WATCH: 5 mouth-watering holiday dessert alternatives to try this holiday

It's inevitable that you'll be eating dessert this holiday season, so why not mix it up a little?

These five unique holiday desserts could make the humdrum fruit cake the holiday dessert of yesteryear.

Take a look at these delectable dessert alternatives —from meringue cookies to cake pops — to enjoy this holiday.

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