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100 Christmas Desserts

Published: Dec 12, 2023 Modified: Sep 8, 2024 by Abigail

Christmas is a time for celebration. And what better way to celebrate than with a holiday feast that ends in a sweet note? Lucky for you, we've got a collection of Christmas desserts that will make your holiday feast extra special - and sweet. Whatever you're in the mood for, you will find the perfect dessert to share with friends and family.

Traditional Fruit Cake

Traditional Fruit Cake on a serving dish.
Photo Credit: The Cinnamon Jar.

Making a Christmas cake is simpler than a stroll in the snow. It's largely as straightforward as your basic cake recipe, with just one catch; you'll want to kick things off three days in advance by soaking the fruit in brandy, whisky or rum. After all, what's a Christmas fruit cake without a hint of boozy warmth to ignite that holiday spirit?

Get the recipe: Traditional Fruit Cake

White Forest Cake

White forest cake sliced with cherries.
Photo Credit: Fit & Full.

Indulge in the heavenly delight of a White Forest Cake. This exquisite dessert combines layers of moist vanilla cake with a luscious filling of whipped cream and juicy cherries.

Get the recipe: White Forest Cake

Eggnog Cake

Eggnog Cake on a cake stand.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

This festive eggnog cake recipe is three light and fluffy layers of cake sandwiched between decadent buttercream frosting. Garnish with fresh and candied cranberries for a beautiful and delicious holiday dessert that everyone will surely enjoy!

Get the recipe: Eggnog Cake

Gingerbread Latte Cake

Gingerbread Latte Cake on a plate with spoons.
Photo Credit: Quiet Baking Day.

Combining the best of both worlds in this modern classic dessert, this Gingerbread Latte Cake lets a rich and gooey gingerbread cake with a velvety coffee whipped cream for an easy dessert that impresses with ease.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Latte Cake

Orange Cranberry Christmas Cake with Sugared Cranberry Wreath

Orange Cranberry Christmas Cake with Sugared Cranberry Wreath.
Photo Credit: The Sage Apron.

This easy cranberry Christmas cake is a rich, butter cake flavored with almond extract, orange zest, sour cream and fresh or frozen cranberries! To give this cake a festive holiday look, this recipe is finished with an orange glaze and topped with a sugared cranberry and thyme wreath!

Get the recipe: Orange Cranberry Christmas Cake with Sugared Cranberry Wreath

Raspberry White Chocolate Bundt Cake

Raspberry White Chocolate Bundt Cake with icing on a cooling rack.
Photo Credit: Savor the Spoonful.

This raspberry white chocolate bundt cake is gluten-free and dairy-free. It is filled with white chocolate chips, fresh raspberries, and raspberry jam swirled in the center. The white chocolate ganache on top adds the best flavor! This recipe is easy to make and tastes even better than Nothing Bundt Cakes.

Get the recipe: Raspberry White Chocolate Bundt Cake

Chocolate Spice Cake

Chocolate spice cake on a serving dish.
Photo Credit: Chenee Today.

The best chocolate spice cake recipe perfect for your fall and holiday celebrations! You’ll love this old fashioned chocolate spice cake recipe - buttermilk, molasses, and warm spices make this a rich, moist, flavorful cake, and then our incredible cream cheese frosting brings it all together!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Spice Cake

Eggnog Tres Leches Cake

Sliced eggnog tres leches cake.
Photo Credit: The Simple Sweet Life.

Rich, creamy and bursting with eggnog-y goodness, this eggnog tres leches cake is a festive twist on a favorite classic. While this recipe makes a snack cake friendly 8" x 8" cake, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for other size options, including sheet cakes and cupcakes.

Get the recipe: Eggnog Tres Leches Cake

Cranberry Cake

Cranberry Cake with elegant decorations.
Photo Credit: Baking Capture.

This Cranberry Cake is pretty and delicious! This layer cake features moist vanilla cakes, a homemade cranberry filling, and an ermine buttercream. Elegant with simple decorations, this cake will be fantastic for the holiday season or any special occasion.

Get the recipe: Cranberry Cake

Mini Berry Ripple Cheesecake Pavlovas

Mini Berry Ripple Cheesecake Pavlovas on a parchment paper.
Photo Credit: Dished by Kate.

Mini pavlovas are a beautiful dessert option for any celebration. These cute mini versions of the classic are swirled with berry puree before baking, then dolloped with a velvety cheesecake topping for an elevated twist on regular whipped cream. Top with your favourite mixed berries for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easier to make than you’d think.

Get the recipe: Mini Berry Ripple Cheesecake Pavlovas

Christmas Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

Christmas Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream on a plate.
Photo Credit: West Coast.

Tender and moist, tart and sweet, this easy Christmas cranberry bundt cake with sour cream is my very favorite Christmas cake. With just 12 minutes of prep time and a few basic pantry ingredients, you'll have this delicious holiday cake finished, and topped with the simple glaze, in no time!

Get the recipe: Christmas Cranberry Bundt Cake with Sour Cream

Yule Log Cake

Yule Log Cake  with Christmas decorations.
Photo Credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

Impress your guests this holiday season with a bûche de noël, also known as a yule log cake. The chocolate sponge cake has a mascarpone filling and chocolate ganache frosting that is absolutely delicious! The decoration makes this dessert quite festive for Christmas.

Get the recipe: Yule Log Cake

Gingerbread Cake

Slilced Gingerbread cake on a wooden board.
Photo Credit: Homemade in the Kitchen.

This small 6 Inch Gingerbread Cake recipe made from scratch without cake mix is a moist and fluffy cake that tastes like Christmas in every bite.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting on a cake dish.
Photo Credit: Life Around the Table.

This Old Fashioned Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect festive dessert for the holiday season.  Fill your home with the old-fashioned fragrance of Christmas- ginger, cinnamon and cloves.  The beautiful addition of frosted cranberries on top makes this cake an elegant addition to your holiday table.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Chai Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Chai Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting topped with cinnamon sticks.
Photo Credit: The Bonnie Fig.

A twist on your traditional spice cake! Paired with a vanilla bean buttercream frosting, makes this an ideal choice to enjoy this fall season.

Get the recipe: Chai Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Cranberry Orange Cake

Cranberry orange cake with frosting and cranberry toppings.
Photo Credit: Modern Honey.

It is ridiculously moist with a burst of fresh orange flavor and tangy tart cranberries. Then the cream cheese orange zest frosting puts it over the top. This is the perfect holiday cake to highlight fresh cranberries that are in season right now.

Get the recipe: Cranberry Orange Cake

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky toffee pudding with lots of toffee sauce.
Photo Credit: Cooking Gorgeous.

This Easy Sticky Toffee Pudding (aka Sticky Date Pudding) is a classic English dessert consisting of a moist sponge cake made with dried dates and covered with a sticky toffee sauce.

Get the recipe: Sticky Toffee Pudding

Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes

Mini gingerbread cheesecakes with gingerbread man.
Photo Credit: Stephanie's Sweet Treats.

These mini gingerbread cheesecakes are perfect for Christmas or the holidays. They are creamy, full of flavor, and baked in a muffin pan. These cheesecakes have a cinnamon graham cracker crust, spiced gingerbread cheesecake, and whipped cream. They are topped with a gingerbread men cookie for decoration. These are perfect for a Christmas party.

Get the recipe: Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Gingerbread Bundt Cake with festive decor.
Photo Credit: Whisking Wolf.

Trim your tree, sing some carols then sweeten your holiday with a Gingerbread Bundt Cake. Soft, moist and filled with the perfect mix of festive flavors, this Christmas cake is a delicious way to celebrate the season.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Christmas Cheesecake

Christmas Cheesecake on a cake dish.
Photo Credit: Will Cook for Smiles.

Amazing Christmas Cheesecake to make your holiday season as delicious and magical as you imagine! This heavenly dessert is a vanilla bean cheesecake layered with an easy cranberry jam and smooth white chocolate mousse.

Get the recipe: Christmas Cheesecake

Cinnamon Roll Cake

Whole Cinnamon Roll Cake with slices.
Photo Credit: Cambrea Bakes.

Cinnamon roll cake- a giant homemade cinnamon roll in cake form, with all the classic cinnamon roll flavors. It features soft, fluffy dough, a cinnamon sugar swirl, and cream cheese icing on top.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Roll Cake

Nutella Cheesecake

Whole nutella cheesecake with a slice.
Photo Credit: The Scarlati Family Kitchen.

This homemade Nutella cheesecake recipe is made from scratch with a graham cracker crust. Super creamy and rich, this delicious cheesecake is even topped off with a Nutella ganache and chopped hazelnuts.

Get the recipe: Nutella Cheesecake

Eggnog Bundt Cake with Sour Cream and Rum Icing

Photo Credit: The Sage Apron.

This festive bundt cake recipe tastes just like spiked eggnog! A moist spice cake is flavored with eggnog and topped with a sweet rum glaze! So yummy!

Get the recipe: Eggnog Bundt Cake with Sour Cream and Rum Icing

Christmas Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Photo Credit: Savvy Mama Lifestyle.

This Christmas Gingerbread Bundt Cake is a family favorite that make year after year. It’s topped with a dark rum glaze that soaks through the dense cake and slices beautifully. Everyone will want to save room for dessert with this gingerbread cake!

Get the recipe: Christmas Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Eggnog Cheesecake

Photo Credit: Eat the Love.

This eggnog cheesecake recipe with gingersnap crust will make even the ardent eggnog hater fall in love with the classic holiday drink.

Get the recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake

Cinnamon Cupcakes

Cinnamon cupcakes with frosting and cinnamon sticks.
Photo Credit: Fit & Full.

Cinnamon cupcakes are a delectable treat that exudes a heavenly aroma and delights the palate with a perfect balance of sweetness and warm spice.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Cupcakes

Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Hot chocolate cupcakes with marshmallows and candy canes.
Photo Credit: Cinnamon & Sage Co.

This winter, treat yourself and loved ones to some decadent Hot Chocolate Cupcakes. With a moist cupcake that uses real hot chocolate powder and a light, gooey marshmallow frosting, you won’t be able to resist this seasonal dessert!

Get the recipe: Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Christmas Tree Cupcakes on a wooden board.
Photo Credit: Confetti & Bliss.

These Christmas tree cupcakes brim with seasonal magic. It’s a December tradition to assemble these elegant treats that look like evergreen trees. These Christmas desserts ring in the holidays with festive joy and cheer!

Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

Photo Credit: Made in Motherhood.

Cinnamon is the spice of all spices, and these cinnamon cupcakes with cinnamon buttercream frosting effortlessly uphold its reputation. They have a plush, delicate, cinnamon-infused crumb and are topped with a rich and velvety cinnamon buttercream frosting, that makes reaching for seconds easy.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

Eggnog Cupcakes

Eggnog cupcakes with frosting and holiday decors.
Photo Credit: Baking Capture.

ump into the holiday season with these Eggnog Cupcakes, topped with a smooth Ermine buttercream and decorated with pearls to create the perfect holiday cupcakes.

Get the recipe: Eggnog Cupcakes

Gingerbread Cupcake

Photo Credit: Grand Baby Cakes.

These gingerbread cupcakes with notes of ginger, molasses, and spices are the most sensational holiday ginger cupcakes you will ever have!! They’re soft and moist with plenty of complex spiced notes and a creamy vanilla and maple buttercream frosting. These holiday cupcakes are perfect for parties, school bake sales, to give as gifts, or to leave out for Santa!

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Cupcake

Christmas Lights Cupcakes

Adorable Christmas lights cupcakes with colorful decor.
Photo Credit: Arkansas Girls.

Consider making these fun Christmas lights cupcakes to add a dash of electric holiday fun to your dessert table! These adorable Christmas light treats will have everyone at your Christmas party lighting up with delight.

Get the recipe: Christmas Lights Cupcakes

Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

Chocolate orange cupcake on a cupcake liner.
Photo Credit: Anna Banana.

These beautifully festive, rich and moist chocolate orange cupcakes are an ideal, special treat for all of your Christmas gatherings and celebrations! Made with light, yet moist and fudgy sponge and a topping of silky-smooth cream cheese frosting and candied orange peel.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Orange Cupcakes

The BEST Gingerbread Cupcakes

Photo Credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

Get in the holiday spirit with these festive gingerbread cupcakes! They are made with seasonal spices for the ultimate Christmas dessert. The cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top is the perfect complement. Serve these at your next holiday party!

Get the recipe: The BEST Gingerbread Cupcakes

Cinnamon Cupcakes

Photo Credit: Chenee Today.

This is the best cinnamon cupcakes recipe! These easy cinnamon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are moist and delicious, and dusted with a perfect cinnamon sugar topping! They're an upgrade to a traditional vanilla cupcake and a MUST for cinnamon lovers!

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Cupcakes

Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Photo Credit: The Forked Spoon.

These Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes are the cutest and most festive cupcakes ever! These delicious Christmas Tree Cupcakes are almost too pretty to eat, made with chocolate cake mix and homemade vanilla buttercream frosting.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Snowman Christmas Cupcakes

Photo Credit: The Savvy Mama Lifestyle.

It isn’t Christmas without some treats for the family to enjoy. The kids and I love to get into the kitchen to make cute desserts. These Snowman Christmas Cupcakes might be the cutest creation ever! They’re made from a white cake mix box, but decorated on top with an Oreo Cookie to look like a snowman wearing earmuffs. 

Get the recipe: Snowman Christmas Cupcakes

Cinnamon Cupcakes

Cinnamon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
Photo Credit: Vintage Kitchen Notes.

A soft, sweet, and buttery cinnamon cake topped with a mound of cinnamon-flavored cream cheese frosting. A punch of spice in a cupcake that is versatile and can be served as part of different dessert and tea-time tables. The small cakes and the frosting can be made ahead.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Cupcakes

Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes

Chocolate turtle cupcakes on parchment paper.
Photo Credit: Cambrea Bakes.

These chocolate turtle cupcakes begin with moist chocolate cake that's topped with homemade salted caramel and roasted pecans. Inspired by classic turtle candies, they're rich, decadent, and impressive for any occasion!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Turtle Cupcakes

Cookies

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies with sprinkles.
Photo Credit: The Monday Box.

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies don’t last long on a cookie tray. With chocolate stripes and sprinkles, this shortbread is alluring! The ultra chocolaty flavor makes these melt in your mouth cookies an instant favorite. 

Get the recipe: Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Gingerbread Biscotti

Gingerbread biscotti on a plate.
Photo Credit: Piper Cooks.

Take the classic beloved biscotti and give it a holiday twist with these warm and cozy gingerbread flavors. These twice-baked cookies are crispy and crunchy, spiced and satisfying, and ready to take a dip in your coffee mug this Christmas. My gingerbread biscotti recipe is great for Christmas cookie trays or cookie exchanges.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Biscotti

Christmas Spice Cookies

Christmas spice cookies with sugar toppings.
Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah.

Classic vanilla cookies with a dash of the best holiday spices for Christmas. Decorate with coarse sugar for a little extra crunch and a touch of sweetness!

Get the recipe: Christmas Spice Cookies

Christmas Cookies

Christmas Cookies with festive decorations.
Photo Credit: Clan Kitchen.

Christmas Cookies are a great festive activity for adults and children alike.  Check out my recipe to do the whole thing from scratch!

Get the recipe: Christmas Cookies

Christmas Cake Mix Cookies

Colorful Christmas cookies with M7Ms using and red spatula.
Photo Credit: Wonder Mom Wannabe.

These Christmas Cake Mix Cookies are soft and chewy cookies that are filled to the brim with white chocolate chips and M&M’s.  They are so easy to make and are always a hit during the holiday season. 

Get the recipe: Christmas Cake Mix Cookies

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies on a cooling rack.
Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, creamy and sweet – great for picnics + potlucks! This strawberry cookie recipe is a summer favorite.

Get the recipe: Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies on a round plate.
Photo Credit: 365 Days of Baking & More.

These Cream Cheese Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are so easy to make. No chilling or rolling the dough necessary! A cream cheese cookie dough gets rolled in sprinkles then baked for an irresistible holiday cookie.

Get the recipe: Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Eggnog Cookies

A stack of eggnog cookies.
Photo Credit: Greey Gourmet.

A deliciously decadent holiday treat, eggnog cookies are simple, sublime, and oh-so satisfying! Soft and chewy, with an eggnog frosting that would make Santa weak at the knees, this is one Christmas cookie treat you don't want to miss out on!

Get the recipe: Eggnog Cookies

Mocha Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Mocha Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies on a plate.
Photo Credit: Cambrea Bakes.

Chocolate marshmallow cookies are fudgy, brownie-like cookies with a hint of

espresso and a gooey marshmallow center! These marshmallow-stuffed cookies are easy to make in one bowl with simple ingredients.

Get the recipe: Mocha Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

Soft Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

Sugar Cookies with festive green and red sprinkles.
Photo Credit: Broken Oven Baking.

These Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles are a perfect cookie for any occassion! They are soft and chewy vanilla sugar cookies with sprinkles mixed into the dough, just like funfetti cake but in cookie form!

Get the recipe: Soft Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles

Chocolate Mascarpone Sandwich Cookies

Chocolate Mascarpone Sandwich Cookies with sugar dusting.
Photo Credit: My Chef's Apron.

These mascarpone cookies will delight you with their buttery, crumbly biscuits, and creamy chocolate mascarpone cheese filling.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Mascarpone Sandwich Cookies

Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies

Festive and colorful Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

These cream cheese spritz cookies are the best spritz cookie recipe ever! They’re tender, full of flavor and so pretty when dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. A must have for any holiday celebration!

Get the recipe: Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies

Grinch Cookies

Grinch cookies with heart sprinkles.
Photo Credit: Stephanie's Sweet Treats.

These Christmas grinch cookies are green sugar cookies loaded with chopped Andes mints. They are rolled in green sugar and topped with a jumbo heart sprinkle.

Get the recipe: Grinch Cookies

Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies

Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies with colorful sprinkles.
Photo Credit: The Baking ChocolaTess.

Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect cookies for your holiday baking! These delicious, quick and easy chocolate chip cookies take on a festive touch for the holidays with the addition of red and green M&Ms and sprinkles.

Get the recipe: Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ginger Christmas Cookies

Ginger Christmas Cookies with hot chocolate and Christmas decor.
Photo Credit: Pass Me a Spoon.

These delightful Ginger Christmas Cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread cookies! These delectable treats are the perfect combination of warmth, spice, and sweetness, making them a festive addition to any cookie platter.

Get the recipe: Ginger Christmas Cookies

Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies with chopped nuts.
Photo Credit: Pass Me a Spoon.

Dipped in chocolate and covered with pistachios, you’ve never tasted a sugar cookie quite like our Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies.

Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

No Spread Sugar Cookies

Eno spread sugar cookies with colorful sprinkles.
Photo Credit: Chenee Today.

The best no spread sugar cookies for decorating! These are soft, easy no spread sugar cookies - no chill needed! We're making these no spread sugar cookies with powdered sugar and an easy recipe for sugar cookie icing! This is my go-to cut out sugar cookie recipe!

Get the recipe: No Spread Sugar Cookies

Christmas Butter Cookies

Christmas butter cookies on parchment paper.
Photo Credit: Rice Crispy Treats.

These buttery delights are carefully dipped in luscious melted chocolate and adorned with festive holiday sprinkles, adding joy to each bite. With a straightforward recipe, you can have these delightful cookies ready to share in just about an hour.

Get the recipe: Christmas Butter Cookies

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups

Photo Credit: Together as a Family.

You’ll love these adorable & festive Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups with a sugar cookie cup base, Reese’s miniature peanut butter cup inside, frosting for the ‘whipped cream’, and cute garnishes of sprinkles and mini candy canes that make the mug and stir stick. Simple to make with convenient store-bought, ready-to-use items. 

Get the recipe: Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups

Peanut Butter Blossom Gnome Cookies

Adorable peanut butter gnome cookies for Christmas.
Photo Credit: Broken Oven Baking.

Gnome Cookies are the cutest and easiest Christmas cookies! They're soft, delicious peanut butter blossoms with icing and sprinkles.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Blossom Gnome Cookies

Gingerbread Tree Cookies

Photo Credit: Eat the Love.

These adorable Gingerbread Tree Cookies are super easy to make, kid-friendly and fun to bake! Perfect for Christmas and Santa!

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Tree Cookies

Gingerbread Madeleines

Gingerbread Madeleines on a holiday plate.
Photo Credit: Live to Sweet.

Madeleines are simple, quick, and easy...and yet they manage to be elegant, too! I knew that I needed to make a holiday version, and this seemed like just the thing: Gingerbread Madeleines (with vanilla bean glaze)!

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Madeleines

Muffins

Christmas Tree Brownies

Christmas tree brownies with adorable decors.
Photo Credit: Amanda's Cookin.

Get all the compliments when you display these darling little Christmas tree shaped brownies on your holiday dessert table.

Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Brownies

Nanaimo Bars

A stack of Nanaimo bars on a baking sheet pan.
Photo Credit: Mrs Jones' Kitchen.

Nanaimo bars are classic no bake 3 layered Canadian bar cookies with a crumbly chocolate coconut base, creamy vanilla buttercream centre, and crisp chocolate top. 

Get the recipe: Nanaimo Bars

Eggnog Blondies

Slices of eggnog blondies on a wooden board.
Photo Credit: Cinnamon Sage & Co.

These delectable blondies have the classic familiar eggnog taste that your mom and dad fondly remember and your kids will come to love! Sharing a plate of eggnog blondies around the fireplace after dinner will be your new favorite Christmas tradition.

Get the recipe: Eggnog Blondies

Gingerbread Brownies

Gingerbread brownies stacked on top of each other.
Photo Credit: Broken Oven Baking.

These Gingerbread Brownies have soft and chewy gingerbread cookies layered into fudgy chocolate brownies! They're perfectly gooey and so flavorful! 

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Brownies

Flourless Brownies

Slices of flourless brownies and topped with sea salt.
Photo Credit: Get Inspired Everyday.

They’re deeply fudgy, super easy to make, and just over-the-top delicious with a touch of flaked sea salt. They’re naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with nut butter – no strange ingredients in this recipe.

Get the recipe: Flourless Brownies

White Christmas Slice

White Christmas slices on parchment paper.
Photo Credit: Mrs. Jones' Kitchen.

This easy white Christmas recipe is a no bake slice made with white chocolate, crunchy rice bubbles / rice krispies, coconut, almonds and sweet dried fruit. It’s an easy and delicious Christmas recipe that is great fun to make with kids too!

Get the recipe: White Christmas Slice

Fudgy Red Velvet Cake Mix Brownies

Fudgy red velvet cake mix brownies with white chocolate chips.
Photo Credit: Savor the Spoonful.

These fudgy red velvet cake mix brownies are easy to make with only four ingredients. They have white chocolate chips inside and a super moist, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. It's the perfect doctored red velvet cake mix recipe that you won't regret making!

Get the recipe: Fudgy Red Velvet Cake Mix Brownies

Cranberry Crumble Bars

Cranberry Crumble Bars with fresh cranberries.
Photo Credit: Homan at Home.

They combine a lovely tart cranberry jam filling with a buttery, sweet oatmeal cookie dough crumble layer for the perfect holiday treat.

Get the recipe: Cranberry Crumble Bars

M&M Cookie Bars

M&M Cookie Bars with green and red M&Ms.
Photo Credit: Sweet & Savory Meals.

M&M Cookie Bars are soft and chewy and are easily made with only four ingredients. If you love M&M’s, this is the ultimate treat to make.

Get the recipe: M&M Cookie Bars

7 Layer Cranberry Magic Bars

Christmas 7 Layer Cranberry Magic Bars on a serving dish.
Photo Credit: She's Not Cookin.

A holiday twist on the traditional magic bars, these Christmas 7 Layer Cranberry Magic Bars are loaded with white and dark chocolate chips, dried cranberries, mini marshmallows, coconut and pecans.

Get the recipe: Christmas 7 Layer Cranberry Magic Bars

Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars  stacked on top of each other.
Photo Credit: The Baking ChocolaTess.

These homemade, soft and thick Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars are so festive and tasty!  Enjoy peppermint candy bits in our sugar cookie bar base frosted with a creamy, fluffy frosting with more sprinkles of peppermint candy bits on top!

Get the recipe: Peppermint Sugar Cookie Bars

Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars

Chocolate Nanaimo Bars on parchment paper.
Photo Credit: Spend with Pennies.

This luscious recipe is a twist on Nanaimo Bars with a dense chocolate base, a layer of creamy mint filling, and a rich chocolate topping. It’s hard to have just one.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Mint Nanaimo Bars

Chocolate Orange Truffle Pie w/ Gingersnap Crust

A slice of Chocolate Orange Truffle Pie.
Photo Credit: Infinite Taste.

This chocolate orange truffle pie is amazing! It tastes just like Christmas—spicy gingersnap crust, dark chocolate truffle layer, and rich orange chocolate mousse, topped with lightly whipped cream. It’s silky smooth, and the flavors are unreal! And you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how simple it is to whip up!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Orange Truffle Pie w/ Gingersnap Crust

No Bake Gingerbread Pie

No bake gingerbread pie from a baking tray.
Photo Credit: Homemade in the Kitchen.

Get ahead of the busy Christmas season with this make-ahead No Bake Gingerbread Pie in a speculoos cookie crust with homemade whipped cream. Made without Cool Whip!

Get the recipe: No Bake Gingerbread Pie

Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

A slice of old fashioned chocolate pie on a plate.
Photo Credit: State of Dinner.

This easy, homemade Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie recipe delivers velvety smooth, cocoa-rich filling inside a flaky pie crust for a nostalgic treat.

Get the recipe: Old Fashioned Chocolate Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie

A slice of chocolate cream pie with chocolate shavings and a spoon.
Photo Credit: From Valerie's Kitchen.

This decadent Chocolate Cream Pie recipe uses an easy technique for creating a perfect chocolate custard with far less effort than other methods. A great dessert choice for a special occasion or anytime a chocolate craving strikes!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Cream Pie

Turtle Pie

Turtle pie in a round baking dish topped with pecans and cream.
Photo Credit: Simply Made Eats.

This Turtle Pie is a no bake recipe and so easy to make with just 15 minutes of prep time. It starts with a buttery Oreo crust, then is topped with cream cheese and caramel filling, and is finished with whipped topping and pecans. This is always a crowd favorite and perfect for the Holidays.

Get the recipe: Turtle Pie

Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie

A slice of gingerbread pumpkin pie.
Photo Credit: Live to Sweet.

There's always the 'to-Christmas-or-not-to-Christmas' debate in November. There are some desserts that span the gap between holidays really nicely, including this Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie!

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Pumpkin Pie

Candy Cane Pie

No bake candy cane pie on a round dish.
Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

You'll love this No Bake Candy Cane Pie that's made with cream cheese, real peppermint and crushed candy canes on an Oreo cookie crust. It's the perfect peppermint pie recipe for the holiday season!

Get the recipe: Candy Cane Pie

Billy Miner Pie

Billy Miner Pie on a cake serving dish.
Photo Credit: The Littlest Crumb.

The BEST Billy Miner Pie recipe for a copycat version of The Keg’s famous dessert. A mocha ice cream cake on an oreo crumb crust, topped with sliced almonds. Then drizzled with hot fudge and caramel sauce. 

Get the recipe: Billy Miner Pie

Cranberry Tart Pie

Slices of Cranberry Tart Pie on a round, black plate.
Photo Credit: Foxes Love Lemons.

Cranberry Curd Tart will make a striking addition to your holiday dessert table. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice and a graham cracker crust. Can easily be made gluten free with an almond or hazelnut crust.

Get the recipe: Cranberry Curd Tart

Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling

Cinnamon roll with apple pie filling and sugar drizzle.
Photo Credit: The Feathered Nester.

For an easy holiday brunch idea, serve cinnamon rolls with apple pie filling. The tasty, sweet apple cinnamon roll bake is a crowd-pleaser!

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling

Christmas Lasagna

Colorful layers of Christmas Lasagna recipe.
Photo Credit: The Soccer Mom Blog.

Serve up the holiday cheer with this colorful Christmas Lasagna — a decadent dessert lasagna with layers of cookie, cheesecake, and pudding!

Get the recipe: Christmas Lasagna

The Ultimate Christmas Crack

A stack of Christmas crack.
Photo Credit: Mary's Whole Life.

Christmas crack candy is a sweet, salty, and addicting toffee cracker treat that everyone loves during the holiday season. This gluten-free, dairy-free and healthier version of the saltine cracker toffee tastes just as good without any of the junk!

Get the recipe: The Ultimate Christmas Crack

Christmas Oreos

Colorful Christmas oreo's with M&M candies and candy canes.
Photo Credit: Organically Addison.

These Christmas Oreos are festive and fun for the holiday season! This quick and easy recipe takes only 15 minutes from start to finish. They can be decorated and frosted many different ways. 

Get the recipe: Christmas Oreos

Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Puff Pastry Christmas tree dessert on stick.
Photo Credit: Organically Addison.

This puff pastry Christmas tree recipe is too cute! They are so fun and festive for the holiday season. These can be made sweet or savory. Great as a dessert or appetizer. These puff pastry trees are doughy, buttery, soft and fluffy!

Get the recipe: Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Hot Chocolate Floats

Hot chocolate floats with marshmallows and whipped cream.
Photo Credit: NeighborFood Blog.

These Hot Chocolate Floats are the perfect treat to make during the holiday season. This recipe combines two of our favorite things, hot chocolate and ice cream, for a sweet, frothy dessert the whole family will love. 

Get the recipe: Hot Chocolate Floats

Pretzel Christmas Crack

Pretzel Christmas crack with chocolate drizzle.
Photo Credit: Pure & Simple Nourishment.

This pretzel Christmas crack is going to become your new favourite holiday treat. The combination of salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and dark chocolate blend perfectly to make this the most delicious dessert. It's so easy to make and only requires six ingredients. 

Get the recipe: Pretzel Christmas Crack

Gingerbread Macarons

Gingerbread Macarons in a box.
Photo Credit: Anna Banana.

Gingerbread macarons, with crispy, ginger-flavoured shells, ginger buttercream filling, white chocolate drizzle and festive sprinkles on top. These Christmas macarons taste just like traditional gingerbread, but in a form of a macaron!

Get the recipe: Gingerbread Macarons

Ninja Foodi Eggnog

Photo Credit: The Kitchen Bucketlist.

Eggnog is easy in the Ninja Foodi with a smooth and light creamy texture. You can have homemade eggnog with a hint of vanilla chilling in under 20 minutes.

Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Eggnog

Peppermint Meringues

Colorful Peppermint meringues in a glass.
Photo Credit: Confetti and Blliss.

Ring in the holidays with festive peppermint meringues! This Christmas dessert is super easy to make. If you love Trader Joe’s Peppermint Meringues, you’ll enjoy these too.

Get the recipe: Peppermint Meringues

Christmas Hot Chocolate Bombs

Christmas hot chocolate bombs with colorful toppings.
Photo Credit: Confetti & Bliss.

Ring in the holidays with fun Christmas hot chocolate bombs. They’re easy to make and decorate 3 different ways: jolly snowman, string of lights, and truffle-style hot chocolate balls. They’re festive and delicious.

Get the recipe: Christmas Hot Chocolate Bombs

Peppermint Oreo Cookie Balls

Peppermint Oreo balls in a white bowl.
Photo Credit: On My Kid's Plate.

Sweet peppermint Oreo cookie balls are the perfect chocolate peppermint treat! A creamy chocolate Oreo and peppermint center is wrapped in white chocolate mixed with candy cane pieces, then topped with more candy cane pieces, delicious!

Get the recipe: Peppermint Oreo Cookie Balls

Orange and Cranberry Loaf

Slices of orange and cranberry loaf.
Photo Credit: Anna Banana.

Delicious orange cranberry loaf is an ideal treat to be enjoyed around Christmas time, and beyond! This festive cranberry bread consists of soft, moist and fragrant orange-flavoured sponge, laced with sharp, plump and vibrant cranberries. It is also drizzled with fresh citrus glaze for a simple and tasty finish.

Get the recipe: Orange and Cranberry Loaf

Christmas Cookie Truffles

Photo Credit: Broken Oven Baking.

Turn soft sugar cookies and ginger molasses cookies into delicious bite-size Christmas treats! All you need is cream cheese, chocolate, and sprinkles!

Get the recipe: Christmas Cookie Truffles

Chocolate Orange Truffles

Photo Credit: Infine Taste.

These easy chocolate orange truffles have a silky, smooth ganache center. They use rich dark chocolate and with just a few ingredients are so simple to make!

Get the recipe: Chocolate Orange Truffles

Peppermint Bark Graham Crackers

Photo Credit: Together as a Family.

Peppermint Bark Graham Crackers are chocolate covered graham crackers in milk chocolate + white chocolate, and then topped with crushed peppermint candy canes to resemble (and taste like!) peppermint bark. This Christmas treat is easy to make with only 4 ingredients!

Get the recipe: Peppermint Bark Graham Crackers

White Chocolate Covered Christmas Pretzel Rods

Photo Credit: Wow It's Veggie

These Candy Cane Christmas pretzel rods are so cute and festive, and very easy to make with a tasty end result! The Christmas pretzel sticks are dipped in white chocolate and rolled in crushed candy canes.

Get the recipe: White Chocolate Covered Christmas Pretzel Rods

Christmas Muddy Buddies

Photo Credit: Simply Made Eats.

This delicious mix is called by many names like Puppy Chow, Reindeer Chow & Muddy buddies. It's a no bake recipe and an absolute must have snack & dessert over the Holiday season.

Get the recipe: Christmas Muddy Buddies

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