December is upon us, and as the weather gets colder, food and drinks warm up. These recipes are best served warm, and they also add a visually pleasing decor to your plate, as well as wintry festive flavors to your meal. Enjoy!

1) Ambrosia : This holiday snack is a common dessert after Kwanzaa celebrations. Rich in sweet fruits, it’s a healthy and delicious dessert for a celebration.

2) Cannoli : For families with an Italian background, cannolis are a common delicacy for the holidays. Topped with pistachios, these cannolis are festive and satisfying.

3) Reindeer Brownies : This recipe spices up the original brownie, creating a cute festive alternative for the winter season.

4) Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake : Voted in the top ten of America’s favorite desserts, a family dinner can never go wrong with cheesecake as dessert.

5) Gluten Free Meringue Snowmen Cookies : If your guests require a gluten-free option, these meringue snowmen are adorable and easy to make.

6) Chex™ Merry Grinch Mix : This Chex™ Mix-inspired snack brings the story of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas to the table, providing a cheerful celebration for kids and adults alike.

7) Candy Cane Punch : For more casual holiday celebrations, this holiday punch recipe serves as a decorative presentation, as well as a delicious beverage.

8) Christmas Tree Cake : A cake is always an exciting feature to a holiday dinner, yet it’s even better when it’s 3D and Christmas-themed.

9) Pecan Pie Pound Cake : Although pecan pie is a dessert most often associated with Thanksgiving, this delicious recipe helps stretch this favorite throughout the holiday season. 

10) Dairy Free Ginger Snaps : Satisfy all guests with this dairy-free dessert option. Ginger snaps are even more enticing when dipped in creamy cocoa butter white chocolate.