Simply Delicious Dinner Recipes

Best Christmas Eve Desserts: Moist Christmas Cranberry Bars You’ll Make All Season If you’re hunting for the Best Christmas Eve Desserts, these moist Christmas cranberry bars deserve a spot on the dessert table. They strike the perfect balance of bright-tart cranberries and a buttery, crumbly topping — simple to make, easy to share, and totally holiday-ready. Brief introduction to the recipe Short version: imagine a tender, orange-kissed cake base studded with plump cranberries and finished with a crunchy streusel. These bars slice cleanly, travel like a dream, and taste like winter in every bite. Make them ahead and relax while … Read more

Close-up of a milk-chocolate coated brownie truffle sprinkled with crushed red-and-white candy cane pieces on a parchment-lined tray, Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies.

Irresistible Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies — Festive Chocolate Bomb Recipe

December 17, 2025

Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies are the holiday treat that shows up at parties and disappears before you can say “second helping.” Seriously — these brownie cake balls, dipped in milk chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes, are holiday magic in bite form. Brief introduction to the recipe: Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies done right If you love chocolate + peppermint (and who doesn’t?), this recipe is for you. These Peppermint Brownie Truffles — AKA Candy Cane Brownie Bombs — start with fudgy brownies folded with chocolate frosting, rolled into balls, dunked in melting chocolate, and finished with crunchy peppermint. They’re … Read more

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No-bake sweetened condensed milk snowballs rolled in shredded coconut and powdered sugar on a festive platter, Snowball Dessert Ideas.

Easy & Tasty Snowball Dessert Ideas – Sweetened Condensed Milk Snowballs

Irresistible Moist Christmas Cranberry Bars — Best Christmas Eve Desserts

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Irresistible Peppermint Candy Cane Brownies — Festive Chocolate Bomb Recipe

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Cozy Christmas Treats — No-Bake Gingerbread Truffles Dipped in White Chocolate

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Close-up of white-chocolate-coated gingerbread bites on parchment, styled as Cute Christmas Deserts; these Xmas Truffles are simple Christmas Truffle Recipes and can be a lighter option for Christmas Treats Healthy swaps, Cozy Christmas Treats.

Simple No-Bake Christmas Oreo Lasagna — Easy Festive Christmas Desserts

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Rolo Pretzels with M&M Candies — Perfect Easy Christmas Treats

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Easy Christmas Treats don’t get much simpler — or more addictive — than these Rolo Pretzels with M&M Candies. Crisp pretzels, melty caramel-chocolate Rolos (or Hershey Kisses), and a colorful M&M on top: five minutes in the oven and you’ve got a plateful of joy. Want snack-table fame? This is your ticket. Brief introduction to the recipe This recipe turns plain Pretzels into tiny sweet-and-salty candies that look cute, travel well, and vanish fast. Kids can help press the M&Ms. Guests will ask for the recipe. You’ll wonder why you didn’t start making these years ago. Why you’ll love these … Read more

Close-up of Rolo-topped pretzel bites with M&M centers and festive sprinkles, cooling on parchment-lined baking sheet, Easy Christmas Treats.

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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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