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Santa Who?: 11 Christmas Desserts to Keep for Yourself

From classic holiday drinks (hello, eggnog!) to warm, chocolatey treats perfect for warding off the winter chill, these Christmas dessert recipes are the real reason for the season.
Santa Who?: 11 Christmas Desserts to Keep for Yourself
Santa Who?: 11 Christmas Desserts to Keep for Yourself
Kat Van Sligtenhorst at SideChef
Hey, Kat here! I’m a content writer fueling a travel-filled lifestyle with food from around the world. Always on the lookout for innovative vegan eats, the best cup of black coffee, and anything that features tempeh as its main ingredient.
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In this collection, we’re embracing all the winter flavors you love most: cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate, gingerbread, and more. These goodies are great for get-togethers, gifting (if you can manage to keep from nibbling), or simply enjoying solo. So this year, leave the store-bought cookies for Santa and treat yourself to fresh baked goods galore. Happy holidays!

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Easy Sweetened Condensed Milk Fudge

LA LECHERA®

Whether you plan to give it as a homemade gift or finish it all by yourself, fudge is a holiday staple–and for good reason! This version utilizes sweetened condensed milk to achieve a dense, rich, and extra creamy texture. We haven’t even mentioned the best part yet: It comes together with just 3 ingredients, 1 minute in the microwave, and a quick chill in the fridge. Holiday treats don’t get much easier than that.

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Lemon Charlotte

LA LECHERA®

Dazzle your guests with an irresistible dessert – the exquisite LEMON CHARLOTTE. This meticulously prepared delight, enhanced by the infusion of LA LECHERA® and CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, promises a delightful twist that elevates your dessert experience to new heights, leaving a lasting impression on every palate.

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Dulce de Leche Thumbprint Cookies

LA LECHERA®

Revamp your thumbprint cookies with a delightful twist! Instead of the usual jelly filling, opt for the indulgent sweetness of Dulce de Leche, transforming each bite into a delectable surprise!

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Tres Leches Milkshake

LA LECHERA®

Indulge in the holiday spirit with a Tres Leches Milkshake that's sure to be a festive delight! Imagine the perfect fusion of a milkshake and the beloved tres leches cake—this concoction will transport you to a sweet, merry paradise, making your festive dreams come true!

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Christmas Cupcake Wreath

LA LECHERA®

If you prefer something more overtly festive, look no further; These Christmas Cupcake Wreaths practically scream “holiday spirit.” But they’ve got more than just appearances going for them! Between fluffy cake infused with sweetened condensed milk + chocolate sandwich cookies and fondant bows as delicious as they are adorable, everyone will be grabbing for seconds when a tray of these hits the room.

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Ginger Cookies

LA LECHERA®

This tried-and-true Christmas classic needs no introduction…but we’ll give you one anyway. Tapping into seasonal favorites like cinnamon, ground ginger, and powdered sugar, the resulting cookies offer up those warm, spiced flavors you crave when it’s cold out. However, the real fun arrives when it’s time to decorate. Make an afternoon of it with family and friends, or bring bare cookies and different-colored icing tubes to a holiday party and let the guests go wild!

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Easy Alfajores

LA LECHERA®

If you haven’t introduced dulce de leche (Spanish for “sweet made of milk”) to your holiday palate yet, you’re missing out. This Latin American treat is thick, buttery, and perfectly at home sandwiched between two cookies–hence, the beloved alfajores were born. So when you tire of eating standard sugar cookies this holiday season, opt for a delicious switch-up instead!

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La Lechera and Chocolate Brownies

LA LECHERA®

Spoil yourself one more time before New Year’s resolutions roll around with these decadent, chocolatey, and super-satisfying brownies. With the introduction of sweetened condensed milk, they turn out thicker and creamier than your average recipe, so we wouldn’t blame you for finishing the whole pan.

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Coconut Tres Leches

LA LECHERA®

Ah, the indulgent tres leches, or “three milk,” cake. Soaked through thrice, you get a stunning infusion of flavor and a light, moist consistency almost like pudding. But this version makes a few swaps, introducing sweetened condensed milk + coconut milk for both a kick of sweetness and a slightly tropical twist on Christmas.

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Mini Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bites with Sea Salt

LA LECHERA®

These cheesecake bites are so cute and delicious. The base is simply one Maria cookie placed in a cupcake liner and then filled with a Dulce De Leche batter.

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La Lechera Eggnog

LA LECHERA®

It’s only right that we wrap things up with a Christmas tradition–eggnog. Allegedly, this drink dates all the way back to early medieval England, and its popularity has hardly dimmed since. Bringing together creamy sweetened condensed milk, a warming kick of cinnamon and nutmeg, and an optional splash of rum for extra fun, this cold-weather classic is a must-have at any holiday festivities.

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