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There\u2019s a lot to love about Christmas, but it\u2019s hard to beat the holiday\u2019s extensive\u2014and beloved\u2014dessert selection. Of course, any sweet can qualify as a Christmas dessert, but there are certain flavors and confections we find ourselves especially drawn to around the holidays. An assortment of Christmas cookies\u2014from wintry, rosemary-infused shortbread to almond-scented, Italian rainbow cookies\u2014is always a winning choice. You can\u2019t go wrong with traditional chocolate roulades and mince pies. And going the extra mile to make truffles and caramels, or a showstopping Christmas cake or gingerbread tower, will never go unappreciated. Without further ado, here are 42<\/strong> of our favorite Christmas desserts.<\/p>\n When you think of Christmas desserts, your mind likely goes straight to cookies: They\u2019re a classic\u2014and arguably essential\u2014part of the festive season. Make a single cookie variety if you\u2019re hoping to keep things simple this year, or try several for the ultimate Christmas cookie spread.<\/p>\n Cakes and pies never go out of season. For Christmas, though, we\u2019re especially fans of ones with rich, cozy, and sometimes boozy flavors. Think: almond, dark chocolate, warming spices, rum, and gingerbread.<\/p>\n There\u2019s no better time of year to dabble in candy making. Maybe this is the season you finally try a no-bake chocolate salami<\/a> (yes, it\u2019s a thing), fluffy, salted caramel marshmallows, or classic chocolate truffles.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re really<\/em> trying to wow your guests this year, try one of these desserts that are guaranteed-to-impress, like croquembouche (streamlined, thanks to Emma Laperruque\u2019s<\/a> sheet-pan method) or an impressively tall gingerbread tower.<\/p>\n More entertaining inspiration from Food52<\/h4>\n
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\nWhat’s your favorite Christmas dessert? Share below!<\/em>
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