85 Best Christmas Desserts for a Holly Jolly Party

Celebrate the hard work of Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their elves with these festive cookies.

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The kids won't be able to decide whether they want to play with this treat or eat it with a glass of milk.

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During the holidays, there's no such thing as going over the top with Christmas-themed treats. These reindeer and tree cookies are as festive as Santa Claus himself.

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These trees may be smaller than your typical pine, but they don't skimp on the chocolate-y sweet flavor.

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Top off these easy-to-make polar bear and star-shaped gingerbread cookies with snowy white icing to add the perfect finishing touch to your Christmas dessert.

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Replace the graham cracker with handmade gingerbread cookies, and the individual slab of chocolate and marshmallow with a marshmallow-cream cheese and chocolate frosting for the best smore's your kids will ever have.

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Making these cookies will be like clockwork once you prepare it once.

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Instead of sipping on the classic winter drink, consider making it into a sweet (and fancy) dessert that your family will be eager to try.

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Ginger may be one the first ingredients you think of this time of year, but citrus is right up there too, and this easy cake can be on the table in under an hour.

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Apples can make an appearance in your baked goods year-round, and this spice cake recipe incorporates your favorite apple with cinnamon and citrus.

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Jazz up your hot chocolate with these peppermint snowman spoons.

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Christmas dessert doesn't have to mean cookies, ice cream, or cake. It can me a crumbly, fruit-filled pie, too. This festive pie would also be great reheated for breakfast, as an added bonus.

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These spiced cookies are a holiday classic and stacking them in the shape of a Christmas tree makes them that much more festive.

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These cuties are as fun to make as a gingerbread house is, and they taste great!

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Inspired by The Nutcracker, these fudge mice are both cute and tasty.

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Almond meal and rolled oats make this cake gluten-free for those with celiac.

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Tiny, candy evergreens are the perfect toppers for these festive cupcakes.

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If you have a little extra time on your hands, consider turning your favorite holiday drink into this adorable and deliciously creamy mousse.

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If you just opened a cookie press this Christmas morning (or last year for that matter), then this recipe is the one for you and your family.

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These orange slices are dipped in white chocolate and pistachios, and they are absolutely gorgeous. They would be a great addition to any Christmas dessert spread.

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Have you ever seen such festive little stars? These cookies are a traditional Christmas dessert, but with a chocolate-y twist.

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Bark is a sneaky quick dessert to prepare in a flash — and if you're lucky, you'll have some leftover pieces after the guests leave your Christmas party.

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These are perfect for any time of year, but something about how they look like tiny pies makes them perfect for a special occasion, like Christmas.

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It doesn't get much more festive than this Christmas dessert, which is as much of a decoration as it is a sweet treat.

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Freeze-dried rasberries and white chocolate combine in these cookies to make them a vibrant, red-and-white treat.

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Spoiler alert: These sugary-sweet toppings are everything.

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Is an ice cream sandwich more of a spring or summer treat? Maybe, but who made that rule? Break the rules this Christmas by serving this fluffy, decadent, red velvet-focused recipe.

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Stuff your stockings with this tasty and festive holiday chocolate bark.

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Move over, peppermint bark — this jolly spin has almost 30 whole Oreos inside.

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Enjoy a slice of good ol' St. Nick cake to kick off the holiday season.

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