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15 Red Velvet Dessert Recipes to Sweeten Up the Holidays

15 Red Velvet Dessert Recipes to Sweeten Up the Holidays

When it comes to the holidays, we’re all about the festive colors. Yep, red + green FTW. The obsession doesn’t stop at gift wrap and ornaments. The holidays are the perfect time to whip up your favorite red velvet dessert. Need a sweet treat to tote to your next holiday dinner party? Check out 15 of our favorite red velvet dessert recipes below.


1. Red Velvet Snow Cake: Let’s kick things off with something that’s winter AF: a red velvet cake with snowman macarons. While this might take a little extra time to pull off, your guests will be seriously impressed if this is at the center of your dessert table. (via Raspberri Cupcakes)

2. Baked Red Velvet Donuts: Combine your love for red velvet and donuts to create this deliciousness. Guess what? You don’t have to feel *totally* guilty about eating these, because they’re baked — aka somewhat healthier. (via Homemade Hooplah)

3. Red Velvet Cake With Peppermint Whipped Cream: Bake your favorite red velvet cake and use peppermint whipped cream to take it to a new (super festive) level. Not only does this cake look amazing, but it tastes even better. (via I Am Baker)

4. Red Velvet Cream Cheese Thumbprints: Thumbprint cookies are definitely a Christmas tradition. Spice things up a bit this year by making red velvet thumbprints with cream cheese filling. Pro tip: Roll your cookies in granulated sugar before baking to get the snow effect. (via Something Swanky)

5. Peppermint Red Velvet Cake Roll: Peppermint and red velvet combine to pack a seriously delicious punch. It’s surprisingly easy to make, which is perfect for the holiday season. (via The Kitchn)

6. Red Velvet Mug Cake: Amp up your red velvet cake with white chocolate chips. Bored of baking your cake in a pan? Make individuals in mugs instead. Presentation level: 100. (via The Novice Chef)

7. Red Velvet Snowflake Cookies: What screams winter more than snowflakes? Answer: Nothing. These snowflake cookies are the perfect excuse to buy a new set of cookie cutters. (via Created by Diane)

8. Red Velvet French Toast: Christmas morning just got a whole lot sweeter. Kick your French toast up a notch with red velvet and drizzle with chocolate. Talk about NOM. (via Cafe Delites)

9. Red Velvet Cookies: If you’re running *way* late, pick up a box of red velvet cake mix to bake these cake cookies. In 8-10, you’ll have your new favorite dessert. (via Reynolds)

10. Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar: Regular old red velvet cupcakes are so 2014. Slice ’em up and layer them in a jar with icing. Top them off with some holiday sprinkles and serve with a glass of milk. (via My Baking Addiction)

11. Red Velvet Seven-Layer Bars: Make a cookie-like red velvet cake and add all of your favorite toppings: walnuts, chocolate chips and shredded coconut. This seven-layer bar is one you’ll be making for Christmases to come. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

12. Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies: If cheesecake is your thing, then these are the cookies of all cookies. Bonus: You can make these from a cake box. Shhh — nobody has to know. (via Two Peas + Their Pod)

13. Red Velvet Marble Oreo Cake: The filling of this red velvet cake is all sorts of yumminess. Between the Oreos and cream cheese icing, we’re swooning. (via Culinary Concoctions by Peabody)

14. Red Velvet Crepes: What sounds better than a red velvet crepe with raspberry and cream cheese filling? Not much if you ask us, which is why we’re happy you can make these in a blender in just a few minutes. (via Tidy Mom)

15. Red Velvet Fudge: Opt for this fudge recipe if you’re looking for an all-natural, organic dessert. Don’t worry — they taste just as amazing. (via I Am Baker)

What’s your favorite red velvet dessert? Share it with us in the comments below.

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