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Where To Enjoy Sweet Holiday Treats

Break out the peppermint, chocolate and your baking apron—it's time for holiday-themed desserts.

There are so many great things about this time of year. Family and friends. Festivities and events. Mistletoe and lights. At the top of our list? Holiday-themed desserts! From peppermint flavorings to all things red and green, there's just something a little more special about a dessert with a Christmas twist.

Crave Pie in Downtown Duluth isn’t just a local favorite—it’s officially one of the Top 10 Best Pie Shops in the U.S., according to USA Today. That means you’ve got an award-winning excuse to stop in and sample their holiday classics. From their rich Mini Chocolate Chess to the cozy Spiced Cranberry Apple Pear Pie, there’s a slice for everyone to feel right at home this holiday season.

Located in Lawrenceville, Cupcake People has precious holiday cupcakes—think cute reindeer, tiny trees, and mini gingerbread men. They'll also make you a holiday cake if you've got a crowd to feed.

Blue Rooster is chock-full of Christmas goodies. Not only can you find cupcakes and full cakes, but they've got giant marshmallows covered in peppermint pieces, holiday cookies filled with cream and so much more.

Cookie Fix at The Forum Peachtree Corners is serving up seriously crave-worthy sweets, and with the holidays around the corner, they’re dialing up the festive flavors like never before! Grab a sweet treat with or for your loved ones and show just how much you care about indulging their holiday sweet tooth in the most delicious way!

If you haven't had a truffle from The Chocolaterie, we suggest you head there... now. Their holiday collection includes snowmen and Christmas trees. And, the flavors are really unique—eggnog, spiced pear and cranberry orange.

Sweet Hut comes out with a new winter cake design every year that tastes as good as it looks. Stop by yourself to see what the special is.

The Baking Grounds. They are your go to for custom cakes! At Baking Grounds, you can get any kind of cake customized they want you need it for your holiday celebration. If you are having a themed party and need something specific, this is the place for you.

Hansel & Gretel Bakery Cafe. These folks are offering their igloo cake. It is a cake in the shape of an igloo with penguins on it. Check it out yourself at Hansel & Gretel Bakery Cafe.

Special Kneads Bakery in Lawrenceville sweetens the season with holiday treats that don’t just taste amazing; they make a difference. Their mission is as heartwarming as their goodies: providing meaningful employment for adults with disabilities and gifting free birthday cakes to children in need throughout the community.

There are so many more places you can find holiday sweets around Gwinnett. Be sure to tag #exploregwinnett in your social posts if you decide to indulge!

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Clara Rooks

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Clara Rooks grew up in Gwinnett County and is an alumnus of Dacula High School. She loves to frequent local coffee shops and check out books from the library. On the weekends you will find her spending time with her husband, daughter, and two Goldendoodles, but in her free time, Clara loves to go shopping, reading, running, and drinking smoothies.