The holiday season is the perfect time to bring some extra sweetness to the table. Dessert recipes can make any gathering feel a little more special and are a great way to share something homemade. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just treating yourself, these ideas are simple and sure to be a hit.
Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream
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Welcome fall with these easy apple cupcakes topped with creamy maple buttercream frosting. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves bring great fall flavors to every bite.
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Browned Butter Blondies
Bake a batch of browned butter blondies with pecans for dessert. These soft, buttery bars are packed with toasted pecans and topped with a cinnamon glaze for a great treat.
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Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites
These no-bake ice cream bites are ridiculously easy to make with just five ingredients! They're perfect for satisfying sweet tooths with a fun pop-in-your-mouth treat. Layers of Oreo and your favorite ice cream are dipped in chocolate for a delicious and fancy-looking dessert.
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Easy Apple Pie
This Easy Apple Pie is a delicious throwback to Grandma's kitchen, featuring a perfect blend of Granny Smith and Gala apples for a sweet-tart filling that everyone will love in a double-crust pie! Pie is always a great choice for a holiday dessert.
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Gingerbread Muffins
These gingerbread muffins are a must! You're going to love the moist texture and delightful gingerbread flavor. Bake a batch for a holiday breakfast with your hot cuppa brew.
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Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins
Indulge in these tender Walnut Muffins enhanced with Maple Syrup, featuring a crunchy streusel topping and a sweet icing drizzle for that perfect bakery-style touch. Packed with delightful flavors, these muffins are a fantastic option for a morning tea or coffee break, or as a tasty afternoon dessert.
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Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies
Add a batch of these Oatmeal Copycat Crumbl Cookies to your Christmas cookie exchange. These cookies bake up soft and chewy with sweet icing drizzled over the top that coats all the nooks and crannies. With one taste of these cookies, you will be hooked by the amazing flavor and texture.
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Pecan Tassies
These homemade Pecan Tassies are mini versions of pecan pies, packed with the same sweet, nutty flavor in a bite-sized treat. Perfect for when you want a little taste of pie! Your holiday dessert menu needs these tassies.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon
This simple Apple Cinnamon Cake is a beloved comfort dessert, adorned with fresh apple slices on top. Baked in a skillet, it exudes charm while remaining effortlessly delicious.
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Bourbon Pecan Pie
Take pecan pie to the next level with this delectable treat. A warm, spicy bourbon infusion enhances the sweet and salty flavor, making this Bourbon Pecan Pie a guaranteed favorite for your holiday fare.
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Butterscotch Pie
This classic Butterscotch Meringue Pie is rich and creamy, with a meringue topping that takes it over the top. Make this vintage pie recipe the next time you want a truly decadent treat!
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Chai Shortbread Cookies
These Chai Shortbread Cookies have the delicious chai flavor of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger baked right into a tender cookie. These cookies make a favorite fall treat with your hot cup of tea. Enjoy these shortbreads on a chilly winter day.
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Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats
Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats are as simple to make as they are to enjoy! With everything mixed in one pot and no baking required, you’ll have a festive, flavorful treat ready in under 30 minutes.
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Apple Cranberry Galette
Savor the flavors of fall with this rustic dessert. A buttery, flaky crust encases fresh apple slices and tart cranberries, creating a delightful free-form pie without the need for a pie dish.
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Cinnamon Madeleines
Bring a taste of France to your kitchen with these Cinnamon Madeleine Cakes. Infused with the warm fall flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, they're perfect for a sweet holiday treat.
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Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
These little bite-sized jammy Pecan Thumbprint Cookies have a delicious buttery brown sugar flavor that everyone loves. These shortbreads are rolled in pecans and filled with your favorite jam.
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Cinnamon Roll Crescent Rolls
These tender Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls bake up golden brown and buttery with a sweet cinnamon filling that starts with refrigerated crescent rolls for a quick breakfast treat. These rolls take minutes to make and bake to a delicious cinnamon pastry.
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Apple Hand Pies
Apple Hand Pies are portable, adorable, and require no slicing or serving. Make them in the oven or air fryer! These handpies will be delicious on a holiday morning.
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Maple Pecan Bars
They’re easy to make, and they taste amazing. So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert recipe, try these bars! You won’t be disappointed.
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Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread
Looking to elevate a classic ginger cookie to new heights of flavor? The secret lies in embracing more ginger. These Triple Ginger Cookies are infused with not one, but three varieties of ginger, accompanied by the aromatic essence of cloves and nutmeg.
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