From cookies and cakes, to fudge and truffles - in this list of Christmas Desserts you will find a recipe for every taste. In this lists you'll find lots of classic recipes, as well as some healthier variations. Lots of gingerbread flavors, classic mint chocolate pairings, peanut butter treats and many more.
![Christmas Desserts Photo Collage](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Christmas-Desserts-scaled.jpg)
So many of holiday memories revolve around food and baking especially. All the cookie baking sessions first with my mom, then my aunt and grandma, and later with school friends, when we would bake for the yearly Christmas bazar.
Nowadays, I try to create similar memories for my daughter and her friends during the holiday season. Among the kids I am starting to be known as the lady who puts on the cookie decorating parties.
This list of Christmas dessert recipes includes classic ones my childhood in Germany (Lebkuchen, macaroon & roasted spiced almonds), my husband's from South America (Alfajores cookies + dulce de leche roll), and traditional North American holiday desserts we've come to love; plus some healthier (gluten/grain free) twists on the classics.
Be sure to also check out my Christmas Breakfast Recipes.
Cookies
1. Lebkuchen - German Christmas Cookies
![Lebkuchen Gingerbread Men with almond buttons on baking sheet](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Lebkuchen-German-Gingerbread-Men-Cookies.jpg)
![Lebkuchen Recipe - German Gingerbread Cookies](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Lebkuchen-Cookies-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
2. Peanut Butter Blossoms
![Hand holding plate of peanut flour cookies](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Peanut-Flour-Cookies.jpg)
![Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Flourless-Peanut-Butter-Cookies-1-150x150.jpg)
3. Almond Flour Gingerbread Cookies
![Hand holding almond flour gingerbread cookie](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Healthy-Gingerbread-Man-Cookies.jpg)
![Healthy Gingerbread Cookies - gluten free, paleo](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Healthy-Gingerbread-Man-Cookies-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
4. Coconut Sugar Cookies
![chewy coconut sugar cookies](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Chewy-Cookies-with-Coconut-Sugar.jpg)
![Chewy Coconut Sugar Cookies Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Chewy-Coconut-Sugar-Cookies-150x150.jpg)
5. Coconut Flour Shortbread
![Coconut flour shortbread cookies laid out on white background](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Paleo-Shortbread-Cookies.jpg)
![Coconut Flour Shortbread Cookies - Slice and Bake](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Gluten-Free-Shortbread-Cookie-Recipes-150x150.jpg)
6. Hazelnut Macaroons
![Honey Hazelnut Macaroons](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/GF-Hazelnut-Macaroons.jpg)
![Honey Hazelnut Macaroons](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/GF-Hazelnut-Macaroons-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
7. Chewy Molasses Cookies
![Almond flour molasses cookies in tall stack](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/GF-Alond-Flour-Molasses-Cookies.jpg)
![Chewy Molasses Cookies Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Chewy-Cinnamon-Molasses-Cookies-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
8. Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies
![Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Chocolate-Mint-Chip-Cookies-5.jpg)
![chocolate mint cookies recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/chocolate-mint-cookies-150x150.jpg)
9. Peppermint Crinkles
![Mint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Mint-Chocolate-Crinkle-Cookies.jpg)
![Chocolate Minty Crinkle Cookies Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Mint-Chocolate-Crinkle-Cookies-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
10. Alfajores Cookies
![Alfajores cookies in small silver tray](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Alfajores.jpg)
![Alfajores cookies in small silver tray Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Alfajores-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
11. Gingerbread Mug Cookie
![Microwave Oatmeal Cookie](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Gingerbread-Microwave-Oatmeal-Cookie.jpg)
![Gingerbread Microwave Oatmeal Cookie](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Microwave-Oatmeal-Mug-Cookie-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
12. Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies
![Hand picking up keto sugar cookie made with coconut flour from a stack](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Keto-Sugar-Cookies-Coconut-Flour.jpg)
![Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Paleo-Sugar-Cookies-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
13. Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies
![Stack of Peanut Butter Cookies with Coconut Flour](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Coconut-Flour-Peanut-Butter-Cookies.jpg)
![Coconut Flour Peanut Butter Cookies](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Coconut-Flour-Peanut-Butter-Cookies-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
Cakes
14. Dulce de Leche Cake Roll
![Dulce de leche cake roll on white platter](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Dulce-De-Leche-Cake-Roll.jpg)
![Dulce de Leche Cake Roll Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Dulce-de-Leche-Cake-Roll-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
15. White Chocolate Macadamia Cake
![close up slice of copycat secret recipe white chocolate macadamia cake](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/copycate-secret-recipe-white-chocolate-macadamia-cake.jpg)
![slice of cake with Swiss meringue buttercream filling Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/recipe-white-chocolate-macadamia-cake-150x150.jpg)
16. Gingerbread Mug Cake
![Gingerbread Mug Cake](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Gingerbread-Mug-Cake.jpg)
![Gingerbread Mug Cake - gluten free, paleo](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Gingerbread-Mug-Cake-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
Fudge
17. Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
![chocolate peanut butter fudge](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Fudge-4.jpg)
![Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Fudge-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
18. Salted Dark Chocolate Fudge
![Sea salt fudge square Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Sea-Salt-Fudge-Recipe.jpg)
![Sea salt fudge square Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Sea-Salt-Fudge-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
19. Triple Layered Chocolate Fudge
![triple chocolate fudge pieces stacked](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/triple-chocolate-fudge1.jpg)
![layered chocolate fudge recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/layered-chocolate-fudge-recipe-150x150.jpg)
20. White Chocolate Fridge Cake
![white chocolate oreo fudge](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/White-Chocolate-Oreo-Fudge.jpg)
![Oreo Strawberry Fudge Cake Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Oreo-Strawberry-Fudge-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
Snacks & Bites
21. Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashew Nuts
![Sweet and Spicy Roasted Cashews](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Sweet-and-Spicy-Roasted-Cashews.jpg)
![Sweet and Spicy Cashews](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Sweet-and-Spicy-Roasted-Cashews-recipe-150x150.jpg)
22. Spiced Roasted Almonds
![Spiced Honey Roasted Almonds](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Spiced-Almonds.jpg)
![Spiced Honey Roasted Almonds](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Spiced-Roasted-Almonds-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
23. Oreo Cookie Truffles
![white chocolate oreo balls on black plate recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/white-chocolate-oreo-balls-Recipe.jpg)
![white chocolate oreo balls on black plate recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/white-chocolate-oreo-balls-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
24. Gingerbread Oreo Cookie Balls
![gingerbread oreo truffles](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Gingerbread-OREO-Cookie-Ball.jpg)
![Gingerbread Oreo Cookie Balls Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Gingerbread-OREO-Cookie-Balls-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
25. Gingerbread Bite Recipe
![Gingerbread balls on plate](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gingerbread-Balls.jpg)
![Gingerbread Energy Bites - gluten free, paleo](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Gingerbread-Truffles-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
Quick Breads
26. Chocolate Gingerbread Loaf
![Slice of Chocolate Gingerbread Loaf](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Chocolate-Pumpkin-Gingerbread-Loaf-Slice.jpg)
![Chocolate Gingerbread Loaf Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Best-Gingerbread-Cake-Recipes-150x150.jpg)
27. Earl Grey Tea Cake
![Earl Grey Tea Loaf Cake](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Earl-Grey-Tea-Loaf.jpg)
![Earl Grey Tea Cake Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Earl-Grey-Pound-Cake-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
28. Cranberry Orange Muffins
![Coconut Flour Orange Cranberry Muffin](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Coconut-Flour-Orange-Cranberry-Muffin-Recipe.jpg)
![Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Muffins - paleo + clean](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Coconut-Flour-Orange-Cranberry-Muffin-Recipes-150x150.jpg)
29. Gingerbread Muffins
![Healthy Gingerbread Muffins](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Healthy-Gingerbread-Muffins.jpg)
![Healthy Gingerbread Muffins Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Gluten-Free-Gingerbread-Cakes-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
Pie, Brownies, and More:
30. Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
![Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Whole-Wheat-Gingerbread-Sweet-Rolls.jpg)
![Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Whole-Wheat-Gingerbread-Sweet-Rolls-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
31. Gingerbread Brownies
![Gingerbread Brownie bites](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Fudgy-Gingerbread-Brownie-Bites.jpg)
![Gingerbread Brownies Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Fudgy-Gingerbread-Brownie-Bites-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
32. Maple Pecan Baklava
![Maple Pecan Baklava](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Baklava-with-Maple-and-Pecan.jpg)
![Maple Pecan Baklava Recipe](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Baklava-with-Maple-and-Pecan-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
33. Peanut Butter Pie
![Peanut Butter Pie in Chocolate Crust](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dairy-Free-Peanut-Butter-Pie.jpg)
![Keto Peanut Butter Pie - Vegan, Gluten Free](https://leelalicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Dairy-Free-Peanut-Butter-Pie-Recipe-150x150.jpg)
Random Questions
Christmas desserts vary, but classics include gingerbread cookies, Lebkuchen, and peppermint treats.
America enjoys a variety, but favorites include classics like gingerbread cookies, chocolate mint chip cookies, and peanut butter blossoms.
Christmas Day desserts vary, but classics like gingerbread, peppermint crinkles, and fudge are popular.
Europe embraces diverse Christmas desserts, with classics like Lebkuchen in Germany and almond macaroons being popular choices.
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