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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    40 Best Christmas Desserts for a Holly Jolly Holiday

    Modified: Dec 9, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Christmas is all about family, friends, and delicious food, and nothing is more popular than those festive, sweet treats. This collection of the 40 best Christmas Desserts brings you the best of the holly jolly best, with deliciously festive treats like pretzel turtles, pumpkin earthquake cake, Christmas brownies, and more.

    Hershey Kiss Pretzels

    Chocolate Hershey Kisses melted on square pretzels on a plate
    Hershey Kiss Pretzels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Chocolate and pretzels are a heavenly match, especially in these Hershey Kiss Pretzels! This is such a simple recipe, but the result is impressive and tasty.
    Get the Recipe: Hershey Kiss Pretzels

    Pretzel Turtles

    Pretzel Turtle cut in half between 2 fingers
    Pretzel Turtles. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Pretzel Turtles are a lovely portable snack that you can make for any occasion! With just 4 ingredients, you can create a yummy yet balanced and addictive bite.
    Get the Recipe: Pretzel Turtles

    Cherries In The Snow

    Cherries on top of fluffy cake on a plate
    Cherries In The Snow. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Cherries in the Snow is a tasty, festive dessert made of cherry pie, soft angel food cake, and sweetened cream cheese. It's similar to a no-bake cheesecake!
    Get the Recipe: Cherries In The Snow

    Mini Pecan Pies

    Close-up of pecan tart with a bite out of it
    Mini Pecan Pies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These Mini Pecan Tarts are the perfect holiday shareable dessert. It's a simple recipe with a fun twist on traditional pecan pie, but with the same flavors.
    Get the Recipe: Mini Pecan Tarts

    Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies

    Close-up of cookie on a stack of more cookies
    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies are an amazing balance of tart and sweet. The dried cranberries are chewy, while the white chocolate is nice and rich.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies

    Maple Pecan Cookies

    A close-up of a cookie on a bed of other cookies
    Maple Pecan Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These chewy Maple Pecan Cookies are perfect for fall, or whenever you like. The warm yet sweet maple flavor and the crispy pecans are a match made in heaven!
    Get the Recipe: Maple Pecan Cookies

    Pumpkin Earthquake Cake

    A slice on a plate.
    Pumpkin Earthquake Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This delectable Pumpkin Earthquake Cake is the perfect fall dessert. It combines a moist pumpkin cake, rich cheesecake, and chocolate into one lovely bite.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Earthquake Cake

    Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

    A pile of treats on a plate.
    Christmas Rice Krispie Treats. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are cute and festive! It's a simple homemade recipe filled with chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles to fit the theme.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

    Christmas Brownies

    Decorated brownies on cutting board.
    Christmas Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Christmas Brownies will be a showstopper at your next holiday party. The fudgy brownies are topped with festive cream cheese frosting and decorations.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Brownies

    Christmas Crack Cookies

    Christmas crack cookies on a table. One with a bite out of it.
    Christmas Crack Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These Christmas Crack Cookies are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. The texture of the crunchy crackers and the smooth, rich chocolate is amazing!
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Crack Cookies

    Nutella Stuffed Cookies

    Nutella filled cookie on a wooden spatula
    Nutella Filled Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These Nutella Stuffed Cookies are a chocolate lover's dream! From the chewy chocolate cookies to the gooey cocoa hazelnut spread, you really can't go wrong.
    Get the Recipe: Nutella Stuffed Cookies

    Chocolate Caramel Cookies

    A stack of chocolate cookies with the top one having a bite out of it
    Chocolate Caramel Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These Chocolate Caramel Cookies are the perfect combo of richness and buttery saltiness. The pecans add a lovely crunch that contrasts with the chewy texture.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Cookies

    Espresso Brownies

    A brownie on a plate.
    Espresso Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Espresso Brownies are the perfect mix of coffee and chocolate. Rich and chewy, the espresso enhances the chocolate flavor beautifully.
    Get the Recipe: Espresso Brownies

    White Chocolate Coconut Cookies

    A close-up of a hand holding a freshly baked, golden-brown cookie from easy cookie recipes with visible crumbs and a bite taken out.
    White Chocolate Coconut Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    White chocolate chip coconut cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, a bit crunchy on the outside, and absolutely delicious!
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Coconut Cookies

    Pretzel Christmas Crack

    Chocolate pretzels with Christmas sprinkles on a plate
    Pretzel Christmas Crack. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This Pretzel Christmas Crack is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday season. It's rich, salty, and has a good crunch for a balanced bite.
    Get the Recipe: Pretzel Christmas Crack

    Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe (No-Bake)

    The side of an eggnog cheesecake.
    Eggnog Cheesecake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Eggnog is long overdue for some internet support. One of the ways I'm doing my part is by sharing this no-bake eggnog cheesecake recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe (No-Bake)

    Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

    A cookie held in the air.
    Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies are a showstopping treat for any occasion. It's a homemade cookie recipe that brings red velvet cake and cheesecake together.
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

    Chocolate Snowman Cupcakes

    A cupcake decorated as a snowman.
    Chocolate Snowman Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These delicious chocolate snowman cupcakes are perfect for the holiday season, super festive, delicious, and so easy to make! They're loved by all.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Snowman Cupcakes

    Snowman Cake Pops

    Cake pops decorated as snowmen with frosting.
    Snowman Cake Pops. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This snowman cake pops recipe is a great treat or gift for the holiday season. They're so cute, so tasty, and so much easier than you think!
    Get the Recipe: Snowman Cake Pops

    Easy Red Velvet Fudge

    Stacked fudge squares, topped with white chocolate and sugar pearls, creating a contrasting pattern.
    Easy Red Velvet Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Easy Red Velvet Fudge is so smooth, bright chocolate and the perfect treat to enjoy yourself or edible gift as a gift to someone or dessert tray special easy-to-make, quick fudge recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Red Velvet Fudge

    White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Fudge

    a piece of white chocolate fudge stacked on another piece with cranberries and white chocolate chips ontop.
    White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    If you're looking for the perfect holiday dessert, look no further than this decadent and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Fudge.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Fudge

    Grandma'S Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

    Fudge pieces topped with festive red, green, and white sprinkles inspired by an old fashioned recipe.
    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's old fashioned fudge recipe combines delicious flavors, nostalgia, and ease in equal measure. Get all the flavor without all the work
    Get the Recipe: Grandma'S Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

    Easy Gingerbread Fudge

    Stacked pieces of fudge topped with an icing drizzle and sprinkles.
    Easy Gingerbread Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Gingerbread Fudge is perfectly spiced and so flavorful, creamy, and melt in your mouth smooth. The perfect sweet holiday gift or treat!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Gingerbread Fudge

    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    A pile of fudge.
    Sugar Cookie Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Sugar Cookie Fudge is easy, rich and creamy! Full of sugar cookie flavor, decorated in bright sparkles or sprinkles, perfect as a dessert or edible gift!
    Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Sugar Cone Christmas Trees

    Broken open tree with candies everywhere.
    Sugar Cone Christmas Trees. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Sugar cone Christmas trees are a fun holiday treat that captures the magic of the season. They're also super easy to make!
    Get the Recipe: Sugar Cone Christmas Trees

    Gingerbread Snowflakes

    Snowflakes on a table.
    Gingerbread Snowflakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These homemade Gingerbread Snowflakes are full of tasty, warm spices! They are cut into snowflake shapes and finished with sweet icing, perfect for the holidays or anytime.
    Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Snowflakes

    Christmas Oreos

    Bowl of oreos covered in icing and spinkles
    Christmas Oreos. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Christmas Oreos are simple to make, these sweet Oreo cookies are dipped in festive chocolates and then coated in fun sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Oreos

    Iced Gingerbread Cookies

    A ginger cookie topped with a swirl of cream cheese frosting and sprinkles
    Iced Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Iced gingerbread cookies are sweet and earthy and feature the best icing for gingerbread cookies. These Frosted gingerbread cookies are so tasty.
    Get the Recipe: Iced Gingerbread Cookies

    Christmas Donuts

    A platter full of donuts.
    Christmas Donuts. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These cute Christmas Donuts are the perfect holiday treat for Christmas morning. They are made with canned biscuit dough and your choice of festive decorations!
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Donuts

    Cranberry Eggnog Cookies

    A stack of glazed sugar cookies with fresh cranberries.
    Cranberry Eggnog Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas

    Cranberry eggnog cookies are the perfect holiday treat and they're so quick and easy to bake! This is an easy cranberry eggnog cookie recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Eggnog Cookies

    Christmas Marshmallows

    Decorated chocolate Christmas marshmallows on a candy cane stick.
    Christmas Marshmallows. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Christmas marshmallows are festive holiday treats made with candy canes and marshmallows dipped in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Marshmallows

    Best Grinch Brownies

    Brownies on a plate.
    Best Grinch Brownies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grinch Brownies are rich and fudgy brownies that are topped with a minty frosting, Mint Oreo's and festive M&M's. Perfect holiday dessert!
    Get the Recipe: Best Grinch Brownies

    Easy Gingerbread Cupcakes

    An easy gingerbread cupcake with icing missing bite.
    Easy Gingerbread Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Gingerbread Cupcakes are supermoist, and so flavorful, covered in a wonderfully spiced cream cheese icing! Perfect for every holiday celebration!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Gingerbread Cupcakes

    Reindeer Chow

    Reindeer Chow in bowl.
    Reindeer Chow. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This reindeer chow recipe makes the perfect sweet and salty treat that's the ideal snack for holiday get-togethers, Christmas movie night, or decorating the tree.
    Get the Recipe: Reindeer Chow

    Festive Gingerbread Dip

    Festive Gingerbread Dip on platter with cookies.
    Festive Gingerbread Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This creamy Gingerbread Dip tastes exactly like a classic gingerbread cookie mixed with cheesecake. It's a delectable holiday dip that's perfect for Christmas.
    Get the Recipe: Festive Gingerbread Dip

    Santa Hat Cupcakes

    Cupcakes on table.
    Santa Hat Cupcakes. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Santa Hat Cupcakes are simple to make and will look so beautiful on your holiday dessert table. So easy even the kids can help.
    Get the Recipe: Santa Hat Cupcakes

    Homemade Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

    A cupcake decorated as a reindeer.
    Homemade Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These adorable chocolate reindeer cupcakes are fun, festive, and delicious. They're the perfect holiday treat for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

    Eggnog Cookie Bars

    Slices of vanilla frosted cake with golden sprinkles on a cooling rack displaying easy cookie recipes.
    Eggnog Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Eggnog Cookie Bars are the ultimate creamy, eggnog lovers dessert bar. The perfect cookie bottom covered with the best creamy eggnog icing!
    Get the Recipe: Eggnog Cookie Bars

    Christmas Tree Cake

    A slice of christmas tree Cake on a plate.

    This Christmas Tree Cake is a show stopper that will impress your friends, family, co-workers and more. Plus it's delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Cake

    Christmas Hot Chocolate (Grinch Hot Chocolate)

    Christmas Hot Chocolate topped with marshmallows.
    Christmas Hot Chocolate (Grinch Hot Chocolate). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Christmas Hot Chocolate aka Grinch Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy, chocolatey drink perfect for the holidays and totally irresistible to kids and adults alike.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Hot Chocolate (Grinch Hot Chocolate)

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