15 Fun Desserts to Bake to Fight the Winter Blues

You don't need to take a trip to Cinnabon to get a warm, gooey cinnamon roll. This recipe makes bakery-quality rolls with chai frosting for a little extra spice.

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Got some leftover eggnog from your holiday party? Use it to make these perfectly textured cookies.

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Whether for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this recipe has the right amount of sweet and cinnamon. And the best part? It only requires five ingredients.

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Nothing says Winter like a warm cup of hot chocolate! This recipe puts a spin on the seasonal drink by turning it into these delectable cookies.

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Don't throw away those candy canes just yet! You can use them to help re-create these sweet-and-salty snowball cookies.

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Try something new in the morning with these gluten-free and tasty doughnuts. They're the perfect motivation to kickstart your day no matter how frightful the weather outside is.

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If you have an Instant Pot and five minutes, you can make this easy and chocolaty recipe. Pair it with your favorite ice cream and you have an à la mode.

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These cookies are the perfect combination of creamy, cool, and fudgy. The hardest part about baking these is resisting the urge to eat the batter.

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Here's a different way to satisfy those chocolate cravings. Mint and dark chocolate are a match made in dessert heaven, and these cookies prove it.

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If you have a sweet tooth but still want to keep things healthy, this recipe is for you. You can whip these up in an hour and then have a week's worth of a healthy breakfast.

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Is it possible for a treat to be both crunchy and soft? These pretzel-shortbread hybrid cookies put that theory to the test. The result is these unique and irresistible cookies.

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Black beans aren't only for tacos! They're also awesome in cookies, so try something new with this recipe.

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If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, does a slice of apple upside-down cake count? We say yes.

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With spicy ginger and sweet molasses, this recipe has the best of both worlds. Add the fact that these cookies are gluten-free and you have a triple threat treat that's sure to brighten your mood.

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This rendition of the classic recipe adds cream cheese, creating a softer cake that still has that buttery pound cake flavor. Have it with a side of fresh fruit or eat it by itself — either way is delightfully delicious.

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