Hosting a holiday party this season? From the appetizers to the drinks and decor, as a holiday host you’ve got a lot on your plate. In between planning and prepping, make sure you don’t forget one key ingredient to a successful holiday party — the desserts!
From festive cookies to cakes and more, desserts and sweet treats are one of the holiday staples that make this time of the year extra-merry. Need some sweet inspiration? These 6 holiday cookie and dessert ideas are Instacart-tested and guest-approved!
1. Spiced Peanut Butter Cookies, Whole Foods Market
Your favorite peanut butter cookies just got a sweet and spicy holiday twist!
2. Pumpkin Spice Cookies, Green Zebra Grocery
These spicy pumpkin cookies are a zesty dessert full of holiday flavor — and they’re easy to make! It’s a guaranteed holiday hit for years to come.
3. Citrus Olive Oil Cake, Bi-Rite Market
Citrus olive oil cakes are a traditional Italian holiday treat that have a light, refreshing taste and are less sugar-heavy than your typical desserts.
4. Cinnamon Roll Pie Crust, Pure Wow
No time to make a pie from scratch? Using store-bought cinnamon roll dough is an easy and unique way to create a drool-worthy pie!
5. Salted Caramel Apple Tart, Sigona’s Farmers Market
Sweet and decadent, this salted caramel apple tart is just like tasting a slice of the holidays!
6. Buttermilk Orange Cake with Chocolate Ganache, PCC Natural Markets
A fluffy cake with a hint of citrus, smothered in rich chocolate ganache — what’s not to love?
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