For those of us that are planners, organizers and schedulers, this time of year is when we start to think about all things holiday and Christmas-related! And these 65 easy make-ahead holiday desserts are sure to put you in that spirit a little sooner.
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From before Thanksgiving until the New Year, the days become a blur of so many activities and events, if you are a little more organized, it can truly take some of the stress out of your holiday, and let you enjoy them even more.
When it comes to planning holiday meals and treats, there are so many ways you can get a jump on things so you aren't trying to have it all come together at the last minute. pies can be made a couple days ahead, and certain ones can be frozen for a month beforecookies and candy can be frozen weeks in advancepineapple upside down cake and cheesecakeangel food and pound cakes can both be frozen and defrosted quickly
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What Is The Most Popular Dessert At Christmas
While we all have our favorite sweet treats we look forward to every year at Christmastime, there is in fact one that beats out all the rest when it comes to popularity.
The Classic Christmas Yule Log is the #1 beloved holiday dessert. You can learn how to make one for your Christmas table here.
Easy Holiday Desserts
Having your sweet treats in the freezer, waiting for the moment you are ready to plate them for your guests, or box them up to mail to your loved ones really puts the joy back into holiday baking! Launch the gallery to find 65 holiday sweets you can be making right now!
Russian Tea Cakes, Mint Chocolate Macaroons and Christmas Cut-Out Sugar Cookies make perfect gifts. You will also find some tasty desserts you can make a couple of days ahead (or the night before), like my Candy Cane Fluff and Snowy Day Gingerbread.
Get a jump start on your holiday baking this year by devising a plan to curb some of the hustle and bustle of the season. Be sure to jot down your favorites, pin them and share too!
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Best Make-Ahead Holiday Desserts
Peppermint Pattie Snowdrifts
Betty Crocker
Think peppermint patty candy, but in cookies!
Get the recipe: Peppermint Pattie Snowdrifts
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Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark
Donna Elick
How do you make peppermint bark better? Add Oreos of course!
Get the recipe: Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark
Andes Mint Cookies
Cooking Classy
Everyone's favorite after dinner mint made into a yummy cookie.
Get the recipe: Andes Mint Cookies
Peppermint Crunch Cookies
Shea Goldstein
A holiday twist on the original Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Get the recipe: Peppermint Crunch Cookies
Gingerbread Muffins
Krista Marshall
A festive dessert you can eat for breakfast.
Get the recipe: Gingerbread Muffins
Snowy Day Gingerbread
Krista Marshall
Have it with a glass of milk after dinner, or with coffee for breakfast.
Get the recipe: Snowy Day Gingerbread
Candy Cane Cookies
Parade
A basic sugar cookie dough gets a festive upgrade.
Get the recipe: Candy Cane Cookies
Candy Cane Fluff
Krista Marshall
Peppermint lovers will lick the bowl clean.
Get the recipe: Candy Cane Fluff
Orange Linzer Wreath Cookies
David Malosh
Almost too pretty to eat.
Get the recipe: Orange Linzer Wreath Cookies
Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Lori Lange
With only 4 ingredients, anyone can be a fudge expert.
Get the recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
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Chewy Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Donna Elick
The perfect cookie for the chocolate lovers in your life.
Get the recipe: Chewy Double Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Pumpkin Fluff
Krista Marshall
Think pumpkin pie without the crust!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Fluff
Peanut Brittle
Liz Gutman and Jen King
This classic Christmas candy is still beloved today.
Get the recipe: Peanut Brittle
Easy Chocolate Fudge
Krista Marshall
This simple chocolate fudge can be made with or without nuts.
Get the recipe: Easy Chocolate Fudge
Giada's Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Giada De Laurentiis
A peppermint filling sandwiched between two sugar cookies.
Get the recipe: Giada's Peppermint-Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Rummy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
David Malosh
A little boozy addition to your cookie platter.
Get the recipe: Rummy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Cookies and Cream Fluff
Krista Marshall
Light, fluffy and filled with Oreos through and through.
Get the recipe: Cookies and Cream Fluff
Brownie Peppermint Cookies
Cooking Classy
A chewy brownie and chocolate cookie all in one bite.
Get the recipe: Brownie Peppermint Cookies
Candy Cane Crinkle Cookies
The Black Peppercorn
The colors of Christmas in every bite.
Get the recipe: Candy Cane Crinkle Cookies
Christmas Tree Oreos
Moore Or Less Cooking
A great way to let the kids help decorate this year.
Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Oreos
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Christmas Cake Batter Dip
Moore Or Less Cooking
Perfect for holiday parties served with animal crackers or gingerbread men.
Get the recipe: Christmas Cake Batter Dip
Crescent Roll Pecan Pie Bars
Plain Chicken
Crescent roll crust topped with pecan pie filling.
Get the recipe: Crescent Roll Pecan Pie Bars
Christmas White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Plain Chicken
Festive colors and sweet white chocolate chips.
Get the recipe: Christmas White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Eggnog Cookies
Cooking Classy
The favorite holiday beverage, now in cookie form.
Get the recipe: Eggnog Cookies
Easy Christmas Fudge
Southern Bite
This could be the star of those Christmas candy tins this year.
Get the recipe: Easy Christmas Fudge
Ginger Molasses Thumbprint Cookies
Saving Room For Dessert
A gingery twist to a classic thumbprint cookie.
Get the recipe: Ginger Molasses Thumbprint Cookies
Eggnog Cake
Saving Room For Dessert
A new festive, yummy way to enjoy eggnog.
Get the recipe: Eggnog Cake
Funfetti Shortbread Bites
Cooking Classy
So much festive flavor and color in such a small ...
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