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15 Sweet Recipes That Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit

November 8, 2015 by Bekah 11 Comments

15 Sweet Recipes That Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit! | willbakeforbooks.comHappy Sunday, friends. This past week has been a long one for me and I haven’t posted a new recipe in what seems like forever. Partly because I haven’t felt myself, and partly because my dad has been bringing sweets from Weber Bakery in Chicago for us girls. Carrot cake, cannoli, kolaches, pumpkin pie… you name it. If I baked anything more, I’m pretty sure all of us would gain a few pounds! πŸ˜›

So running out of material to post, I decided to dig into some of my archives and share some of my favorite recipes that are good for the coming holiday season. These are recipes I’ve shared the last couple years and beyond. I hope you enjoy this list of sweet treats I put together! Hopefully soon I will share even more recipes. Anyways, click any of the images below to go the recipe!

1. Classic Apple Pie

Classic Apple Pie | will bake for books

This classic apple pie is a staple for Thanksgiving and beyond. And when topped with ice cream and caramel, impressive as well as yum!

~Healthier Alternative: Raw Apple Crumble Pie

raw apple pie| will bake for booksIf you enjoy “healthifying” your sweets, try this raw apple crumble pie! So delicious, plus it’s vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. A sure crowd pleaser.

2. Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake

cinnamon roll cheesecake | will bake for booksCinnamon rolls remind me of the smell of the holidays, sugar spice and everything nice! Bonus- adding cinnamon cheesecake to the mix. A must try.

3. Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

mini pumpkin cupcakes with maple cream cheese frostingThese are not only cute and dainty, they’re also moist and delicious! The maple cream cheese frosting is pretty bomb. And the candied walnuts give it that added wow-factor.

4. Eggnog Sugar Cookies

eggnog sugar cookiesLeftover eggnog from the holidays? Or maybe you’re just getting started. πŸ˜‰ Make these soft and easy eggnog sugar cookies for a different, holiday twist!

5. Cranberry Upside Down Cake

cranberry upside down cakeAhh. One of my favorite recipes to this day. I’ve made this very pretty looking cake at least half a dozen times for parties. Everyone always loves it!

6. Carrot Cake

carrot cake | will bake for booksCarrot cake is one of those cakes that can be made any time of the year, but I especially love making it around Thanksgiving. It’s perfect because of the spice and nuts and all-around yumminess.

~Healthier Alternative: Raw Carrot Cake
raw carrot cake | will bake for books
Again, if you’re looking for a healthier version- this raw carrot cake is a must try. Much stronger than the baked kind, but it’s vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar free. And the “frosting”? Amazin’.

7. Extra Crumb Cinnamon Struesel Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Extra Crumb Cinnamon Struesel Sour Cream Coffee Cake | will bake for booksThis was one of my first posted recipes on my blog, but to this day it’s still quite popular. My favorite coffee cake, hands down. Perfect for those chilly mornings! Plus it make a BIG cake so you can share.

8. Pumpkin Roll

pumpkin roll | will bake for booksPumpkin rolls are another classic for this time of year. I’ve made this go-to recipe for going on 10 years…which is half my life. πŸ˜‰

9. Chai Spiced Cookies

chai spiced cookies | will bake for booksThese are cute, yummy, AND healthy! Gluten free.

10. Pumpkin Pie Oreo Truffles

pumpkin pie oreo truffles | will bake for booksAnother blog favorite! These are SO GOOD, you guys. If you like pumpkin and oreos, you MUST try these truffles. So cute and perfect for giving…or keeping since you might eat them all, like me.

11. Apple Cake

best apple cake | will bake for booksI LOVE this apple cake recipe. Another one I bring to parties and family gatherings! Delicious caramel icing just tops the cake. πŸ˜‰

11. Soft Pumpkin Spice Cookies

soft pumpkin spice cookies with a sour cream/cream cheese frosting | will bake for booksSoft and full of spice. These pumpkin cookies are topped with a sour cream and cream cheese frosting. When my grandpa was in the hospital I brought these to his nurses. They loved them!

12. Cinnamon Roll Skillet Cake

cinnamon roll skillet cake | will bake for booksA quick recipe made with store bought biscuit dough and quick cream cheese icing! Made in a skillet, this recipe is great for those cozy winter mornings.

13. Snickerdoodle Cookies

favorite snickerdoodle cookies | will bake for booksA classic cookie great for this time of year. This is my fave recipe.

14. Caramel Apple Blondie Cheesecake

caramel apple blondie cheesecake | will bake for booksIntensely amazing! It takes some time to put together, but this one will be sure to impress. It’s decadent and it is GOOD.

15. Cream Cheese Kolachky

Cream Cheese Kolachky | Will Bake for BooksLove cream cheese kolachky for the holidays! This is my go-to recipe, one I’ve been using since I was 12 years old. Love these cookies.

Thanks so much for reading! I hope you enjoyed this list of sweet treats. Now it’s your turn. Do you have any holiday staple desserts you make or buy? What is your favorite treat this time of year? β™₯


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Comments

  1. Rissi says

    November 8, 2015 at 9:04 pm

    I typically make the pumpkin roll over pie for our holiday. I don’t mind pumpkin pie, but I guess I’d rather have a slice of apple or three-fruit pie. Both are favorites over pumpkin. This year, I found a maple pumpkin roll; it’s a little variation that might be fun to make for our holiday instead of the standard “Libby’s recipe.” πŸ™‚

    PS; your new header is ADORBS! πŸ™‚

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    • Bekah says

      November 9, 2015 at 3:57 pm

      I definitely prefer a pumpkin roll over pie as well! I’m the same- don’t mind pumpkin pie but it’s not my absolute favorite. Wow, maple sounds interesting! That is a really good idea. I love maple, so adding it to anything automatically makes it ten times better in my eyes. Lol! Aw, thanks so much! My little sister Mia just made it the other day…so grateful I have an aspiring artist in the family. πŸ˜‰ Thanks again! πŸ™‚

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  2. Sarah says

    November 9, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    Wow! Definitely good enough to get someone into the holiday spirit. You know what? I already was in the holiday spirit so now I’m just EXTRA excited! XD Thanks for sharing these! πŸ˜€

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    • Bekah says

      November 9, 2015 at 3:59 pm

      Thanks so much Sarah! I really appreciate all the blog love. πŸ™‚ Me too! I am super excited for this time of year. It’s the one silver lining to the freezing, terrible, depressing weather we get here. Haha. Thank YOU for reading!! πŸ™‚

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  3. Mia says

    November 9, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    All of these were so good! Especially the Pumpkin Pie Oreo Truffles. (You have to make those again sometime soon!;) Love you<3

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    • Bekah says

      November 9, 2015 at 4:22 pm

      Thanks honey! Hmmm, I think I do have to make those again. Maybe add them to our christmas cookie list? πŸ˜‰ Love you too.

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    • Rena says

      November 9, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Love your profile pic.

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      • Bekah says

        November 11, 2015 at 12:49 pm

        ^Isn’t Mia’s pic adorable?! Love it too!

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      • Mia says

        November 11, 2015 at 12:53 pm

        Thanks Rena πŸ™‚ <3

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  4. Miranda says

    November 10, 2015 at 4:51 am

    Ah, Bekah! What do I say to these beautiful recipes, and well put-together, too! I’ll definitely be trying some of these this season. πŸ™‚

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    • Bekah says

      November 11, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Miranda!! I appreciate the kind words. πŸ™‚ Aw, I hope if you try any you enjoy! Thanks for stopping by my blog. πŸ™‚

      Reply

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