Christmas desserts are the grand finale of a perfect holiday feast, with something for everyone! From classics like Dutch Apple Pie to unique creations like Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats, these recipes are sure to delight. Combine tradition with creativity to make your dessert table truly unforgettable.
Get ready to wow your guests with these drool-worthy Christmas dessert recipes!
Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
This is the treat I make when I want the kids helping in the kitchen.
Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
These Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats are great to make with kids. They are easy and fun to make, plus they look so festive for the holiday season!
Get the Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Pecan Tarts (Pecan Tartlets)
This is the treat I make when I want pecan pie flavor without cutting a whole pie.
Pecan Tarts
Pecan Tarts (or Pecan Tartlets as they are often called) are a true holiday treat. Take your favorite pecan pie, with brown sugar, butter, and pecans in a cream cheese and butter pastry crust, then shrink it. They are perfect, bite-size treats for Christmas.
Get the Pecan Tarts Recipe
Rosette Cookies – Rosettbakkels
This is the cookie I make when I want to bring a little Scandinavian tradition to our table.
Rosette Cookies
Rosette Cookies are a Christmas time favorite for many Scandinavian families and can be enjoyed by your family too! These sweet and crispy treats take a little patience to make, but they are well worth it. Making these traditional cookies is a great holiday activity and can help bring your family together in the kitchen or at your Christmas feast.
Get the Rosette Cookies Recipe
Easy Christmas Fudge
This is the fudge I make when I want a homemade gift that looks fancier than it actually is.
Easy Christmas Fudge
This Easy Fudge Recipe shaped like a Christmas wreath makes a delicious holiday dessert. It also makes a perfect homemade Christmas gift.
Get the Christmas Fudge Recipe
Soft Ginger Cookies
This is the cookie I make when I want something spiced but still soft and chewy.
Soft Ginger Cookies
This Soft Ginger Cookie recipe is a delicious holiday treat. It’s a cookie that is just perfect for those who like a bit of that ginger spice but don’t want a crunchy ginger snap. These cookies are soft, warm, and best enjoyed during the winter months.
Get the Ginger Cookies Recipe
No-Bake Holiday Rum Balls
This is the treat I make when I want something festive without turning on the oven.
Rum Balls
Rum Balls are a beautiful holiday cookie, and the best part is you don’t even turn your oven on! This simple, tasty, spiked cookie is fun to make and even better to eat.
Get the Rum Balls Recipe
Norwegian Krumkake
This is the treat I make when I want something a little different for the cookie tray.
Norwegian Krumkake
Krumkake is a delicious Norwegian dessert that’s half cookie, half waffle, and all tasty. This beautiful cone-shaped treat has pretty patterns baked right into it, making it a lovely addition to any holiday tradition or dessert table.
Get the Krumkake Recipe
Cookie Bars
This is the treat I make when I want cookie flavor without individually shaping each one.
Cookie Bars
Making Cookie Bars cuts out a lot of the baking time for when you want some homemade cookies. And these taste so good, they don’t last very long!
Get the Cookie Bars Recipe
Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies
This is the cookie I make when I want something light and a little different from the usual holiday lineup.
Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies
These Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies are so easy to make and melt in your mouth! They’re a fun holiday cookie to add to your Christmas baking list.
Get the Meringue Cookies Recipe
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
This is the cookie I make when I want a classic that never goes out of style.
Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies
This is the cookie I make when I want a classic sugar cookie with a little something extra.
Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies
These Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies are ones that will become your go-to sugar cookie recipe. They are delicious on their own but even sweeter dipped in chocolate!
Get the Chocolate Dipped Cookies Recipe
Haystack Cookies
This is the treat I make when I want a no-bake option that’s ready in minutes.
Haystack Cookies
Haystack Cookies are an easy dessert for the holidays. They are delicious no-bake cookies that are made from a combination of melted chocolate, creamy butterscotch, salty peanuts, and crunchy chow mein noodles.
Get the Haystack Cookies Recipe
Scandinavian Kringler Cookies
This is the cookie I make when I want to try something with a little history behind it.
Scandinavian Kringler Cookies
This traditional Scandinavian treat is light, crumbly, and a great Christmas cookie. Baked in the shape of an infinity sign, they’re wonderful with a cup of coffee or on their own as a sweet holiday treat.
Get the Kringler Cookies Recipe
Dutch Apple Pie
This is the pie I make when I want a classic dessert everyone already knows and loves.
Dutch Apple Pie
This Dutch Apple Pie has all the delicious flavors of apples mixed with warm fall spices and topped with a crumb topping. It’s the best apple pie recipe you will ever make and is a delicious way to end a Christmas feast.
Get the Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Pie
This is the pie I make when I want something rich enough to skip a second dessert.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Pie
If you love peanut butter and chocolate, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Pie is a dessert for you. It is chocolatey, peanutty, cold, creamy & so delicious.
Get the Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Puff Pastry Hearts
This is the treat I make when I want something that looks fancy but comes together fast.
Puff Pastry Hearts
These delicious Puff Pastry Hearts are the perfect dessert to make for someone special. They are rich in flavor and so soft they melt in your mouth!
Get the Puff Pastry Hearts Recipe
Elf Donuts
This is the treat I make when the kids want to help the elf out with something sweet.
Elf Donuts
These adorable little Elf Donuts are perfect for your Elf on the Shelf! They’re fun to make with the kids for Santa’s elves on Christmas Eve, and kids love making a batch to leave out for their own elf.
Get the Elf Donuts Recipe
Buttermilk Cookies with Honey Buttercream Frosting
This is the cookie I make when I want all the frosting without baking a whole cake.
Buttermilk Cookies with Honey Buttercream Frosting
Buttermilk Cookies with Honey Buttercream Frosting are like the top of a cupcake: soft, fluffy, and loaded with frosting. They are light, perfectly sweet, and so delicious.
Get the Buttermilk Cookies Recipe
No Bake Cheesecake
This is the cheesecake I make when I want dessert done without turning on the oven.
No-Bake Vanilla Cheesecake
No-Bake Vanilla Cheesecake is the perfect choice for when you want a creamy dessert that’s easy to prepare. With its smooth filling, buttery graham cracker crust, cream cheese, and rich vanilla flavor, it’s a wonderful dessert for the holidays.
Get the No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
No-Bake Eclair Cake
This is the dessert I make when I want something impressive without turning on the oven.
No-Bake Eclair Cake
This sweet and creamy No-Bake Eclair Cake is easy to make and requires no baking at all. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone.
Get the Eclair Cake Recipe
