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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    52 of the Top Christmas Desserts for the Holiday Season

    Modified: Dec 4, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    The holidays are here, and that means you'll need plenty of sweet treats for parties, potlucks, and of course, the big holiday meal. This collection of top Christmas desserts gives you 52 sweet treats to wow the crowd at your next gathering, like pretzel turtles, mini pecan pies, Christmas brownies, and so many more.

    Costco Peppermint Bark

    A pile of peppermint bark on a plate.
    Costco Peppermint Bark. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy Costco Peppermint Bark is a tasty sweet snack! It's made of indulgent chocolate and crunchy crushed peppermint candy canes to add holiday spirit.
    Get the Recipe: Costco Peppermint Bark

    Christmas Sugar Cookie Cups

    A cookie cup held in the air.
    Sugar Cookie Cups. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Sugar Cookie Cups are a fun way to prepare a classic sugar cookie. They're filled with a sweetened cream cheese and topped with red and green sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Sugar Cookie Cups

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Gingerbread Milkshake

    A creamy milkshake topped with whipped cream and cookie crumbles.
    Gingerbread Milkshake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This gingerbread milkshake recipe combines the best of both worlds: the warm and cozy flavors of gingerbread with the creamy goodness of a milkshake.
    Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Milkshake

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    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

    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

    Peppermint Cheesecake With Oreo Crust

    Peppermint Cheesecake With Oreo Crust on platter.
    Peppermint Cheesecake With Oreo Crust. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Peppermint Cheesecake with Oreo Crust is rich and creamy and so delicious. This beautiful cheesecake makes for a great winter dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Peppermint Cheesecake With Oreo Crust

    Andes Mint Cupcakes With Irish Buttercream Frosting

    A cupcake with frosting chocolate bits and garnished with a
    Andes Mint Cupcakes With Irish Buttercream Frosting. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Andes Mint cupcakes with Baileys Irish cream buttercream are always a hit. Andes Mint chocolate and Baileys buttercream frosting. Yum!
    Get the Recipe: Andes Mint Cupcakes With Irish Buttercream Frosting

    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

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

    Three chocolate chip cookie cups with a creamy filling in the middle. Drizzled with chocolate icing and chocolate chips.
    Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    : These chocolate chip cookie cups are next-level delicious. They're a fun upgrade to your classic chocolate chip cookie and have a yummy cheesecake filling too!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

    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)

    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

    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

    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)

    Dulce De Leche Fudge

    A piece of fudge on counter.
    Dulce De Leche Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This dulce de leche fudge recipe is rich, creamy, and full of white chocolate and caramel flavor. It's an easy dessert you'll love.
    Get the Recipe: Dulce De Leche 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

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    Square slices of cheesecake on counter.
    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the best! A creamy fall dessert with rich creamy filling and plenty of pumpkin spice flavor.
    Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    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

    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

    White Chocolate Cake Popcorn

    White Chocolate Cake Popcorn in bowl.
    White Chocolate Cake Popcorn. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    White Chocolate Cake Popcorn is perfect for any occasion or celebration. So versatile, so easy and a cool treat to surprise your friends and family with!
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cake Popcorn

    Chocolate Cake Chex Mix

    Glass jar filled with cake chex mix.
    Chocolate Cake Chex Mix. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Cake Chex Mix is the perfect, totally addictive, crunchy, sweet, somewhat salty snack or dessert that can be easily customized!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cake Chex Mix

    3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

    A pile of cookies on a plate.
    3 ingredient pumpkin cookies. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies are a quick fall treat made with real pumpkin and rich chocolate for plenty of flavor.
    Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies

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