Are you looking for the most delicious Christmas treats? Here are 34 insanely good and easy Christmas desserts that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds and thirds!
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The most joyful time of the year is only two months away! I am beyond excited, I literally cannot wait until December rolls around. You have no idea how much shopping I’ve already done for the cold weather. If you take a look at my closet right now, you’d be in shock by the amount of long coats and sweaters I’ve purchased, haha!
I just cannot help it. I don’t know why whenever I see a sale going on, I feel compelled to buy something. I guess it’s a good thing though because it’s already starting to get cold where I live. Besides all of the cute outfits I already have planned for winter and Christmas, I am also looking forward to eating the sweetest desserts.
There is no dieting when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas desserts. Hey, I didn’t make up the rules 🤷🏻♀️. I mean, how can you control yourself around a plate of freshly baked cookies or delicious-looking reindeer cupcakes? I don’t know about you, but I surely can’t.
If you are searching for the most delicious and festive Christmas dessert recipes to try out this year, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered 34 insanely good and festive Christmas dessert ideas that’ll make sure everyone has a very Merry Christmas.
From eggnog cupcakes to delicious cookies and festive Santa Claus macaroons, there is something in here for everyone!
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CHRISTMAS DESSERTS
1. PEANUT BUTTER SNOWBALLS
Not much of a baker? No problem there, simply make these delicious no-bake peanut butter snowball treats that’ll have everyone coming back for more.
It’s made with creamy peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs with white candy coating and festive sprinkles.
2. CROCKPOT CHRISTMAS CRACK
Christmas candies are in another league of their own. Not only does this Christmas candy taste amazing, but it’s actually insanely easy to make in a crockpot. It combines white and milk chocolate with delicious salty peanuts.
3. STRAWBERRY SANTAS
You cannot tell me these don’t look tasty. They are so insanely adorable that I don’t even want to eat one, haha! They are made with a healthy cheesecake filling and are made with only four ingredients.
4. CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE DIP
Looking for a festive holiday dip recipe for your Christmas party? If yes, then you need to make this Christmas tree cake dip. It’s made with Little Debbie snack cakes, cream cheese, vanilla extract, milk, and whipped topping.
5. GRINCH OREO BALLS
I love Grinch-themed anything during the holidays, especially if they taste good. And these Grinch Oreo balls definitely do. They are made with a red velvet cheesecake center and chocolate shell. These won’t last five minutes on the serving tray.
6. NO-BAKE GINGERBREAD SPICE CHEESECAKE CUPS
If you’re on a time crunch and need something you can make in under an hour, these no-bake gingerbread spice cheesecake cups are what you need. They are creamy, rich, and look absolutely amazing.
7. EASY MINI PEPPERMINT BARK CHEESECAKE
Calling all cheesecake lovers, you have to try this recipe. It’s a festive twist on the classic cheesecake but tastes just as good. It’s perfect for the holidays and is insanely easy to make. They are made with crushed peppermint candy and are topped with chocolate ganache and homemade whipped cream.
8. HOT CHOCOLATE LASAGNA
I have never seen a hot chocolate “lasagna” but man does it look good! It’s making my mouth water just by looking at the picture, haha! This hot chocolate lasagna is a no-bake recipe and is layered with Oreo crust, hot chocolate cheesecake mousse, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and mini marshmallows.
9. CHRISTMAS M&M COOKIES
Is it really a holiday party without a plate of delicious Christmas cookies? Not in my book. These Christmas M&M cookies have the perfect balance of chewiness with the added crunch of the M&M’s. They are a great way to add a pop of color to your table and are very easy to make.
10. ROLO PRETZELS WITH M&M CANDIES
If you set this in front of me, I can almost guarantee the bowl will be finished in less than 10 minutes, haha! I have absolutely zero self-control when it comes to sweets. These are made with waffle pretzels, rolo chocolate candies, and M&M’s. All you need to do is bake for a few minutes and you’ll have delicious Christmas treats for your family.
11. GRINCH BROWNIES
If you love brownies, you gotta try these Grinch brownies. They are made with rich chocolate, Oreos, and mint, making it the perfect holiday dessert. You can top it off with some festive red candies to finish the look.
12. SANTA CLAUS MACARONS
These have got to be the most festive-looking Christmas treats I’ve seen. How beautiful would these look on a serving platter? These won’t last more than an hour at your party that’s for sure. They are made with sugar cookies buttercream, royal icing, and shredded coconut.
13. CHRISTMAS JELLO POKE CAKE
Christmas is all about red and green, and this Christmas jello poke cake has both of those colors. It’s made with cake mix and strawberry and lime jello. Top it off with some vanilla frosting and sprinkles to complete the look.
14. CHRISTMAS SUGAR COOKIE BARS
Make these delicious and festive Christmas sugar cookies bar that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds and thirds. They are made with sugar cookie dough, vanilla buttercream, and then topped with sprinkles.
15. RASPBERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES
In search of the most simple Christmas dessert recipes? Stop your search because these Raspberry thumbprint cookies are just what you’re looking for. They are made with only 5 ingredients and 3 simple steps.
16. OREO SNOWMAN BALLS
These are just too adorable not to recreate! I love the tiny little top hats with the bright holly. There is absolutely no baking involved in this recipe and is very easy to make. They have a creamy truffle center, are covered in sweet candy coating, and are topped with some sprinkles and cute top hats!
17. CHERRY HAND PIES
If you or your family love pies, then you need to make these cherry hand pies for the holidays. It requires only 5 ingredients and is flaky, buttery, and juicy. These are also perfect if you’re having a large holiday party. You won’t need to cut the pies for each guest since it’s already a mini.
18. HOT CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
I am a huge fan of hot chocolate and will definitely be trying this out. You will need quite a few ingredients for this recipe since it’s all made from scratch but honestly, I think it’s worth it. They are stuffed with marshmallows and the frosting is just “chef’s kiss”.
19. CHRISTMAS SPRINKLE BUTTERMILK BREAD
Since it is the holiday season, everything needs to be on point and festive. So put away that boring whole-grain bread and make this sweet, delicious, and colorful Christmas sprinkle buttermilk bread instead. This would be the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning.
20. EDBIBLE CHOCOLATE PINECONES
Pinecones for Christmas dessert? Yes, please! This recipe requires only 30 minutes of your time, which is perfect if you need something super last minute. The center of the pine cone is made out of peanut butter and chocolate spread and the outer part is made out of cereal. I seriously cannot even tell.
21. SUGAR COOKIE CHEESECAKE
Cheesecake is one of those desserts I just cannot live without. Make it sugar cookie flavor and I could eat that every single day without getting tired of it. It is made with a sugar cookie crust, sugar cookie dough balls, topped with white chocolate ganache, and more sugar cookie dough balls.
22. MELTED SNOWMAN BROWNIES
Making brownies for the holidays? Give them a little glow-up by adding melted snowmen on top. They are super fun to make, look adorable, and taste even better.
23. NO-BAKE WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
These taste exactly like your favorite cheesecake except without the fuss of baking. With a buttery biscuit base, white chocolate cheesecake filling, and a white chocolate truffle snowman on top, it is sure to become the new favorite holiday dessert.
24. EGGNOG CUPCAKES
If you love eggnog, you have to try these eggnog cupcakes. It tastes exactly like the festive holiday beverage but in a light, airy, and moist form. Serve these during your yearly holiday gathering with your friends and family and watch how they just disappear one by one.
25. CHRISTMAS TRIFLE DESSERT
Not only does a Christmas trifle dessert look fabulous but, it also tastes insanely good. It is made with red velvet cake and a delicious, sweet, creamy filling everyone will love. This would also look great as a dining table centerpiece.
26. PENGUIN OREOS
I am not the biggest fan of Oreos but even I can admit how amazing these look. The Oreo cookies are dipped in chocolate and then decorated to create adorable little penguins. Get the little ones to help out with the decorating as well.
27. SALTED PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Here is another delicious no-bake holiday dessert that’ll guarantee compliments. They are made with rice cereal, pretzels, oats, chocolate, and peanut butter. Top it off with some icing and festive sprinkles.
28. EASY REINDEER CUPCAKES
Cupcakes are delicious as they are but why not spruce them up a bit with some cute reindeer decorations? They are super fun to make and are sure to be a hit at your holiday gathering.
29. POLAR BEAR PAWS CANDY
Is there anything that tastes better than a polar bear paw (candy, of course, haha!)? They are super festive and also make for great gifts. They are made with caramel, salty peanuts, and a white chocolate coating.
30. SNOWMAN HAT COOKIES
Want to serve something irresistible? These snowman hat cookies are the way to go. They are made with chocolate and mint Keebler cookies, marshmallows, and chocolate. They honestly look way too good to eat!
31. 3 WHITE CHOCOLATE NO-BAKE CANDY
If you love graham crackers and white chocolate, you need to try this out. You literally only need 3 ingredients. Melted white chocolate, crushed peppermint sprinkles, and some graham crackers.
32. SNICKERDOODLE COBBLER
This recipe has all the Snickerdoodle flavors in a gooey pie form. It requires only 30 minutes of your time and tastes even more delicious when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
33. BAKED CHRISTMAS FUNFETTI DONUTS
Donuts as a Christmas dessert just make sense. These funfetti donuts are perfect for Christmas with their bright red and green sprinkles. These would be a great breakfast option for Christmas or even as a holiday treat during parties.
34. EDIBLE CHRISTMAS CANDLES
If you want something festive and delicious, try these edible Christmas candles. They are made with store-bought cookies, almonds, sugar glaze, and rolled wafers. You won’t be able to stop eating them.
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