10 New Year’s Desserts Worth Staying Up For

Whether you’re celebrating solo or with a crowd, New Year’s desserts are kind of a must. And if you want something other than freshly baked cookies or a pie, then these festive holiday desserts below are your answer.

They’re great to enjoy at the beginning of a celebration or as a finish that’s as festive as the countdown itself. So if you’re planning a New Year’s Eve dinner party or it’s just you and a friend, here are some festive and elegant desserts for New Year’s Eve that you can all enjoy.

1. Glitter Dipped Fortune Cookie Party Favors

If you are hosting a gathering this New Year’s Eve, then I think these cute party favors are perfect for your celebration.

It’s a fun New Year’s Eve dessert that’s great for passing out and enjoying at the stroke of midnight. I mean who doesn’t wanna ring in the New Year by reading their fortune?

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2. New Year’s Eve Chocolate Bark

I’m pretty sure anything chocolate has my vote. And this chocolate bark looks almost too good to eat.. almost (sorry, not going that far). So if you’re craving something with chocolatey, rich flavors this New Year’s Eve, then this is one of those party dessert recipes you don’t wanna skip.

Also, it’s done in just 20 minutes so you could potentially make this quickly in the morning as a low-effort dessert, and enjoy at midnight with friends (or by yourself).

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3. White Chocolate Dipped Cherries

Now if you want to be healthy(ish?), then these white chocolate dipped cherries will make for a cute and festive dessert. Also, it’s a low-key way to make an impressive + elevated looking dessert for big or small crowd.

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4. Easy Champagne Cupcakes

Whether you drink champagne or not, these champagne cupcakes are definitely great for everyone. So don’t worry too much about leaving them around the kids unless you just wanna keep them all to yourself (understandable).

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5. Easy Nutella Cookie Roll-Ups

Nutella cookie roll-ups? These sound and look way too good. They’re also pretty easy, so nothing too time consuming.

Oh, and you could make enough of them to enjoy on New Year’s Eve and serve with coffee the next morning. Just a thought!

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6. New Year’s Mini Parfaits

If you’re looking for New Year’s Eve desserts that are a bit extra, then put this on your list. You have moist pound cake, chocolate fudge (or ganache), lemon curd (or custard or pudding), and optional fruit. Honestly, I’d eat this in a heartbeat.

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7. Countdown Cupcakes

If you’re a cupcake and Oreo fan, then this is your recipe. These countdown cupcakes are a fun and festive way to ring in the New Year with kids or a group of good friends.

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8. Holiday S’mores Dipped in Edible Gold Sprinkles

If you wanna make things elevated and a bit gourmet, then this is the perfect New Year’s dessert. It’s simple, but with a bit of edible gold sprinkles, you can level it up and make it perfect for midnight celebrations.

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9. Countdown Cookies

If you want a dessert recipe that’s really easy, then try these simple countdown cookies. They’re an fun way to dress up the dessert table and perfect for any kids who are attending.

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10. Oreo Cookie Clocks

I love this New Year’s Eve dessert. It’s chocolate covered Oreos and they’re perfect for pulling out when the clock strikes twelve. So if you want a cute dessert idea for your gathering, then this might be a good one to try!

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