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    Home » MSN Slideshows

    24 Colorful Christmas Treats That Will Light Up Your Holiday Table!

    Published: Dec 5, 2024 by Barbara Curry

    Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links.

    Colorful Christmas treats are a great way to bring some extra cheer to your holiday table, turning every bite into a festive celebration. This season is all about bold reds, greens, golds, and snowy whites, and your treats can be just as bright and cheerful. Whether you’re keeping things simple or going all out, the key is to make them as vibrant as they are fun to eat. These ideas are perfect for impressing guests, making memories with family, or just treating yourself to something cheerful and festive.

    White Chocolate Blondies With Peppermint Frosting

    Christmas blondies on a cake stand.
    White Chocolate Blondies With Peppermint Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.


     

    White chocolate blondies taste just like Christmas. The peppermint in the blondies and frosting make it the perfect festive treat!
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Blondies With Peppermint Frosting

    Easy Marshmallow Peppermint Fudge

    Christmas fudge stacked with candy canes in the background.
    Easy Marshmallow Peppermint Fudge. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

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    Peppermint Fudge is just what you need during the holidays. It’s so quick and easy to make and makes a perfect gift for someone special.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Marshmallow Peppermint Fudge

    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Crinkle cookies in a festive serving dish.
    Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Chocolate crinkle cookies recipe has cherry preserves and bits of chocolate combined, perfect for a cookie exchange or valentine’s treat!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Frosted Peppermint Brownies

    A stack of Christmas brownies with frosting.
    Frosted Peppermint Brownies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Peppermint Brownies with crushed candy canes have peppermint both inside and out for the perfect Christmas brownie treat.
    Get the Recipe: Frosted Peppermint Brownies

    Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies

    Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies are a delicious cookie made even better with a cheesecake center.
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies

    White Chocolate Chex Mix

    White chocolate chex mix with Christmas shaped pretzels.
    White Chocolate Chex Mix. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Who doesn’t love Chex Mix, but Chex mix with white chocolate is even better. This sweet and salty snack is hard to put down.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Chex Mix

    Lemon Snowflake Cookies

    Lemon crinkle cookies on a cooling rack.
    Lemon Snowflake Cookies. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Lemon crinkle cookies or snowflakes are a chewy lemony cookie coated in powdered sugar that give them a burst of island flavor in every bite.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Snowflake Cookies

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

    A tray of cheesecake bars.
    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares have a delectable cookie crust, and a jam puree swirl topping. A cheesecake filling makes these amazing.
    Get the Recipe: Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares

    Sprinkle Blondies With Chocolate Chips

    Three colorful funfetti blondies with chocolate chips, made in an 8x8 pan, are stacked on top of each other and surrounded by rainbow sprinkles against a dark background.
    Sprinkle Blondies With Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

    Sprinkle Blondies are an EASY cookie like dessert bar that comes together in just 10 minutes with sprinkles and chocolate chips. Perfect for a summer cookout.
    Get the Recipe: Sprinkle Blondies With Chocolate Chips

    Moist Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Moist Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Velvety red cupcakes with cocoa, buttermilk, and a creamy white chocolate frosting—a perfect dessert for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Moist Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

    Eggs in a basket on a black background.
    Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Lemon Curd Cookies made with butter, lemon zest, and homemade lemon curd filling. A bright, buttery treat with a tangy twist.
    Get the Recipe: Bright And Tangy Lemon Curd Cookies

    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    Several square strawberry cheesecake dessert bars with pink topping, crumbly crust, and strawberry slices on top are arranged on a dark patterned surface. One bar is turned to show its creamy layers.
    Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Creamy cheesecake bars with a baked on strawberry topping are just the thing for your next party or gathering.
    Get the Recipe: Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

    Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes. Photo credit: Easy Southern Desserts.

    Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes with cocoa, cream cheese, and chocolate chips. A delicious combination of moist cake and creamy filling.
    Get the Recipe: Rich And Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes

    4-Ingredient Pretzel Christmas Treats

    4-Ingredient Pretzel Christmas Treats. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Pretzel Christmas Treats are a festive snack that combines the crunch of salty pretzels with sweet chocolate and sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: 4-Ingredient Pretzel Christmas Treats

    Christmas Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

    Christmas Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Discover the joy of Christmas with this delicious chocolate covered strawberries recipe! These treats are perfect for sharing to add some holiday cheer.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

    Easy Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe

    Easy Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

    Perfect for parties or a gift, this Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe is a festive sweet Chex mix snack that everyone will enjoy.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Christmas Puppy Chow Recipe

    Christmas Cutout Cookies (Roll Out Sugar Cookie Recipe)

    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!
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Cutout Cookies (Roll Out Sugar Cookie Recipe)

    Candy Cane Cookies

    Candy Cane Cookies. Photo credit: Savor the Best.

    Minty, buttery, and irresistibly adorable, make these Candy Cane Cookies to get in the full swing of the holidays!
    Get the Recipe: Candy Cane Cookies

    Christmas Oreo Bark

    Christmas Oreo Bark. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    Christmas Oreo Bark is a simple, three-ingredient Holiday bark featuring OREOS! This is the easiest, no-bake treat.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Oreo Bark

    Christmas Cake Pops Recipe

    Christmas Cake Pops Recipe. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

    This Christmas Cake Pops recipe will be a hit at any Christmas party. I give you step by step instructions for the perfect pops + a video!
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Cake Pops Recipe

    Christmas Tree Brownies

    Christmas Tree Brownies. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    These festive Christmas Tree Brownies are great for holiday parties! Transform an easy, simple pan of brownies into an extraordinary dessert.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Brownies

    Reindeer Cookies

    Reindeer Cookies. Photo credit: Pip and Ebby.

    These Reindeer Cookies are not only adorable, but EASY to make. Impress people by bringing them to your next holiday or Christmas party!
    Get the Recipe: Reindeer Cookies

    No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

    No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    These tasty No-Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles are a great, super easy way to prepare dessert to wrap up any holiday meal in style.
    Get the Recipe: No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies With Peppermint Filling

    Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies With Peppermint Filling. Photo credit: Kickass Baker.

    These rich chocolate cookies are rolled in seasonally colored sprinkles or sanding sugar and filled with a Peppermint Schnapps filling.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies With Peppermint Filling

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