12 Christmas Desserts Besides Cookies
With cookie season in full swing, you may be wondering…what else is out there? While cookies are the quintessential Christmas time dessert. There are definitely Christmas desserts besides cookies that are just as festive and delicious!
So, I'm sharing 12 Christmas desserts besides cookies today! If you're looking for more recipe roundups for the holidays, checkout 15 Easy Christmas Brunch Recipes, 10 Cozy Hot Chocolate Recipes to Try This Winter, and 12 Easy Festive Christmas Cookie Recipes.
There are so many other amazing desserts to enjoy around the holidays besides cookies, or in addition to cookies! Spread your wings this holiday season and bake one of these holiday desserts!
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Why Skip Christmas Cookies?
- It's unexpected! Bringing a tray of mixed desserts will be a big hit among the classic cookie platters.
- You have more options to decorate to fit a theme or switch up the colors.
- Everyone can get a taste of everything. So many of these can be sliced in bite-sized pieces so you can try a huge variety. Unlike snapping a cookie in half, these will look like they were made just the right size.
- Make ahead to save time. Bars and brownies freeze wonderfully. Items that are decorated like cupcakes can be baked and frozen, and decorated right before serving.
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12 Christmas Desserts Besides Cookies
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Easy Christmas Present Brownies
These Easy Christmas Present Brownies are simple and festive! Rich and chocolatey brownies have a sweet glaze on top along with a naturally colored ribbon and bow!
Easy Christmas Present Brownies
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Christmas Lights Snack Cake
I love this Christmas Lights Snack Cake because it's a gingerbread cake with an incredibly easy decoration on top! This festive snack cake is quick and simple so you can spend time with family and friends and not in the kitchen.
Christmas Lights Snack Cake
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Spiced Eggnog Babka Buns
Put a holiday spin on babka with these Spiced Eggnog Babka Buns. These sweet buns are so good they can be served as brunch or dessert!
Spiced Eggnog Babka Buns
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Festive Gingerbread Snack Cake Without Frosting
This festive Gingerbread Snack Cake without frosting is quick and easy! No decorating experience is required as I use simple holiday stencils to give this cake some Christmas cheer! It's served with homemade whipped cream for a simple cake that everyone will be talking about.
Festive Gingerbread Snack Cake Without Frosting
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Make any holiday party festive with these chocolate peppermint Christmas Tree Cupcakes! This easy recipe is perfect for beginner decorators as it's quick and easy!
Christmas Tree Cupcakes
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Christmas Crack
Just like the traditional recipe, but I use pretzels and peanut butter for a delicious twist! This Peanut Butter Pretzel Christmas Crack is topped with naturally colored holiday sprinkles.
Peanut Butter Pretzel Christmas Crack
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Mint Meltaways
If you were a fan of the iconic Fannie May, then this needs no introduction. This copycat recipe for organic Mint Meltaways is even better than the originals! Cool mint inside a creamy dark chocolate center always just says Christmas to me.
Mint Meltaways
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Frosted Gingerbread Banana Bread
Use up overly ripe bananas in this Frosted Gingerbread Banana Bread! Moist and perfectly spiced, this banana bread can be enjoyed for brunch or dessert.
Frosted Gingerbread Banana Bread
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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark
With just 4 ingredients, this Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark is quick, easy, and full of holiday cheer! Cool mint dark chocolate, salty pretzels, and that perfect amount of peppermint crunch. This easy dessert is perfect for cookie boxes or on its own in a bowl on the bar.
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Bark
10
Five Spice Cranberry Apple Pie
This Five Spice Cranberry Apple Pie uses seasonal cranberries and Chinese five spice for a warm and cozy pie that is the perfect ending to any holiday meal.
Five Spice Cranberry Apple Pie
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Christmas Eve Cake
The perfect centerpiece to any holiday table is this Christmas Eve Cake! I use an organic chocolate Santa and a few simple decorations to make this stunning yet easy cake.
Christmas Eve Cake
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Pink Peppermint Ice
This iconic candy is a copycat of the Fannie May Pink Peppermint Ice. If you're from the Midwest, you know how nostalgic this is during the holidays. These bite sized white chocolate peppermint treats are a perfect small bite dessert and make a wonderful festive addition to holiday cookie boxes or dessert tables.
Pink Peppermint Ice
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