70 Christmas Desserts That Will Have Your Guests Coming Back For Seconds (and Thirds)

Every Christmas dinner absolutely needs a delicious dessert to complete it, right? You can go for cookies, cake, pie, fudge, or whatever else your heart desires, as long as your feast is finished off with a sweet treat. We've pulled together countless ideas to choose from (with no flavor or recipe type left behind!), because we know you want options.

Read ahead to get inspiration for what to serve after your savory start, be it turkey, ham, prime rib, or a satisfying veggie dish. You could even pick three or four desserts to serve — cookies make a great accent for a bundt cake! Whatever you choose, your guests will thank you for these decadent treats. Happy holidays from our table to yours!

Additional reporting by Lauren Harano

01
Cozy Gingerbread House
A Cozy Kitchen

Cozy Gingerbread House

Create the perfect seasonal display when you make a cozy gingerbread house. We won't tell if you take a couple bites of the exterior!

Get the recipe: cozy gingerbread house

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Double Peppermint Brownie Skillets
Foxes Love Lemons

Double Peppermint Brownie Skillets

Warm brownies with cold, creamy ice cream — does it get any better?

Get the recipe: double peppermint brownie skillets

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Chocolate Oreo Truffles
A Beautiful Mess

Chocolate Oreo Truffles

These no-bake treats are made with cream cheese, Oreos, and chocolate chips. Need we say more?

Get the recipe: chocolate Oreo truffles

04
Easy Three-Ingredient Peppermint Bark
Creme de la Crumb

Easy Three-Ingredient Peppermint Bark

This holiday bark tastes like Christmas in your mouth, and with only three ingredients, you really can't go wrong.

Get the recipe: easy three-ingredient peppermint bark

05
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Creme de la Crumb

Gingerbread Whoopie Pies

Gingerbread is one of the season's most beloved staples, so why not take advantage of it while you can? When these pies are spiced just right, they will practically melt in your mouth.

Get the recipe: gingerbread whoopie pies

06
Christmas Tree Eggnog Pound Cake
Erica's Sweet Tooth

Christmas Tree Eggnog Pound Cake

Complete with a secret Christmas tree inside, this recipe makes sure pound cake will never be drab again.

Get the recipe: Christmas tree eggnog pound cake

07
Brown Butter Pecan Sheet Cake With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
A Cozy Kitchen

Brown Butter Pecan Sheet Cake With Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting

The beauty of this brown butter cake is all in the presentation, so be sure to decorate the top with pretty snowflake cookies and other seasonal motifs.

Get the recipe: brown butter pecan sheet cake

08
Marbled Cranberry Cheesecake With Goat Cheese
A Cozy Kitchen

Marbled Cranberry Cheesecake With Goat Cheese

With cream cheese, goat cheese, and a lot of sugar, it doesn't get a whole lot better than this tasty cake.

Get the recipe: marbled cranberry cheesecake with goat cheese

09
Thick and Fudgy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mocha Brownies
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Thick and Fudgy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mocha Brownies

Decadent and delicious, these brownies are topped with crunchy peppermint and rich chocolate.

Get the recipe: thick and fudgy dark chocolate peppermint mocha brownies

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Dark Chocolate Almond Brittle
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Dark Chocolate Almond Brittle

With a simple twist on a classic treat, this nutty dessert brings out all the best flavors.

Get the recipe: dark chocolate almond brittle

11
Nut-Crusted Cranberry Tart
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Nut-Crusted Cranberry Tart

Cranberries are always a fun, festive addition to a Christmas treat, don't you think?

Get the recipe: nut-crusted cranberry tart

12
Horchata Cake
A Cozy Kitchen

Horchata Cake

This layered cake is filled with a cinnamon spice frosting that creates an authentic horchata flavoring.

Get the recipe: horchata cake

13
Candy Cane Sugar Cookies
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Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

Just think: a soft sugar cookie with crushed candy canes topped with creamy buttercream. Yum.

Get the recipe: candy cane sugar cookies

14
Eggnog Bread With Spiced Rum Glaze
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Eggnog Bread With Spiced Rum Glaze

Made with real eggnog and rum (both in the bread and in the glaze), this bread is intoxicatingly delicious.

Get the recipe: eggnog bread with spiced rum glaze

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Cappuccino Truffles
A Cozy Kitchen

Cappuccino Truffles

These bite-size treats will practically melt in your mouth.

Get the recipe: cappuccino truffles

16
Gingerbread Loaf
Creme de la Crumb

Gingerbread Loaf

Moist, warm, and topped with cream cheese frosting, this delightful gingerbread loaf can be eaten with coffee and cocoa alike.

Get the recipe: gingerbread loaf

17
Santa Hat Brownie Bites
Erica's Sweet Tooth

Santa Hat Brownie Bites

If you need something quick and easy, consider these bite-size brownies. Just bake brownie mix in mini muffin tins, top them with strawberries, and decorate with buttercream or whipped cream.

Get the recipe: Santa hat brownie bites

18
Gingerbread Cookie Pie
A Cozy Kitchen

Gingerbread Cookie Pie

With nutmeg and cloves, this wow-worthy pie is the Christmas treat you've been looking for.

Get the recipe: gingerbread cookie pie

19
Ombré Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies
Girl Versus Dough

Ombré Peppermint Slice and Bake Cookies

These ombré cookies are a cute host gift, and can be made for any holiday gathering. Sign us up!

Get the recipe: ombré peppermint slice and bake cookies

20
Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake
A Beautiful Mess

Red Velvet Swirl Bundt Cake

This red velvet dessert will look beautiful with your holiday spread.

Get the recipe: red velvet swirl bundt cake

21
Christmas Fudge
Creme de la Crumb

Christmas Fudge

The secret to making the perfect Christmas fudge is dressing it with red and green M&Ms, but don't tell anyone we told you.

Get the recipe: Christmas fudge

22
Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies With Red Wine Raspberry Jam
A Beautiful Mess

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies With Red Wine Raspberry Jam

Think: red wine plus chocolate. Enough said.

Get the recipe: chocolate thumbprint cookies with red wine raspberry jam

23
Coquito Cake
A Cozy Kitchen

Coquito Cake

Described as a "Puerto Rican eggnog," this coquito cake is a mixture of sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, lots of rum, and a hint of spices like cinnamon and cloves.

Get the recipe: coquito cake

24
Berry Crinkle Cookies
A Cozy Kitchen

Berry Crinkle Cookies

These are amazing during the holidays because not only do they taste good, but they also have a red hue to match any Christmas tablescape.

Get the recipe: berry crinkle cookies

25
Olive Oil Berry Cake
A Cozy Kitchen

Olive Oil Berry Cake

With rich olive oil and tasty fruit, this cake can be whipped up in 15 minutes and baked in 30!

Get the recipe: olive oil berry cake

26
Eggnog Truffles
Creme de la Crumb

Eggnog Truffles

These rich, creamy bite-size desserts will have people going back for seconds and thirds. Drizzle with white chocolate to make them look like a work of art.

Get the recipe: eggnog truffles

27
Cranberry Crumble Pie
Girl Versus Dough

Cranberry Crumble Pie

This beautiful pie will accent any Christmas meal perfectly.

Get the recipe: cranberry crumble pie

28
Strawberry Santa Hat Brownie Kabobs
Erica's Sweet Tooth

Strawberry Santa Hat Brownie Kabobs

For a different take on the traditional Santa hat brownies, make them kabob-style! These are great for holiday parties since they are so easy to grab and eat while standing.

Get the recipe: strawberry Santa hat brownie kabobs

29
Mini Banoffee Pie
Simply Delicious Food

Mini Banoffee Pie

When you make everything mini, it means everyone gets their own pie!

Get the recipe: mini banoffee pie

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Christmas Wreath Cookies
Dinner at the Zoo

Christmas Wreath Cookies

Everyone will love how cute these green cookies are!

Get the recipe: Christmas wreath cookies

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Hot Chocolate Meltaway Cookies
Le Creme de la Crumb

Hot Chocolate Meltaway Cookies

These cookies truly live up to their name!

Get the recipe: hot chocolate meltaway cookies

32
Candy Cane Fudge
Cookies and Cups

Candy Cane Fudge

This fudge is so festive and will look perfect on your Christmas dinner table.

Get the recipe: candy cane fudge

33
Lollipop Sugar Cookies
Sprinkle Bakes

Lollipop Sugar Cookies

These cookies are cute and appeal to every age group.

Get the recipe: lollipop sugar cookies

34
Amaretto Matcha Christmas Cake
Host the Toast

Amaretto Matcha Christmas Cake

This cake has a fun surprise inside!

Get the recipe: amaretto matcha Christmas cake

35
Meringue Christmas Wreath Cake
Sprinkle Bakes

Meringue Christmas Wreath Cake

It may look like candy, but this cake is coated in yummy meringues.

Get the recipe: meringue Christmas wreath cake

36
Eggnog Cookies
Cooking Classy

Eggnog Cookies

These delicious cookies pair well with a warm cup of hot cocoa.

Get the recipe: eggnog cookies

37
Chocolate Trifle
Super Golden Bakes

Chocolate Trifle

This trifle may be decadent, but it's so worth it.

Get the recipe: chocolate trifle

38
Chocolate Pot de Creme
The Cookie Rookie

Chocolate Pot de Creme

How sweet are these individual desserts?

Get the recipe: chocolate pot de creme

39
Cranberry Sour Cream Almond Cake
Cotter Crunch

Cranberry Sour Cream Almond Cake

Your guests will be floored with just how beautiful this cake is.

Get the recipe: cranberry sour cream almond cake

40
White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Cooking Classy

White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Sugar Cookies

It doesn't get much more decadently festive than these.

Get the recipe: white chocolate dipped peppermint sugar cookies

41
Salted Maple Pie
Alexandra Cooks

Salted Maple Pie

The salt in this recipe really brings out the richness of the maple.

Get the recipe: salted maple pie

43
Coffee Chocolate Cake
The Stay at Home Chef

Coffee Chocolate Cake

The coffee in this cake make the chocolate really sing.

Get the recipe: coffee chocolate cake

44
Peppermint Christmas Gnome Cupcakes
Sprinkle Bakes

Peppermint Christmas Gnome Cupcakes

Your guests won't be able to get over how cute these desserts are.

Get the recipe: peppermint Christmas gnome cupcakes

45
Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies
Shugary Sweets

Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies are so underrated, so make them the star of your dessert options!

Get the recipe: vanilla bean shortbread cookies

46
Retro Wreath Cake
A Beautiful Mess

Retro Wreath Cake

The colors in this throwback cake are reminiscent of years gone by.

Get the recipe: retro wreath cake

47
Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Sweetest Menu

Peppermint Oreo Truffles

Oreos will always be a hit with guests.

Get the recipe: peppermint Oreo truffles

48
Peanut Butter Pretzel Candy Bark
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Candy Bark

It doesn't get much easier than this fun pretzel bark recipe.

Get the recipe: peanut butter pretzel candy bark

49
Chocolate Fudge
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Chocolate Fudge

This fudge recipe is incredibly simple to put together.

Get the recipe: chocolate fudge

50
Peppermint Sugar Cookies
Cooking Classy

Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Your standard sugar cookies get a holiday makeover with the addition of peppermint.

Get the recipe: peppermint sugar cookies

51
Chocolate Hazelnut Tiramisu
Spiced

Chocolate Hazelnut Tiramisu

For a tiramisu that's a little bit different, try adding hazelnut.

Get the recipe: chocolate hazelnut tiramisu

52
Oreo Mint Truffles
Culinary Hill

Oreo Mint Truffles

These Oreo truffles use Andes mints to get their flavor.

Get the recipe: Oreo mint truffles

53
Peppermint Crunch Rocky Road Bark
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Peppermint Crunch Rocky Road Bark

This holiday candy has a whole variety of yummy things in it.

Get the recipe: peppermint crunch rocky road bark

54
Sugar Cookies
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Sugar Cookies

No Christmas is complete without sugar cookies!

Get the recipe: sugar cookies

55
Chocolate Marshmallow Crinkle Cookies
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Chocolate Marshmallow Crinkle Cookies

These chewy cookies will absolutely melt in your mouth.

Get the recipe: chocolate marshmallow crinkle cookies

57
M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies
Averie Cooks

M&M Chocolate Chip Cookies

M&M cookies instantly feel festive when you use red and green candies.

Get the recipe: M&M chocolate chip cookies

58
Baked Eggnog Cheesecake With Maple Caramel
Sweetest Menu

Baked Eggnog Cheesecake With Maple Caramel

This scrumptious cheesecake tastes like the classic Christmas drink with a drizzle of maple caramel to make it even sweeter.

Get the recipe: baked eggnog cheesecake with maple caramel

59
Holiday Special K Bars
Averie Cooks

Holiday Special K Bars

It's so easy to make these delicious Special K bars.

Get the recipe: holiday Special K bars

60
Candy Cane Blossom Sugar Cookies
Averie Cooks

Candy Cane Blossom Sugar Cookies

How fun are these candy cane blossoms?

Get the recipe: candy cane blossom sugar cookies

61
Soft Molasses Cookies
Cookies and Cups

Soft Molasses Cookies

The spice in these cookies will offer a hint of zing after your meal.

Get the recipe: soft molasses cookies

62
Chocolate Candy Bar Pie
A Zesty Bite

Chocolate Candy Bar Pie

You can use whatever candy bars your sweet tooth desires for this one.

Get the recipe: chocolate candy bar pie

63
Eggnog Fudge
Shugary Sweets

Eggnog Fudge

This takes your favorite holiday drink and turns it into a yummy dessert.

Get the recipe: eggnog fudge

64
Pecan Pie Cookies
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Pecan Pie Cookies

Instead of making a pecan pie, switch it up this year and turn your recipe into cookies instead.

Get the recipe: pecan pie cookies

65
Pistachio Cherry Cheesecake
Shugary Sweets

Pistachio Cherry Cheesecake

The ingredients for this one make it naturally Christmas colored!

Get the recipe: pistachio cherry cheesecake

66
Crème Brulée
Self Proclaimed Foodie

Crème Brulée

You can never go wrong with this delicious classic.

Get the recipe: crème brulée

67
Crustless Cranberry Pie
Averie Cooks

Crustless Cranberry Pie

This pie will be bright and fun and not the kind of pie you're used to.

Get the recipe: crustless cranberry pie

68
Southern Buttermilk Chess Pie
Spiced

Southern Buttermilk Chess Pie

It doesn't get much richer than this pie.

Get the recipe: Southern buttermilk chess pie

69
White Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake
Spicy Southern Kitchen

White Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake

This cake will cap off any holiday meal perfectly.

Get the recipe: white chocolate peppermint poke cake