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    Home » Blog » Best of Food & Drink

    25 Reader Favorite Christmas Desserts

    Modified: Nov 24, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Christmas just wouldn't be the same without a table filled with irresistible holiday sweets. This collection of favorite Christmas desserts is packed with festive treats perfect for parties, family gatherings, cookie trays, and Christmas dinner. You'll find plenty of delicious ideas, from nostalgic classics to fun desserts everyone will look forward to year after year. Take a look through the collection and find a new favorite to add to your holiday traditions.

    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

    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)

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake

    A piece of moist red velvet swirl bundt cake topped with a white frosting.
    Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake is a super moist chocolate bundt cake with a chocolate swirl inside and the best cream cheese frosting!
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake

    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

    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 are rich, fudgy, and loaded with creamy Baileys flavor. Then, they're topped with rich, Baileys chocolate ganache.
    Get the Recipe: Baileys Brownie Bites With Baileys Ganache

    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

    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

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