15 OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS DESSERT RECIPES -EASY HOMEMADE DESSERTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Looking for the best Christmas dessert recipes? Check out our collection of easy homemade desserts for the holidays that will make your dinner or party a great hit for all your guests!

1. Brownie Brittle

This dessert is for brownie and brittle lovers. It has a crispy and crunchy bark with a deep cocoa flavor. These Brownie Brittle’s are easy to make and are delicious. Caution – it’s impossible to eat just one piece.

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2. Bourbon Balls

It’s the holiday’s and you deserve a boozy treat. What better way to get the party started with some fine bourbon treats. These bourbon balls are made with pecans, crushed vanilla wafer’s, and bourbon. These are baked not so the alcohol is not cooked out which makes them not safe for kids. So get party started with this Bourbon ball recipe.

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3. Santa Hat Cupcakes

What better way to celebrate the holiday’s than with a Santa hat cupcake. Imagine a tall swirling mound of red frosting with a border of white frosting around the edges. You’ll have the cutest and most delicious Christmas dessert.

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4. Figgy Pudding

Surprise – Figgy Pudding isn’t actually pudding at all. Figgy Pudding is a British style of steamed cake like dessert. It will give your home a nice aroma when making thanks to it’s combination of spices. Welcome something a little different in your home for the holidays.

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5. Gingerbread Bundt Cake

This holiday gingerbread bundt cake is sure to be a feature at your next holiday gathering. With a variety of spices, each bite contains a deep complex of flavors. With the gingerbread cake, sour cream glaze, pomegranate arils this gingerbread bunt cake provides a festive pop with each slice.

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6. Christmas Tree Cake

This Christmas tree cake has nine layers of perfection. This Christmas dessert is perfect when you really want to show off at your next holiday gathering. You can use boxed cake mix, but is recommended using a homemade cake recipe. The reason is it’s much easier to work with and frost with a homemade cake.

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7. Black Forest Cookies

If you love Black Forest cake then you will love the cookie version. Black Forest cookies have a chocolate and cherry flavor. The whipped cream topping adds a decadent touch. After eating these Black Forest cookies you may never go back to the cake.

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8. Chai Tree and Snowflake Cookies

These holiday Chai Tea and snowflake Christmas cookies are not only shaped into Christmas symbols but also have a holiday flavor. These holiday cookies incorporate cozy winter spices such as cardamom and ginger.

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9. Reindeer Profiteroles

These Reindeer Profiteroles are so cute you won’t want to eat them. These spice creamed filled pastries are not only cute but delicious. These reindeer are decorated with eyes, noses, and antlers. These are sure to draw attention to your dessert table during the holidays.

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10. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin is not only for Thanksgiving anymore. Once the temperatures start dropping pumpkin desserts like these pumpkin cheesecake bars are idea. So switch up and instead of a traditonal pumpkin pie try these delicious pumpkin cheesecake bars.

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11. Sugar Cookie Trees

What’s better than sugar cookies? How about a stack of delicious sugar cookies. These sugar cookie tress are easy to make and assemble. They are made with basic sugar cookies tinted with green food coloring and glued together with frosting. Also they are finished with a dusting of confectioner’s sugar and a small star cookie. These sugar tree cookies can make a charming centerpiece on your holiday dessert table!

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12. Christmas Trifle

These Christmas trifles are filled with layers of festive deliciousness. They have layers of spicy gingerbread cake and sweet-tart cranberry compote. These classic British desserts have become a staple for any holiday parties. They have endless possibilities as you can stuff with all kinds of delicious ingredients.

You can try this recipe with fresh fruit and whipped cream if berries are in season. If the berries aren’t in season you can swap in layers of chocolate cake and caramel. Also you make these Christmas Trifles the night before so you can have more time for your holiday meal.

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13. Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake

What says Christmas more than this Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake. This Christmas cheesecake has an Oreo crust with ganache topping. Also has a peppermint bark in cheesecake form which makes this a Christmas dessert favorite.

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14. Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies

What’s better than the classic gingerbread cookies? How about these Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies. These gingerbread cookies more even more delicious than the classic as they are sandwiched with a milk chocolate frosting. So upgrade this holiday classic and kick it up a notch.

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15. Fruitcake Cookies

I know fruitcake has a bad reputation. When made right fruitcake is a delicious treat. Forget about your grandmas fruitcake, these fruitcake cookies will change your perspective. When done properly fruitcake cookies can be just as delicious as any other holiday dessert. Try it out, the proof is in the pudding!

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If you like this collection and would like to try making some of these Christmas Desserts, just save THIS PIN to your Christmas Dessert or Holiday Dessert Pinterest board and check the recipes later.

For even more Christmas Dessert ideas check out our round-up of the Best Christmas Cookies. Everyone loves cookies right?