Make-Ahead Christmas Desserts: 14 Time-Saving Holiday Treats
Discover 14 make-ahead Christmas desserts that save you time and keep your holiday stress-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, alternating with the cream and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to let desserts cool completely before storing.
- These desserts can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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