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40 Christmas desserts

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December 21, 2022
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40 Christmas desserts

Turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing are just the warm-up: everyone knows that the best parts of Christmas dinners are the desserts. The holiday season is upon us, and as we prepare to attend a series of Secret Santas and White Elephants with family, friends and colleagues, it can feel repetitive to bring the same boxed cookies and truffles.

麻豆原创 compiled this list of 40 Christmas desserts using recipes from. Many are familiar favorites with a twist like Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles or Too Much Chocolate Cake. Others are born from specific regions that can be a fun introduction to those unfamiliar with the dish, like Midwestern Buckeye Balls or Mexican Wedding Cookies.

Although some鈥攍ike the Yule Log and Snowflakes鈥攎ight only be pulled out of the oven around Christmastime, most of the dishes listed here can also be prepared for occasions year-round. From cheesecakes to pies to trifles to crisps, these recipes are options for anyone from the most novice of bakers to the most experienced. One thing is for sure: after walking into a party with one of these desserts under your arm, you'll bring back a clean plate at the end of the night.

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Chocolate trifle

- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 8 hours, 30 minutes
- Total time: 9 hours, 25 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Best soft Christmas cookies

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours
- Total time: 2 hours, 35 minutes
- Servings: 48
- Yields: 4 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Angel food candy

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Servings: 30
- Yields: 1 1/2 pounds
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Hard candy

- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 36
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Golden rum cake

- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 1 10-inch bundt cake
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Chocolate-covered strawberries

- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 24
- Number of ingredients: 4
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Big soft ginger cookies

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 5 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 24
- Yields: 2 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 12
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Canned apple pie filling

- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour
- Servings: 56
- Yields: 7 quarts
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Apple-cranberry crisp

- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 1 8-inch crisp
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Gingerbread snowflakes

- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Chill time: 1 hour
- Bake time: 15 minutes
- Cool time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 30
- Number of ingredients: 15
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Best ever popcorn balls

- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 20
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Christmas rocky road

- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Cool time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Servings: 25
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Chocolate crinkle cookies

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours, 10 minutes
- Total time: 5 hours
- Servings: 72
- Yields: 6 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Sweet potato pie

- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 1 9-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Easy Oreo truffles

- Prep time: 35 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 40 minutes
- Servings: 42
- Yields: 42 truffles
- Number of ingredients: 3
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Mexican wedding cookies

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 55 minutes
- Servings: 36
- Yields: 36 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Too much chocolate cake

- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 50 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours, 35 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 1 12-cup bundt cake
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Old-fashioned coconut cream pie

- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 4 hours, 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 1 9-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Libby's famous pumpkin pie

- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 55 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 1 9-inch deep-dish pie
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Chantal's New York cheesecake

- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Additional time: 6 hours
- Total time: 7 hours, 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 1 9-inch cheesecake
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Saltine toffee cookies

- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Servings: 35
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Double layer pumpkin cheesecake

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 4 hours, 55 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 1 9-inch cheesecake
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Mrs. Sigg's snickerdoodles

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 48
- Yields: 48 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Original Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookies

- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 60
- Yields: 60 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 10
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Banana pudding

- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Additional time: 3 hours
- Total time: 3 hours, 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 1 (9x13-inch) dish
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Buckeye balls

- Prep time: 45 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
- Servings: 60
- Yields: 5 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Best gingerbread men cookies

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 4 hours
- Total time: 4 hours, 30 minutes
- Servings: 24
- Yields: 2 dozen cookies
- Number of ingredients: 11
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Coconut macaroons

- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 1 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 5
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Key lime pie

- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 1 9-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 5
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The original fantasy fudge

- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Servings: 48
- Yields: 3 pounds
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Chocolate Yule log

- Prep time: 50 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Additional time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
- Total time: 3 hours, 15 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Yields: 1 13-inch yule log
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Marshmallow popcorn balls

- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 8 popcorn balls
- Number of ingredients: 4
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Iced pumpkin cookies

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Servings: 36
- Yields: 36 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 12
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Easiest peanut butter fudge

- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Servings: 32
- Yields: 1 8x8-inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Russian tea cakes

- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Additional time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 36
- Yields: 3 dozen cookies
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Peanut butter bars

- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Additional time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 12 bars
- Number of ingredients: 6
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Chocolate pecan pie

- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 1 9-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Best bread pudding with vanilla sauce

- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 1 hour
- Additional time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 1 hour, 25 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Yields: 1 2-quart dish
- Number of ingredients: 8
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Gramma's date squares

- Prep time: 25 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Servings: 12
- Yields: 12 squares
- Number of ingredients: 9
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Pecan pie cheesecake

- Prep time: 30 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Bake time: 55 minutes
- Cool time: 7 hours, 30 minutes
- Total time: 9 hrs
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 6
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