25 Holiday Desserts You’ll Love to Share!
I just love holiday-themed desserts. They are so fun to bring to parties and everyone raves about how festive they are. The best thing about these desserts is that, besides being delicious, they are all easy to make!
From cookies and pie to custard and cakes, you’ll have a lot of choices from our list of 25 amazing desserts! The only question is, which one will you be making first?
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
This southern style sweet potato pie is heavenly and easy to make. You might even forget there was ever another pie to serve at Thanksgiving!
Get this recipe: Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Cranberry Orange Loaf
This delicious recipe could be for breakfast or dessert! You could even leave off the icing if serving for breakfast, but we love it either way! Serve it with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate bedtime snack.
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Pecan Pie Cookies
We love pecan pie, but these cookies are divine and so much easier to make. When you want just a bite of that pecan pie flavor, this is the way to go! Makes a great gift, too!
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Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
These fluffy cupcakes have pumpkin pie filling for the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. The frosting is creamy and adds the perfect sweet topping.
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
We have to make at least one batch of these cookies every year, but we usually make a big batch and include them in our holiday gift-giving. They also freeze really well!
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Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Sweet and salty are such a good combination! We love making these as they are so festive and everyone raves about how delicious they taste!
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Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Coffee lovers will enjoy these amazing cookies. Made with cocoa and espresso powder, they are heavenly. Dipped in white chocolate for more delicious flavor, you might want to make a double batch and freeze one for guests.
Get this recipe: Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Christmas Dessert Dip
This dessert dip couldn’t be easier and it’s always a hit at holiday gatherings. Serve it with pretzels, Vanilla Wafers, or even chips for another sweet and salty dish!
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White Chocolate Fudge
White chocolate fudge is another fun recipe to give as gifts. It’s so easy to make and the flavor is perfect for Christmas!
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Christmas Peppermint Brownies
We’ve made homemade brownies including cocoa and expresso powder and added peppermint for more delicious flavor and fun. You could make these with a box mix, but our homemade version is really delicious and won’t take much more time.
Get this recipe: Christmas Peppermint Brownies
No Bake Cookie Dough Balls
No bake is my favorite way to go during busy times, and these are so festive! Everyone loves bite-sized treats. Great for gift-giving, too!
Get this recipe: No Bake Cookie Dough Balls
Crispy Snickerdoodle Cookies
Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies, and your house will smell so good while they are baking! These are so easy to make and delicious!
Get this recipe: Crispy Snickerdoodle Cookies
Chocolate Rolled Cake (Buche de Noel)
Also known as Buche de Noel, this chocolate rolled cake looks difficult to make, but it’s not! Our full instructions will have you feeling so proud, you’ll be making these for friends!
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Soft Molasses Cookies
Another family favorite, these cookies are one of the quintessential cookies of Christmas. The icing adds sweetness, but you can make them without for a less sugary cookie. So good!
Get this recipe: Soft Molasses Cookies
Eggnog cookies
We make these every year as we love eggnog, and they are always a huge hit with friends and family. Easy to make and perfect for Christmas parties!
Get this recipe: Eggnog cookies
White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Who doesn’t love white chocolate? Adding the crushed candy canes to these cookies makes them so festive and adds holiday flavor.
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Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cranberry and gingerbread are a lovely holiday pairing, so we decided to combine them to make these cookies. They are heavenly!
Get this recipe: Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Holly Red Velvet Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting
These cupcakes combine a delicious chocolate cake with peppermint frosting. This dessert is so easy to eat with no utensils needed, making them a great option for parties. Set them on a pretty cake stand with a festive ribbon and they will be the star of the show.
Get this recipe: Holly Red Velvet Cupcakes
White Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookies
Another no-bake dessert to make the holiday season easier. Oreos covered with white chocolate are so delicious and easy to decorate with festive sprinkles.
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Eggnog Custard with Crushed Peppermint
I’ve heard people say you either love the flavor of eggnog or you hate it. We happen to love it and it’s scrumptious in these individual custard cups!
Get this recipe: Eggnog Custard with Crushed Peppermint
Cranberry Bliss Cupcakes
These cupcakes are rich and buttery with a slight cranberry flavor. Topped with cream cheese icing and sugared cranberries, they are one of the most festive desserts on this list, but still easy to make.
Get this recipe: Cranberry Bliss Cupcakes
Kentucky Butter Cookies with Bourbon Glaze
These buttery cookies are topped with a delicious bourbon glaze, making them just a tiny bit boozy. Sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies, they are festive and fun.
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Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle
We love cranberries but fresh can sometimes be hard to find. We’ve used the dried version in these cookies and between the chewy cranberries and the soft cookies they are perfection. The white chocolate drizzle takes this treat to another level.
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Santa Mickey Sugar Cookies
Disney fans will love these Mickey Mouse themed cookies. The candy canes have a hidden Mickey and are always a big hit.
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Double Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies
Chocolate and mint are so delicious together, and candy canes bits make these cookies festive. These treats are wonderful for a cookie exchange or holiday parties.
Get this recipe: Double Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies
