Creating some of the best Christmas desserts to make this holiday can be incredibly easy if you follow these step-by-step instructions for each of the featured recipes.

Ultimate Gingerbread Cookies

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and molasses until well blended.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick and cut into desired shapes.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes and let cool on sheets.

Peppermint Bark

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl over simmering water or in the microwave.
3. Pour the dark chocolate onto the parchment-lined sheet, spreading evenly.
4. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.
5. Melt the white chocolate and stir in peppermint extract.
6. Pour over the hardened dark chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
7. Refrigerate until fully set, then break into pieces.

Eggnog Cheesecake

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
4. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Stir in eggnog, vanilla, and nutmeg until well blended.
7. Pour the filling onto the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
8. Cool before chilling in the fridge.

Classic Yule Log Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a jelly roll pan.
2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in one bowl.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
4. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until combined.
5. Spread the batter into the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
6. Invert the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, roll it up, and let cool.
7. Whip cream and sugar together to frost the cake once cooled.
8. Unroll, spread frosting, roll back up, and decorate as desired.

Snowball Cookies

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually add in flour and nuts.
4. Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden.
6. Roll warm cookies in powdered sugar as soon as they come out of the oven.

Following these instructions will lead you to some of the most delightful Christmas desserts.