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If you want a Christmas Cake that’s equal parts festive and downright addictive, this Peppermint Poke Cake is your ticket to holiday glory. Light, minty, choc-full of fudge, and ridiculously easy — even the oven-phobic can pull this off. Ready? Let’s make merry. Christmas Cake: Brief introduction to the recipe This Poke Cake takes a humble boxed Peppermint Cake idea and turns it into a showstopping Peppermint Dessert that looks like a snow-covered village and tastes like a cocoa-and-candy-cane dream. You bake the cake, poke holes, pour in minty sweetened condensed milk, drown it a little (in the best way) … Read more

Close-up of frosted peppermint meltaway cookies dusted with crushed candy cane, stacked on a festive plate.

Irresistible Peppermint Meltaway Cookies — Melt-In-Your-Mouth Holiday Bliss

December 15, 2025

Peppermint Meltaway Cookies: The Ultimate Melt-In-Your-Mouth Holiday Treat Peppermint Meltaway Cookies live up to their name—soft, buttery, and practically dissolving on your tongue—making them a holiday must. If you want cookies that feel fancy but don’t eat your whole afternoon, this is your jam. Brief introduction to the recipe These cookies combine a tender shortbread-like crumb with a peppermint punch and a glossy frosting finish. They bake quickly, decorate easily, and please every crowd. Think shortbread meets candy cane and you’re halfway there. Why you’ll love this recipe The story behind these cookies My holiday kitchen started out crowded and … Read more

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Stack of chocolate-marshmallow Christmas bars on a festive platter, sprinkled with crushed cranberries and powdered sugar, Christmas Sweet Treats.

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Irresistible Peppermint Meltaway Cookies — Melt-In-Your-Mouth Holiday Bliss

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Christmas Morning No-Bake Peppermint Bars — Must-Try Peppermint Dream Dessert

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Close-up of no-bake peppermint bars: pink mint cheesecake layer, chocolate pudding, whipped topping and crushed candy cane garnish, Peppermint Dream Dessert.

Irresistible Easy Snowball Cookies — Buttery Pecan Snowballs Recipe for Holiday Baking

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Stack of powdered sugar-dusted pecan snowball cookies on a festive plate, showing crumbly texture and chopped pecan pieces, Easy Snowball Cookies.

Winter Wonderland Christmas Cookies – Best Easy Christmas Cookies

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Winter Wonderland Christmas Cookies — a snowy spin on a classic Winter Wonderland Christmas Cookies show up on my holiday tray every year for a reason: soft centers, crisp edges, melty pockets of chocolate, and a dusting of powdered sugar that looks like fresh snow. These cookies take the familiar comfort of a chocolate chip and dress it up for the season with white chips, festive sprinkles, and tiny finishing touches that make them stand out at cookie swaps and gift boxes. Brief introduction to the recipe Want a cookie that feels nostalgic but looks like you actually tried? This … Read more

Close-up of chocolate chip cookies with white chocolate chips, red and green sprinkles, and a light dusting of powdered sugar on a white plate, Winter Wonderland Christmas Cookies.

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Jennifer

I’m the cook and creator behind 9am Chef, where I share easy dinner recipes, sweet dessert recipes, and nourishing healthy recipes to inspire your kitchen. My love for cooking started with simple home meals that turned into a passion for creating dishes that are both comforting and creative. At 9am Chef, I believe food should be fun, flavorful, and something everyone can enjoy—whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or treating yourself to something sweet.

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