27 Boxing Day Dessert Recipes to Sweeten Your Holidays

December brings a whirlwind of festivity, and after the hustle and bustle of Christmas, it's time to indulge in some well-deserved relaxation on Boxing Day. What better way to extend the holiday joy than by whipping up some delectable desserts that can bring everyone together?

"27 Boxing Day Dessert Recipes to Sweeten Your Holidays" are here to ensure your post-Christmas celebration is as delightful as possible. From classic treats to inventive concoctions, these recipes promise to keep the spirit of the season alive, one sugary bite at a time. So, tie on your apron and get ready to turn your kitchen into a winter wonderland of sweets.

1. Classic Apple Pie

A staple for any holiday, and Boxing Day is no exception.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups thinly sliced apples
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 package of refrigerated pie crusts

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. Mix together the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
3. Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
4. Fill with the apple mixture and cover with the second crust. Trim and crimp the edges.
5. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

2. Chocolate Peppermint Bark

A festive treat that's as easy to make as it is to enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies

Instructions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
3. Spread the melted dark chocolate evenly on the parchment paper.
4. Melt the white chocolate chips in the same manner and stir in the peppermint extract.
5. Spread the white chocolate over the dark chocolate layer.
6. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
7. Chill in the refrigerator until set, then break into pieces.

3. Gingerbread Cookies

These cookies are a nostalgic favorite and perfect for the season.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1 large egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Add molasses and egg, beating until well mixed.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients until well combined.
6. Roll out dough and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
7. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

4. Eggnog Cheesecake

Blend a classic holiday drink with a creamy dessert for pure bliss.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup eggnog
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream and ground nutmeg (for topping)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and nutmeg until smooth.
4. Add the eggnog, eggs, and vanilla, beating until just blended.
5. Pour into crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
6. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

5. Sticky Toffee Pudding

A British classic that’s perfect for Boxing Day.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Combine dates, boiling water, and baking soda. Let stand.
3. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
5. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture.
6. Stir in date mixture. Pour into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
7. Bake for 40 minutes.
8. For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar and heavy cream. Cook until thickened.
9. Pour warm sauce over the pudding and serve.

6. Red Velvet Cupcakes

These vibrant cakes are always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

Frosting Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Spoon batter into the liners about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Slowly add powdered sugar and vanilla.
8. Frost the cooled cupcakes.

7. Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

Transform leftover bread into a delicious dessert.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups cubed day-old bread
• 4 cups milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Vanilla Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine bread and milk. Let stand until bread absorbs all the milk.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir into bread mixture. Add raisins if using.
4. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
6. For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar and cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
7. Stir in vanilla and pour over warm bread pudding.

8. Chocolate Dipped Shortbread

Buttery shortbread with a touch of chocolate.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until dough forms.
3. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter.
4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
5. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
6. Dip cooled shortbread halfway into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.

9. Pecan Pie Bars

All the flavor of pecan pie, but in bar form.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Mix flour, powdered sugar, and 1 cup softened butter to form a dough.
3. Press dough into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove from oven.
5. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, 2/3 cup butter, and cream. Bring to a boil.
6. Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
7. Pour over the crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
8. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

10. Pumpkin Roll

This spiced cake with cream cheese filling is a holiday favorite.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup canned pumpkin

Filling Ingredients:

• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Add pumpkin and mix.
4. Fold in flour mixture. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 13-15 minutes.
6. Turn cake out onto a towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. Roll up cake with the towel and let cool.
7. For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
8. Unroll the cake, spread filling inside, and re-roll without the towel.
9. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing.

11. Lemon Bars

Sweet and tart, these bars are a refreshing change from heavier desserts.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Filling Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine 2 cups flour and powdered sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Press into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
4. Bake for 20 minutes.
5. In a bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
6. Pour over the baked crust.
7. Bake for an additional 25 minutes.
8. Allow to cool and then cut into squares.

12. Cranberry Orange Cake

A moist, citrusy cake balanced with tart cranberries.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cups fresh cranberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a bundt pan.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
5. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with orange juice.
6. Fold in cranberries and pour batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool before removing from pan.

13. Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

A warm, comforting dessert that's easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups cubed day-old cinnamon rolls
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place the cubed cinnamon rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour over the cinnamon rolls, pressing down so rolls absorb the mixture.
5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown.

14. Raspberry Chocolate Tart

Rich, decadent, and perfect for chocolate lovers.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup fresh raspberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a tart pan.
3. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
4. Put chopped chocolate in a bowl. In a saucepan, bring heavy cream to a boil and pour over chocolate. Stir until smooth.
5. Add vanilla extract and pour mixture into the tart shell.
6. Top with fresh raspberries.
7. Chill until set, about 2 hours.

15. Caramel Pecan Fudge

A sweet, candy-like treat with a nutty crunch.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (7 oz) jar marshmallow cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup caramel sauce

Instructions:

1. Line a 9x13-inch pan with foil and grease.
2. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted.
4. Add marshmallow cream, vanilla extract, and pecans, stirring until well blended.
5. Pour half of the mixture into the pan. Drizzle with caramel sauce and pour the remaining fudge on top.
6. Let cool and set before cutting into squares.

16. Almond Joy Cookies

Inspired by the popular candy bar but in cookie form.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, beat butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
3. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in coconut, chocolate chips, and almonds.
5. Drop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

17. Irish Cream Brownies

Decadent brownies infused with Irish liqueur.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup Irish cream liqueur

Frosting Ingredients:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
2. In a bowl, beat melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
3. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until smooth.
4. Add the Irish cream liqueur and blend.
5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
6. For the frosting, beat powdered sugar and butter. Add Irish cream liqueur and mix until smooth.
7. Frost the cooled brownies.

18. Cherry Almond Clafoutis

A rustic French dessert that's simple and elegant.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch pie dish.
2. Spread cherries evenly in the dish.
3. In a blender, combine flour, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Blend until smooth.
4. Pour the batter over the cherries.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
6. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

19. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

A delightful combination of tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well.
6. Stir in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.

20. Peppermint Brownie Bites

Mini brownies with a refreshing minty twist.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Crushed candy canes for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
3. Add cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until fully incorporated.
4. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full with batter.
5. Top with crushed candy canes.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

21. Eggnog Bread

This moist bread carries the quintessential flavors of the holiday season.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup eggnog
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with eggnog, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in vanilla extract.
6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

22. Orange Pistachio Biscotti

Perfect for dipping into a hot beverage, these twice-baked cookies are a delight.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, orange zest, and vanilla extract. Add to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Fold in the pistachios.
5. Divide dough in half and shape each half into a log about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Let logs cool for 10 minutes.
7. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
8. Slice logs diagonally into 1/2-inch thick slices. Place slices cut side down on the baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10 minutes, flip, and bake an additional 10 minutes until crisp.
10. Cool biscotti on a wire rack.

23. Chocolate Hazelnut Tart

A luxurious and decadent tart with rich chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a tart pan.
3. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
4. Spread hazelnuts evenly over the crust.
5. Put chopped chocolate in a bowl. In a saucepan, heat heavy cream until just boiling. Pour over chocolate and stir until smooth.
6. Add vanilla extract and pour mixture over hazelnuts in the tart shell.
7. Chill until set, about 2 hours.

24. Nutmeg Sugar Cookies

A soft and chewy cookie with a hint of spice.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until fully combined.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool on wire racks.

25. Dark Chocolate Espresso Mousse

A rich and sophisticated dessert with a kick of espresso.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons espresso powder
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. In a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of heavy cream and espresso powder until just boiling. Stir into melted chocolate.
3. In a bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until pale. Stir into chocolate mixture.
4. In another bowl, whip remaining heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into chocolate mixture.
5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into chocolate mixture.
6. Spoon mousse into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

26. Maple Walnut Caramel Corn

A sweet and crunchy treat that's perfect for snacking.

Ingredients:

• 10 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup walnut halves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place popcorn and walnuts in a large bowl.
3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
4. Boil for 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda.
5. Pour caramel over popcorn and walnuts, stirring to coat evenly.
6. Spread popcorn mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
8. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.

27. Bailey’s Irish Cream Truffles

Indulgent and boozy, perfect for ending a festive meal.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons Bailey’s Irish Cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cocoa powder for rolling

Instructions:

1. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer. Pour over chocolate and let sit for a minute.
3. Stir until smooth. Add Bailey’s Irish Cream and vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
4. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
5. Scoop small amounts of the mixture and roll into balls. Roll in cocoa powder to coat.
6. Chill truffles until ready to serve.

Conclusion

I hope these "27 Boxing Day Dessert Recipes to Sweeten Your Holidays" bring joy and satisfaction to your festivities. Here’s to keeping the holiday spirit alive with delicious treats!