Sweet Endings and Treats

These dessert recipes transform everyday moments into sweet celebrations, from quick cookies that satisfy sudden cravings to showstopping layer cakes worthy of special occasions. Simple ingredients become extraordinary through foolproof techniques that work for bakers of any skill level. Make ahead components help manage busy schedules while keeping homemade treats possible. Fresh seasonal fruits and warm spices add wonderful flavor throughout the year. Clear instructions ensure success whether you're baking last-minute treats or planning ahead for celebrations.

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Updated on Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:22:54 GMT

Desserts & Sweet Recipes

A plate of buttery cookies topped with raspberry jam rests on a rustic wooden table, with fresh raspberries and a jar of jam in the background.
Thumbprint Cookies

Quick-baked thumbprint cookies with a soft, buttery dough rolled in sparkly sugar and filled with raspberry jam. Ready in about 30 minutes.

A layered dessert featuring a yellow cake base topped with cream, cranberries, and festive green and red decorations.
Cranberry Poke Cake

A festive poke cake filled with orange-spiced cranberry sauce and topped with cream cheese frosting and white chocolate drizzle. Perfect for holiday gatherings.

A round cake with a creamy icing and colorful sprinkles sits in a pan, with a slice cut out and a small amount of sprinkles scattered around.
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

A rich vanilla cheesecake studded with sugar cookie dough bites, baked on a shortbread crust and topped with sour cream frosting and sprinkles.

A plate of chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder, with one truffle cut in half to reveal its rich, dark filling.
Nutella Truffles

Rich chocolate truffles made with Nutella, dark chocolate, and cream. Rolled in cocoa powder or hazelnuts for a professional finish.

A slice of rich chocolate cheesecake with a glossy ganache topping and chocolate shavings, displayed on an ornate white plate.
Irish Cream Chocolate Cheesecake

A luxurious chocolate cheesecake flavored with Irish cream, topped with chocolate ganache. Perfect for special occasions or holiday celebrations.

A tray of iced cookies shaped like stars, topped with colorful sprinkles, cooling on a wire rack.
Italian Christmas Cookies

Classic Italian cookies with a tender, cakey texture and sweet almond glaze. Topped with festive sprinkles, these cookies are bakery-quality and Nonna approved.

A close-up of freshly baked chocolate cookies topped with glossy chocolate ganache and a sprinkle of red topping.
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Soft chocolate cookies with ganache filling, perfect for the holidays. Features a tender cookie base with chocolate ganache centers and optional festive toppings.

A freshly baked berry crumble dessert cut into squares, in a lined baking pan, with berries and jam nearby.
Cranberry Crumble Bars

Buttery shortbread bars filled with jammy cranberries and topped with almond crumble. An easy holiday dessert using one dough for both crust and topping.

A slice of festive cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with red and green sprinkles and a red decorative topping, sits on a brown plate.
Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

A festive holiday cheesecake with sugar cookie crust and colorful sprinkles. Combines classic sugar cookies with creamy cheesecake.

A close-up view of a tray filled with festive red and green marbled chocolate squares topped with colorful sprinkles.
Christmas Fudge

Three-layered holiday fudge made with white chocolate and sweetened condensed milk in festive red, white, and green colors.

A beautifully decorated cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream rosettes and a dusting of cinnamon.
Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

A decadent cheesecake infused with cinnamon, topped with cookie whipped cream. Combines snickerdoodle flavors with creamy cheesecake.

A plate of blue dessert balls dusted with white powdered sugar, resembling snow, with one ball partially bitten.
Blue Christmas Truffles

Festive white chocolate truffles infused with blue curacao, rolled in sanding sugar for a sparkling holiday treat with citrus notes.