The Kitchen's Sweetest Christmas Treats

The outside of the cake is beautiful, but just wait until you see the surprise baked inside when you slice it for dessert.

A quarter cup of bourbon adds strong notes of vanilla, oak and caramel to these snackable holiday treats.

Think of this crowd-pleasing cake as part-dessert and part-centerpiece. It’s as delicious as it is beautiful.

To get the most out of your slow cooker, embrace the sweet side of it! Dip your favorite fruits, marshmallows and pound cakes into The Kitchen’s rich and creamy chocolate fondue.

Empty out your pantry and put those delicious spices to good use! Claire’s cake combines crystalized ginger, cloves and cinnamon. After an easy bake in your cast iron-skillet, top the cake with sweet eggnog icing for added moisture and classic holiday flavor.

With crisp pie crust, chocolatey brownie filling and toasted pecans, Jeff’s pie combines two of your favorite desserts into one delicious masterpiece.

Fan Jill S. raved about Jeff’s skillet cake, telling us: “So simple and amazing. Even the non-peppermint people LOVED it.”

Katie whips up her holiday whoopie pies with a divine filling, mixed with crushed candy canes and marshmallow creme.

Reviewers can’t stop talking about Katie’s fruity bundt cake. One mentioned: “This may be the best chocolate cake I have ever had. I do not generally bake cakes, however this cake was easy!”

Garnished with mini chocolate chips, these classic Italian beauties are as delicious as they look.

Take chocolate-covered strawberries to a whole new level this Christmas. Wrapped in a pretty presentation, Katie’s tart has a crunchy crust made from ground chocolate wafer cookies and a smooth, creamy center.

Katie’s tasty and flakey butter crust + cinnamon-infused apple filling = the perfect partners in crime.

Katrina’s indulgent truffles are worth waiting for. Letting them chill in the fridge for an hour after forming them is the hardest part of prep.

Invited to an upcoming Christmas party? Decorate these cute and festive cookies with your family and include them as a treat in your holiday gift bags.

The holidays can be hectic. Sunny simplifies Christmas dessert with this delectable dish by using store-bought tubes of refrigerated cinnamon rolls.

Described by tasters as “the best NO BAKE treat ever,” Katie’s addictive cow pile cookies will keep you coming back for more.

These fuss-free treats can be made with your choice of crunchy or creamy peanut butter and any buttery crackers in the pantry.

Use a cookie baking mix and store-bought candies to whip up these decadent bites in a hurry.

If the oven’s full during your Christmas meal prep, there’s always room for dessert in the fridge! Katie whips up her no-bake pumpkin cheesecake the night before Christmas and serves it cold to her guests.

Topped with whipped cream and hot fudge, Sunny’s irresistible spiked chocolate mudslides are dessert and drinks all in one.

Dressed in red and white for the holidays, this white chocolate cocoa might just surprise you with a sweet and fruity swirl of warm raspberry.

Wondering what to do with all that extra hot chocolate mix on the shelf? Put it to good use in Katie Lee’s heavenly warm and gooey bread pudding.

If you’re spending Christmas on a warm getaway, this frozen treat packs holiday flavor and will cool you down with just five simple ingredients.

Your kids will be begging for these pancakes every year for Christmas breakfast. Gingerbread cookie crumbs, pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar sweeten up your morning. Serve with eggnog syrup for a more festive flavor.

One reviewer told us: “I am not the biggest fan of apple pie or desserts, however this recipe was DELICIOUS and impressive looking.”

To dunk or not to dunk… Katie’s sweet and nutty biscotti are fantastic when dipped in your favorite coffee, but they also make a great snack on their own.

Look at how light and perfectly cakey these sweet sandwiches turn out.

Using store-bought vanilla pudding and ripe bananas, Katie’s pumpkin pie pudding is ready in five minutes.

Jeff describes these as his “brand-new favorite cookies.” Grab your go-to store-bought sugar cookie dough and cut it into cute mini Christmas sweaters. After dying and baking the dough, spend some quality decorating time with the family.

After a trip to the market to pick up some doughnuts, Sunny uses common pantry ingredients to whip up this smooth and delicious pudding, which pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream.

With just a few simple and easy ingredients, Jeff’s apple crumb cake is described as a “make again” recipe by reviewers.

One superfan raved: “Showstopper (and clever) dessert that’s on the healthy side. Win win!”

Combine that hard apple cider in the fridge with apple butter and a few pantry ingredients for an easy and delectable post-dinner treat.

Even non-vegan guests will love these… trust us!

“The combination of chocolate, butterscotch and peanut butter is totally addictive,” mentions taster Marty B. “Delicious and so much flavor!”

Combine frozen and fresh ingredients in your slow cooker, then as Sunny likes to say, “Set it and don’t forget it!.”

Fresh cranberries are baked right inside Jeff’s orange-scented cake for a sweet surprise in every bite.

One reviewer raved: “Where has this cake been all my life? Great all by itself but the caramel sauce is incredible! I may never use store bought caramel sauce again!”

Duff’s recipe is an old-school classic you’ll be coming back to for years.

Fact: Your guests will go BANANAS for this pudding!

Cut holiday sandwich cookies into your favorite Christmas designs and watch your friends ooh and ahh when they see them.

Put your oven mitts away and clear some space in the freezer! Katie’s frozen chocolate bonbons are a fantastic finale to your holiday feast.

Geoffrey's adults-only sipper is described by reviewers as “delicious with a capital D.”

Geoffrey’s mousse is magic because it only requires four ingredients. “You won’t believe that something is so simple, amazing and decadent at the same time,” he says.

Ready to throw in the oven after just 10 minutes, this cobbler is sure to be an attention-grabber at your next holiday feast.

Get ready for a new hit dessert at the dinner table. Crisp chocolate graham cracker crust + dense and delicious filling + homemade whipped cream… What's not to love?