20 Easy Christmas Desserts & Holiday Treats Everyone Will Love

The holiday season just isn’t complete without a few homemade Christmas desserts on the table. So, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite dessert ideas that fit right in with the season.

From rich fudges and cupcakes to whimsical cookies and no-bake treats, each recipe brings a little extra holiday magic to your dessert table.

Browse through and find your new favorite Christmas treat – there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.

Mini Santa Hat Cheesecakes

Made with just four ingredients, these adorable bite-sized Santa hat cheesecakes are easy to make and take only minutes to put together. They are a festive, creamy treat that’s as cute as it is delicious.

Cranberry Pistachio Bark

A simple yet stunning holiday bark made with dark chocolate, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios for a sweet-and-tart Christmas treat.

Chocolate Caramel Fudge

Rich chocolate meets gooey caramel in this decadent, melt-in-your-mouth fudge that’s perfect for gifting or indulging.

Christmas Chocolate Pecan Turtle Clusters

Classic turtle candies get a holiday twist with festive red, white and green Christmas sprinkles. They are irresistible bite-sized treats for any dessert table.

Christmas Light Cupcakes

Bright, colorful, and full of cheer, these cupcakes are decorated to look like twinkling Christmas lights – fun for kids and adults alike.

Candy Cane Swirl Cupcakes

These festive red-and-white swirled cupcakes, topped with crushed candy cane taste amazing. They are a fun and easy holiday dessert, perfect for parties or any gathering.

Grinch Cookies

Soft, chewy green cookies with a single red heart, these Grinch-inspired treat bites are whimsical, easy to make, and full of holiday spirit.

Pecan Snowball Cookies

Buttery, nutty, and dusted with powdered sugar, these classic snowball cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth holiday favorite.

Reindeer Oreos

Transform Oreo cookies into adorable reindeer faces with pretzel antlers and candy noses. They are a quick, no-bake holiday dessert that’s perfect for parties.

Reindeer Brownies

Fudgy brownies get a festive upgrade with candy eyes, pretzel antlers, and red noses. These reindeer brownies are a fun, creative treat for Christmas gatherings.

Layered Christmas Fudge

This colorful, layered fudge features a semi-sweet chocolate base, topped with white chocolate, and festive sprinkles for a cheerful, sweet addition to your Christmas dessert spread.

Festive Christmas Fudge

A classic, creamy fudge recipe dressed up with holiday sprinkles. It is simple to make and perfect for gifting or snacking.

Candy Cane Fudge

Smooth, peppermint-infused fudge with crushed candy canes for a festive crunch, this candy cane fudge is a must-have for mint lovers.

Snowman Brownies

Turn brownies into smiling snowmen with frosting, candy decorations, and a touch of creativity for a delightful winter dessert.

Santa Hat Brownies

Turn fudgy brownie bites into mini Santa hats with simple icing and frosting. They are a simple, crowd-pleasing holiday dessert that kids and adults love – perfect for holiday parties and cookie trays.

Melted Snowman Chocolate Bark

This playful bark features “melted” snowmen made from white chocolate, candy eyes, sprinkles and pretzels – a whimsical and easy treat.

Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies

Soft sugar cookies topped with melting icing “snowmen”, these are a fun, frosty dessert that’s great for decorating with kids.

Reindeer Sugar Cookies

Classic sugar cookies decorated with chocolate frosting, candies and pretzels to resemble reindeer faces, these reindeer cookies are festive, crunchy, and full of charm.

Holiday M&M’s Cake Mix Cookie Bars

Soft, chewy cookie bars packed with colorful holiday M&M’s, they are an easy, crowd-friendly dessert made with cake mix.

Christmas Haystack Cookies

Crunchy chow mein noodles coated in melted chocolate and butterscotch, then topped with festive M&Ms and sprinkles, these haystack cookies are a quick, no-bake treat with irresistible texture.

I hope you found a few dessert ideas here you’re excited to try. They’re the kind of recipes you can make without stressing out. Pick a few favorites, get the family involved, and enjoy the process.