12 Christmas Desserts Besides Cookies


Recipe Roundups Christmas Lifestyle | Published November 24, 2024 by Mimi Council

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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 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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12 Christmas Desserts Besides Cookies

1

easy christmas present brownies
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!
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2

christmas lights snack cake
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.
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3

spiced eggnog babka buns
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!
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4

gingerbread snack cake
Gingerbread Snack Cake
This easy Gingerbread Snack Cake is festive 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.
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5

christmas tree cupcakes
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!
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6

peanut butter pretzel christmas crack
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.
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7

mint meltaways
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.
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8

frosted gingerbread banana bread
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.
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9

dark chocolate peppermint pretzel bark, 4 ingredient holiday dessert recipe
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.
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10

five spice cranberry apple pie, the best spiced apple pie recipe, easy holiday apple pie
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.
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11

christmas animal crackers
Easy Christmas Animal Crackers
This quick and easy Christmas Animal Crackers recipe is fun for the whole family. Let the kids help with this one as dipping animal crackers in chocolate and using naturally colored Christmas sprinkles is fun for everyone.
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12

christmas eve cake
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.
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