Make-Ahead Christmas Desserts: 14 Easy Time-Savers for Festive Joy
Prepare these 14 make-ahead Christmas desserts to save time during the festive season while still delighting your guests with delicious treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/3 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and add melted butter and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix well.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool and top with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
Notes
- Can be made 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Perfect for holiday gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: make-ahead, Christmas desserts, holiday treats, time-savers