December 1, 2025
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The holiday season would not be the same without its baking – showing up with something homemade is part of the magic, and dessert is always a hit! Baked goods share the holiday cheer with your loved ones, and we’ve created 5 desserts to suit your occasion perfectly. This season, let Wesson’s ultimate baking guide make your dessert decision for you, letting you focus on enjoying the season.
The Sweet School Treat
Festive parties at school can make magical memories for your kids. When it comes to the parent contribution: simple is best, especially during the busy festive season. To keep things easy, we recommend sending Wesson’s Sugar Cookies!
A tried-and-true treat, sugar cookies define the holiday season. Super versatile, they can be made into any shape and decorated in any color – all you need is a cookie cutter and the right inspiration! Wesson’s Sugar Cookies with buttercream frosting have a familiar flavor and are so simple to make that your kids can even help in the kitchen. Delectably crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, topped with velvety icing, no one can say no to a sugar cookie.
The Make-Ahead Hero
We know how quickly your calendar is sure to book up during this season. With some weekends full of get-togethers and not a lot of downtime, it can be hard to find some spare time to bake the treats you plan on sharing with your loved ones. Sometimes the best solution is to prep your offering in advance, an easy task to complete with your Wesson holiday trifle!
Our Easy Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle has all the goodness needed to impress your friends and won’t be affected by extra time in fridge. These trifles are made with layers of spiced gingerbread cake and creamy cheesecake mousse. A tart cherry compote is generously smoothed in between for the ultimate satisfying finish – no matter how far in advance it was made.
The Chocolatey Cheer Dessert
December is filled with holiday cheer; classic movies, cozy sweaters, and delicious food around every corner. If you’re craving something decadent but still festive, our Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Swiss Roll is right up your alley.
An elevated take on the Swiss roll, this cake has all the indulgent notes without compromising on holiday spirit. A chocolate cake, made extra moist thanks to Wesson Vegetable Oil, is covered in rich bourbon caramel sauce and sprinkled with chopped pecans for a delectable crunch. All rolled up, this dessert is the best of both the chocolatey and cheery worlds.
The Festive Final Boss
Once you’re in your festive PJs with a peppermint candle burning, sometimes the holiday spirit is all you want to feel – and we have the perfect dessert for that! These Reindeer Bait Blondies are loaded with cheer, made to be enjoyed with loved ones on the couch while watching a classic holiday movie.
Combining festive fun, flavor, and Wesson Canola Oil, these blondies have a rich and buttery texture. These bites call for a delightful mix of sweet, chocolatey, and salty goodness, incorporating as many festive treats as possible for the ultimate magical bite. As easy as mixing everything together, this recipe is as amazingly customizable as it is kid-friendly, perfect to have your favorite little ones involved in the kitchen
The Simply Sophisticated Showstopper
Hosting your own dinner is part of many people’s holiday traditions, leaving menus that need to be created and yummy dishes that need to be made. We know you have that part covered, but sometimes finding simple options that still impress is worth it. Upside-down cakes are the ultimate dessert to serve – the decorating is all in the baking process, leaving you with extra time to prepare!
Wesson’s Upside-Down Persimmon Spice Cake looks generously sophisticated, without any decorating expertise required. With a rosemary caramel covering ripe persimmons on a nutty semolina cake, this whole dessert is baked to a moist perfection. Made in only 15 minutes with no additional decorating time, this herbal treat is an irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors.
No matter your mood or situation, we guarantee to have a holiday baking recipe that perfectly fits your festive season.
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