14 Holiday Desserts So Gorgeous, They Double as Decorations
If you want your holiday table to look magical this year, these 14 desserts are exactly what you need. Each one is so stunning, so beautifully crafted, that they could easily pass as festive décor. But don’t be fooled—behind all that beauty is incredible flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Get ready to serve desserts that are as impressive as they are delicious.
Crack Cookies (Chocolate Crinkle Cookies)
These Crack Cookies are full of chocolate flavor, have a deliciously chewy texture and look beautiful. With the perfect cracked exterior and a soft and chewy interior, these cookies are perfect for any occasion!
Cucidati (Italian fig cookies)
These cucidati have a delicious fruit filling wrapped in a buttery cookie with a flourish of lemon frosting and sprinkles on top. It’s no wonder these Italian fig cookies are a favorite for Christmas and special occasions.
Brownie Christmas Trees
Make your holidays extra festive with these fudgy Brownie Christmas Trees. Delicious and easy to make, this Christmas Brownies recipe is a crowd pleaser for your Christmas party!
Christmas Fruitcake Truffles
This Christmas Fruitcake truffles recipe takes a classic fruitcake and turns it into bite sized chocolate desserts in a snap! It only requires a few ingredients and there is no actual baking, you just need to melt the chocolate coating. It’s a great way to use leftover fruitcake, too!
Easy Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies
All wrapped up like a present with crushed candy canes, Easy Chocolate Peppermint Whoopie Pies are a Christmas dream come true for chocolate cookie lovers of all ages!
Adorable Reindeer Cupcakes Recipe for Christmas
This easy and adorable Reindeer Cupcakes Recipe will bring a little cuteness to your holidays! A delicious Christmas cupcake that’s super easy to make! With a red nose, they are Rudolph Cupcakes!
Shortbread Christmas Cookies with Icing
Looking for the ultimate, classic Christmas cookie? These Shortbread Christmas Cookies with Icing are perfect to make with your family this holiday season.
Fruit Cake
This Christmas Fruit Cake is a wonderful staple in the homes of Canadians during some of their most special days. Packed with dried fruits such as pineapples, cherries, raisins and dates, mixed with pecans and soaked in rum, this recipe tastes unique and delicious. Try it with a cup of tea!
Christmas M&M Cookie Bars
These festive Christmas M&M cookie bars are packed with red and green holiday M&M’s, mini chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips! They’re a great start to your holiday baking and a delightful treat for cookie swaps and holiday cookie trays!
Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
With the classic Christmas colors of red and green, these Cranberry Pistachio Cookies are perfect for the holidays!
Meringue Christmas Trees
Melt in your mouth Meringue Christmas Trees that are so easy to make and look amazing on the Christmas table. Like traditional meringue cookies, but in the shape of a tree.
Italian Pistachio Cookie Recipe
This recipe for Italian Pistachio Cookies uses only 5 ingredients. The cookies are soft and share the tastes of pistachio and lemon. They are great for a quick cookie recipe any time of the year, and the green color also makes them a great fit for Christmas dessert!
Pillsbury Christmas Cookies
These Double Decker Christmas Cookies made with Pillsbury Christmas Cookies are a simple and festive dessert sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face at your next Christmas party!
Quick and Easy Christmas Trifle
Christmas dessert just got a whole lot easier with this simple but festive Christmas trifle. This delicious dessert takes only minutes to prep and adds a beautiful pop of color to your holiday table.
