7 Holiday Desserts To Get You In The Festive Mood

This year hasn't been easy, but there's never been a better time to treat yourself to some fun, holiday movies, music, or some decadent Christmas delicacies. Well, what better way to get into the holiday spirit than by munching on some delectable Christmas sweet treats.

Here, IBT has listed some dessert recipes that are sure to get people into the holiday spirit, courtesy of Country Living, Food & Wine and even the Royal Family:

• Pecan Snowflake Cookies -- As Country Living describes these cookies, they are an excellent alternative to Christmas sugar cookies. With simple ingredients and directions, these cookies will certainly put anyone in a festive mood, especially when shaped like a snowflake and dusted with confectioners' sugar.
• Apple Blossom Tart -- People looking for something just a little bit different from the traditional apple pies can try the Apple Blossom Tart. With apple slices arranged in an overlapping pattern on top, making it look rather like a flower blossom, this dessert apple tart will certainly stand out.
• Gingerbread-Chocolate Chunk No-Churn Ice Cream -- It’s already getting a little chilly but who's to say people can't still enjoy a lovely scoop of ice cream. This gingerbread and chocolate ice cream has all the flavors that will get anyone feeling the holiday spirit without having to use an ice cream maker.
• Chocolate-Peppermint Brownies -- Sometimes dessert needs to be simple, and this recipe for peppermint brownies is one of them. This recipe can make 24 brownies and calls for peppermint extract, which will certainly induce that festive feeling. The lovely squares are even quite presentable with the crushed peppermint candies or candy canes on top.
• Caramelized-Pineapple Baked Alaska -- Baked Alaska can be tricky to make but this recipe is pretty simple, especially since it skips the cake part of traditional ones. With the caramelized pineapple chunks, meringue and ice cream, this recipe provides a unique flavor that will get anyone in the mood for the holidays.
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin-Ginger Cupcakes -- Cupcakes are always great and having them gluten-free makes them even more inclusive. This particular recipe has all the best things about cupcakes and takes it even further with ginger and pumpkin flavors as well as its frosting with golden caramel sauce. It can also be garnished with crystallized ginger, making it a holiday dessert that tastes and looks festive.
• The Royal Family's Christmas Pudding Recipe -- The English royal family recently shared its traditional recipe for Christmas pudding on Instagram, giving anyone the chance to get into the festive spirit royally. This recipe calls for a lot of fruit as well as a bit of liquor and, can even be made in advance and simply reheated on Christmas day.

Of course, one need not wait for Christmas to have a taste of these festive desserts, and trying these recipes is one simple way that can get people into the holiday spirit, perhaps even in a royal way.