Slow Cooker Hot Cocoa Cake

Ideal for a fun dinner with friends or a cozy night at home, this fudgy cake is best served straight out of the slow cooker while still warm. For an extra treat, dust cocoa powder over top of the spiced whipped cream. Cost: $0.50/serving

Hello Dolly Squares

Choco-Pecan Trees

Spiced Nut Snowflakes

Apple Trifle Cups

No baking is necessary for this unpretentious dessert from Denmark. Apple trifle, known as Aeblekage, only requires some prep and layering in a trifle bowl or cups.

Tiramisu With Toasted Hazelnuts

French Toast Mug

Want your French toast express-style? Skip the frying pan for this decadent, sweet treat that's ready in less than 10 minutes. With the addition of a few pantry staples (see variations, below), you can make this basic version extra sweet or salty.

Crunchy Oatmeal Chippers

Freeze individual cookies unbaked, then take out a few at a time as needed. That way you'll have treats conveniently at the ready to tame the cookie monsters in your house.

Apple Cranberry Hello Dollies

A chewy gingersnap cookie crust gives classic Hello Dolly bars a festive touch. Look for dried apples in the bulk-food section of your grocery store; you want the chewy apple rings rather than crispy apple chips.

Citrus Stars