I’m a sucker for sweets. I don’t think I’ve met a dessert I didn’t like. And especially around the holidays, it seems like bakers get pretty creative. I like to have a variety of favorites and crowd-pleasers for a party but why not have one or two show stoppers? These decadent desserts are surprisingly simple but look spectacular!

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1. These Dessert Shots layer mousse with raspberry sauce for a holiday swirl.
2. Peppermint Sandwich Cookies require just three ingredients and a lot of self control.
3. These mini Santa Brownie Bites could be made with grocery store brownie bites. Just add a dollop of frosting and a ripe strawberry.
4. Dunkin Donuts Coconut Munchkins become Snow Balls when displayed on a lovely platter.
5. No need to make perfect sugar cookies! A couple misshapen cookies, some frosting and a marshmallow and you have Melted Snowmen Cookies!
6. This blogger just bought some White Fudge Oreos and piped some simple royal icing snowflakes directly onto the cookies!