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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    57 Totally Festive Christmas Desserts

    Modified: Nov 25, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Sweet treats are the backbone of a holly, jolly holiday, and these festive Christmas desserts make sure your holiday season is both merry and bright. Loaded with sweet, decadent flavor and a fun presentation, these are always a big hit! try chocolate snowman cupcakes, elf hat cupcakes, Grinch brownies, and so many more.

    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

    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

    Elf Hat Cupcakes

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

    Elf Hat Cupcakes are so festive and fun. Even the kids can help you make these fun Christmas Cupcakes. Looks great on a dessert table.
    Get the Recipe: Elf Hat Cupcakes

    Peppermint Mocha Cookies

    A pile of cookies on a plate.
    Chocolate Mocha Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Mocha Cookies are the ultimate chocolate coffee lovers sweet snack! A perfect balance of coffee and chocolate flavor for any holiday or occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Peppermint Mocha Cookies

    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

    Baileys Brownie Bites With Baileys Ganache

    A hand holding a half-eaten chocolate brownie.
    Baileys Brownie Bites With Baileys Ganache. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Baileys Brownie Bites with Chocolate Ganache are delicious and perfect for any celebration! Addictive, moist, and flavorful, these will not disappoint.
    Get the Recipe: Baileys Brownie Bites With Baileys Ganache

    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 Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies

    A Christmas stocking shaped stuffed gingerbread cookie
    Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Easy Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies are one of our favorite Christmas and holiday cookies. The delicious cookie, creamy filling and decorating are so much fun!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Stuffed 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

    Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    A cupcake with icing and sprinkles.
    Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy Christmas tree cupcakes recipe is a festive twist on the classic cupcake. You will love how quickly they come together.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    Gingerbread Snowflakes

    A pile of snowflakes on counter.
    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

    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

    A close-up view of square-shaped, creamy 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

    Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce

    A slice of brown cake, a delightful sweet treat, topped with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce on a white plate.
    Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce is the best dessert to satisfy cravings and impress guests. Warm spices and rich caramel create a treat hard to resist.
    Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cake With Caramel Sauce

    Christmas Funfetti Bread

    Christmas funfetti bread with sprinkles and icing on top, cut open so u can see the inside.
    Christmas Funfetti Bread. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Christmas Funfetti Bread is so sweet and so pretty. This frosted funfetti Christmas bread is a sweet treat that just looks like Christmas.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Funfetti Bread

    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars

    Stack of festive chocolate chip cookie bars, perfect for 9x9 desserts, topped with chocolate and red, green, and white sprinkles.
    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars are easy, no bake, eggless, with edible peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate chip ganache.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars

    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

    Pistachio Fluff

    Three glass bowls filled with Grinch Fluff salad, topped with red heart-shaped sprinkles, red round sprinkles, and a cherry, are placed on a wooden surface.
    Pistachio Fluff. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This is the best recipe for Pistachio Fluff! It's a tasty dessert that's not overly sweet with a delightful combination of pineapple and pistachio pudding.
    Get the Recipe: Pistachio Fluff

    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

    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

    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

    Eggnog Cookies

    Stack of sugar cookies with sprinkles, one cookie has a bite taken out, showing its soft texture from easy cookie recipes.
    Eggnog Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Eggnog Cookies are such a fun treat for the holiday season but any excuse will do. Using Instant Pudding makes them so soft and moist!
    Get the Recipe: Eggnog Cookies

    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

    Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

    A cupcake on table.
    Chocolate Mint Cupcakes. Photo credit: kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Mint Cupcakes are super easy, so moist and full of peppermint chocolate flavor! Homemade with a hint of mint in the creamy chocolate frosting!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mint Cupcakes

    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

    Holiday Surprise Basket Cookies

    Easy cookie recipes: homemade cookie cups filled with colorful candies and topped with green frosting and sprinkles.
    Holiday Surprise Basket Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Holiday Surprise Basket Cookies are delicious and so versatile. They can be filled with anything and decorated in so many ways!
    Get the Recipe: Holiday Surprise Basket Cookies

    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

    Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge

    Squares of white chocolate peppermint bark with crushed candy cane pieces on top.
    Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge is an easy, creamy, melt in your mouth sweet treat! Full of refreshing mint chocolate flavor this dessert will not disappoint!
    Get the Recipe: Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge

    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Fudge topped with festive sprinkles, with a bite taken out of the top piece.
    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

    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

    Cranberry Pretzel Salad

    A slice of layered cranberry salad with a pretzel crust, cream cheese filling, and cranberry topping.
    Cranberry Pretzel Salad. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Cranberry Pretzel Salad has wonderfully balanced flavors and textures. It has a crispy pretzel crust and luscious filling, and is finished with Jello.
    Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pretzel Salad

    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

    Stuffed Chocolate Cookie Cups

    Two chocolate cookie cups stacked on top of each other with the top one open so you can see a creamy filling.
    Stuffed Chocolate Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Stuffed Chocolate Cookie Cups are filled with a creamy center surrounded by a wonderful chocolate cookie, decorated as you want. Perfect for any occasion!
    Get the Recipe: Stuffed Chocolate Cookie Cups

    Layered Chocolate Nut Toffee

    A pile of toffee.
    Layered Chocolate Nut Toffee. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Layered Nut Toffee is totally addictive and every bite of this irresistible treat is full of chocolate, crunchy nuts and rich, buttery toffee!
    Get the Recipe: Layered Chocolate Nut Toffee

    Easy Sugar Cookie Bars

    Easy Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    The combo of butter and cream cheese makes this easy sugar cookie bars recipe so soft. Make these easy bar cookies as Christmas cookie bars!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sugar Cookie Bars

    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

    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 Tarts

    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

    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

    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

    Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

    A close-up of a pecan bar atop other bars.
    Pecan Pie Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This Pecan Pie Bars Recipe is one of my favorite desserts to make. It's homemade and tastes exactly like a traditional gooey pecan pie with a shortbread crust.
    Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

    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

    Matcha White Chocolate Cookies

    A close-up of a cookie on a plate in front of other cookies
    Matcha White Chocolate Cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    These Matcha White Chocolate Cookies are the perfect dessert for anyone who loves matcha lattes. It gives the cookies a lovely, complex, and earthy flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Matcha White Chocolate Cookies

    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

    Pecan Pie Brownies

    A brownie square on a plate.
    Pecan Pie Brownies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Pecan Pie Brownies are the perfect combination of gooey pecan pie and fudgy brownies. I use a boxed mix as a shortcut with a homemade pecan pie topping.
    Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Brownies

    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

    Pecan Pie Dump Cake

    Close-up of dump cake in a bowl, topped with vanilla ice cream
    Pecan Pie Dump Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is a simple yet satisfying dessert you'll want to make on repeat. It's perfect for that pecan pie craving outside the holiday season!
    Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Dump Cake

    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

    Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

    A bowl full of cake with whipped cream.
    Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake has the perfect mix of tart cherry and rich chocolate. A simple dessert you can make any night.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

    Peanut Butter Brownies

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

    These Peanut Butter Brownies are a dream dessert. They're rich, fudgy, and packed with just the right amount of peanut butter flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter 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

    Easy Layered Candy Bark

    Candy Baek.
    Easy Layered Candy Bark. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Layered Candy Bark is a delicious layering of melted chocolate with unlimited toppings like cookies, candy, nuts, etc. Perfect gift for the holidays.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Layered Candy Bark

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