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Holiday Dessert Recipes

Whip up These Tasty Holiday Dessert Recipes in Your Rental

During the holiday season, the Alabama Gulf Coast comes alive with festive cheer. The mild winter weather and fewer crowds make it the perfect time to explore the area’s natural beauty, whether you’re enjoying a quiet winter stroll along open beaches or taking in scenic views and bird watching along the coastal trails of Gulf State Park. Young’s Suncoast offers an ideal base for your holiday escape, with a lovely selection of vacation rentals in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area. Each property features a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for whipping up your favorite holiday treats. To make your stay even sweeter, we’ve curated a list of some of the best holiday dessert recipes to try during your cozy coastal retreat!

Try One of The 12 Best Holiday Dessert Recipes

  1. Triple Chocolate–Peppermint Cookies: These minty and delicious cookies are one of the best holiday dessert recipes to whip up for a large family or friend gathering in the Alabama Gulf Coast.
  2. Coconut Arroz con Leche Tamales: These can be enjoyed as either a dessert or breakfast treat. 
  3. Cocoa Cola Bundt Cake: Coca-Cola is a Southern staple, and this dessert recipe uses it as a key ingredient.
  4. Vegan Coconut-Ginger Caramels: Whether or not you are a vegan or avoiding dairy, this is one of the best holiday dessert recipes to try! 
  5. S’mores Linzer Cookies: Enjoy a slice of summer during the holiday season with this cookie recipe. 
  6. Ugly Sweater Cake: Have some fun baking this creative holiday dessert recipe. 
  7. Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Vanilla Cream Cheese Fluff: These are some of the most fun and tasty dessert recipes you can make during the holiday season.
  8. Christmas Tree Cake: This cute dessert recipe is sure to be a hit during your holiday getaway on the Alabama Coast.  
  9. Sprinkle Stocking Cookies: You can never go wrong with the classics when looking for the best holiday dessert recipes. 
  10. Frosted Sugar Cookie Snowflakes: These elegant sugar cookies will bring a little of the cold, snowy winter you left behind. 
  11. Red Velvet Doberge Cake With Cheesecake Custard: This elegant cake is one of the best dessert recipes to make for a holiday party.
  12. Hot Chocolate Lasagna: This no-bake dessert will surely be a hit at your holiday gathering.

Escape the bitter cold this holiday season by booking your stay with Young’s Suncoast!