Easy Christmas desserts that will wow everyone. The most magical time of the year is here. We can all agree that it can’t be Christmas without the delicious treats. These Christmas desserts are so delicious, easy to make, festive, and perfect for your holiday baking.
In this list, there is a wide variety of easy Christmas desserts to choose from such as sugar cookies, candies, cupcakes, muffins, no-bake treats and cakes. The best is that you can make most of these holiday treats ahead and just store them in an airtight container for a few days or even freeze them for months.
Holiday baking doesn’t have to be overwhelming. These Christmas treats will make your holiday baking planning easy and stress-free.
Delicious traditional Christmas desserts that everyone will love and enjoy. From pecan pie, Santa themed treats, cheesecakes, pecan pie, to classic cupcakes. Before you scroll down to these amazing holiday desserts make sure you check our 16 delicious Christmas cupcake ideas
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Peppermint cheesecake
Such a delicacy, easy to make and it the perfect holiday dessert. This creamy peppermint cheesecake has an Oreo cookie crust and chocolate ganache topping.The texture is smooth and velvety without being too dense, and the flavor is a delicious creamy peppermint. Peppermint is big during holidays so you can be sure this cake will be a big hit. The crushed candy cane on top look amazing. Source Just so tasty
These bars will be gone even before you realize it. They are so delicious, easy to make and they look so good as well. A fudgy chewy brownie that is topped with a thick layer of creamy peppermint frosting and sprinkled with crushed candy canes, simply heavenly. This is a combination that beats any other. Full recipe Just so tasty
White chocolate crackle trees
So inviting, right? The perfect no bake dessert idea that will please everyone. So festive, easy to make and delicious. Source Here
Red velvet cookie cake
Red velvet is one of the most popular Christmas dessert flavors and it’s a favourite among many so you can expect it to be a big hit. This cake looks amazing, has a delicious mild chocolate taste, soft & chewy texture, and is filled with white chocolate chips and decorated with cream cheese frosting. This cake is a must try. Full recipe Just so tasty
Peppermint oreo truffles
Am so obessed with these peppermint oreo truffles. They are so delicious, festive and super easy to make. so inviting and they are a total crowd pleaser. The best part is that you can make them ahead like a day or two and refrigerate them until you are ready to eat them. Source two twenty one
Chocolate peppermint pretzels
Pretzels are one of the holiday’s favourite desserts. So easy to make, crunchy, salty, sweet and extremely delicious. The best part is that you only need 3 ingredients. If you are looking for a treat to snack on while watching a Christmas movie, this is it and they make a perfect gift as well. Full recipe Just so tasty
No bake Turkish delight cheesecake slice
Don’t we all love no bake holiday desserts? Stress free as no oven needs to be heated up. This cheesecake slices are to die for and they will be gone before you realize it. A buttery biscuit base, creamy cheesecake middle and pink jelly Turkish delight top, nothing can beat that. Full recipe Here
Christmas M & M cookies
Cookies are great holiday desserts that these M & M desserts don’t dissappoint. Soft, festive, chewy, buttery, and filled with holiday candies and chocolate chips. No chill, super easy, and Santa’s loves them too. These cookies are a total people pleaser and they will be gone even before you know. You can change the M&M for sprinkles. Source Just so tasty
No bake Christmas tree cookies
One of my favorite no bake easy Christmas desserts. Great holiday treats that you can have the kids help you decorate and you can be extra and add colorful sprinkles to make it more festive. No better way to create beautiful memories. Source The recipe rebel
Gingerbread cookies
Gingread bread desserts are one of the most popular holiday desserts. From cakes, to cookies, they don’t disappoint.These easy gingerbread cookies are soft, chewy, filled with warm spices & perfect for the holidays and the best part is that this recipe calls for no chilling which means they take less time. Perfectly topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting. You can make them ahead and keep then in an air tight cointainer. Source Just so tasty
Peppermint fudge cake
The perfect combination that will blow your mind. Definetly one of the best easy Christmas desserts that is a family favorite. Not only does this cake look good but it tastes divine as well. Extra rich, fudgy, and decadent. The red and white swirled peppermint frosting is everything as it perfectly completes the cake and adds that festive feel. Source Baked by an introvert
Whipped shortbread cookies
These cookies will be the highlight of your holiday. The perfect classic holiday cookies that you must try. Delicious whipped shortbread cookies are easy to make, soft, light as air with a delicious buttery flavor and they literally melt in your mouth and the best part is that you only require a few simple ingredients. Everyone will love them. Full recipe Here
Homemade peppermint patties
These patties will be gone even before you know it. So delicious and extremely inviting. Once you try this recipe, you will never opt for the store bought ones again. The combination of peppermint and dark chocolate is phenominal. To make these delicious patties you only need sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract and powdered sugar. They are best kept in the fridge until eaten. Full recipe House of Yumm
Peppermint oreo balls
As a big fan of oreos this has to be the easiest Christmas desserts ever. So delish, easy to make and I love how the color is popping. You will have to keep an eye on these oreo balls as they wil be gone even before you know it. They make the perfect holiday parties and as homemade holiday gift idea. If you love peppermint and cheesecakes, you will like this recipe. It’s an indulgent mixture of crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese, dipped in melted chocolate and rolled in peppermint candy pieces. Creamy, sweet and made to perfection. Full recipe Dinner then dessert
Nanaima bars
Classic Canadian no-bake bar cookie, made with a chocolate coconut base, creamy custard filling and chocolate ganache. Once you make these bars everyone will fall in love with them. The perfect little bite. These bars are so delicious, chewy and rich you have to add them to your holiday baking list. You can make it ahead of time as it’s remains good in an air tight container for a week. Source The recipe rebel
Easy Christmas desserts: Rocky road wreath
One of those desserts you don’t want to cut to avoid messing with its beauty. So delicious, rich, decadent and it’s smothered in chocolate ganache and topped with peanuts, marshmallows and chunks of Turkish Delight. Simply heavenly. Source Here
Peppermint Oreo fudge recipe
All the flavors you want to try this holiday season. The combination of peppermint, fudge and oreo is so delicious. You can be sure that everyone will be asking for the recipe. So sweet, easy to make and creamy. The oreo chunks and the peppermint piece complete this recipe. The whole family will love and enjoy every bite. You can make a big batch and store them in a ziplock bag or airtight container separated by parchment paper. Source dinner then dessert
Mint chocolate brownie brittle bark
So delicious, smooth, crunchy and super easy to make.The Brownie Brittle gives it a great brownie flavor and a ton of crunch. How fun is that? You get a layer of smooth, delicious, minty white chocolate and a layer of crunchy, minty, chocolatey brownie. It’s simply a brownie, bark and chocolate unite. You only need 15 minutes. Source Life love and sugar
Cake balls
Don’t you just want to grab a few of these? So delish, soft and super easy to make. They look amazing which makes them inviting. Perfect as holiday desserts and a total crowd pleaser. Made with sweet yellow cake mixed with buttercream frosting and sprinkles then coated in melted white chocolate and topped with extra sprinkles. You can have the kids help with adding the sprinkles which is a great way to create beautiful memories. Source Dinner then dessert
Peppermint fluff dip
Looking for that perfect Christmas dessert that everyone will be raving about months down the line? This is it. The dip is a mix of crushed peppermints and creamy marshmallow fluff that makes for a great holiday dessert. Great with crackers or cookines such as sugar cookies. Source Homemade interest
Caramel pecan cinnamon rolls
Cinnamon, pecan and caramel is all you need for your holiday desserts. These rolls are the best, gooey sticky buns and so delicious. Doubles as a dessert and great for breakfast as well. Super easy to make and comes together in over an hour. Source Dinner then dessert
Cranberry jello salad
It can’t be the holidays without cranberry dessert, right? This is perfect for holiday parties and a favorite among many families.Molded jello dessert, with raspberry jello, cranberry sauce, pineapple, and orange zest. Try this and it will be a staple holiday dessert in your home. Full recipe Dinner then dessert
Fudgy mint chocolate no bake cookies
Another no bake holiday dessert recipe that will blow your mind. These cookies are so delicious, easy and quick to make. They are topped with mint frosting and chocolate ganache. If you a fan of mint these cookies are a must try. You can easily customize this recipe for instance by trying white chocolate on top or even coloured candy melts. For the buttercream you can opt for chocolate, almond, cocnut or even orange for your buttercream. Full recipe The recipe rebel
Easy Christmas desserts: Gumdrop fudge
Eye captivating. There is no other better way to draw people in on holiday that with some delicious amazing desserts. The gumdrop Fudge is a rich, colorful Holiday treat. Made with creamy vanilla fudge, and gumdrop candy pieces. The best part is that it’s ready with just 4 ingredients. A great make ahead recipe as it freezes so well. Source dinner then dessert
Santa munch Christmas popcorn
It’s time to get out that classic holiday movie and get your popcorns ready. This recipe gives you the most delish and fun popcorns. Perfect for parties or as gifts. Salty popcorn tossed in white cake mix, with M&M candies and holiday sprinkles all covered in white chocolate for an irresistible snack mix even Santa will love. So versatile, you can opt for dark chocolate or even caramel to add a bit of flavor. What not to love about that? Full recipe Tidy mom
I hope you have enjoyed going through these easy Christmas desserts which are perfect for that last-minute homemade gift for family and neighbors and as party desserts. Festively celebrate this season.
