Showstopper Desserts

Instead of going out to the store to purchase your desserts for your holiday party, try making them yourself! Your hard work will be rewarded with a great sense of accomplishment and the many compliments you'll receive. Here are some cake recipes that are sure to impress your guests. 

Sources (from top left to bottom right): 

- Cream Caramel Cake

- Best Ever Chocolate Cake

- Red-and-White Christmas Cake

- Bittersweet Cheesecake Torte

- White Chocolate Layer Cake with Cranberry Filling

- Pistachio Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream

Delicious Dinner Rolls

Cloverleaf Honey-Wheat Rolls

 Source: myrecipes.com

At first I was a bit intimidated to try this recipe, since I had never made rolls before. So I made sure to follow the directions as written and... they came out wonderful! In fact, my fiancé gobbled up the first batch within two days and I already have been asked to make quite a few more batches (the second batch was much easier)! Make sure to give this recipe for Cloverleaf Honey-Wheat Rolls a try. They would be a great addition to your Christmas dinner.  

Hot Chocolate Desserts

Cold weather makes me wish I had a fireplace in my apartment to sit next to and keep me warm. Of course, if I did have a fireplace I couldn’t imagine sitting there without a nice hot cup of hot chocolate. However, instead of enjoying a cup of hot cocoa, take a look at some of these desserts inspired by this favorite winter beverage. 

  Sources: hot chocolate cookies, hot chocolate cupcake, frozen hot chocolate, hot chocolate cake, hot chocolate-brownie cupcakes, hot chocolate cupcakes-in-a mug