News Holiday Sweets Everyone Will Love! By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on November 23, 2011 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Photo We asked Kelsey Nixon, chef and star of Kelsey's Essentials on the Cooking Channel, to share her favorite festive confections to sweeten up your next holiday celebration. "One thing that makes the holidays so special—and that everyone looks forward to—is they give you permission to be a little bit indulgent," Nixon says. "It's liberating to know that you can have that piece (or 2 or 3!) of pie, or eight cookies on Christmas." Get Nixon's must-try treat recipes in the gallery now! MORE: • Party Invites for Every Occasion• Stress-Free Holiday Party Tricks• 7 Personalized Hostess Gifts• Festive Winter Cocktail Ideas Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit