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13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie

The holidays are here and while pie is a fan favorite, that isn't the only sweet treat to have on your menu. From Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles to Spiced Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, here are 13 amazing dessert recipes you should totally bake this holiday!
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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Cherry Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies

Cherry Cheesecake Cookies? Yum!

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
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White Chocolate Ginger Cookies

Could you imagine biting into a delicious White Chocolate Gingerbreak Cookie and sipping some tea on a cold winter day? It’s what dreams are made of. 

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
Cooking Classy
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Chocolate Turtle Apple Slices

It still counts if you have an apple dipped in chocolate with caramel drizzle and crushed pecans as a healthy snack right? Right. 

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
Mom Loves Baking
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Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles

Truffles are always a nice treat but add in some sugar cookies and it’s a whole new glorious experience! 

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
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Dark Chocolate Truffle Cookie

Since dark chocolate is good for you why not just load up on these Dark Chocolate Truffle Cookies!

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
Very Best Baking
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The Ultimate Lemon Bundt Cake

Lemon Bundt Cakes are required all year round especially during the holiday season. 

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
Carnal Dish
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Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes

Say toodles to Eggnog in a glass as you bite into these Mini Eggnog Cheesecakes. They don’t dare disappoint!

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
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Holiday Peppermint Cake

Peppermint just feels like the holidays and one bite into this Holiday Peppermint Cake and it’ll taste like it too!

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
Love Bakes Good Cakes
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Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Holiday Bars

It’s cookies on cookies with a dash of a chocolate treat with these Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Holiday Bars. Each bite will leave you satisfied! 

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
Averie Cooks
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Gingerbread Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Come through bread pudding! This Gingerbread Bread Pudding with a sweet Vanilla Sauce is just what you need to savor all the flavor of the season. 

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
Tornadough Alli
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Spiced Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

One bite into these Spiced Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cheesecake Frosting and all you’ll want to do is rejoice. 

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
Wonky Wonderful
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White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge

White. Chocolate. Cranberry. Fudge. Does it get any better than that?!

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
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Brownie Christmas Trees

Brownie Christmas Trees?! Yes, yes and yes again!

13 Desserts To Make This Holiday That Aren't Pie
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