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The Best Christmas Cookies and Dessert Recipes

Looking for some amazing Christmas cookies and desserts? We’ve got a list of them here. Stunning, delicious, and sure to take your Christmas celebration even more memorable.

Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board

wooden board with hot chocolate marshmallows peppermints and syrups

Turn your next charcuterie board into a hot chocolate bar! Read more

For more hot chocolate bar ideas, view this post.

Rosette Cookies

A rosette cookie on a white background with evergreen and pinecones around it and a few other ones on a plate behind it.
Scandinavian Rosette Cookies – Rosettbakkels via ramshacklepantry.com

Rosettes are a tasty traditional Scandinavian cookie that is sweet, crispy, and special. Whether you are making them for you, your family, or an event, these rosette cookies are visually stunning and easy to make. Rosettes are a Christmas favorite in our house and I am happy to share this recipe with you!

VEGAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH RASPBERRY JAM

fully baked vegan thumbprint cookies on a white serving dish. Jar of jam in the background.
VEGAN THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH RASPBERRY JAM via Melissa Huggins

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies: This combination of tart jam and a buttery-sweet crumb is pure bliss in every bite. Read more.

For more vegan Christmas cookie and dessert recipes, check out this post.

Easy Peppermint Brownies

Peppermint brownies with peppermint crunchy scattered around
Easy Peppermint Brownies via Flavor the Moments

Looking for a creative way to use candy canes? These delicious peppermint brownies will do the trick. Read more.

CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD SANDWICH COOKIES

CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD SANDWICH COOKIES in a small tin lined with parchment paper filled with chocolate shortbread sandwich cookies.
CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD SANDWICH COOKIES via baked-theblog.com

Another great use of candy canes: Chocolate Shortbread Sandwich Cookies ! Read more.

BEST CUT OUT SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE

Cut out Christmas sugar cookies arranged in a wreath shape
Sugar Cookies via supergoldenbakes.com

The best sugar cookie recipe! Perfect cut out sugar cookies that keep their shape and you don’t even have to chill the dough. Use this recipe to bake Christmas sugar cookies with the children and have fun icing them! Read more.

GINGERBREAD CAKE WITH CINNAMON FROSTING

Gingerbread layer cake decorated with gingerbread cookies
Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting via supergoldenbakes.com

This Gingerbread Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is simply perfect for Christmas celebrations! Easy to make and utterly delicious. Read more.

GINGERBREAD LETTER COOKIE CAKE WITH GINGER AND WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING

gingerbread letter cookie cake with white chocolate frosting
GINGERBREAD LETTER COOKIE CAKE WITH GINGER AND WHITE CHOCOLATE FROSTING
via supergoldenbakes.com

This beautiful gingerbread cookie wreath with ginger and white chocolate frosting will be a beautiful centrepiece for your festive Christmas table. Read more.

Linzer Cookies

Linzer cookies served on a white plate
Linzer Cookies via theflavorbender.com

Linzer cookies are a classic during the holidays! They are delicious and simple to make, with a fruity filling in a nutty, almond flavored cookie. Read more.

Gluten-Free and Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

Woman's hands holding a plate of cookies.
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies via occasionallyeggs.com

Vegan and gluten-free gingerbread cookies, made with a base of hazelnut and coconut flour, are a nice healthy-ish treat for the holidays. Decorate for edible ornaments or enjoy these lightly sweet spiced cookies as is. Read more.

For more vegan Christmas cookie and dessert recipes, check out this post.

Vegan Chocolate Truffles with Ginger and Orange

Bowl of truffles surrounded by oranges and greenery.
Vegan Chocolate Truffles with Ginger and Orange via occasionallyeggs.com

Vegan chocolate truffles with bright winter flavors of ginger and orange. These are so easy and you can’t beat the taste, even though they’re made with coconut cream instead of dairy. Read more.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH STRAWBERRY SANTAS

A white chocolate cheesecake with a gingernut biscuit base. There are strawberries on top of the cheesecake that have been made to look like Santas.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE WITH STRAWBERRY SANTAS via amytreasure.com

A very festive and Christmassy White Chocolate Cheesecake decorated with strawberries stuffed with sweetened whipped cream and made to look like Santa. You couldn’t get cuter than this! Read more.

NO-BAKE REINDEER CHRISTMAS CHEESECAKE

Overhead shot of a cheesecake that has been cut into 8 slices and decorated as reindeer.
NO-BAKE REINDEER CHRISTMAS CHEESECAKE via amytreasure.com

A beautiful no-bake vanilla cheesecake with festive reindeer decoration that will bring Christmas cheer to all! Read more.

The Ultimate (Easy) Cookie Box for Christmas / 1 dough

Most beautiful cookie box for Christmas
1 dough, 4 different cookies via healthylittlecravings.com

1 dough, 4 different cookies: with this sugar cookies recipe you’ll be able to build your NO-STRESS Christmas Cookie Box! View recipes.

CHRISTMAS CUPCAKES

a gorgeous plate of Christmas themed cupcakes
CHRISTMAS CUPCAKES via Beyond Frosting

Adorable and fun Christmas cupcakes. View these eight easy tutorials here.

Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Burnt Basque Cheesecake via Chocolates and Chai

Burnt Basque Cheesecake: Say that five times fast and find the recipe here.

Adorable Elf Cookie Tutorial

Elf on the Shelf Cookies
Elf on a Shelf cookies via Moms and Munchkins

Welcome your Elf with these cute Elf on a Shelf cookies. View the tutorial here.

CRANBERRY CURD TART

This cranberry curd tart features a smooth sweet and tart cranberry curd filling inside a gluten-free oat and nut-based crust that results in a stunningly delicious and festive holiday dessert.
Cranberry Curd Tart via Running to the Kitchen

his cranberry curd tart features a smooth sweet and tart cranberry curd filling inside a gluten-free oat and nut-based crust that results in a stunningly delicious and festive holiday dessert. View recipe here.

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