19+ Best Holiday Sweets With Alcohol In Recipe Elevate Your Taste Buds!
Published on: Mar 5, 2024
Indulging in delicious holiday sweets is a beloved tradition for many, but why not take it up a notch this year with some added alcohol? These boozy treats not only add an extra kick to your desserts, but they also make for a fun and unique addition to any holiday party. So, grab your apron and a bottle of your favorite spirit, because we're about to take a journey through some of the best holiday sweets with alcohol in the recipe.
Main Ingredients: Candy, Waffle, Candies, Hershey S Kisses
Who says beer can chicken has to be savory? These chocolate holiday pretzel candies are a sweet twist on the classic recipe. Simply fill the chicken cavity with your favorite chocolate candies, such as M&M's or Hershey's Kisses, and let them melt over the course of the cooking time. The result is a decadent and unique chicken dish that is sure to impress your dinner guests.
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Funfetti Holiday Sugar Cookie Bars
Main Ingredients: Batter, Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla, Flour, Salt
For a fun and festive take on beer can chicken, try these funfetti holiday sugar cookie bars. Instead of using a beer can, you'll use a tube of ready-made cookie dough to stand the chicken upright. As it cooks, the dough will spread and create a deliciously sweet and crunchy crust. Add in some colorful sprinkles for a touch of holiday cheer.
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Holiday OREO Cookie Pops
Main Ingredients: Oreo Cookies, Semi Sweet Baking Chocolate, Oil
Another sweet twist on beer can chicken, these holiday OREO cookie pops are a fun and easy dessert option. Simply push a wooden skewer through a few OREO cookies and then insert it into the chicken cavity. As the chicken cooks, the cookies will soften and create a deliciously sweet and chocolatey stuffing.
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Holiday Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels
Main Ingredients: Candy, Vanilla, Peanut Butter, Pretzels, Sprinkles
Peanut butter lovers, rejoice! These holiday peanut butter filled pretzels are a delicious and unexpected stuffing option for your beer can chicken. The salty and crunchy pretzels pair perfectly with the juicy chicken, and the addition of creamy peanut butter takes the flavor to the next level.
If you're looking to impress your dinner guests, these holiday cheesecake presents are the way to go. Simply mix together cream cheese, sugar, and your favorite holiday spices to create a flavorful and creamy stuffing for your chicken. Then, wrap the chicken in puff pastry and bake until golden brown for a delicious and festive presentation.
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Chocolate Holiday Cupcakes
Main Ingredients: Semi Sweet Chocolate, Cocoa Powder, Coffee, Bread
For a truly indulgent beer can chicken experience, try these chocolate holiday cupcakes. Simply fill the chicken cavity with your favorite chocolate cake batter and let it cook to perfection. The result is a moist and chocolatey chicken that will have everyone at the dinner table asking for seconds.
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Holiday Slow Cooker Rice Krispy Treats
Main Ingredients: Butter, Mini Marshmallows, Rice Cereal, Candy
If you're short on time or oven space, try making your beer can chicken in a slow cooker. These holiday slow cooker rice krispy treats use a beer can as a stand for the chicken, and the slow cooking method ensures a juicy and tender bird. Plus, the added bonus of rice krispy treats on the side is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Chocolate Dipped Holiday Pretzels
Main Ingredients: White Chocolate Chips, Pretzel Rods, Sprinkles, Edible
Another sweet and salty option, these chocolate dipped holiday pretzels are a delicious stuffing for beer can chicken. Simply dip pretzels in melted chocolate, let them cool, and then stuff them into the chicken cavity. As it cooks, the chocolate will melt and create a decadent and crunchy stuffing for your chicken.
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Frosted Holiday Brownies with Pillsbury™ Purely Simple™
Main Ingredients: Chocolate, Brownie Mix, Egg, Canola Oil, Water
For a quick and easy dessert that is sure to impress, try these frosted holiday brownies made with Pillsbury™ Purely Simple™ brownie mix. Simply mix up the brownie batter and use it to fill the chicken cavity. As it cooks, the brownies will become moist and fudgy, making for a delicious and unique beer can chicken dish.
If you're looking for a more traditional beer can chicken recipe, try this holiday butter cookie version. Simply mix together butter, herbs, and spices to create a flavorful and classic stuffing. The result is a moist and tender chicken with a deliciously crispy and fragrant skin.
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Easy No Bake Holiday Oreo Cookie Balls #oreocookieballs
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Oreo Cookies, Chocolate Morsels
For a quick and delicious dessert option, try these easy no bake holiday OREO cookie balls. Simply mix together crushed OREO cookies, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, and use it to fill the chicken cavity. As it cooks, the cookie balls will soften and create a creamy and chocolatey stuffing.
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Frosted Holiday Cookie Cups
Main Ingredients: Refrigerated Cookie Dough, Vanilla Frosting, Nestle
If you're looking for a fun and festive presentation for your beer can chicken, try these frosted holiday cookie cups. Simply use a muffin tin to shape your cookie dough into cups and then fill them with your favorite chicken stuffing. As it cooks, the cookie cups will become crispy and golden brown, creating a unique and delicious presentation for your beer can chicken.
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Easy Holiday Rum Balls
Main Ingredients: Vanilla Wafer Cookies, Finely Chopped Pecans, Powdered
For a flavorful and boozy twist on beer can chicken, try these easy holiday rum balls. Simply mix together rum, cocoa powder, and crushed cookies, and use it to stuff your chicken. As it cooks, the rum will infuse the chicken with a delicious and unique flavor that is perfect for the holiday season.
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Spiked Cherries
Main Ingredients: Maraschino Cherries, Alcohol, Candy, Sprinkles
If you're looking for a unique and unexpected stuffing for your beer can chicken, try these spiked cherries. Simply soak pitted cherries in your favorite liquor and then stuff them into the chicken cavity. As it cooks, the cherries will become soft and juicy, adding a burst of flavor to the chicken.
For a fun and creative take on beer can chicken, try these donut bath bombs. Simply mix together bath bomb ingredients, such as baking soda and citric acid, and shape them into donut shapes. Then, use them to stuff your chicken and let them dissolve as it cooks. The result is a unique and fragrant beer can chicken experience.
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Gluten Free Chocolate Holiday Cookies
Main Ingredients: Butter, White Sugar, Brown Sugar, Large Eggs, Vanilla
If you or your dinner guests have dietary restrictions, try making this gluten free chocolate holiday cookies beer can chicken recipe. Simply use gluten free cookie dough to stuff the chicken, and let it cook to delicious perfection. The result is a flavorful and gluten free dish that everyone can enjoy.
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Raw Date And Orange Holiday Truffles
Main Ingredients: Orange Zested, Medjool Dates, Dried Cranberries, Raw
For a healthy and flavorful stuffing option, try these raw date and orange holiday truffles. Simply mix together dates, orange zest, and other fruits and nuts, and use it to fill your chicken. As it cooks, the fruit and nut mixture will add a burst of flavor and texture to the chicken.
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No Bake Holiday Oreo Truffles
Main Ingredients: Oreos, Cream Cheese, Baking Chocolate, Green Food
Another easy and delicious dessert option, these no bake holiday OREO truffles are a fun and unique stuffing for beer can chicken. Simply mix together crushed OREO cookies, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, and use it to stuff the chicken. As it cooks, the truffles will become soft and creamy, creating a decadent and indulgent chicken dish.
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Holiday Herbed Pita Chips & a Festive Cheese Spread
Main Ingredients: Holiday Chips, Crostini, Pita Bread, Melted Butter
If you're looking for a flavorful and crunchy stuffing option for your beer can chicken, try these holiday herbed pita chips and festive cheese spread. Simply mix together herbs and spices with cream cheese and spread it onto pita chips. Then, use them to stuff your chicken and let the flavors infuse as it cooks.
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Holiday Funfetti® Mini Cookie Cups
Main Ingredients: Cake Mix, Melted Butter, Frosting, Peppermint, M M
For a fun and colorful presentation, try making these holiday Funfetti® mini cookie cups. Simply use a mini muffin tin to shape your cookie dough into cups and then fill them with your favorite chicken stuffing. As it cooks, the cookie cups will become crispy and golden brown, adding a fun and festive touch to your beer can chicken.
Spiked Eggnog Cupcakes
A Classic with a Twist
One of the most iconic holiday drinks, eggnog, gets a delightful twist in this cupcake recipe. Adding rum to the batter gives these cupcakes a rich and boozy flavor. And if that's not enough, the rum is also used in the frosting! These indulgent cupcakes are perfect for any holiday gathering and will surely be a hit with adults. Plus, the added rum helps to keep the cupcakes moist and decadent.
Cranberry Orange Sangria Trifle
A Festive Twist on a Classic Dessert
Trifles are a staple at many holiday parties, but this version takes it to a whole new level. This trifle is made with layers of cranberry and orange soaked sponge cake, brandy-infused whipped cream, and fresh berries. The brandy adds a warm and fruity flavor to the trifle, making it the perfect boozy dessert for the holiday season. Plus, the vibrant colors of the cranberry and orange make for a beautiful and festive presentation.
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
A Decadent Twist on a Southern Classic
Pecan pie is a staple at many holiday dinners, but this version takes it to a whole new level. The addition of bourbon to the filling gives this pie a rich and smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the chocolate and pecans. Plus, the bourbon helps to keep the filling from becoming too dense, resulting in a perfectly gooey and indulgent dessert.
Mulled Wine Brownies
A Warm and Cozy Twist on a Classic Dessert
Nothing says "holiday season" like a warm glass of mulled wine, and now you can enjoy those same flavors in brownie form. These brownies are infused with red wine, cinnamon, and cloves, giving them a warm and cozy flavor. And if that's not enough, they are also topped with a red wine and chocolate ganache, making them a truly decadent and boozy treat.
Incorporating alcohol into your holiday sweets is a great way to add a little extra something special to your desserts. Whether it's a classic recipe with a twist or a completely new creation, the added alcohol will surely be a hit with your friends and family. So, why not step outside of your comfort zone and try out one of these delicious and boozy holiday treats?
