100 Best Christmas Desserts for a Sweet Holiday Season

Grab a box of pudding mix, and in about 20 minutes of prep, you'll have a creamy pie without even turning on the oven. You can make life even easier by using a store-bought crust, too.

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Fudge doesn't have to be complicated to make! This version doesn't require a candy thermometer. But it does require lots of Oreo cookie bits, which no one will ever complain about.

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Get the kids involved for this nostalgic treat. They only take about 20 minutes, much like Rice Krispies treats. They just need a little more color and shaping.

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Fact: It's just not Christmastime unless gingersnaps are present. Ree's version has the perfect mix of warm spices plus rich molasses which bake up chewy and slightly crisp around the edges.

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You don't have to be an expert decorator to wow with a cake. This sheet cake uses very simple techniques to create an impressive display (that's just as impressive to eat, too)!

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If you can't get enough of sugar cookies, try this twice-baked treat. Biscotti are not only perfect for dunking in coffee but also typically stay a fresher longer than regular cookies.

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Another easy candy to try if you're just starting out with candy making this season is this old-fashioned find. Yes, it's actually made with a potato! But after adding sugar and peanut butter, it transforms into candy.

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Ree says, "If you don't make these over the holidays, I'll never speak to you again!" She's kidding, of course (or is she!?) but they really are an impressive grownup treat to serve your guests.

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If you've never had divinity, you're in for a treat―literally! Ree describes it as "sort of like meringue, nougat, and marshmallow all combined." Plus, it's so festive with all those gummy candies dotted throughout.

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One of the best flavors to indulge in when the weather turns cold is maple. Get a double dose of it by adding maple syrup in the creamy cheesecake batter and making a sauce to drizzle on top.

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They make look a little plain, but their delicate flavor and fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth texture prove that they're anything but! The dusting of powdered sugar makes them just the right amount of festive, too.

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Why choose between a pie and a crumble when you can have both in one slice? This holiday pie is full of ripe fruit that just begs for a big dollop of fresh whipped cream.

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Fortune cookies but make them festive! By coloring them green and adding holiday messages inside, you'll make everyone feel so special while they snack.

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Brighten up your dessert table with these retro-cool cookies! Despite how they look, they're not actually overly sweet. The cookies are perfumed with orange and lemon and let the fun candied cherry on top shine.

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If you have some extra mouths to feed or just ran out of time to finish dessert, let this last-minute idea come to the rescue! It only takes ten minutes from start to finish to make a mug cake in the microwave.

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Make it a cowgirl Christmas with these adorable sugar cookies in the shape of stars and boots. The royal icing is surprisingly easy to make and you can get creative with the different designs.

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For a twist on Ree's cinnamon roll tradition, try this apple pie made with a cinnamon roll crust! It's so easy thanks to the tubes of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. And it even has that glaze that you know and love!

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You only need five ingredients to make this no-bake treat. The spiced gingerbread flavor, sweet white chocolate, and decorative sprinkles make it a holiday favorite.

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These cookies are filled with delicious bits and pieces of candied fruit and nuts, then drizzled with a sweet brandy glaze. Even fruitcake skeptics will fall in love!

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Ree has been making this nostalgic holiday treat for years! The secret ingredient underneath the chocolate and sprinkles? Chow mein noodles!

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