45 of the Best Diabetic Holiday Dessert Recipes

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45 of the Best Diabetic Holiday Dessert Recipes1/45 Sparkly Meringue Snowmen Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings About 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For my son’s first Christmas home from Iraq, I wanted everything to feel magical. He loves meringue cookies, so I made a big batch of minty snowmen and snowflakes. —Patricia Lindsay, Independence, Kansas Keep your desserts simple and low in sugar. Check out these easy diabetic dessert recipes for more inspiration. 2/45 Gingerbread Meringue Bars 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Gingerbread Meringue Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home

The result?

Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For the best of both worlds, I combined my grandmother’s gingerbread recipe with my aunt’s special brown sugar meringue. The result? These lovable holiday-perfect bars that have become a new family tradition. —Eden Dranger, Los Angeles, California 3/45 Almond Espresso Bars Test Kitchen Approved Almond Espresso Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like coffee, you’ll love these mocha morsels dressed up with toasted almonds. Save a few bars for

afternoon snacktime or even breakfast, too

afternoon snacktime or even breakfast, too. —Taire Van Scoy, Brunswick, Maryland 4/45 Citrus Gingerbread Cookies 1 Review Citrus Gingerbread Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle shine and an extra touch of sweetness. —Monique Hooker, DeSoto, Wisconsin 5/45 Holiday Meringue Miniatures 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Meringue Miniatures Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings about 7 dozen Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and we have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie plate when I was a kid, and now the tradition continues. —Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado 6/45 Gluten-Free Fig Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Fig Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These special cookies definitely don’t taste gluten-free. For added appeal, I soak the figs overnight in a mixture of port and pomegranate juice. Twinkle30 – Tasteofhome.com community 7/45

Nothing says the holidays to me more than the warming spices of chai

Mocha Meringue Sandwich Cookies Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crisp, chewy cookies can be made any size you choose. They’re also great with a variety of fillings—try making them with fruit preserves. —Marie Valdes, Brandon, FL 8/45 Chai-Spiced Bread Pudding 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing says the holidays to me more than the warming spices of chai. This bread pudding incorporates those flavors to make a

dessert that everyone raves about

dessert that everyone raves about. —Jessie Apfe, Berkeley, California 9/45 Homemade Honey Grahams 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Honey Grahams Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 32 crackers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The way my boys eat them, I would spend a fortune on honey graham crackers at the grocery store. So I decided to make a homemade version that is less processed—and less expensive. These are wonderful, although they still don’t last long. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado 10/45 Caramel Apple Tartlets 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Tartlets

The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota 11/45 Pumpkin Snack Cake 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Snack Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste

extra special

extra special. If you prefer a sweeter cake, omit the topping and spread with your favorite frosting instead. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan 12/45 Chipotle Crackle Cookies 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Crackle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I usually bake these special cookies for the holidays, but my family loves them so I bake them for their birthdays. The addition of ground chipotle chile pepper gives these cookies a little zing. The dough may be sticky, so I dip my

hands in confectioners’ sugar for easier handling

hands in confectioners’ sugar for easier handling. —Gloria Bradley, Naperville, Illinois 13/45 Tiramisu Test Kitchen Approved Rich and Creamy Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Tiramisu is Italian for pick-me-up, and this one is definitely true to its name! My version of the classic Tuscan trifle has both coffee and espresso for layers of java flavor. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 14/45 Pumpkin Pecan Custard 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Pecan Custard Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves pumpkin pie flavor, but this is a delicious, creamy, healthier alternative—and we don’t miss the crust at all. It firms up as it cools. —Abby Booth, Coweta, Oklahoma 15/45 Almond Blondies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These make a nice change from the typical chocolate brownie. When I bake up a batch, they disappear quickly at my house. —Cindy Pruitt, Grove, Oklahoma 16/45 Air-Fryer Apple Fritters 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Air-Fryer Apple Fritters Recipe photo

This recipe caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual

by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These air-fryer apple fritters are healthier than old-fashioned fritters, yet they are still just as delicious. They’re a quick and easy dessert that includes a scrumptious brown butter glaze! —Alyssa Castriotta, North Scituate, Rhode Island 17/45 Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe photo by Jena Carlin for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual

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Christmas party sponsored by our Extension Homemakers. It’s a great dessert for fall. 18/45 Gluten-Free Almond Crispies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Gluten-Free Almond Crispies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a wonderful treat everyone in the family can enjoy. Ideal with milk or tea, these cookies have cinnamon and maple in every crunchy bite. —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin 19/45 Grossmutter’s Peppernuts 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings about 30 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Most molasses cookies are loaded with butter and have way too much sugar,

Before Christmas, my grandmother would bake peppernuts and store them until the big day. When we came home from school, the whole house would smell like anise and we knew the holiday season was about to begin. —Marilyn Kutzli, Clinton, Iowa 20/45 Molasses Crinkle Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Molasses Crinkle Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can treat yourself to one or two of my crackle cookies without guilt. Most molasses cookies are loaded with butter and have way too much sugar,

but not mine

but not mine. You would never know these are so low in fat.— Jean L. Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin 21/45 Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll fall in love with this sweet treat. Each silky slice is topped with juicy raspberries. Yes, you can have cheesecake without breaking the calorie budget. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 22/45 Makeover Cream Cheese Streusel Bars 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: With an oh-so-chocolaty crust, a crispy, crunchy topping and soft cream cheese filling, these delectable bars are over-the-top indulgent. —Janet Coops, Duarte, California 23/45 Peppermint Meringue Cookies 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 40 min Servings about 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Peppermint lovers won’t be able to get enough of these light and airy delights. They make terrific Christmas gifts or lovely treats to pass around when guests drop in. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois 24/45 No-Guilt Brownies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 16 brownies Go to

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