These Red Velvet Desserts are Sure to Please at Any Holiday Party

The holiday season is upon us and with it are sure to come plenty of holiday parties. Whether they’re at your office, your kids’ school, or with friends and family, parties usually mean lots of food. While there’s nothing wrong with picking up a package of store-bought cookies in a pinch, we prefer to bake our own desserts when time allows, and in our opinion, no color says “holiday spirit” quite like red. Red velvet desserts are a fun way to celebrate the season and are sure to please at any holiday party. Here are some we’ll be making this year.

CRUMBL Red Velvet Chip Cookies

Crumbl is a bakery franchise with locations all over the US, and their red velvet chocolate chip cookie is our absolute favorite. Unfortunately, it’s not always available as they work with a rotating menu. This recipe by Lifestyle of a Foodie is a perfect dupe that you can make at home with a few simple ingredients.

Vegan Red Velvet Cake

Vegans deserve treats, too. This cake by Loving it Vegan features the rich, chocolate red velvet flavor we know and love made with all plant-based ingredients. Top it with some lemon buttercream frosting and you’ve got a dessert that’s sure to please at any holiday party.

No-Bake Red Velvet Cake Balls

If you love the idea of red velvet but using artificial food coloring isn’t your cup of tea, might we suggest these no-bake cake balls by Minimalist Baker. They use beetroot powder, which adds a subtle reddish color to a chocolatey base and are also 100% vegan and refined sugar-free. Don’t worry—you won’t taste the beets at all.