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.
All-Time Favorite Chocolate Pudding and Pie Filling
“This chocolate pudding is so creamy and is my all-time favorite. Top this pie with sweetened whipped cream and you have one delicious pie.” – Freda
Praline Pecan Bread Pudding With Rum Sauce
“Extra good with a little whipped cream on top of the rum sauce.” – Cyndee
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
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
“The perfect blend of salty and sweet and for half the price of a coffee shop!” – Taylor
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
Espresso and Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
“Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with espresso/coffee and chocolate chips!” – Kevin
Dolly’s Chocolate Snowballs
“This recipe is from my mom. As a child, I would watch her make these cookies and it was always around the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. They simply melt in your mouth.” – Rosemarie
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
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
“These Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are a great way to ripen bananas. They are chewy and full and banana and chocolate chips.” – Debbie
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
“If you love Buttermilk Pie and you love chocolate then you will love this 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. You will have to try it yourself, and, watch out.” – Shelia
Caramel Cookie Bars from a Cake Mix
“Every year I try to make up goodies for friends and neighbors. This year, I wanted to make a caramel cookie bar to share but couldn’t find a recipe I liked. So, I made this one up as I went along. Everyone who has taste-tested it loves it.” – Judy
Mom’s Hermits
“This is my mom’s recipe. She is known in her church for making these for bake sales.” – Star
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 who doesn’t like a good sugar cookie.” – Linda
Black Forest Cake – My Way
“I have always had a love for the Black Forest Cake but as I tried it many times through the years, it just wasn’t quite hitting that scrumptious point. I knew by deconstructing the cake I could make the best Black Forest Cake by using my recipes for the components of this famous cake. And, I did. It’s luscious, decadent, and, most importantly, memorable.” – Nancy
Dark Chocolate Truffle Cookies
“If you love dark chocolate, this is the recipe for you.” – Donna
Kahlua Chocolate Cakes
“I love Kahlua. I decided to create my signature Kahlua cakes. I revamped a regular chocolate cake recipe and made it my own. I tweaked the ingredients, added a sauce, divided it up, and made them into individual 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
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