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5 Festive Recipes To Try This Holiday Season, According To A Dessert Enthusiast

Let's face it: 2020 could use something sweet.

Genesis Torres Perez

Dec 19, 2020

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5 Festive Recipes To Try This Holiday Season, According To A Dessert Enthusiast

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Dessert is easily the best part of any meal, and it's definitely my favorite thing to eat. It can be sweet, savory, and everything in between. With so many mouth-watering options on the internet, it is a challenge to choose which ones are worth the hassle of making. Here are five recipes worth making this holiday season:

1. If you're a peppermint lover, try layered peppermint bark.

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It tastes just as good as it looks! This recipe is not only super easy to make for beginners, but it's also visually appealing!

2. Experiment with some eggnog cheesecake!

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Cheesecake and eggnog are both extremely enjoyable by themselves. Combining them makes a scrumptious dessert that anyone would want to eat! The recipe will absolutely be a hit at any holiday events you may go to or host!

3. Bake some classic chocolate crinkle cookies.

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Not only are these cookies my favorite, but they also look like snow has fallen on to them! The recipe helps you make a yummy, foolproof cookie that you will 100% want to make again.

4. Indulge in gingerbread chocolate chunk no-churn ice cream.

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Gingerbread lovers rejoice! This recipe outlines a super delectable and uncomplicated way to make ice cream without any special equipment. As a gingerbread lover myself, I approve!

5. Share some Christmas cake muddy buddies!

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Muddy Buddies are super easy to make, and they are extremely delicious! Muddy Buddies also make a fun family activity! This recipe is super uncomplicated and delightful, so you will definitely be going back and making more!

No matter what you do (or eat) this Christmas, I hope have a wonderful holiday season! I'm wishing you a New Year filled with love, joy, and prosperity! See you in 2021!

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Let's face it: 2020 could use something sweet.

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3. Bake some classic chocolate crinkle cookies.

4. Indulge in gingerbread chocolate chunk no-churn ice cream.

5. Share some Christmas cake muddy buddies!

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1. Has anyone actually gone caroling?

2. Christmas cards.

3. Putting up the Christmas Tree.

4. Gifting baked goods.

5. Attending religious services.

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1. A single word can make you burst into song.

2. You knew how to contour before it was cool.

3. You own a huge collection of foundations that are way darker than your natural skin tone.

4. Accidentally going too heavy on the blush and bronzer when you're not on stage.

5. You've learned to get comfortable with improvisation.

6. When you watch another performance you always notice the curtains moving.

7. You know that getting comfortable with the script is the most important thing.

8. The little ongoing games that take place both on and off stage.

9. You have no problems going to see a show more than once.

10. Your fellow cast members become your family.

The best holiday deserves an entire month of celebrating.

1. Build a snowman.

2. Bake Christmas cookies and treats.

3. Go ice skating.

4. Put up and decorate a Christmas tree.

5. Have a snowball fight.

6. Drink hot cocoa by the fire

7. Buy Christmas presents for a loved one

8. Sing Christmas carols.

9. Throw an ugly Christmas sweater party.

10. Make a snow angel.

11. Dance to Christmas music in the kitchen.

12. Participate in a Secret Santa gift exchange.

13. Build a gingerbread house.

14. Drive and look at Christmas lights.

15. Visit Santa at the mall.

16. Watch a classic holiday movie like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas or "The Polar Express".

17. Put up Christmas lights to get in the holiday spirit.

18. Spend a snow day cuddled up under the blankets

19. Drink all the eggnog you can.

20. Go to a Christmas concert.

21. Throw a present wrapping party.

22. Treat yourself to your favorite holiday drink.

23. Go skiing or snowboarding.

24. Create a DIY Christmas gift.

25. Enjoy the company of your loved ones.

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1. Learn to say no, and actually mean it

2. Realize that doing your best does not mean sacrificing your health

3. Enjoy your own company

4. Realize that not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your life (and you don't need a front-row seat to theirs)

5. Give yourself grace

Merry (early) Christmas!

1. Play Christmas Music

2. Start Buying Gifts Early

3. Decorate

4. Eat/Drink Seasonal Treats

5. Dress For The Holiday

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