1 + Irresistible Christmas Desserts to Serve This Holiday
Dazzle your holiday table (and guests!) with these easy-to-make cookies, candies, and festive cakes. Whether you're a chocolate fan or believe it's not Christmas without a fruit cake, we've got the recipe for you. (Just make sure you don't forget about your dinner menu!)
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Polar Bear Sugar Cookies
Just when you thought polar bears couldn't be cuter, these cookies show off their holiday spirit dressed in festive sweaters.
What you'll need: Polar Bear Cookie Cutter ($6, amazon.com)
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What you'll need: $15 Candy Cane Spoons ($15, amazon.com)
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Mouse King Fudge
Inspired by The Nutcracker, these fudge mice are both cute and tasty.
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Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Truffles
Sugar cookie dough, white chocolate, and cinnamon combine together in this dessert for the ultimate Christmas treat. Even better: they're bake-free!
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Creme Brûlée Sugar Cookies
These cookies will melt in your mouth — just make sure the kids back up when you use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar on top.
Get the recipe at Delish.
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Andes Chocolate Cake
Watch your favorite mint candies transform into a delicious treat with this cake, which features a peppermint buttercream filling.
Get the recipe at Delish.
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Candy Cane Forest Cake
You'll feel like you're in Candy Cane Land when you display this magical Candy Cane Forest Cake on your dessert table.
Get the recipe at Country Living.
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Pinecone Brownie Wreath
Craft Tootsie Rolls into miniature pinecones for an elegant, edible wreath guests won't soon forget.
Get the recipe at Country Living.
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Christmas Cheesecake Dip
Instead of drinking your eggnog this year, dip gingerbread cookies into an eggnog-based cheesecake dip.
Get the recipe at Delish.
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11 + Irresistible Christmas Desserts to Serve This Holiday
Quince Mince Pie
Combine mincemeat, Granny Smith apples, and sugar for a delightfully golden mince pie.
Get the recipe at Country Living.
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Peppermint Bark No-Churn Ice Cream
Whether you're adding a scoop into your hot chocolate or devouring a bowl, this peppermint bark ice cream will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Get the recipe at Delish.
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Santa Cake
Enjoy a slice of good ol' St. Nick cake to kick off the holiday season.
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Scrooge Cupcakes
Normally we try our best to stay away from Scrooges, but here's one (delicious) exception.
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Gingerbread Cookie Tree
These spiced cookies are a holiday classic.
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Snowball Cupcake
Create a Whoville of your own with these adorable sugar cookie doors and coconut-covered cupcakes that taste like a winter dream.
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Jingle Bells Peanut Butter Pops
This adorable craft does double duty as a festive holiday dessert.
Tools you'll need: Wilton Lollipop Sticks ($4, amazon.com)
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Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Only six ingredients are needed to create these minty chocolate treats.
Get the recipe at Handle the Heat.
Tools you'll need: Pro Chef Kitchen Tools Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl ($9, amazon.com)
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Snowmen Marshmallows
Use a toothpick dipped into melted dark chocolate and orange candy melts to dab on eyes, a mouth, and, of course, a carrot nose. Serve in your favorite hot chocolate and drink quickly before they melt!
Tools you'll need: Royal Bamboo Knot Cocktail Picks ($5, amazon.com)
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20 + Irresistible Christmas Desserts to Serve This Holiday
Homemade Gumdrops
These cute and easy-to-make gumdrops will become a new Christmas favorite in your household.
Get the recipe at Mom on Timeout.
Tools you'll need: AmazonBasics Nonstick Carbon Steel Half Baking Sheet ($16, amazon.com)
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21 + Irresistible Christmas Desserts to Serve This Holiday
Eggnog Truffles
Transform the creamy holiday beverage into bite-sized sweets.
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Cookies
Turn your favorite sugar cookie dough into sweet angels. After making, rolling and cutting out angel-shaped cookies, use a straw to punch out a small hole in each arm before baking. Once cool, decorate with royal icingand let dry, then string together with ribbon for the perfect edible decoration.
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These simple, chewy, and chocolatey little cookies are supremely satisfying.
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Freeze-Ahead Coffee Cake
Bake this cake days before brunch for a stress-free sweet.
Tools you'll need: Portmeirion Cake Plate ($28, amazon.com)
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Cupcake Wreath
This pretty-as-a-picture dessert uses lots of individual treats, like cupcakes and cut-out cookies, to create one temptingly sweet holiday masterpiece.
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Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Tiny, candy evergreens are the perfect toppers for these festive cupcakes.
Tools you'll need: Wilton Nonstick Muffin Pan ($7, amazon.com)
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Checkerboard Cake
This red and white cake is the perfect dessert to finish off Christmas day.
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Let It Snow Gingerbread
Hang up these treats as decoration ... if you can resist nibbling them first.
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Deck the Halls Oreo Holly Bark
Move over, peppermint bark — this jolly spin has whole Oreos inside.
Tools you'll need: LivingKit Knife Set ($27, amazon.com)
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Santa Is Coming To Town Cookies
These cute cookies are the best way to spread Christmas cheer.
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31+ Irresistible Christmas Desserts to Serve This Holiday
Cookie Presents
These cookie presents are the sweetest gifts you can give.
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Polar Bear Cupcakes
These cuties are as fun to make as a gingerbread house, and they taste great!
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33+ Irresistible Christmas Desserts to Serve This Holiday
Red and White Chocolate Bark
Stuff your stockings with this tasty and festive holiday chocolate bark.
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Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees
With varying sized Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and drips of icing, this one's for the peanut butter lovers with a whole lot of Christmas spirit.
Get the recipe at One Little Project.
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Peppermint Marshmallows
Marshmallows aren't just for s'mores: These peppermint versions make perfect stocking stuffers.
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Easy Christmas Tree Brownies
Quickly take average brownies to the Christmas level with triangle shapes, green frosting, and candy canes.
Get the recipe at One Little Project.
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Christmas Ornament Cupcakes
These festive cupcakes will brighten up any holiday party.
Get the recipe at Land O Lakes.
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Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Buttercream
Moist gingerbread cake, sweet buttercream layers, and chewy cookies combine for a staple Christmas dessert.
Get the recipe at A Cookie Named Desire.
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
Decked with glitter and iced snowflakes, these sprightly cupcakes are a sweet way to celebrate the holidays.
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Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake
Bring the party to your Christmas rendezvous with buttercream rolled into vanilla cake, infused with cheery sprinkles.
Get the recipe at A Treats Affair.
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Spiral Cookie Pops
Turn this year's Christmas cookies into everyone's new favorite lollipop.
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Fried Honey Bites
Strike gold this holiday season with these honey glazed nibbles.
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Chimney with Santa Hat
These delicious chocolate "chimneys" have a sweet and fruity Santa hat peeking through.
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Snowman Cupcakes
Get creative this winter with sweet snowmen to end your holiday meal. Hidden underneath the fluffy frosting lays a gingerbread cupcake waiting to be eaten!
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Mini Mince Tarts with Cheddar Crusts
Cheddar cheese gives these adorable holiday tarts and unexpected burst of savory flavor.
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Chocolate Fudge Cups
These little fudge cups are a great sweet treat for the kids between meals or a nice addition to a homemade holiday gift.
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Spiced Cranberry Coffee Cake
Serve guests a piece of seasonal coffee cake and a steaming hot cup of coffee for dessert or breakfast on Christmas morning.
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Peppermint-Chocolate Layer Cake
Chocolate and peppermint is a classic holiday combination, and when paired together in this rich cake, they make a delectably festive dessert.
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Chocolate-Almond Torte
Made with only five ingredients, this luscious chocolate almond torte is rich and elegant yet simple to make.
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Chocolate Coins
These tiny treats are great for munching or for passing out as gifts to party guests, hosts, coworkers, and neighbors during the holiday season.
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Crispy Cornflake Wreaths
Get creative this holiday season with these adorable and edible wreaths that can be served for dessert or used as delectable decorations.
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Christmas Trees with Chocolate Orange Cream
These mini trees are just as festive to eat as they are to look at, with a mix of chocolate and orange flavors plus a chocolate-covered ice cream cone.
Get the recipe at A Recipe for Aperture.
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Red Velvet Truffles
Simplistic and elegant, these rich truffles are an easy addition to a Christmas menu.
Get the recipe at Dessert For Two.
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Raspberry and Vanilla Cream Napoleons
Give your Christmas party a French twist with this light and decadent Napoleon recipe.
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Dutch Apple Pie Cookies
Capture apple pie flavor with a cookie crust, in these bite-sized treats.
Get the recipe at Lovely Little Kitchen.
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Grinch Cake
Your Christmas spirit will crank all the way up as you watch the Grinch's heart grow with this red and green poundcake.
Get the recipe at The Bearfoot Baker.
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Candy Cane Kiss Marshmallow Dip
Dip brownie bites, graham crackers, and other festive staples into melted candy cane Hershey's kisses mixed with cream cheese and marshmallow cream.
Get the recipe at Lauren's Latest.
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Peppermint Ornaments
If you don't feel like eating peppermints, turn them into super cute and easy ornaments. Of course, if you do want to eat them, have at it!
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Candy Cane Brownie Trifle
Wow your guests with fresh brownies and chocolate peppermint sauce, served as a rich trifle.
Get the recipe at The Food Charlatan.
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Peppermint Bark Cheesecake
Classic cheesecake is always a staple, but with bits of peppermint and a chocolate crust, this one has Christmas written all over it.
Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.
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Peppermint Oreo Milkshake
Add candy canes to an Oreo milkshake for a refreshingly sweet Christmas drink.
Get the recipe at Belle of the Kitchen.
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61+ Irresistible Christmas Desserts to Serve This Holiday
Funfetti Shortbread Bites
Your guests will be popping these mini shortbread cookies with holiday sprinkles like popcorn.
Get the recipe at Cooking Classy.
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Melted Snowman Oreo Balls
Start off these adorable treats by making Oreo truffles from crushed cookies and cream cheese. Then add melted white chocolate, and get decorating.
Get the recipe at The Girl Who Ate Everything.
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Stained Glass Christmas Cookies
Use hard candies to embody stained glass for a simple yet jaw-dropping holiday treat.
Get the recipe at Noshtastic.
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