pie with a slice removed, placed on a white plate. The pie is on a marble surface with a blue cloth nearby. — Bourbon Pecan Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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Take your dessert game up a notch this December with Bourbon Pecan Pie! The bourbon brings a bold kick to the classic sweet-and-salty combo, making it a holiday favorite.
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Cinnamon Madeleines

A plate with madeleine cakes sprinkles with powdered sugar. — Cinnamon Madeleines. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bring a taste of France to your home with these Cinnamon Madeleines! Infused with warm spices, they’re perfect for cozy December afternoons by the fire.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Madeleines

Easy Apple Pie

Apple pie with a lattice crust on a marble surface, one slice on a — Easy Apple Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This is hands down the best apple pie for December celebrations! With a homemade double crust and the perfect blend of warming spices, it’s everything you want in a classic pie.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon

An apple cake baked in a cast iron skillet, cut into slices. — Apple Cake with Cinnamon. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Apple Cinnamon Cake is perfect for chilly December days! Made with seasonal apples and baked in a skillet, it’s simple, cozy, and easy to make all month long.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Gingerbread Muffins

You’ve got to try these gingerbread muffins—they’re a total must-bake for December! With a moist texture and delightful flavor, they’re perfect with your hot cuppa brew.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A slice of pumpkin cake with white icing. — Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This moist pumpkin sheet cake is a must-bake for December celebrations! Generously topped with creamy, tangy white chocolate cream cheese icing, it’s a treat everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Frosted and unfrosted apple cupcakes in a muffin tin. — Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Dive into fall with these scrumptious Apple Cupcakes topped with creamy Maple Buttercream Frosting! The warm spices and seasonal apples make them a cozy treat we bake all month long.
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Browned Butter Blondies

Pecan blondies on a brown cutting board. — Browned Butter Blondies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake up a batch of these rich Browned Butter Blondies with Pecans for a sweet December treat! Soft and buttery, they’re drizzled with a spicy cinnamon glaze that’s hard to resist.
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Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts

A loaf of glazed pull-apart bread on a white dish with a spoon nearby. — Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Get ready for a fun breakfast with these Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts! They’re yeasty and cinnamon-coated, making them a weekend favorite we bake throughout December.
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Pecan Thumbprint Cookies

These Pecan Thumbprint Cookies are bite-sized and jam-packed with flavor! Rolled in pecans and filled with your favorite jam, they’re a buttery treat we love to bake in December.
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Apple Cider Baked Apples

A baked apples on a white plate with a glaze dripping onto a plate. — Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy these warm Apple Cider Baked Apples when the temperature drops! Stuffed with seasonal pecans and cranberries, they’re drizzled in a sweet cinnamon glaze and served hot.
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Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal with sliced apples on top. — Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Say goodbye to boring breakfasts with this Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal! Filled with seasonal apples and cranberries, it’s a slice of happiness that we enjoy throughout December.
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Apple Hand Pies

Hands holding a broken apple turnover, revealing the filling. More turnovers are in a tray, with a bowl of apple filling and a cup of caramel sauce nearby. A napkin is on the side. — Apple Hand Pies. Photo credit: Kitchen At Hoskins.

Apple Hand Pies are the cutest little desserts for December! Portable and perfect for snacking, you can bake them in the oven or air fryer—no slicing needed!
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Baked cranberry cheesecake

A slice of cheesecake with cranberry sauce on top. — Baked cranberry cheesecake. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

This one-bowl cranberry cheesecake has a buttery crust filled with a smooth and creamy filling, topped with orange cranberry sauce.
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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Slice into this Cinnamon Coffee Cake! With moist vanilla cake and a rich cinnamon swirl, it’s a delightful treat that’s perfect with your morning coffee. Each slice is a cozy reminder of the best coffee shop pastries, making it a must-try for any brunch!
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Easy Homemade Biscuits

A close-up of golden-brown, flaky biscuits stacked on a piece of parchment paper, with a blue checkered cloth and a dish of butter in the background. — Homemade Biscuits. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Homemade biscuits from scratch are so easy to make and can be on your table in 30 minutes. Pair these hot-from-the-oven biscuits with jam or scrambled eggs or top them with creamy butter and enjoy.
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Honey Cake

This Honey Cake is a cinnamon streusel dream! With moist vanilla cake and a rich crumb topping, it’s heavy on flavor and perfect for slicing up at any gathering. Each slice offers a comforting taste of home that will warm your heart!
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Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake

A close-up of a sliced pumpkin bundt cake covered in a glaze, with one slice placed in the foreground on a white plate. — Pumpkin Spice Latte Cake. Photo credit: Always Delicious.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake with pumpkin pie spice and coffee glaze is basically your fave espresso drink in cake form! Super easy to make, each slice is a delightful blend of flavors that will warm you up on chilly days. It’s the perfect dessert for fall gatherings!
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Blood Orange Cake with Polenta and Rosemary

This beautiful Blood Orange Cake is as stunning as it is delicious! Slice it up for special occasions or casual desserts that will wow your guests. With its unique flavor profile and eye-catching color, each slice is a delightful experience!
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Egg Nog Bundt Cake

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of traditional eggnog infused into a moist and tender bundt cake. Perfect for holiday gatherings, slice it up and enjoy the festive taste of the season. Each slice brings a cozy warmth that’s sure to delight your guests!
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