When it’s cold outside and the sun doesn’t seem to come out for days, a sweet treat is just what’s needed. From cookies to cakes and pies to puddings, warm and fuzzy winter desserts will brighten the day. Whether you’re sitting by the fire or around the dinner table, these dessert recipes are guaranteed to drive away the winter blues.
Creamy Stovetop Rice Pudding
"This is a lovely creamy rice pudding that is very simple to make. It is the best rice pudding I've ever tasted." - Connie
Dolly's Chocolate Snowballs
"If you want to see your friends and family's eyes light up, serve them these snowball cookies. In this version, a chocolate chip cookie meets a snowball." - The Kitchen Crew
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
"Salted caramel and chocolate is the perfect drink to enjoy by the fire on a cold winter evening - or really any time you want to warm up with a lovely treat." - The Kitchen Crew
Chocolate And White Chips Bundt Cake
"This is a super rich cake for all you chocolate lovers. Using sweetened condensed milk on the glaze gives it a fudgy-like flavor and is just awesome." - Marge
Kahlua Chocolate Cakes
"These are deep rich chocolate cakes with Kahlua. Top with ice cream and my Kahlua chocolate sauce. These are a Kahlua lovers dream." - Nor
Praline Pecan Bread Pudding With Rum Sauce
"Extra good with a little whipped cream on top of the rum sauce." - Cyndee
All-Time Favorite Chocolate Pudding And Pie Filling
"This pudding is such an easy recipe, You'll wonder why you ever buy a box. This chocolate pudding is so creamy and is my all-time favorite." - Freda
Espresso and Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
"Creamy, melt in your mouth shortbread with espresso/coffee and chocolate chips!" - Kevin
Favorite Chocolate Mousse
"I have a theory that chocolate slows down the aging process... it may not be true, but do I dare take the chance?" - Laura
Southern Banana Pudding
"This is the only recipe my family uses for banana pudding. From the time I can remember reaching the stove to help my grandmothers stir theirs to now, it is just a comforting dessert." - Janet
Aunt Lynda's Cream Cheese Filled Banana Bread
"When sliced, this makes a great presentation. A delicious and different banana bread with a cream cheese center." - Kim
Snowballs
"They're not what you think they are (hint: not a cupcake!). These snowballs are a delicious refrigerated dessert made with vanilla wafers, pineapple filling, Dream Whip, and coconut." - Alice May
Chocolate Buttermilk Pie
"The recipe for the Buttermilk Pie alone is wonderful, however, the addition of chocolate to this recipe is… well, there just are not enough adjectives to describe it." - Sheila
Caramel Cookie Bars From A Cake Mix
"Every year I try to make up goodies for friends and neighbors. So, I made this one up as I went along. Everyone who has taste-tested it loves it." - Judy
Mom's Hermits
"With a light molasses flavor, these old-fashioned cookies are an absolute dream to eat. They have the flavor and spices of a molasses cookie with walnuts and raisins mixed in." - The Kitchen Crew
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
"These cookies are soft and chewy and almost have a cake like texture. If you bake them a little longer then they do get a little crisper. No matter how long these are baked they are just to die for." - Debbie
Bourbon And Chocolate Pecan Pie
"Chocolate... yes. Pecans... oh yeah. Bourbon... enough said!" - Jamallah
Snickerdoodle/Sugar Cookie Recipe
"I use the same recipe for both sugar cookies and snickerdoodles. Not everyone likes snickerdoodles, but I have yet to find anyone that doesn't like a good sugar cookie." - Linda
Black Forest Cake - My Way
"It's luscious, decadent, and, most importantly, memorable." - Nancy