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Christmas Baked Cheesecake gets a whole lot more fun when you mash sugar cookies and cheesecake together — meet your new favorite holiday showstopper: Sugar Cookie Cheesecake. This dessert is basically a hug in pastry form: buttery sugar cookie crust + silky cheesecake filling = instant crowd-pleaser. Ready? Let’s dig in. Brief introduction to the recipe If you love cookies and you love cheesecake (and who doesn’t?), this mash-up is the best of both worlds. The sugar cookie crust adds a crunchy, buttery base that balances the rich, creamy filling — think of it as a Cheesecake Filled Cake but … Read more

Close-up of round red velvet snowball cookies with a light dusting of powdered sugar, stacked on a festive plate with pine sprigs in the background, Sweet Holiday Treats.

Irresistible Red Velvet Snowballs — The Ultimate Sweet Holiday Treats

December 18, 2025

Sweet Holiday Treats: Irresistible Red Velvet Snowballs for Your Holiday Table Sweet Holiday Treats set the mood for every festive gathering, and these Red Velvet Snowballs deliver looks, flavor, and nostalgia in every bite. They’re soft, slightly chocolatey, and dusted with powdered sugar so they look like tiny edible snowdrifts. Want a cookie that feels special but doesn’t melt your sanity? This is it. Brief introduction to the recipe Think soft red cookies that practically melt in your mouth, finished with a snowy coating. These Red Velvet Snowballs use simple pantry staples — flour, cocoa, butter, sugar, an egg, and … Read more

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Caramel-filled Ritz cracker sandwiches dipped in white chocolate and topped with red, white, and green sprinkles on a festive plate, Christmas Sweet Treats.

Must-Make Caramel Ritz Cracker Christmas Cookies | Easy Christmas Sweet Treats

Irresistible Sugar Cookie Cheesecake — Christmas Baked Cheesecake to Impress

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Irresistible Red Velvet Snowballs — The Ultimate Sweet Holiday Treats

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Easy Christmas Peppermint Creams — Homemade Peppermint Treats

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Close-up of round peppermint creams with glossy dark chocolate zig-zags on top, arranged on a festive plate with a light dusting of powdered sugar, Homemade Peppermint Treats.

Easy Cool Whip Three Musketeers — Your New Favorite Christmas Candy

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Close-up of chocolate-covered candy squares with a fluffy chocolate filling, sprinkled with crushed peppermint and arranged on parchment for gifting, Favorite Christmas Candy.

Holiday Peppermint Cake — A Christmas Cake Recipes Showstopper

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Peppermint Cake — a holiday showstopper that’s shockingly easy Peppermint Cake makes the season feel instantaneously festive: bright, minty, and decadently creamy, with peppermint crunch on the outside. If you want a dessert that looks impressive but won’t steal your whole day, this is it. Brief introduction — what this cake brings to the table This Holiday Peppermint Cake starts with a boxed white cake mix and gets a serious upgrade thanks to a splash of peppermint syrup and a fluffy peppermint buttercream. It’s fast, fun, and reliably festive — perfect when you need a statement dessert that’s not finicky. … Read more

Slice of peppermint layer cake with white buttercream, crushed candy-cane rim, and a sprig of evergreen on a festive plate, Peppermint Cake.

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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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