Last Updated on September 27, 2025 by Janell
The holidays are the perfect excuse to gather in the kitchen and whip up festive sweets. Whether you’re hosting Christmas dinner, planning a Christmas cookie exchange, or need a few easy Christmas desserts to bring to a party, these recipes are guaranteed to spread cheer.
From peppermint cookies and fudgy brownies to Christmas candy recipes and even a fun puppy chow Chex mix recipe, this list of holiday desserts for Christmas has something for everyone. These are the best ever Christmas desserts for cookie trays, dessert parties, or cozy family nights by the tree.
I have made all these recipes over the past 16+ years that I have had my blog. So the images may not be perfect but I am sure everyone will love these Christmas treats!
25 Easy Christmas Desserts
Get ready to fill your holiday table with sweetness! These easy Christmas desserts and holiday treats are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, dessert parties, or cozy nights at home. From chewy peppermint cookies and Christmas brownies to festive puppy chow Chex mix recipe, this roundup has everything you need to make your xmas desserts unforgettable.
Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter collide in these chewy cookies that taste like a Reese’s cup in cookie form. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Soft, chewy cookie goodness with rich cocoa flavor—one of those easy Christmas desserts perfect for cookie exchange tables and holiday baking nights. Everyone makes vanilla sugar cookies - so you should make chocolate sugar cookies!
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cake mix cookie recipes that scream holiday treats and cute Christmas desserts you can whip up fast for a dessert party.
A classic among Christmas baking recipes! These chocolate peppermint cookies are soft, fudgy, and loaded with crushed candy canes for that irresistible holiday crunch. There is even instructions so you can give these cookies as a gift!
Classic xmas cookies with a spin: easy chocolate cookies topped with a creamy kiss. Festive, simple Christmas desserts for Christmas cookie bars, trays, and holiday desserts Christmas gatherings.
If you are looking for the ultimate Christmas desserts easy and delicious - this is one of my favorite recipes. This fudgy, crackly Christmas brownies cookie recipe from a box has just 5 ingredients. Ideal for Christmas snacks, dessert ideas, and last-minute Christmas cooking.
Packed with oats, peanut butter, and candies, these hearty cookies become instantly festive with red and green M&Ms. A great choice for Christmas snacks or a holiday baking day with kids.
No holiday baking list is complete without this Christmas snack mix! Sweet, crunchy, and coated in chocolate and powdered sugar, it’s one of the easiest and most addictive Christmas food desserts around.
Cut Christmas brownies into circles and stack them with green icing, and add sprinkles—fun Christmas tree brownies that double as Christmas food gifts or a centerpiece for a dessert party.
Soft peanut butter cookies topped with chocolate kisses—easy Christmas treats that deliver that best ever Christmas desserts nostalgia for cookie exchange lovers. It's not Christmas unless we make these cookies!
You need to try Reese’s Pieces in cookies! These are the ultimate easy Christmas treats. These chewy peanut butter cookies are a must for your holiday baking list.
Soft cookies with gooey caramel centers? Yes, please! These are the best ever Christmas desserts to wow guests and keep your Christmas baking exciting.
Red velvet chocolate cookies filled with peppermint buttercream; think chocolate chip peppermint cookies vibes but fancier—holiday desserts perfect for Christmas hosting. (The chips are the peppermint pieces.)
Edible cookie dough dipped in chocolate and topped with sprinkles—Christmas candy recipes meets cute Christmas desserts. These are kid-approved holiday treats.
Chewy, cozy, and dotted with creamy white chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange or as part of a holiday treats tray.
Creamy, rich fudge is a staple among xmas desserts. This simple recipe makes a large batch, perfect for gifting or adding to a holiday dessert table.
These bakery-style sugar cookies are frosted and sprinkled to festive perfection. Great for gifting, sharing at a dessert party, or simply enjoying with hot cocoa after Christmas cooking.
These cookies have a chewy cookie centers with festive red and green candies— cookies decorated for maximum Christmas fun!
Ritz + peanut butter dipped in chocolate = no-bake Christmas candy recipes magic. Simple Christmas desserts that make the perfect holiday snacks and Christmas food gifts. It has a good mix of salty and sweet flavors.
The iconic Christmas cookie recipe is on all holiday baking lists. You can cut stars, trees, and candy canes, then frost and sprinkle—perfect for Christmas cookies decorated and holiday baking traditions.
Thick, fudgy bars topped with chocolate—It tastes like peanut butter cups. Add it to your list of Christmas dessert ideas when you need no-oven easy dessert recipes.
Soft, cocoa cookies filled with a tangy frosting. This recipe makes elegant holiday treats. Make them for a cookie exchange or add it to your list of Christmas dinner dessert ideas.
These bars are one of the ultimate easy Christmas desserts—no scooping required. Just bake, cut, and serve. Perfect for a dessert party or when you need Christmas food ideas in a hurry. Switch out the M&Ms to Christmas M&Ms!
Transform classic brownies into Christmas brownies with red and green candies. They’re an easy way to turn everyday brownies into a festive Christmas food dessert.
Buttery oat crust and crumb with a silky chocolate layer. This is a cozy Christmas baking recipes that pack well for Christmas food gifts and holiday snacks.
