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Must-Try Christmas Desserts for a Festive Holiday Spread

Erren Hart

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11/18/2025

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Christmas desserts bring joy and festive flavor to holiday gatherings, from classic treats to whimsical creations. This collection of 15 Christmas desserts includes everything from reindeer cupcakes and snowflake cookies to classic gingerbread cake and festive wreath cookies. With options that are both easy to make and fun to decorate, these recipes are perfect for celebrating the season with family and friends. Let these sweet treats add a touch of holiday cheer to your dessert table!

Christmas Deer Donuts

Looking down on a festive reindeer donut on a plate.
Image Credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Kickstart your holiday mornings with these delightful Christmas Deer Donuts! They’re not just easy to make; they’re a festive treat that brings joy to breakfast! Follow our step-by-step guide to create your own adorable version of this tasty holiday delight!

Get The Recipe: Christmas Deer Donuts

No-Bake Christmas Wreaths

Looking down on a plate with slices of ice cream pie with chocolate syrup drizzles over the top.
Image Credit: Lil’ Luna

These nostalgic No-Bake Christmas Wreaths are super easy to whip up and make for a delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing as gifts or bringing to parties!

Get the recipe: No-Bake Christmas Wreaths

Easy Reindeer Cupcakes

Christmas cupcakes decorated like reindeer with pretzels on top.
Image Credit: xoxoBella

These cute reindeer cupcakes are perfect for Christmas and easy to make with chocolate cake mix. Topped with chocolate frosting and your favorite treats, they’re a must-add to your holiday baking list!
Get the Recipe: Easy Reindeer Cupcakes

Cranberry Christmas Cake

A sliced bundt cake with white icing on top, revealing a moist interior with red cranberries, showcases the allure of classic Bundt Cake Recipes. Presented on a clear glass stand, a cluster of bright red cranberries decorates the center for an inviting touch.

Infused with a delightful hint of orange, this festive cake recipe is a guaranteed showstopper! Picture a tender, moist cake bursting with tangy fresh cranberries, artfully swirled with cranberry sauce, and crowned with luscious vanilla icing. Perfect for celebrating the season!

Get The Recipe: Cranberry Christmas Cake

Red Velvet Bundt Cake

A red velvet bundt cake topped with a thick layer of white cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with red cake crumbs, displayed on a white scalloped cake stand.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Craving a show-stopping cake that’s easier than you think? Look no further! This recipe brings you a vibrant red velvet cake with a perfectly moist crumb, topped with rich, creamy cheese icing that will leave everyone wanting more. It’s the ideal centerpiece for birthdays, dinner parties, or simply a sweet weekend indulgence! Get ready to impress!

Get The Recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake

The BEST Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake Recipe

A slice of gingerbread cake on a plate with Christmas icing.
Image Credit: xoxoBella

This is the best old-fashioned gingerbread cake recipe if you want to impress everyone. It’s an easy dessert for fall or the holidays, packed with warm spices and dark molasses, making it both festive and nostalgic.
Get the Recipe: The BEST Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake Recipe

Christmas Wreath Cookies

Six donut-shaped cookies with green icing and red candy decorations resembling holly berries are arranged on a textured silver surface.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

These wreath sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and absolutely adorable with their colorful, sweet icing! Each bite is packed with holiday cheer, striking the perfect balance between richness and sweetness. Enjoy!

Get The Recipe: Christmas Wreath Cookies

Chocolate Christmas Cake

A festive cake with chocolate frosting and drizzled icing, topped with a large chocolate dome. The dome is partially broken, revealing chocolate balls inside. Reminiscent of Christmas cookies, it is garnished with holly leaves and berries, adding a touch of holiday spirit.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Planning a festive gathering? Look no further! This recipe combines a delightful dessert with a playful element, making it the perfect centerpiece to entertain guests of all ages.

Get The Recipe: Chocolate Christmas Cake

Xmas Snowflake Cookies

a snowflake xmas cookie filled with jam and dusted with powdered sugar
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Vanilla icebox cookies rolled out and cut into fun festive shapes, filled with whatever filling you like. They’re perfect for a day of Christmas baking with the kids!

Get The Recipe: Xmas Snowflake Cookies

Coconut Lovers Dream Cake

A Coconut Lovers Dream Cake on a bronze plate, showcasing its moist yellow layers and creamy coconut buttercream frosting, all sprinkled with shredded coconut.
Image Credit: Erren’s Kitchen

If you’re a fan of coconut, you won’t be able to resist this deliciously moist cake that’s generously loaded with shredded coconut and infused with rich coconut flavor! Topped with a creamy coconut frosting and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes, this cake is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.

Get The Recipe: Coconut Lovers Dream Cake

Homemade Italian Struffoli Christmas Honey Balls

Image Credit: xoxoBella

Homemade Italian struffoli are amazing during the holidays! These fried dough balls drizzled with honey are super sweet and delicious. Whether you call them Christmas honey balls or fried cookies with honey glaze and sprinkles, they make a fantastic addition to your festive menu. You’ve got to try this best struffoli recipe!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Italian Struffoli Christmas Honey Balls

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Looking down on a plate with slices of ice cream pie with chocolate syrup drizzles over the top.
Image Credit: Lil Luna

Imagine delightful sprinkle-infused cupcakes topped with creamy swirls of frosting and adorable white chocolate Christmas tree decorations! Don’t fret if this recipe seems tricky; the step-by-step instructions will guide you through it, and it’s super easy!

Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Easy Chocolate Dessert

A chocolate dessert topped with whipped cream and a chocolate star.
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This chocolatey dessert is such a delightful surprise! Even though it’s super easy to make, it looks absolutely stunning—like something a professional would whip up!

Get The Recipe: Easy Chocolate Dessert

Festive Gingerbread Pizzelle Recipe

Gingerbread pizzelle on a wire rack.
Image Credit: xoxoBella

This gingerbread pizzelle recipe offers authentic Italian Christmas cookies that are crisp and bursting with ginger snap flavor. Enhanced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, and sweetened with molasses, these cookies are a beloved holiday tradition perfect for baking and sharing with loved ones.
Get the Recipe: Festive Gingerbread Pizzelle Recipe

Easy Christmas Dessert Tarts

Three chcolate tarts on a plate with christmas decorations
Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

These tarts boast a decadent filling of rich and smooth dark chocolate ganache, nestled within a buttery crust. It’s a dessert experience dedicated to the deep, luxurious flavor of dark chocolate.

Get The Recipe: Easy Christmas Dessert Tarts

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