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    Best Christmas Desserts To Try

    Published: Dec 13, 2022 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Looking for delicious Christmas desserts? You're in the right place. From cookies and cakes to chocolate desserts, you can find them all here! These Christmas dessert recipes are easy and so tasty, perfect with a cup of tea or hot chocolate if you fancy!

    Looking for delicious Christmas desserts? You're in the right place. From cookies and cakes to chocolate desserts, you can find them all here! These Christmas dessert recipes are easy  and so tasty, perfect with a cup of tea or hot chocolate if you fancy!
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    Best Christmas Desserts

    DIY Cookie Mix In A Jar

    DIY Cookie Mix In A Jar
    Here is a 15-minute tutorial for DIY cookie mix that you can customize to your liking. If you're looking for a fun gift idea for the holidays, give a jar of homemade cookie mix to your favorite foodie! 
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    Here is a 15-minute tutorial for DIY cookie mix that you can customize to your liking. If you're looking for a fun gift idea for the holidays, give a jar of homemade cookie mix to your favorite foodie!

    Krumkake (Norwegian holiday cookies)

    Krumkake - Norwegian Holiday Cookies
    Krumkake is a delicate Norwegian cookie that is made through generations. It's decadent, delicious and worth every minute spent making it!
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    Krumkake is a delicate Norwegian cookie that is made through generations. It's decadent, delicious and worth every minute spent making it!

    Cardamom shortbread cookies

    Cardamom Shortbread Cookies
    Cardamom cookies are perfect for any time of the year, these tender shortbread cookies with a hint of cardamom are so delicious!
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    Cardamom cookies are perfect for any time of the year, these tender shortbread cookies with a hint of cardamom are so delicious!

    Persian rosettes (Nan Panjereh)

    Nan Panjereh - Persian Rosettes
    Nan Panjereh - Persian Rosettes is a traditional Persian cookie that is crisp and light. Once you find the technique, it is easy and fun to make!
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    Nan Panjereh - Persian Rosettes is a traditional Persian cookie that is crisp and light. Once you find the technique, it is easy and fun to make!

    Easy Meringue Recipe

    Easy Meringue Recipe From Scratch
    These Easy Crispy Mini Meringues are indeed easy! Just a few notes and you will have delicious and crispy meringues all the time!
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    These Easy Crispy Mini Meringues are indeed easy! Just a few notes and you will have delicious and crispy meringues all the time!
    These Easy Crispy Mini Meringues are indeed easy! Just a few notes and you will have delicious and crispy meringues all the time!

    Maple Oatmeal Cookies

    Maple Oatmeal Cookies
    Maple oatmeal cookies are a twist on classic and are ready in 30 minutes. They're easy, tasty, with crispy edges and chewy on the inside.
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    Maple oatmeal cookies are a twist on classic and are ready in 30 minutes. They're easy, tasty, with crispy edges and chewy on the inside.

    Brown sugar pecan cookies

    Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies
    These pecan cookies are ready in 30 minutes and are flavored with coconut and pecan pieces. It's a family favorite and everyone loves it!
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    These pecan cookies are ready in 30 minutes and are flavored with coconut and pecan pieces. It's a family favorite and everyone loves it!

    Oatmeal Raisin cookies without Butter

    Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Without Butter
    Learn how to make oatmeal cookies without butter that are chewy and delicious. These healthy oatmeal raisin cookies are naturally sweetened.
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    Learn how to make oatmeal cookies without butter that are chewy and delicious. These healthy oatmeal raisin cookies are naturally sweetened.

    Molasses Cookies

    Easy Molasses Cookies
    This molasses cookies recipe makes true holiday cookies. They are crispy on the edges and chewy on the inside. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses makes these cookies irresistible!
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    This molasses cookies recipe makes true holiday cookies. They are crispy on the edges and chewy on the inside. The combination of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses makes these cookies irresistible!

    Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Best Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
    These are the best cranberry oatmeal cookies ever! Crispy on the edges and chewy on the inside, these delicious walnuts oatmeal cranberry cookies are everyone's favorite! 
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    These are the best cranberry oatmeal cookies ever! Crispy on the edges and chewy on the inside, these delicious walnuts oatmeal cranberry cookies are everyone's favorite!

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
    Peanut butter oatmeal raisin cookies, a twist on a classic. These cookies are so easy to make and are packed with a lot of flavor. The combination of peanut butter and oatmeal is amazing!
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    Peanut butter oatmeal raisin cookies, a twist on a classic. These cookies are so easy to make and are packed with a lot of flavor. The combination of peanut butter and oatmeal is amazing!

    Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies

    Chewy Double Chocolate Cookies
    Ready in 30 minutes, these chewy double chocolate cookies will cure all your chocolate cravings in one bite. These double chocolate cookies are crispy on the edges and very chewy on the inside with big chocolate chunks in every bite!
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    Ready in 30 minutes, these chewy double chocolate cookies will cure all your chocolate cravings in one bite. These double chocolate cookies are crispy on the edges and very chewy on the inside with big chocolate chunks in every bite!

    Thumbprint Cookies

    Best Ever Thumbprint Cookies
    Thumbprint cookies are a classic holiday favorite. These cookies are filled with delicious raspberry jam, perfect for the holidays!
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    Thumbprint cookies are a classic holiday favorite. These cookies are filled with delicious raspberry jam, perfect for the holidays!

    Turkish Almond Cookies

    Turkish Almond Cookies
    These Turkish almond cookies are chewy and very tasty. Learn how to make cookies with almond flour and just three additional ingredients. These cookies are gluten free and super tasty!
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    These Turkish almond cookies are chewy and very tasty. Learn how to make cookies with almond flour and just three additional ingredients. These cookies are gluten free and super tasty!

    No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

    No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
    No bake peanut butter oatmeal cookies are the best snack ever! They're ready in 15 minutes and call for only 4 ingredients!
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    Persian Raisin Cookies (Shirini Keshmeshi)

    Persian Raisin Cookies (Shirini Keshmeshi)
    These Persian raisin cookies are ready in 30 minutes and are perfect for any day of the year. They're buttery and crispy around the edges, and so soft on the inside!
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    These Persian raisin cookies are ready in 30 minutes and are perfect for any day of the year. They're buttery and crispy around the edges, and so soft on the inside!

    Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
    These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are chewy and incredibly soft. These cookies are loaded with chocolate and oats and they're super easy to make! 
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    Looking for delicious Christmas desserts? You're in the right place. From cookies and cakes to chocolate desserts, you can find them all here! These holiday desserts are easy  and so tasty, perfect with a cup of tea or hot chocolate if you fancy!

    Chewy Caramel

    Chewy Caramel Recipe
    These soft and chewy caramels are a must in every kitchen! Learn it once and forever with details and you will never fail to make delicious treats!
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    These soft and chewy caramels are a must in every kitchen! Learn it once and forever with details and you will never fail to make delicious treats!

    Chocolate Brownie In A Mug

    Chocolate Brownie Recipe for One (Brownie In a Mug)
    This chocolate brownie recipe is made in a mug and therefore perfect for one! It takes about five minutes from start to finish, it's fudgy, chocolaty and perfect with a scoop of ice cream! 
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    This chocolate brownie recipe is made in a mug and therefore perfect for one! It takes about five minutes from start to finish, it's fudgy, chocolaty and perfect with a scoop of ice cream!

    Chocolate Magic Cake

    Chocolate Magic Cake
    This Chocolate Magic Cake has three layers of cake, custard, and souffle, all made from one batter. It satisfies any chocolate cravings!
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    This Chocolate Magic Custard Cake has three layers of cake, custard and souffle, all made from one batter. It satisfy any chocolate cravings!
    This Chocolate Magic Cake has three layers of cake, custard, and souffle, all made from one batter. It satisfies any chocolate cravings!

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups With Chocolate Pudding

    Chocolate Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups
    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups filled with chocolate pudding are everyone's favorite. They are easy to make andare fun and delicious!
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    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups filled with chocolate pudding are everyone's favorite. They are easy to make andare fun and delicious!

    Double Chocolate Walnut Skillet Brownie

    Double Chocolate Walnut Skillet Brownie
    Nothing beats a good ooey gooey Double Chocolate Walnut Skillet Brownie with a large glass of milk. You'll need only a few ingredients to make this delicious skillet brownie!
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    Nothing beats a good ooey gooey Double Chocolate Walnut Skillet Brownie with a large glass of milk. You'll need only a few ingredients to make this delicious skillet brownie!

    Tahini Cake with Chocolate Tahini Glaze

    Tahini Cake with Chocolate Tahini Glaze
    Make this Tahini Cake to wow everyone with a new flavor! Airy and fluffy cake with a drizzle of chocolate tahini glaze makes the best afternoon snack or dessert!
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    Looking for delicious Christmas desserts? You're in the right place. From cookies and cakes to chocolate desserts, you can find them all here! These holiday desserts are easy  and so tasty, perfect with a cup of tea or hot chocolate if you fancy!

    Cranberry White Chocolate Scones

    Cranberry White Chocolate Scones
    Ready in 30 minutes, cranberry white chocolate scones make the perfect holiday breakfast. They're flaky, buttery and so delicious thanks to fresh cranberries and sweet white chocolate. Follow the instructions to make these wonderful treats!
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    Ready in 30 minutes, cranberry white chocolate scones make the perfect holiday breakfast. They're flaky, buttery and so delicious thanks to fresh cranberries and sweet white chocolate. Follow the instructions to make these wonderful treats!

    No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie

    No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie
    This No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie is simple and perfect for a gathering! 
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    This No Bake Chocolate Cream Pie is simple and perfect for a gathering!

    Olive Oil Cake

    Olive Oil Cake Recipe
    This olive oil cake recipe is a classic. You won't need much more than a few pantry staples, a bowl and a whisk! It's moist and perfect as a dessert or an afternoon snack.
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    This olive oil cake recipe is a classic. You won't need much more than a few pantry staples, a bowl and a whisk! It's moist and perfect as a dessert or an afternoon snack.

    Clementine Ginger Spice Cake

    Clementine Ginger Spice Cake
    A super easy yet delicious dessert, this spice cake is the perfect fall treat. Made with clementine juice, this cake is moist and very flavorful. 

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    A super easy yet delicious dessert, this spice cake is the perfect fall treat. Made with clementine juice, this cake is moist and very flavorful.

    Molten Lava Cake

    Molten Chocolate Cake
    Molten Chocolate Cake is such a delicious classic! It's moist and so chocolaty and when you cut into it, luscious chocolate oozes out!
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    Molten Chocolate Lava Cake is such a delicious classic! It's moist and so chocolaty and when you cut into it, luscious chocolate oozes out!
    Looking for delicious Christmas desserts? You're in the right place. From cookies and cakes to chocolate desserts, you can find them all here! These holiday desserts are easy  and so tasty, perfect with a cup of tea or hot chocolate if you fancy!

    Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars

    Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars
    These Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars have all the good flavors in one single bite! Sweet and tart cranberries go very well with festive white chocolate morsels! 
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    These Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars have all the good flavors in one single bite! Sweet and tart cranberries go very well with festive white chocolate morsels!

    Dare Cakes With Walnuts

    Date Cake with Walnuts
    Date cake with walnuts is a delicious mid-day snack. Lightly sweetened with chunks of walnuts and dates, this cake is perfect with a cup of tea!
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    Date cake with walnuts is a delicious mid-day snack. Lightly sweetened with chunks of walnuts and dates, this cake is perfect with a cup of tea!

    Turkish Revani Cake

    Revani (Turkish Semolina Cake)
    Revani is a classic semolina cake that's easy and so delicious. Soaked in a light simple syrup, this cake is popular throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean.
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    Revani is a classic semolina cake that's easy and so delicious. Soaked in a light simple syrup, this cake is popular throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean.

    No bake blueberry cheesecake

    No Bake Mini Blueberry Cheesecake
    Whip up this indulgent No Bake Mini Blueberry Cheesecake in less than 30 minutes with very basic ingredients! It's creamy, velvety and will make you super happy!
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    Whip up this indulgent No Bake Mini Blueberry Cheesecake in less than 30 minutes with very basic ingredients! It's creamy, velvety and will make you super happy!
    Whip up this indulgent No Bake Mini Blueberry Cheesecake in less than 30 minutes with very basic ingredients! It's creamy, velvety and will make you super happy!

    Persian Love Muffins

    Persian Love Muffins
    Saffron and rosewater are a delightful combination in these Persian love muffins. They're soft, delicious, and have a truly unique flavor.
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    Whip up this indulgent No Bake Mini Blueberry Cheesecake in less than 30 minutes with very basic ingredients! It's creamy, velvety and will make you super happy!

    Date and Walnut Babka

    Date Walnut Babka
    This classic babka recipe is getting a delicious twist. Soft dough filled with sweet dates and crunchy walnuts makes a this a mouth-watering treat.
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    This classic babka recipe is getting a delicious twist. Soft dough filled with sweet dates and crunchy walnuts makes a this a mouth-watering treat.

    Persian love cake

    Persian Love Bundt Cake
    You will fall in love with this Persian Love Bundt Cake. Not only because it's filled with aromatic rosewater and cardamom, but also because it's full of love! 
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    You will fall in love with this Persian Love Bundt Cake. Not only because it's filled with aromatic rosewater and cardamom, but also because it's full of love!

    Strawberry Cream Swiss Roll

    Strawberry Cream Swiss Roll
    This strawberry cream swiss roll is the ultimate summer treat! It’s airy, delicious, and full of whipped cream. Making a swiss roll at home is way easier than what you may think!
    This strawberry cream swiss roll is the ultimate summer treat! It’s airy, delicious, and full of whipped cream. Making a swiss roll at home is way easier than what you may think!

    Caramel Pecan Mini Cheesecakes

    Caramel Pecan Mini Cheesecakes
    Enjoy a bite of happiness with these cute Caramel Pecan Mini Cheesecakes made in a muffin pan. They're velvety, creamy and have a perfect balance of sweetness!
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    Enjoy a bite of happiness with these cute Caramel Pecan Mini Cheesecakes made in a muffin pan. They're velvety, creamy and have a perfect balance of sweetness!
    Enjoy a bite of happiness with these cute Caramel Pecan Mini Cheesecakes made in a muffin pan. They're velvety, creamy and have a perfect balance of sweetness!

    Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars

    Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars
    Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars can be your easy, go to dessert recipe this summer. Everyone loves a creamy and luscious cheesecake topped with delicious homemade strawberry swirl.
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    Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars can be your easy, go to dessert recipe this summer. Everyone loves a creamy and luscious cheesecake topped with delicious homemade strawberry swirl.

    Pomegranate Parfait

    4-ingredient Pomegranate Parfait
    This gorgeous Pomegranate Parfait requires only 4 ingredients that you already have in your pantry, and 10 minutes of preparation! How convenient is that?
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    Pomegranate Parfait is a beautiful and tasty dessert that requires only 4 ingredients and comes together is no time!
    This gorgeous Pomegranate Parfait requires only 4 ingredients that you already have in your pantry, and 10 minutes of preparation! How convenient is that?

    Quick And Easy Brownie Recipe

    Quick and Easy Brownie Recipe
    Making brownies from scratch is very easy! This Easy Brownies Recipe makes brownies that are fudgy, gooey and so delicious. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cram and you're in chocolate heaven! 
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    Making brownies from scratch is very easy! This Easy Brownies Recipe makes brownies that are fudgy, gooey and so delicious. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cram and you're in chocolate heaven!

    Caramel Brownies

    Caramel Brownies Recipe
    Let's talk caramel brownies! Fudgy chocolate brownies with a caramel swirl that will make you want to eat the whole pan! These caramel brownies are super good!
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    Let's talk caramel brownies! Fudgy chocolate brownies with a caramel swirl that will make you want to eat the whole pan! These caramel brownies are super good!

    Fudgy Peppermint Brownies

    Fudgy Peppermint Brownies
    These peppermint brownies are a combination of two favorite desserts with a holiday twist. Fudgy brownies topped with creamy peppermint cheesecake, yum!
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    These peppermint brownies are a combination of two favorite desserts with a holiday twist. Fudgy brownies topped with creamy peppermint cheesecake, yum!

    Easy Nutella Brownies

    Easy Nutella Brownies
    Rich Nutella brownies are made with just a few ingredients and are incredibly fudgy and tasty. Make sure to watch the video to learn how to make these brownies. 
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    Rich Nutella brownies are made with just a few ingredients and are incredibly fudgy and tasty. Make sure to watch the video to learn how to make these brownies.

    Flourless Brownies

    Best Flourless Brownies Recipe
    Flourless brownies are rich and fudgy, and they're made with only 6 ingredients! These flourless brownies are naturally gluten free and super moist! 
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    Flourless brownies are rich and fudgy, and they're made with only 6 ingredients! These flourless brownies are naturally gluten free and super moist!

    Oreo Brownies

    The Best Oreo Brownies Recipe
    This is the one and only Oreo brownies recipe you'll ever need. Fudgy brownies stuffed and topped with Oreos are so good, you won't be able to stop eating!
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    This is the one and only Oreo brownies recipe you'll ever need. Fudgy brownies stuffed and topped with Oreos are so good, you won't be able to stop eating!

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I make these recipes ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make many of these Christmas desserts in advance. Check out each recipe for complete instructions.

    Can I make these gluten-free or dairy-free?

    Many of these recipes can be made using dairy-free and gluten-free ingredients. However, I recommend you check each recipe for notes.

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    Best Christmas Desserts To Try

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Looking for delicious Christmas desserts? You're in the right place. From cookies and cakes to chocolate desserts, you can find them all here! These Christmas dessert recipes are easy and so tasty, perfect with a cup of tea or hot chocolate if you fancy!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean, middle eastern
    Servings 6
    Calories 300 kcal

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    • Make ahead: You can make many of these recipes at least a day in advance. Please check out each recipe for details.
    • Substitutions: Many Christmas desserts can be made gluten or dairy free. Each recipe includes tips and instructions on how to use substitutions.
    • Storage: Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcal
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    1. Gina

      December 14, 2022 at 9:42 am

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      So happy I came across this. I wanted to switch up my holiday dessert menu and this gives me so much to pick from! Thanks!

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    2. Brandy

      December 14, 2022 at 9:41 am

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      Such a fantastic list of desserts! There is something for everyone here!

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