The Very Best Christmas Dessert Recipes

‘Tis the season for indulging in desserts that are guaranteed to satisfy even the grumpiest of Christmas Grinches. Whether it be an office party or a family get together, you will love this compilation of The Very Best Christmas Dessert Recipes. Christmas will be more festive than ever with the help of these sweet and decadent treats.

Christmas Cranberry Pound Cake from OMG Chocolate Desserts – decadent pound cake with cranberries, white chocolate and cream cheese frosting!

M&M’s Marshmallow Dream Bars from Mom On Timeout

Christmas Shortbread Bites from Cooking Classy

Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust from Don’t Sweat The Recipe

Cranberry Christmas Cake from Barefeet in the Kitchen – tart cranberries, sweet buttery cake, and a fantastic texture all combined to basically beg me to eat another piece!

Homemade Christmas Caramels from Garnish & Glaze – soft buttery goodness that melts in your mouth! The PERFECT Holiday Gift!

Gingerbread Truffles from Butter with a Side of Bread – not only delicious, but they are the perfect size to give as gifts for the holidays!

The Absolute Best Sugar Cookies from In Katrina’s Kitchen – no chilling the dough, cookies keep their shape when baked, soft and flavorful, perfect for decorating.

3-Ingredient Christmas Candies from Chelsea’s Messy Apron – perfect for giving to neighbors, bringing into work, taking to a party, or enjoying with your family!

Buckeye Balls from Dinner at the Zoo – classic peanut butter balls dipped in dark or white chocolate and coated with sprinkles. An easy no bake holiday dessert!

Hot Cocoa Cookies from Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

Chocolate Vanilla Christmas Bark from The Taylor House – great for filling up cookie trays or even giving a tin full of bark to neighbors or friends as gifts. It’s a great little Holiday goodie.

Gingerbread Cookie Bars from Yellow Bliss Road

No-Bake Eggnog Pie from Love Bakes Good Cakes – so good it will become a family favorite!

Creamy Eggnog Fudge from 12 Tomatoes – deliciously creamy, perfectly spiced, and light-as-air!

Christmas Reindeer Crack from My Incredible Recipes

Cranberry Orange Bread by Tastes Of Lizzy T

Chewy Gingerbread Bars from Jamie Cooks It Up

DIY Peppermint Candy Bowls from Princess Pinky Girl make a super cute teacher gift, Christmas gift, decoration, etc!

Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls from The Girl Who Ate Everything are festive and a great addition to any holiday party. I guarantee they’ll be the first to go.

Christmas Cheesecake from Will Cook For Smiles

Soft Cranberry Sugar Cookies from Good In The Simple

Hot Chocolate Lasagna from OMG Chocolate Desserts

Magic Christmas Bars from Chocolate, Chocolate and More – also known as Seven Layer bars all dressed up for the Holidays.

Whipped Shortbread Cookies from Greedy Eats

4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Balls from Kitchen Fun with my 3 Sons – like little Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, but in ball form! Add Christmas sprinkles on top for a festive Holiday look.

Fresh Cranberry White Chocolate Christmas Cookies from OMG Chocolate Desserts

Chocolate Peppermint Brownies from Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons

Ginger Cookies with Egg Nog Dip from Homemade Hooplah – soft ‘n chewy and the eggnog dip is creamy ‘n sweet – all with fewer calories!

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups from Princess Pinky Girl – perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges or just to put a smile on someone’s face!

Soft and Chewy Gingerbread Cookies from A Crafty Spoonful – a delicious alternative to the crispy kind!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Trees from Lovely Little Kitchen …..so cute and easy to make!

Peanut Butter Pretzel Reindeer Cookies from Thrifty Jinxy

Reindeer Oreo Cookie Balls from Chelsea’s Messy Apron

Candy Cane Snowmen from Baby Gizmo

Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes from Just a Taste – serves double duty as dessert and tabletop décor.

Christmas Sugar Cookies from The Slow Roasted Italian – slightly crispy on the edges and soft and chewy throughout with the fabulous flavors of vanilla and almond.