My Christmas dessert recipes are packed with festive inspiration for every occasion, from holiday parties to cozy family baking days. Browse through classic Christmas cookies, elegant cakes, quick no-bake options, and gluten-free holiday treats. Every recipe includes step-by-step instructions, tips, and serving ideas to help you create showstopping desserts that bring the magic of the season into your kitchen.
A gingerbread smoothie bowl offers the warmth of a holiday cookie with the freshness of a cold breakfast. It’s thick, creamy, and made without refined sugar. You get the spice blend of classic gingerbread cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves—blended into a base of frozen banana […]
If you’re planning your Christmas cupcakes menu and want something fun, fast, and surprisingly charming, these reindeer cupcakes deliver on every front. The chocolate base is rich and soft, made with buttermilk and a touch of coffee to deepen the flavor. Each one gets topped […]
Gingerbread truffles are what I call a quiet win. No fancy molds. No baking timers. Just soft, spiced cookie dough shaped into bite-sized rounds and dipped in warm white chocolate. If your hands can roll, you can make these. You’ll learn exactly how I prepare […]
There’s a reason these Christmas thumbprint cookies return to my counter every December. Their buttery crumb, vibrant raspberry center, and sugar-dusted edges speak for themselves. You’ll get a cookie that’s crisp on the edges, tender inside, and holds its shape without spreading flat. Each one […]
There’s something about cherry desserts that feels deeply tied to December. These Christmas Cherry Bars bring that feeling to life with a sturdy vanilla-almond base, a glossy layer of cherry pie filling, and a golden crumble top that bakes into a rustic finish. This recipe […]
These Mini Christmas Cakes offer a clean, festive way to serve holiday desserts without the heaviness of a traditional fruitcake or the formality of a full-sized Christmas cake. You’ll learn how to make soft vanilla cakes in individual servings, how to decorate them with poise, […]
These Christmas Crumble Cookies bake up soft in the center with a thick, golden edge, a sweet peppermint crunch on top, and a buttery crumble that melts as they cool. You’ll find all the traits of a gourmet cookie here, yet the process stays practical. […]
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies bring together everything I look for when the oven warms up in December. The base is tried-and-true: soft centers, crisp edges, and melty chocolate in every bite. But this version dresses up the classic for the season with white […]
This Christmas pavlova recipe gives you a dessert that doesn’t weigh down the end of a rich holiday meal. It has a crisp outer shell, a marshmallow-soft center, and whipped cream that gives way to bright winter berries. You’ll learn how to make a pavlova […]
These Christmas Meringue Kisses are crisp, light, and gently sweet with a texture so airy they practically vanish on your tongue. You’ll learn how to make a classic meringue cookie recipe that feels fancy but comes together with just egg whites, sugar, and a pinch […]