24 Festive Christmas Treats That Are as Easy as They Are Delicious!

Christmas treats are a big part of what makes the holiday season feel so special, and these recipes bring all the festive vibes without making you spend hours in the kitchen. They’re great for adding a little holiday magic to your table, whether you’re hosting a party or just looking for something sweet to share with family. Think simple, fun, and totally worth it—because making holiday memories should be just as easy as enjoying them.

Holiday Eggnog Pie (Easy To Make!)

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This easy-to-make eggnog pie recipe has a creamy, custardy filling that comes together in 10 minutes for an old-fashioned holiday dessert.
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Banana Pudding Recipe With Cream Cheese (With Mascarpone Option!)

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This banana pudding recipe with cream cheese (or Marscapone!) is even better than the classic. The yummiest, easiest homemade pudding recipe!
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White Chocolate Blondies With Peppermint Frosting!

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White chocolate blondies taste just like Christmas. The peppermint in the blondies and frosting make it the perfect festive treat!
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Frosted Eggnog Cookies

Frosted eggnog cookies recipe are soft, cake-like, holiday cookies baked for all eggnog lovers with a buttery eggnog frosting.
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Frosted Peppermint Brownies

Peppermint Brownies with crushed candy canes have peppermint both inside and out for the perfect Christmas brownie treat.
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Little Debbie Christmas Tree Dip

This fun Christmas Tree Dip Recipe is a perfect sweet treat for holiday get-togethers! Only a few simple ingredients and five minutes.
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Easy Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe

Perfect for parties or a gift, this Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe is a festive sweet Chex mix snack that everyone will enjoy.
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Holiday Ode To Panettone Cookies

Ode to Panettone Cookies are slice and bake spiced cookies with citrus zest, dried candied fruit and raisins and finished with sugared edges.
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Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

With store-bought puff pastry and a make-ahead chocolate sauce, this Puff Pastry Christmas Tree holiday dessert will be ready to impress in no time.
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Classic Holiday Shortbread Cookies

Cut-out Shortbread Cookies offer the perfect canvas for festive decorations such as drizzles of chocolate and sprinkles of candy canes.
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Christmas Cutout Cookies (Roll Out Sugar Cookie Recipe). Photo credit: Savor the Best.

Easy, Christmas cutout cookies that don’t lose their shape. You’ll be making these Christmas sugar cookies all year long!
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Christmas Cranberry Layer Cake

Everything about our Christmas Cranberry Layer Cake is special! A moist, white cake, a thick layer of tart cranberries and an awesome buttercream icing!
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3 Ingredient Easy Snowball Cookies

These snowball cookies use only 3 simple ingredients and totally melt in your mouth. You can make them with or without nuts. Everyone will love them!
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20 Minutes Boozy And Festive Ball Recipe

These no bake dessert balls can be made in just 20 minutes! They are the perfect festive, fun, and boozy holiday treat you can easily make ahead!
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Christmas Tree Brownies

These festive Christmas Tree Brownies are great for holiday parties! Transform an easy, simple pan of brownies into an extraordinary dessert.
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Crockpot Applesauce With Brown Sugar

This crockpot applesauce with brown sugar is the perfect fall treat. Let your slow cooker do the work so you can enjoy a healthy snack!
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3 Ingredient Oreo Balls

3 Ingredient Oreo Balls are an easy no-bake dessert! Perfect for the holidays or any time of year. Decorate with sprinkles!
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Christmas Cookie Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with our Christmas Cookie Cheesecake Bars! A delicious blend of cookie and cheesecake layers
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Easy Reindeer Cupcakes an Adorable Christmas Treat

Easy Reindeer Cupcakes are a fun and festive Christmas treat that’s perfect for kids and adults alike. Decorated with pretzel antlers, candy noses, and chocolate eyes, these adorable cupcakes are as delightful to make as they are to eat!
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Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe (Chocolate Bark)

Close-up of chocolate toffee pieces scattered on a dark surface. The toffee is topped with a layer of hardened chocolate and sprinkled with chopped nuts. Some pieces are broken into irregular shapes, and the overall appearance is appetizing and crunchy. — Graham Cracker Toffee Recipe (Chocolate Bark). Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Graham Cracker Toffee Bark is easy to make and great for an edible gift. The sea salt and pecan finish make this a decadent treat.
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Creamy Strawberry Mousse With White Chocolate

This Strawberry Mousse recipe has the creamiest texture and tons of fresh strawberry flavor. It’s like scooping up little pink clouds!
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Vanilla Custard Bread Pudding Recipe With Rhubarb

A close-up view of a bread pudding topped with a generous amount of creamy vanilla sauce. The pudding consists of bread pieces and visible chunks of red fruit, likely berries, served in a black bowl with a spoon scooping a portion. — Vanilla Custard Bread Pudding Recipe With Rhubarb. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

Crusty bread is baked in a vanilla custard and fresh rhubarb is sweetened with a sweet raspberry jam to form an amazing custard bread pudding.
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Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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This is a simple from-scratch recipe for blueberry bundt cake. With blueberries in every bite and a cream cheese frosting, what’s not to love!
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Moist Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Velvety red cupcakes with cocoa, buttermilk, and a creamy white chocolate frosting—a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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