Whisking You a Merry Christmas 18 Festive Recipes to Make Spirits Bright

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The holiday season is the ultimate time to indulge in festive and irresistible Christmas desserts. This collection of 18 Christmas dessert recipes is brimming with seasonal favorites to make your celebrations even sweeter. From whimsical treats like 3D Stacked Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies and Christmas Pretzel Hugs to beloved classics like Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls and Eggnog Cake, there’s something to delight every palate. Whether you’re baking for a holiday party or crafting something special for your family, these recipes are guaranteed to bring joy and flavor to your Christmas celebrations.

Easy Christmas Dessert Tarts

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

These tarts are like a love letter to dark chocolate, featuring a luscious ganache that’s smoother than your best pick-up line, all cozied up in a buttery crust. It’s a dessert adventure that celebrates the deep, luxurious flavor of chocolate—because who needs a knight in shining armor when you have dessert?

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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 cuter than a puppy in a Santa hat! Each bite is a holiday celebration, perfectly balancing richness and sweetness. Get ready to spread cheer one delicious cookie at a time! Enjoy!

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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

Throwing a festive gathering? Stop right there! This recipe is the ultimate showstopper, blending a scrumptious dessert with a fun twist—guaranteed to be the centerpiece that keeps guests of all ages asking for seconds (and maybe even thirds)!

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3D Stacked Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

This delightful recipe for 3D stacked Christmas tree sugar cookies is the perfect holiday baking project! The tree shapes are made from sugar cookie dough and decorated with cheerful green frosting. Use star cookie cutters to create cute stars for the tops of your cookie tree stacks. The best part? These beautiful Christmas sugar cookies are super easy to make! Enjoy the fun!
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Christmas Bark

Christmas Bark is the holiday treat that’s got it all! Think Oreos, peppermint chips, M&Ms, and pretzels thrown together for a festive snack that’s as cheerful as your Aunt’s holiday sweater!
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Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Want to impress your family? Whip up some gingerbread cinnamon rolls! Bake them a day or two ahead so you can enjoy them fresh out of the oven on Christmas morning—because nothing says “I love you” like a warm, gooey treat that makes the kitchen smell like holiday magic!
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Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Festive Christmas cookies drizzled with chocolate and topped with red, white, and green sprinkles, surrounded by red ribbons and holly leaves with berries, adorn a wooden surface. Don't miss trying these delightful treats in 2024! — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Get ready to unleash your inner cookie wizard with these super easy festive treats that don’t need any chill time or fancy gadgets! Just grab your mixing bowls and a spoon, and you’ll be whipping up cookies so good, they’ll have everyone asking for your secret recipe (which is, of course, just your magical touch!). Let the baking shenanigans commence!

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Christmas Star Cookies

Christas star cookies are in a box ready to be given out as gifts. — Image Credit: House of Nash Eats

Indulge in these jolly Christmas Star Cookies! They’re like little bites of buttery bliss, draped in white chocolate and sprinkled with chopped pistachios—because who doesn’t want a nutty twist on holiday cheer? And hey, toss on some decorative sprinkles for that extra festive flair; after all, it’s not just a cookie, it’s a celebration in every bite!

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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.

This festive cake is like a party on a plate, infused with a cheeky twist of orange! Picture a tender, moist cake that’s bursting with tangy fresh cranberries, doing a graceful tango with cranberry sauce, and topped with a crown of luscious vanilla icing. It’s the ultimate showstopper for celebrating the season—who could resist?

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Chocolate Christmas Cookies

a stack of festive Chocolate Christmas Crinkle Cookies tied together with a ribbon — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Spread some holiday cheer (and a sprinkle of deliciousness) with these super easy chocolate cookies! Whether you’re gifting them or indulging yourself, this recipe is bound to become your new favorite—and may even earn you the title of holiday baking champion! 🍪🎉

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Eggnog Cake

an eggnog bundt cake topped with glaze and holiday sprinkles — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Who says eggnog is just for the holidays? This Eggnog Pound Cake is a delightful treat you can savor all year! Bursting with warm spices and creamy eggnog goodness, each slice is drizzled with a festive eggnog glaze. It’s like a little taste of holiday magic in every bite, ready to satisfy your cravings anytime!

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Gingerbread Cookies

A gingerbread cookie is surrounded by other cookies and sprinkles. — Image Credit: Namely Marly

Get ready to sleigh the holiday season by jazzing up your chocolate chip cookies with some Christmas-colored sprinkles! These soft, tender treats are so delicious they might just earn you the title of “Best Edible Santa’s Helper” among friends and family! After all, nothing says “festive cheer” quite like cookies that look as good as they taste!

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Christmas Oreo Cookies

A stack of Homemade Oreo Christmas Cookies with one leaning against them — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

Oreo lovers, prepare to swoon over these festive delights! Once you dive into these scrumptious creations, store-bought Oreos will feel like a distant memory. Go ahead, treat yourself—your taste buds will thank you!

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Easy Christmas Tree Cake

A festive cake designed to resemble a forest landscape, complete with tall, tree-like structures adorned with green icing and small star-shaped sprinkles. Drizzled with white icing to mimic snow, it pairs perfectly with Christmas cookies for a delightful holiday treat. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

This Easy Christmas Tree Cake is the ultimate festive showstopper—no cake decorating skills required! Just whip it up and let the holiday magic do the rest—it’s like decorating a tree, but way tastier!

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Christmas Pretzel Hugs

Get ready to jingle your taste buds with these Christmas Pretzel Hugs! 🎄✨ They’re not just a blast to make; they’re as easy as pie (or should we say pretzel?). Follow this no-bake recipe and whip up some delightful goodies that will outshine even the most extravagant holiday decorations! Perfect for sharing, spreading cheer, and possibly starting a snack revolution at your parties!

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Vegan Sugar Christmas Cookies

A batch of brightly decorated sugar cookies are made for the holidays. — Image Credit: Namely Marly

These Vegan Sugar Christmas Cookies are so buttery and sweet, they might just put Santa on a plant-based diet! Roll them out, shape them into your favorite holiday figures, and don’t skimp on the colorful royal icing and sprinkles—because who says cookies can’t be festive and fabulous? Get ready to bake, share, and spread holiday cheer with these delightful treats!

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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, cut, and shaped into festive fun! Stuff them with your favorite fillings, and you’ve got the perfect excuse for a cozy Christmas baking day with the kids. Who knew holiday spirit could be so deliciously crafty?

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Sticky Toffee Ginger Cakes

Three rectangular gingerbread cakes, topped with a shining caramel glaze and decorated with tiny gingerbread men sporting colored icing accents, are arranged side by side on a tray. These desserts are irresistibly delightful—you simply can't get enough. — Image Credit: Erren Hart/Erren’s Kitchen

These individual cakes are the perfect balance of elegance and convenience. Bake them ahead, store them in the freezer, and dress them up with a homemade sticky toffee glaze just before serving. It’s a sophisticated and delicious dessert option that’s surprisingly easy to prepare.

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