70 Christmas Desserts That Will Have Your Guests Coming Back For Seconds (and Thirds)

Create the perfect seasonal display when you make a cosy gingerbread house. We won't tell if you take a couple bites of the exterior!

Get the recipe: cosy gingerbread house

Warm brownies with cold, creamy ice cream — does it get any better?

Get the recipe: double peppermint brownie skillets

These no-bake treats are made with cream cheese, Oreos, and chocolate chips. Need we say more?

Get the recipe: chocolate Oreo truffles

This holiday bark tastes like Christmas in your mouth, and with only three ingredients, you really can't go wrong.

Get the recipe: easy three-ingredient peppermint bark

Gingerbread is one of the season's most beloved staples, so why not take advantage of it while you can? When these pies are spiced just right, they will practically melt in your mouth.

Get the recipe: gingerbread whoopie pies

Complete with a secret Christmas tree inside, this recipe makes sure pound cake will never be drab again.

Get the recipe: Christmas tree eggnog pound cake

The beauty of this brown butter cake is all in the presentation, so be sure to decorate the top with pretty snowflake cookies and other seasonal motifs.

Get the recipe: brown butter pecan sheet cake

With cream cheese, goat cheese, and a lot of sugar, it doesn't get a whole lot better than this tasty cake.

Get the recipe: marbled cranberry cheesecake with goat cheese

Decadent and delicious, these brownies are topped with crunchy peppermint and rich chocolate.

Get the recipe: thick and fudgy dark chocolate peppermint mocha brownies

With a simple twist on a classic treat, this nutty dessert brings out all the best flavours.

Get the recipe: dark chocolate almond brittle

Cranberries are always a fun, festive addition to a Christmas treat, don't you think?

Get the recipe: nut-crusted cranberry tart

This layered cake is filled with a cinnamon spice frosting that creates an authentic horchata flavouring.

Get the recipe: horchata cake

Just think: a soft sugar cookie with crushed candy canes topped with creamy buttercream. Yum.

Get the recipe: candy cane sugar cookies

Made with real eggnog and rum (both in the bread and in the glaze), this bread is intoxicatingly delicious.

Get the recipe: eggnog bread with spiced rum glaze

These bite-size treats will practically melt in your mouth.

Get the recipe: cappuccino truffles

Moist, warm, and topped with cream cheese frosting, this delightful gingerbread loaf can be eaten with coffee and cocoa alike.

Get the recipe: gingerbread loaf

If you need something quick and easy, consider these bite-size brownies. Just bake brownie mix in mini muffin tins, top them with strawberries, and decorate with buttercream or whipped cream.

Get the recipe: Santa hat brownie bites

With nutmeg and cloves, this wow-worthy pie is the Christmas treat you've been looking for.

Get the recipe: gingerbread cookie pie

These ombré cookies are a cute host gift, and can be made for any holiday gathering. Sign us up!

Get the recipe: ombré peppermint slice and bake cookies

This red velvet dessert will look beautiful with your holiday spread.

Get the recipe: red velvet swirl bundt cake

The secret to making the perfect Christmas fudge is dressing it with red and green M&Ms, but don't tell anyone we told you.

Get the recipe: Christmas fudge

Think: red wine plus chocolate. Enough said.

Get the recipe: chocolate thumbprint cookies with red wine raspberry jam

Described as a "Puerto Rican eggnog," this coquito cake is a mixture of sweetened condensed milk, regular milk, lots of rum, and a hint of spices like cinnamon and cloves.

Get the recipe: coquito cake

These are amazing during the holidays because not only do they taste good, but they also have a red hue to match any Christmas tablescape.

Get the recipe: berry crinkle cookies

With rich olive oil and tasty fruit, this cake can be whipped up in 15 minutes and baked in 30!

Get the recipe: olive oil berry cake

These rich, creamy bite-size desserts will have people going back for seconds and thirds. Drizzle with white chocolate to make them look like a work of art.

Get the recipe: eggnog truffles

This beautiful pie will accent any Christmas meal perfectly.

Get the recipe: cranberry crumble pie

For a different take on the traditional Santa hat brownies, make them kabob-style! These are great for holiday parties since they are so easy to grab and eat while standing.

Get the recipe: strawberry Santa hat brownie kabobs

When you make everything mini, it means everyone gets their own pie!

Get the recipe: mini banoffee pie

Everyone will love how cute these green cookies are!

Get the recipe: Christmas wreath cookies

These cookies truly live up to their name!

Get the recipe: hot chocolate meltaway cookies

This fudge is so festive and will look perfect on your Christmas dinner table.

Get the recipe: candy cane fudge

These cookies are cute and appeal to every age group.

Get the recipe: lollipop sugar cookies

This cake has a fun surprise inside!

Get the recipe: amaretto matcha Christmas cake

It may look like candy, but this cake is coated in yummy meringues.

Get the recipe: meringue Christmas wreath cake

These delicious cookies pair well with a warm cup of hot cocoa.

Get the recipe: eggnog cookies

This trifle may be decadent, but it's so worth it.

Get the recipe: chocolate trifle

How sweet are these individual desserts?

Get the recipe: chocolate pot de creme

Your guests will be floored with just how beautiful this cake is.

Get the recipe: cranberry sour cream almond cake

It doesn't get much more decadently festive than these.

Get the recipe: white chocolate dipped peppermint sugar cookies

The salt in this recipe really brings out the richness of the maple.

Get the recipe: salted maple pie

These bars have seven layers of deliciousness!

Get the recipe: holiday seven-layer bars

The coffee in this cake make the chocolate really sing.

Get the recipe: coffee chocolate cake

Your guests won't be able to get over how cute these desserts are.

Get the recipe: peppermint Christmas gnome cupcakes

The colours in this throwback cake are reminiscent of years gone by.

Get the recipe: retro wreath cake

Oreos will always be a hit with guests.

Get the recipe: peppermint Oreo truffles

It doesn't get much easier than this fun pretzel bark recipe.

Get the recipe: peanut butter pretzel candy bark

This fudge recipe is incredibly simple to put together.

Get the recipe: chocolate fudge

Your standard sugar cookies get a holiday makeover with the addition of peppermint.

Get the recipe: peppermint sugar cookies

For a tiramisu that's a little bit different, try adding hazelnut.

Get the recipe: chocolate hazelnut tiramisu

These Oreo truffles use Andes mints to get their flavour.

Get the recipe: Oreo mint truffles

This holiday candy has a whole variety of yummy things in it.

Get the recipe: peppermint crunch rocky road bark

No Christmas is complete without sugar cookies!

Get the recipe: sugar cookies

M&M cookies instantly feel festive when you use red and green candies.

Get the recipe: M&M chocolate chip cookies

This cheesecake requires no baking, so it won't get in the way while you're whipping up the rest of Christmas dinner.

Get the recipe: caramel cheesecake

It's so easy to make these delicious Special K bars.

Get the recipe: holiday Special K bars

How fun are these candy cane blossoms?

Get the recipe: candy cane blossom sugar cookies

The spice in these cookies will offer a hint of zing after your meal.

Get the recipe: molasses spice cookies

You can use whatever candy bars your sweet tooth desires for this one.

Get the recipe: chocolate candy bar pie

This takes your favourite holiday drink and turns it into a yummy dessert.

Get the recipe: eggnog fudge

The ingredients for this one make it naturally Christmas coloured!

Get the recipe: pistachio cherry cheesecake

You can never go wrong with this delicious classic.

Get the recipe: crème brulée

This pie will be bright and fun and not the kind of pie you're used to.

Get the recipe: crustless cranberry pie

It doesn't get much richer than this pie.

Get the recipe: Southern buttermilk chess pie

This classic dish gets a festive upgrade with ginger flavour.

Get the recipe: gingerbread flan