Finding the perfect finish to your Christmas dinner can be a bit tricky, but these holiday desserts are sure to please even the most discerning sweet tooth.
The holiday season is always chocked full of gatherings that have friends and family coming together to celebrate, which usually entails having some food. If you've got your schedule full of parties to attend this season and don't have any idea of what to bring, these dessert ideas will definitely give you some fantastic options that will please any crowd. From savory to sweet, there is basic to advanced ideas to make sure everyone is satisfied.
For those who aren't so great in the kitchen, there are many ideas here that are super easy to prepare or that only require you to mix store-bought ingredients.
45 Decadent Holiday Desserts
From Savory to Sweet, These Christmas Desserts are Simply Delicious:
Michael Hemsworth — Nov 28, 2012 — Special
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Vagrant Gingerbread Homes
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Oozing Candy Bar Desserts
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Doughy Truffle Pops
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Breath-Freshening Mint Brownies
This 'Averie Cook' Triple Layer Fudge Creation is Sinfully Good
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Scrumptious Dessert Candles
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Miniature Nature-Inspired Desserts
Acorn Cake Pops are a Delicious Thanksgiving Treat
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Peppermint Patty Cookies
Enjoy Classic York Mints with These Sallys Baking Addiction Biscuits
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Cake Batter Rice Krispies
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Brimming Caramel Biscuits
These Kitchen is My Playground Cookies are Jam-Packed with Sweetness
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Candy Apple Cookies
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Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies
The Kevin and Amanda Dessert is Drenched in Ooey Gooey Deliciousness
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Pecan Pie Cookies
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Cookie Dough Frosted Cupcakes
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Salty Booze-Laden Chocolates
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Hot Cocoa Cookies
This Pip and Ebby Cookie Creation Will Leave Dessert-Lovers Speechless
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DIY Cocoa Dessert Spoons
The 'A Beautiful Mess' Blog Shows How to Make a Delicious Treat
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Deluxe Campfire-Inspired Squares
The 'Pioneer Woman' Nutella Krispie Treats Are Flavor-Filled
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Holiday Bird Desserts
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Boozy Mint Cookies
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Bite-Sized Pumpkin Pies
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Graham Cracker Jar Treats
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Cake-Battered Fudge
This Baked From a Box Dessert Looks Heavenly
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Spicy Condiment Cakes
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Peppermint-Infused Brownies
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Bite-Sized Dipable Cinnabons
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Pastry-Packed Pastries
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Multilayered Pudding Pastries
The Sweet Treats and More Pumpkin Lust Cake is Decadently Delicious
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Frozen Fruit Crumbles
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Towering Christmas Treats
The 'Spectacular Holiday Cake' Rises High Above Dining Tables
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Apple Cider Funnel Cakes
This Dine and Dish Dessert Will Make a Divine Conclusion to Dinner
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Cookie-Crowded Biscuit Bars
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Barbecued Dessert Hybrids
The Grilled S'more Brownie is Easy to Make and Delicious
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Creamy Packaged Christmas Cookies
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Gelatinous Holiday Desserts
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Divine Antioxidant Desserts
This Lexie's Kitchen Treat is Loaded with Pomegranates and Chocolate
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Fall-Flavored Parfaits
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Carnivorous Chocolate Treats
The Caramel Dipped Bacon Fudge is Both Savory and Sweet
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Caramelized Frozen Fruit Desserts
Enjoy This Apple Cinnamon Ice Cream With a Slice of Pumpkin Pie
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Pie-Inspired Fruit Desserts
Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes Satisfy Your Craving for a Flaky Pastry
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Bite-Sized Creme Brulee Cakes
This 'Cupcake Project' Recipe is a Multi-Layered Delight
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Cheesy Holiday Confections
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Invigoratingly Minty Cupcakes
This 'My Baking Addiction' Dessert is Better Than Any Breath Mint
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Bursting Brown Sugar Apples
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Nutty Smearable Desserts
Spread Some Happiness with a Little Cookie Dough Peanut Butter
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