Right about now is generally when last minute cooking panic sets in. AH! My meal is pretty much planned, but what am I going to make for dessert? For many cooks the final sweet course can be an afterthought. You've organized an entirely overly elaborate meal, but need to serve a dessert to match, right? Let's switch gears for a minute. When I say baking mixes, you say no thanks and certainly not something you would dream about serving with a holiday meal. But, did you know that not all mixes are created the same? Imagine, a baking mix that takes only a few minutes to throw together, yet tastes deliciously homemade. Take a glance down below at Good Bite's top picks for gourmet baking mixes you can pass off as homemade, your guests will never know! ·Bouchon Bakery: Get Thomas Keller's signature mini chocolate cakes (aka bouchons) from his flagship, Bouchon Bakery in Napa, fresh out of your own oven. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream. (pictured above; $18) ·Naturally Nora: For anyone thinking about going the more traditional cake route, these mixes are your best bet. Throw together the vanilla cake and top with chocolate frosting and then decorate with red and green candies. (cake mix $22 for six; icing $22 for six) ·Garvey's: For a lighter dessert, try this currant tea cake. Feel free to spruce it up with crystalized ginger and glaze with lemon icing. ($22 for four) ·Conifer: Not only do these truffles taste rich and chocolate-y, they are fun to make too! Roll chocolate truffle balls into small rounds then coat with candy cane shavings. ($8) ·King's Cupboard: Throw your guests a curveball with this extra moist and nutty white chocolate hazelnut Bundt cake. Snazzy it up with fresh berries or a homemade raspberry sauce. ($12) ·Stonewall Kitchen: Whoopie pies are back! Impress guests with these adorable throwback cookie sandwiches. Top with powdered sugar for a snowy effect. ($10) ·Sprinkles Cupcakes: Make LA's famous cupcakes right in your own home. While cupcakes are always a perfect dessert for the kids, these grown-up mixes are so yummy the cupcakes will be a hit all around. Good Bite recommends the pumpkin, spice, or red velvet mixes. ($14) ·Pamela's Pantry: You never knew chocolate-pecan pie could be this good, or this easy! Simply add wet ingredients, stir, and bake. ($7) ·The Prepared Pantry: Anything involving warn ooey-gooey chocolate is always a hit. Bake these individual molten chocolate lava cake and serve with freshly whipped cream. ($9) ·Made in Napa Valley: It's not the holidays without homemade cookies. Try something different- go for Italian lemon cookies which use polenta in place of flour for a light crumbly bite. ($5)