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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    30 Christmas Desserts Recipes

    Published: Dec 13, 2016 · Modified: May 27, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 1 Comment

     Looking for delicious Christmas desserts recipes? You've found them! Once December rolls around, I am ready to get my Christmas groove on and start baking!

    Collage of Christmas desserts.

    You only have to start baking a couple of these Christmas desserts recipes to get the whole family in the holiday spirit.

    You can decorate your home inside and out, dress up in your favorite ugly sweater, listen to Christmas music, watch Christmas movies, and nothing will get people in the mood like Christmas desserts.

    We love eating dessert after dinner on Christmas night, but we also enjoy making desserts and delivering them to friends and neighbors.

    Child's hands holding box of Christmas cookies.

    Who do you know who could use a little Christmas cheer? Include a gift tag with the Christmas dessert recipes right on the package.

    When do you start baking? Looking for a new recipe? From Frozen Hot Chocolate Cheesecake to Peppermint Truffles, there is a Christmas dessert recipe here every family will love.

    The smell of Christmas baking will fill the house with holiday cheer. Surprise your family with a couple of treats from this list of delicious Christmas dessert recipes!

    Which one will you make first? 

    List of Recipes

    Here's my list of fun and festive Christmas desserts. You'll find something everyone will love among these recipes. I'm dividing them up so you can find just what you're looking for.

    Festive and Fun Christmas Desserts

    Christmas Peppermint Brownies

    Delicious homemade brownies with crunchy peppermint candies. So good and festive for your holiday gatherings!
    Check out this recipe
    Christmas Peppermint Brownies

    White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe

    This white chocolate peppermint fudge recipe is super easy to make with just 5 ingredients! Delicious and fun to give away!
    Check out this recipe
    White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe

    Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

    Easy to make and fun to gift, these festive chocolate covered pretzel rods are perfect for any holiday dessert table.
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

    White Chocolate Covered Oreos for Christmas

    These chocolate-covered Oreos are easy to make, and with the help of the decorative candy holly sprinkles, they look like they are straight from a professional baker!
    Check out this recipe
    White Chocolate Covered Oreos for Christmas

    Gingerbread Recipe for Donuts

    What could be better than a gingerbread recipe on Christmas morning? Can you imagine the faces on those kiddos when they wake up to these donuts?
    Check out this recipe
    Gingerbread Recipe for Donuts

    Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

    All the flavors of the holidays in one flavor-packed cookie recipe. These Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies will become your most-wanted cookies.
    Check out this recipe
    Gingerbread Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Festive Cranberry Cupcake Recipe

    Looking for a delicious cranberry cupcake recipe for the holidays? These will be the hit of that Christmas party!
    Check out this recipe
    Festive Cranberry Cupcake Recipe

    Eggnog Cookie Recipe

    These eggnog cookies are so good! I’ve heard it said that you either hate eggnog or you love it. Which side are you on? I love it, especially in cookies!
    Check out this recipe
    Eggnog Cookie Recipe

    White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookie Recipe

    This white chocolate candy cane cookie recipe turns out such a delicious treat, and they are easy to make! Here’s your new favorite cookie!
    Check out this recipe
    White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookie Recipe

    Festive and Delicious Jello Parfait

    This jello parfait recipe is so delicious and such an easy recipe! Whipped cream and jello are the perfect combination.
    Check out this recipe
    Festive and Delicious Jello Parfait

    Eggnog Custard with Crushed Peppermint

    My new favorite dessert is Eggnog Custard. Though I have had custard desserts in restaurants many times, I have never attempted to make it. It’s so easy!
    Check out this recipe
    Eggnog Custard with Crushed Peppermint

    Double Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies

    These Double Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies are such an easy dessert recipe. Everyone will love these at a party or cookie exchange!
    Check out this recipe
    Double Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies

    Polar Bear Nutter Butter Cookies

    These Polar Bear Nutter Butter Cookies are so easy to make and are a fun dessert to bring to a party instead of traditional Christmas cookies!
    Check out this recipe
    Polar Bear Nutter Butter Cookies

    Santa Mickey Sugar Cookies

    This recipe for Santa Mickey Sugar Cookies is perfect for a class party dessert! Get the kids to head to the kitchen with you to do some holiday baking!
    Check out this recipe
    Cookies decorated like Santa Mickey Mouse

    Peppermint Butter Candy Cane Cupcakes

    Who wants a Christmas cupcake? I’ve told you before that cupcakes are one of my favorite desserts for parties and celebrations, especially when kids are involved. This is an easy dessert recipe, but the result is just beautiful!
    Check out this recipe
    Peppermint Butter Candy Cane Cupcakes

    Funfetti Shortbread Bites

    These fun little shortbread bites are perfect for the holidays. Made with Christmas sprinkles they make great gifts or snacks for parties.
    Check out this recipe
    Funfetti Shortbread Bites

    Christmas Cheesecake Bars w. Gingersnap Crust | Luci’s Morsels

    Delicious dessert ideas for your holiday season. Christmas Cheesecake Bars are deliciousness in every bite and perfectly festive in color!
    Check out this recipe
    Christmas Cheesecake Bars w. Gingersnap Crust | Luci’s Morsels

    Santa’s Favorite Cookies

    What are Santa’s Favorite Cookies? Maybe these easy brown sugar pudding cookies that are filled with Christmas candy!
    Check out this recipe
    Santa’s Favorite Cookies

    2 Minute Peppermint Fluff Dip

    This 2 Minute Peppermint Fluff Dip is an easy Christmas dessert recipe that everyone will love!
    Check out this recipe
    2 Minute Peppermint Fluff Dip

    Frozen Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

    A beautiful frozen hot chocolate cheesecake with an oreo crust, mini marshmallows, and swirls of marshmallows mixed throughout. Scrumptious!
    Check out this recipe
    Frozen Hot Chocolate Cheesecake

    The Best Hot Chocolate Cupcakes You’ll Ever Taste

    These hot chocolate cupcakes are absolutely to die for. What could be better than hot chocolate with a cupcake? Hot chocolate IN a cupcake!
    Check out this recipe
    The Best Hot Chocolate Cupcakes You’ll Ever Taste

    Super Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    These Christmas Tree Cupcakes are easier than they look and are such a fun and festive dessert for holiday parties!
    Check out this recipe
    Super Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies

    Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies - festive, super delicious, easy to make and perfect for a Holiday Party or a Christmas Cookie Exchange.
    Check out this recipe
    Chocolate M&M Christmas Cookies

    Holly Crackles

    Holly Crackles are Santa’s favorite cookie! Just 5 ingredients and no baking - they’re delicious AND cute!
    Check out this recipe
    Holly Crackles

    Hot Cocoa Cookie Cup Treats

    Absolutely ADORABLE and so easy to make!
    Check out this recipe
    Hot Cocoa Cookie Cup Treats

    Red Velvet Cheesecake

    This Red Velvet Cheesecake is covered with cream cheese frosting, and it has an Oreo crust.
    Check out this recipe
    Red Velvet Cheesecake

    Easy Christmas Bark

    This Easy Christmas Bark recipe is incredibly simple to put together and makes a great holiday treat or gift to give to any neighbor or friend!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Christmas Bark

    Eggnog Layer Cake

    This Eggnog Layer Cake is super moist, fluffy and FULL of eggnog flavor! With a touch of rum flavor in the frosting, it’s perfect for celebrating Christmas!
    Check out this recipe
    Eggnog Layer Cake

    Malteser Christmas Pudding Cake

    Beautiful and delicious, this Malteser Christmas Pudding Cake is perfect for the holidays.
    Check out this recipe
    Malteser Christmas Pudding Cake

    Vanilla Candy Cane Cupcakes

    These cupcakes are as pretty inside as they are outside. And so yummy!
    Check out this recipe
    Vanilla Candy Cane Cupcakes

    Santa Hat Cupcakes

    These Christmas Santa hat cupcakes are made with homemade cake mix! Easy and delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Santa Hat Cupcakes

    Easy Christmas Tree Brownies

    Is there anything more delicious than the combination of peppermint and chocolate?
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Christmas Tree Brownies

    Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites

    A chocolate baking cup filled with strawberries & no-bake cheesecake makes the cutest Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites!
    Check out this recipe
    Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites

    Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting | Creme De La Crumb

    Moist and fluffy gingerbread cupcakes with rich cinnamon cream cheese frosting!
    Check out this recipe
    Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting | Creme De La Crumb

    Let us know which of these holiday desserts is your favorite? Don't see your go to recipe? Let us know so we can try it, too!

    And if you're on Weight Watchers, check out these Weight Watchers Christmas Cupcakes or Christmas Weight Watchers Cookies.

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    1. Missy

      December 21, 2016 at 10:14 pm

      Thanks for including one of my recipes. 🙂

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