Egg-Free Christmas Treats

November 16, 2016
Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor
Eggs are about as universal in baking as sugar and flour, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up holiday treats if you’re sensitive or allergic to eggs. Instead of cookies, pies, and cakes, reach for decadent truffles, festive barks, and crispy, caramelized “lace.” Many of these treats double as excellent gifts. Wrap in squares of parchment paper before adding to bags or boxes. If you can enjoy eggs in desserts but are sensitive to dairy, try these dairy-free Christmas desserts.
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The Quickest Holiday Dessert

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View Recipe: Chocolate-Caramel Bark with Quinoa

This season, there's no need to stress or spend hours in the kitchen. Serve this simple sweet treat at your next party or wrap it up beautifully for your friends. The first ingredient in this dark chocolate bark (psst, it’s quinoa) gives this treat loads of crunch. It’s a whole grain, which definitely makes this sweet even sweeter.

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White Chocolate-Cherry Bark

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View Recipe: White Chocolate-Cherry Bark

Make a four-ingredient, no-bake treat in less than 20 minutes. Pack this cherry-spiked bark in your child's bag (or you own) for a creamy-crunchy treat.

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Chocolate-Triple Hazelnut Truffles

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View Recipe: Chocolate-Triple Hazelnut Truffles

You’ll find a triple hit of hazelnut goodness in these creamy two-bite truffles: hazelnut liqueur, chocolate-hazelnut spread, and toasted salted hazelnuts. Eating just one of these über rich chocolate bites will leave you satisfied.

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Double-Chocolate Cereal Treats

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View Recipe: Double-Chocolate Cereal Treats

These decadent chocolate-on-chocolate cookies boast full satisfaction and a dose of whole-grain goodness. And they’re ready to eat in a fraction of the time needed to prepare typical sweet treats. For added protein and a fun flavor variation, replace ½ cup cereal with ½ cup chopped toasted nuts.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

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View Recipe: Chocolate Hazelnut Bark

Dried cherries and crystallized ginger add a depth of flavor to this simple, four-ingredient chocolate bark. This recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth in a delicious way.

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Hazelnut Lace

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View Recipe: Hazelnut Lace

Somewhere between candy, cookie, and nut brittle lies this dessert that combines hazelnut meal (very finely ground nuts), a splash of Frangelico, and chocolate-hazelnut spread for a triple hit of nutty goodness. This sophisticated dessert, with its large, pizza-sized shape and artfully pebbled texture, only takes 21 minutes to make, so baking a second batch couldn't be easier.

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Lemon White Chocolate Chewy Crispy Bars

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View Recipe: Lemon White Chocolate Chewy Crispy Bars

Stir 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind into melted marshmallows before adding cereal. Press cereal mixture into prepared pan. Heat 4 ounces chopped premium white chocolate in microwave at HIGH 1½ minutes or until melted, stirring every 20 seconds; drizzle over cereal mixture. Refrigerate for 15 minutes before slicing.

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Chocolate-Almond Toffee

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View Recipe: Chocolate-Almond Toffee

Delicious and gorgeous, this chocolaty candy is topped with toasted nuts for an extra crunch. Tip: for crisp toffee, spread it thin; for crunch, go thick.

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Bourbon-Caramel Truffles

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View Recipe: Bourbon-Caramel Truffles

Truffles typically have the added richness of cream and butter. These ingredients help stabilize chocolate, which tends to scorch, separate, or become grainy if not heated carefully. We add corn syrup and evaporated milk for smooth, creamy confections.

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Chocolate Almond Cherry Crisps

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View Recipe: Chocolate Almond Cherry Crisps

These no-bake cookies taste like bite-sized candy bars and are terrific with a cup of coffee. Prepare them up to two days in advance, and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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Ohio Buckeyes

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View Recipe: Ohio Buckeyes

In this classic confection from the Buckeye State, peanut butter and chocolate combine to create an adorable replica of an Ohio tree nut.

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Almond Lace

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View Recipe: Almond Lace

Almond Lace pairs deliciously with an afternoon cup of tea. These crisp, crunchy cookies will leave you pining for more.

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