12 Days of Holiday Desserts

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Overview

From gingerbread and sugar cookies to pies and cakes, this is the season when everyone has visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads. We talked to pastry chef Heather Bertinetti to get her take on 12 decadent holiday desserts.

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Shortbread

These buttery biscuits are seasonal staples for a reason: Their rich flavor is perfect alone, but when added to coffee or dipped in chocolate they are a cure-all for holiday mishaps. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch Rich, Buttery Shortbread Cookies in HD

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Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

Small helpers will love making these minty truffles almost as much as they'll enjoy eating them. While truffles look and sound gourmet, these two-bite chocolates might be the simplest thing you make this season. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch Homemade Chocolate Peppermint Truffles in HD

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Peanut Brittle

Great for gifts and for mid-meal prep munching, peanut brittle is as sweet and seasonal as Santa himself. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch How to Make Peanut Brittle in HD

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Gingerbread Cookies

Sweet, spiced and everything nice, Heather's gingerbread cookies taste like the holidays. Whether you're building a house, making a man or just want to spice up your cookie jar, gingerbread is a must this time of year. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch Gingerbread Cookies in HD

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Bourbon-Chocolate-Pecan Pie

As if traditional pecan pie wasn't rich enough, Heather adds bourbon and semi-sweet chocolate chunks to turn a holiday classic into a sinful treat. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch Decadent Bourbon-Chocolate-Pecan Pie in HD

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Yule Log

It looks like a tree but tastes like chocolate. The yule log is a traditional French dessert and conveniently doubles as a centerpiece. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch Holiday Chocolate Yule Log in HD

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Sugar Cookies

Grab your festive cookie cutters because sugar cookie season has finally arrived. With a recipe this simple, your only limitation is your imagination. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch Quick and Easy Sugar Cookies in HD

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Bread Pudding

An elegant dessert or breakfast treat, bread pudding is a great way to put leftover bread to use. Heather walks through the basics. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch How to Make Bread Pudding in HD

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies are as American as apple pie, but during the holidays they're relegated to the bottom of the cookie jar. Bring the nutty, buttery deliciousness back into the spotlight with Heather's better-than-classic recipe. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies in HD

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Brownie Butterscotch Cheesecake

Baked right on top of a brownie, this butterscotch-infused cheesecake is so rich and delicious it redefines "decadent." Since you're already indulging, go all out by topping it off with melted chocolate, fresh fruit or a sprinkling of powdered sugar. - in association with Rachael Ray

Related: Watch Brownie Bottom Butterscotch Cheesecake in HD


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