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    Grandma’s Secret Winter Desserts – 15 Recipes You’ll Love

    Published: Feb 6, 2025 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    There’s just something magical about grandma’s winter desserts—warm, cozy, and made with a whole lot of love. Whether it’s a gooey bread pudding, a spiced apple crisp, or a rich chocolate cake, these winter treats bring back the best memories. Get ready to fill the kitchen with the sweetest aromas and maybe even steal a few of grandma’s secret tricks along the way. These 15 classic recipes are the ultimate way to stay cozy all season long!

    S’mores Chocolate Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust

    S’mores Chocolate Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.


     

    S’mores pie made with chocolate, marshmallows, and a graham cracker crust. A campfire classic turned into a decadent dessert everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: S’mores Chocolate Pie With A Graham Cracker Crust

    Moist Butter Pecan Pound Cake With Glaze

    Moist Butter Pecan Pound Cake With Glaze. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This buttery Butter Pecan Pound Cake with brown butter frosting and pecans is a rich, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Butter Pecan Pound Cake With Glaze

    Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

    Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    These Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls are made with a soft, yeasted dough, a sweet apple-pecan filling, and a rich cream cheese frosting.
    Get the Recipe: Easy To Make Apple Cinnamon Yeast Rolls From Scratch

    Chocolate Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce

    Chocolate Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Decadent chocolate bread pudding topped with toasted pecans, coconut, and a bourbon-infused sauce.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce

    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Pecan Pie is a fun twist on a beloved classic, made with a flaky pie crust, a chocolate ganache base, and a toasty pecan filling.
    Get the Recipe: Bourbon Chocolate Ganache Pecan Pie

    A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    A serving of bread pudding with a spoon.
    A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Indulge in the classic comfort of bread pudding, a rich and creamy baked dessert made with chunks of stale bread soaked in a sweet custard.
    Get the Recipe: A Truly Classic Bread Pudding With Vanilla Sauce

    Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

    A top-down view of a partially eaten blackberry pie with a lattice crust on a wire cooling rack. The pie has a crispy golden-brown crust with juicy, dark purple filling. A bowl of whipped cream is placed nearby. Crumbs and a piece of pie are visible on the table.
    Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Enjoy a delicious Blackberry Pie with a buttery crust and a sweet-tart filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or a cozy dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Blackberry Pie With Double Crust

    Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping

    A slice of pie with a crumbly streusel topping is being lifted from a glass pie dish. The pie filling, visible from the cut slice, appears to be a rich, juicy peach mixture. A whole peach is in the blurred background on a light blue surface.
    Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    This Crumble Peach Pie has a buttery crust, juicy peach filling, and a sweet crumb topping that is begging for a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Peach Pie With Crumble Topping

    Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

    Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Baked to perfection, this Peach Bread Pudding combines soft, moist bread cubes with juicy peaches for a magical spin on a classic dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding With White Chocolate Sauce

    Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)

    A fork cutting a bite of derby pie.
    Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream). Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This classic Derby Pie is made with a butter crust and a chocolate and walnut filling. lt’s like a chocolate chip cookie in pie form.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Walnut Kentucky Derby Pie (+ Bourbon Whipped Cream)

    Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake

    A slice of apple spice cake with a bite taken out.
    Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Apple Cinnamon Cake is a one pan spice cake that is so moist and easy to assemble with more apples than batter that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Simple Apple Cinnamon Cake

    S’mores Bars, With Rice Krispies

    S’mores Bars, With Rice Krispies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    You don’t need a campfire to enjoy a family favorite. S’more Bars are a chocolate Rice Krispie bar topped with roasted marshmallows. There’s nothing like a gooey roasted marshmallow.
    Get the Recipe: S’mores Bars, With Rice Krispies

    Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe

    Apple Dumplings in a bowl with ice cream.
    Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    This Apple Dumpling Recipe is a quick and easy dessert you can put together in 10 minutes. You can’t ask for a more perfect dessert!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Dumplings Recipe

    Rich And Nutty Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup

    Rich And Nutty Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Learn how to make pecan pie without corn syrup. Simple, easy, and incredibly tasty! This recipe uses maple syrup instead of highly processed corn syrup.
    Get the Recipe: Rich And Nutty Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup

    Hot Pot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

    Hot Pot Chocolate Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This Hot Pot Chocolate Cookies Recipe is also known as the chewiest chocolate cookies made in a pot on the stove!! The easiest recipe ever!!
    Get the Recipe: Hot Pot Chocolate Cookies Recipe

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    Barbara Curry is the culinary adventurer of Butter & Baggage. With a dedicated enthusiasm for real butter made from happy cows she is in constant pursuit of delicious recipes and tasty dishes. She shares her experiences, ventures, and occasional misadventures because let’s face it things can get messy in any kitchen.

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