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19 Classic Christmas Desserts

Create a nostalgic holiday atmosphere with these 19 easy-to-make classic Christmas desserts that evoke memories of festive traditions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • a pinch Salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet, stirring until combined.
  5. Pour into a greased pan and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool, slice, and enjoy! Optionally, add frosting or dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Most of these desserts will last about 3-5 days in the fridge. You can freeze them for up to 3 months. Consider refrigerating the batter for 30 mins for better texture and flavor.