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Christmas Desserts That'll Feed a Crowd

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By Southern Living Editors Updated April 15, 2022
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Brown Sugar-and-Ginger Whipped Cream
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Take some of the pressure off of hosting for the holidays with these big-batch dessert hacks. For most Southerners, entertaining can be a beloved, yet daunting task. We love showing our hospitality and doting on our guests. From baking fresh breakfast breads in the morning to turning down their sheets, Southern hosts live by a philosophy of open hearts and homes. Many years of experience have helped us master the art of entertaining—we've got go-to appetizers, parting gifts at the ready, and probably a signature house cocktail. But the holidays are another game entirely. They require 24/7 activities and amusement, with lots of out-of-town house guests looking for all-day entertainment. And when you've got a big meal to prepare, there's little time to spare. If you'll have a full house this holiday season, let these big-batch dessert recipes take a little worry out of your plans. From trays of bite-sized Pecan Bourbon Balls to elegant gingerbread layer cakes, these Christmas desserts will help the holidays go off without a hitch.

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Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls

Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls Recipe
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley

Recipe: Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls

No holiday spread is complete without bourbon balls, and this version is rolled in crushed pecans for extra crunch.

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Snowball Cake

Snowball Cake
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Recipe: Snowball Cake

These cute, coconut-dusted mini cakes are cut out of a sheet cake, making this festive seasonal dessert easy to prepare for a crowd.

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Christmas Buttermints

Christmas Buttermints
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Christmas Buttermints

Keep a bowl of these creamy, silky-smooth treats on the table at all times.

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Sweet Potato Sheet Cake

Sweet Potato Sheet Cake
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Sheet Cake

A delightfully unexpected pop of bacon takes this fall-inspired dessert to the next level.

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Gingerbread Cake Roll with Eggnog Cream

Gingerbread Roulade and Eggnog Cream
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Gingerbread Cake Roll with Eggnog Cream​​​​​​​

If you're going to pull off a stunning roulade this holiday season, pack it with lots of festive flavors. This gingerbread roulade is as festive as it gets.

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Auntie's Apple Cake

Aunties Apple Cake
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Recipe: Auntie's Apple Cake

This age-old recipe combines the comfort of a Bundt cake with the indulgence of dripping caramel and apples. The result? Absolute decadence.

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Mississippi Mud Cake

Mississippi Mud Cake
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cake

When we're cooking for a crowd, sheet cakes are our go-to move. Topped with marshmallows and fudge, Mississippi Mud Cake has what it takes to become a fan favorite.

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White Texas Sheet Cake

White Texas Sheet Cake
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Recipe: White Texas Sheet Cake

Who else has been dreaming of a white Christmas…and a White Texas Sheet Cake?

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Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream

Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream

Coconut buttercream lightens up this spiced sheet cake to make a refreshing, yet satisfying dessert.

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Coconut-Butter Pecan Sheet Cake

Coconut-Butter Pecan Sheet Cake
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Recipe: Coconut-Butter Pecan Sheet Cake

The warm, toasty flavors of roasted butter pecans star in this crowd-friendly sheet cake.

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Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Banana Pudding Poke Cake
Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Looking for a mess-free way to serve banana pudding to a crowd? Meet our Banana Pudding Poke Cake.

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Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Recipe: Pumpkin Cake

Channel all the spices of the season in this moist, fluffy Pumpkin Cake. Stack the sponges with spiced whipped cream for extra seasonal flair.

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Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Recipe: Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This simple recipe is a household favorite for a reason. Serve it with spiced whipped cream or cranberry jelly to bring a pop of Christmas cheer.

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Buche De Noel

Buche De Noel
Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke

Recipe: Buche De Noel

This rendition of a yule log in cake form is sure to impress the neighbors. Garnish with meringue "mushrooms" and glossy maraschino cherries.

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Spritz Cookies

Spritz Cookies
Credit: Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Spritz Cookies

Who says sweets are just for dessert? Your guests can snack on these dainty cookie press creations all throughout the day.

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Christmas Pudding

Christmas Pudding
Credit: Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Christmas Pudding

If you're looking for a big-batch Christmas showstopper, this elegant (and dense) Christmas Pudding is guaranteed to impress.

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Peppermint Divinity

Peppermint Divinity
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer

Recipe: Peppermint Divinity

Spend an afternoon in the kitchen making these vintage candies with your children or grandchildren. It'll become their new favorite holiday tradition.

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Eggnog Spice Cake with Bourbon Custard Filling and Eggnog Buttercream

Gingerbread Latte Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream Frosting
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Eggnog Spice Cake with Bourbon Custard Filling and Eggnog Buttercream

Incorporating both eggnog and bourbon, this boozy holiday cake tastes as good as it sounds.

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White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream

White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream
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Recipe: White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream

It may look simple from the outside, but just wait until you slice into this cake to reveal the bright layers of spiced cranberry filling.

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Peppermint Cake with Seven-Minute Frosting

Peppermint Cake with Seven-Minute Frosting
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Recipe: Peppermint Cake with Seven-Minute Frosting

That's right—the impressive egg white frosting crowning the cake only takes seven minutes to come together.

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Butterscotch-Spice Trifle

Butterscotch-Spice Trifle
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Butterscotch-Spice Trifle

A trifle is a great way to offer guests generous portions of dessert without meticulously dividing up slices.

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Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies

Cream Cheese Christmas Cookie
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Recipe: Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies

Dress up easy cream cheese cookies for the holidays by coating the rolls in festive red or green sugar crystals.

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No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars

No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars

The flaky layers of chocolate and toffee simply melt in your mouth. Plus, you never even have to turn on the oven.

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White Chocolate Poinsettia Cake

White Chocolate Poinsettia Cake
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: White Chocolate Poinsettia Cake

Pay homage to a familiar Southern flower with this elegant holiday layer cake.

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Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Bourbon Butter Sauce

Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Bourbon Butter Sauce
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Recipe: Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Bourbon Butter Sauce

Find yourself with an extra box of Krispy Kreme donuts leftover from Christmas morning breakfast? We have the perfect way to put it to use.

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Sea Salt-Caramel Cake

Gingerbread Latte Cake with Vanilla Whipped Cream Frosting
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sea Salt-Caramel Cake

There's no better way to feed a crowd than with a showstopping layer cake, and this sea salt-caramel version holds the sweet-and-salty combination of your dreams.

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Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Enlist the kids to help in the kitchen with this easy recipe that's straight from Grandma's files.

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Chocolate-Peppermint Swirl Sandwich Cookies

Dog Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Credit: Victori Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Chocolate-Peppermint Swirl Sandwich Cookies

With a stunning swirl of red-and-white peppermint icing, these sandwich cookies are sure to charm.

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Homemade White Cake

Best White Cake
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Homemade White Cake

Garnished elegantly with gingerbread and sugar-dusted rosemary sprigs, this simple rendition of our White Cake will be the star of any holiday party.

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Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines

Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines
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Recipe: Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines

A tin of these classic Southern candies is sure to keep your guests happy (and snacking) all day long.

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Brown Sugar Cookie Stars

Brown Sugar Cookie Stars
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Brown Sugar Cookie Stars

Ramp up the flavors of those classic sugar cookies with brown sugar. Cut these cookies into any shape you desire—but you can't go wrong with festive stars!

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Ginger Bourbon Balls

Salty-Sweet Nut Brittle
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Recipe: Ginger Bourbon Balls

Ditch the store-bought box of chocolates for a homemade arrangement of truffles. They may look fancy, but we promise, they're incredibly easy to make.

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Salted Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies
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Recipe: Salted Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Top each shortbread round with a whole pecan for a tasty embellishment.

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Persimmon Pudding with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Persimmon Pudding
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Recipe: Persimmon Pudding with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Our Christmas feast isn't complete without at least one version of a pudding, and this sliceable Persimmon Pudding just tastes like the holidays.

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Classic Gingerbread

Brown Sugar-and-Ginger Whipped Cream
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Recipe: Classic Gingerbread

You've had dry, crispy gingerbread before, but have you had a slice of moist gingerbread cake? Pass on brittle cookies and treat your guests to this old-fashioned dessert.

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Potato Candy

Citrus Mints
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Recipe: Potato Candy

This nostalgic treat is still a great way to make a tasty dessert with few ingredients.

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Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies

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Recipe: Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies

These fun treats are cute and a cinch to make. Get the little ones involved for an easy bake.

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Melted Snowman Cookies

Melted Snowman Cookies
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Recipe: Melted Snowman Cookies

These whimsical cookies steal the show on any dessert table.

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Sprinkle Stocking Cookies

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Recipe: Sprinkle Stocking Cookies

The perfect cookies for a decorating party, you can adorn these sweet snacks with sprinkles of your choice.

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No-Bake Dark Chocolate-Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

No-Bake Dark Chocolate-Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
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Recipe: No-Bake Dark Chocolate-Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

No oven is necessary to make these festive and fancy cookies. Add them to your cookie board to please your guests.

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Cheesecake Cookies

Cheesecake Cookies
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Recipe: Cheesecake Cookies

It couldn't be easier to turn cheesecake into a bite-sized treat this holiday season.

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Icebox Fruitcake

Icebox Fruit Cake
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Recipe: Icebox Fruitcake

This fruitcake imparts the delicious flavor of classic fruitcake minus all the hard work.

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Texas Pecan Cake

Texas Pecan Cake
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Recipe: Texas Pecan Cake

This cake is an essential crossover between pecan pie and icebox fruitcake.

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Christmas Tree Brownies

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Recipe: Christmas Tree Brownies

Cut these brownies into triangles and decorate with green homemade frosting for a perfect holiday treat.

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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

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Recipe: Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

After combining the colorful dough and chilling, simply slice and bake these butter cookies.

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Chocolate-Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies

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Recipe: Chocolate-Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies

Rich chocolate pairs nicely with classic gingerbread in these tasty cookies.

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5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies

5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
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Recipe: 5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies

All it takes is five ingredients to whip up these fuss-free sugar cookies. Let the kids take over on the decorations for a fun family activity.

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Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Heavenly Angel Food Cake
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Recipe: Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Serve your guests a slice of heaven this Christmas. This classic angel food cake is made in a 13-by-9 pan, which makes it easy-to-slice and great for a crowd.

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    1 of 48 Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls
    2 of 48 Snowball Cake
    3 of 48 Christmas Buttermints
    4 of 48 Sweet Potato Sheet Cake
    5 of 48 Gingerbread Cake Roll with Eggnog Cream
    6 of 48 Auntie's Apple Cake
    7 of 48 Mississippi Mud Cake
    8 of 48 White Texas Sheet Cake
    9 of 48 Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream
    10 of 48 Coconut-Butter Pecan Sheet Cake
    11 of 48 Banana Pudding Poke Cake
    12 of 48 Pumpkin Cake
    13 of 48 Cream Cheese Pound Cake
    14 of 48 Buche De Noel
    15 of 48 Spritz Cookies
    16 of 48 Christmas Pudding
    17 of 48 Peppermint Divinity
    18 of 48 Eggnog Spice Cake with Bourbon Custard Filling and Eggnog Buttercream
    19 of 48 White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream
    20 of 48 Peppermint Cake with Seven-Minute Frosting
    21 of 48 Butterscotch-Spice Trifle
    22 of 48 Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies
    23 of 48 No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars
    24 of 48 White Chocolate Poinsettia Cake
    25 of 48 Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Bourbon Butter Sauce
    26 of 48 Sea Salt-Caramel Cake
    27 of 48 Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
    28 of 48 Chocolate-Peppermint Swirl Sandwich Cookies
    29 of 48 Homemade White Cake
    30 of 48 Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines
    31 of 48 Brown Sugar Cookie Stars
    32 of 48 Ginger Bourbon Balls
    33 of 48 Salted Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies
    34 of 48 Persimmon Pudding with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
    35 of 48 Classic Gingerbread
    36 of 48 Potato Candy
    37 of 48 Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies
    38 of 48 Melted Snowman Cookies
    39 of 48 Sprinkle Stocking Cookies
    40 of 48 No-Bake Dark Chocolate-Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
    41 of 48 Cheesecake Cookies
    42 of 48 Icebox Fruitcake
    43 of 48 Texas Pecan Cake
    44 of 48 Christmas Tree Brownies
    45 of 48 Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
    46 of 48 Chocolate-Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies
    47 of 48 5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
    48 of 48 Heavenly Angel Food Cake

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