35 of Grandma's Favorite Holiday Desserts - The Sweetest Comfort Food

The holidays are always a little more holly and jolly when Grandma brings out her desserts. From pies to fluff salad, Grandmas know how to make the most deliciously sweet comfort food you'll ever eat. We love her sweet treats, which is why we put together a collection of 35 of Grandma's favorite holiday desserts for you to enjoy. Try pistachio fluff salad, old-fashioned fudge, cranberry eggnog cookies, and so much more.

Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb

A tray of assorted honeycomb pieces. — Chocolate Pistachio Honeycomb. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Chocolate Pistachio Honeycombs are a fabulous dessert or snack. Use your favorite nuts and these easy honeycombs will not disappoint!
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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!
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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!
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Almond Joy Bites

Almond Joy Bite cut in half in a pile of them. — Almond Joy Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Almond Joy Bites are a great way to enjoy the popular candy at home. They’re very easy to make and have the same flavors that you know and love.
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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!
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Butter Crunch Cookies

Cookies with toffee. — Butter Crunch Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This butter crunch cookies recipe is loaded with the sweet goodness of sugar and toffee bits and the flavor of almonds. So good and so easy.
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Chocolate Berry Cups

These chocolate berry cups combine berries and chocolate with pistachios to create a delicious confection everyone is going to love.
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Close-up of red velvet brownies, perfectly baked in a 9X9 pan, topped with white frosting and red and brown sprinkles, stacked on a cooling rack. — Red Velvet Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Red Velvet Cookie Bars are easy and quick to make. Perfect when you need an amazing, decadent, chocolate dessert in a hurry, covered in cream cheese icing!
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

A slice of cinnamon loaf cake with white icing — Easy Cinnamon Or Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with cream cheese glaze recipe shows how to make the best pumpkin pie spiced bundt.
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Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding

A dessert dish with whipped cream, a raspberry on top, and almond slices. The dessert is served in a glass bowl, with a spoon placed beside it. The addition of nuts adds an extra layer of crunch to every bite. — Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Stovetop Raisin Almond Rice Pudding is fantastic by itself, but I love adding cinnamon, whipped cream, maple syrup or berries! Makes it even better!
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Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake

Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake is a super moist chocolate bundt cake with a chocolate swirl inside and the best cream cheese frosting!
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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.
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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
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Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

A photo of sweet potato pie with a slice cut out of it — Grandma Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This grandma old fashioned sweet potato pie recipe really is just like grandma used to make. Every bite is sweet nostalgia!
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Rice Krispie Hay Bales

This Rice Krispie hay bales recipe is a fun, fall take on the classic treat, with a melted peanut butter coating and licorice hay bale ties.
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Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Ever

Plate of sticky toffee pudding muffins with caramel sauce on a metal tray, accompanied by extra muffins mixed with brown sugar on the side, all on a green cloth. — Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Ever. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Best Sticky Toffee Pudding Ever is a rich, moist, cake with an amazing buttery toffee sauce, baked as bites or in a pan, this easy recipe won't disappoint!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Christmas Crack Pretzel Toffee

A pile of pretzel toffee. — Christmas Crack Pretzel Toffee. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Christmas Crack Toffee (homemade toffee) is what Christmas dreams are made of. Six ingredients—this is a holiday dessert dream come true!
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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!
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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.
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

A picture of a slice of pie in the pie plate. — No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo credit: Kitchen divas.

A no bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie with luscious layers of creamy pumpkin pie and cheesecake! This no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe is ready in under 15 minutes.
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Christmas Funfetti Bread

Christmas Funfetti Bread is so sweet and so pretty. This frosted funfetti Christmas bread is a sweet treat that just looks like Christmas.
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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!
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Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust

Half of a pumpkin pie with a gram cracker crust. — Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust recipe is a new, delicious twist on a classic. The graham cracker and pumpkin are the perfect pair.
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Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake

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Ultimate Easy Baked Homemade Cheesecake recipe no sour cream uses 7 ingredients, is light, creamy and the best cheesecake in the world!
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Pumpkin Mousse Pie

A fork holds a bite of a creamy pumpkin cheesecake topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon on a white plate, perfect for those who enjoy pumpkin recipes year-round. — Pumpkin Mousse Pie. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

No-bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie is a decadent, smooth, creamy treat packed with fall spices and flavors perfect for any occasion. This dessert does not disappoint.
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Homemade Pumpkin Praline Pie

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This homemade Pumpkin Praline Pie recipe has the best of everything! It's a creamy spiced pumpkin pie with a sweet, crunchy pecan topping.
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Pumpkin Pie Twist

These crescent roll pumpkin pie twists are full of delicious pumpkin pie flavor, a simple glaze, and flaky, golden brown crescent dough.
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Witch Hat Cookies

Easy cookie recipes: Colorful purple cookies with white and dark chocolate stripes, decorated with multicolored sprinkles on a cooling rack. — Witch Hat Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Witch hat cookies are chewy peanut butter cookies, topped with a Hershey's kiss. A Halloween cookie that's fun, festive, and perfect for parties and treats!
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Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake

Cake on platter. — Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse Cake is a decadent fall dessert made with chocolate cake, creamy pumpkin mousse, cream cheese mousse, and a rich chocolate ganache.
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Easy Pumpkin Trifle

A slice of a layered dessert with chocolate crumbs, white cream, and a yellow pumpkin layer on a white plate with a fork. A stack of plates and a napkin are in the background. — Easy Pumpkin Trifle. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This pumpkin trifle recipe makes a delicious pumpkin dessert that's perfect for Thanksgiving. A no-bake dessert that has an amazing presentation!
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Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie

A slice of pumpkin bar pie topped with whipped cream on a plate, with a gold Pillsbury fork taking a bite. — Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Perfect Bar Pumpkin Pie sweet pumpkin pie bars that have a soft doughy crust. This delicious pumpkin bars make for a great fall dessert.
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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe

Two stacked slices of Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake. — Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This pumpkin spice coffee cake recipe is heaven for any pumpkin lover. A rich flavor and texture is topped with sweet streusel. Yum!
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