30+ Christmas Desserts

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.

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 - German Gingerbread Cookies

If you are not familiar with lebkuchen, they are basically soft German gingerbread cookies. Like other gingerbread, they have an array of flavourful spices like ground cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

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2. Peanut Butter Blossoms

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

These gluten free peanut butter blossoms are a spin on a classic Christmas cookie filled with peanut butter flavour and a chocolate stud in the middle. While they are perfect for any time of year, they are equally great as part of a holiday cookie platter as they are delicious for regular and gluten-free diets alike.

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3. Almond Flour Gingerbread Cookies

Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

These Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies are made with almond flour. They are paleo and clean eating and even hold up to making gingerbread man cut outs. With this recipe no one has to miss out on Christmas baking anymore.

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4. Coconut Sugar Cookies

Chewy Coconut Sugar Cookies

These amazing chewy Coconut Sugar Cookies are made without refined sugar. They are crisp on the edges with wonderfully chewy centers. YUM!

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5. Coconut Flour Shortbread

Coconut Flour Shortbread Cookies

These amazing Coconut Flour Shortbread Cookies are a wonderful, healthier treat not only for the holiday season. These paleo shortbread cookies are also clean eating, refined sugar free, grain and gluten free.

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6. Hazelnut Macaroons

Honey Hazelnut Macaroons

Honey Hazelnut Macaroons are a holiday twist on the classic coconut version. These soft, gluten-free cookies are sweetened with only honey and there is a chocolate version too. They are paleo-friendly as well.

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7. Chewy Molasses Cookies

Gluten-Free Chewy Cinnamon-Molasses Cookies

These Chewy Cinnamon Molasses Cookies are made with almond flour so they are naturally gluten-free. Cozy spices like cinnamon, touches of cloves, ginger and molasses give the cookies a taste similar to gingerbread. Yum!!

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8. Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

This crackly Andes Mint Cookies recipe with mint chocolate candies is a classic holiday treat. Chewy like a traditional chocolate chip cookie, they have luscious mint chocolate melted into the dough plus additional Andes mint pieces on top to enjoy in every bite.

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9. Peppermint Crinkles

Minty Crinkle Cookies

Cookies perfect for winter weather - 'snow-dusted' Minty Crinkle Cookies with powdered sugar. These delights are best consumed with hot cocoa!

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10. Alfajores Cookies

Alfajores Cookies

These delicate Alfajores cookies are filled with Dulce de Leche and guava jam and rolled in desiccated coconut. The fine crumb texture of the cookies is achieved by a large proportion of cornstarch in the dough.

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11. Gingerbread Mug Cookie

Gingerbread Microwave Oatmeal Cookie

Enjoy a delicious Gingerbread Oatmeal Cookie for one in less than 5 minutes! Made in the microwave, this recipe includes whole grain and gluten free options.

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12. Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies

Coconut Flour Sugar Cookies

These delicious coconut flour sugar cookies are a lower carb and gluten free alternative to the classic sugar cookies that include all-purpose flour. Similar to the original, they are melt-in-your-mouth tender with a sweet and buttery flavour.

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13. Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Coconut Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

This coconut flour pb cookies recipe is a gluten-free version of the classic using coconut flour instead of traditional wheat flour. The combination of creamy peanut butter, eggs, coconut flour, and more results in a perfectly chewy and sweet-tasting cookie that is lightly puffed and golden.

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Cakes

14. Dulce de Leche Cake Roll

Dulce de Leche Cake Roll

Learn how to make this delicious Dulce de Leche Cake Roll! Creamy, sweet, and delicious, it'll have you coming back for more.

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15. White Chocolate Macadamia Cake

White Chocolate Macadamia Cake

In this White Chocolate Macadamia Cake spongy cake layers are filled with fluffy coconut Swiss meringue buttercream and encapsulated in a rich white chocolate ganache glaze

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16. Gingerbread Mug Cake

Gingerbread Mug Cake

This healthier Gingerbread Mug Cake takes less than 5 minutes! It is made in a cup in the microwave with only wholesome, gluten free and paleo ingredients.

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Fudge

17. Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

This healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is creamy and easy to make. This recipe doesn't require sweetened condensed milk. It is a healthier, yet decadent treat that is also vegan.

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18. Salted Dark Chocolate Fudge

Salted Dark Chocolate Fudge

Do you like the combination of sweet and salty? Then you will love this Salted Dark Chocolate Fudge. And it is super easy to make.

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19. Triple Layered Chocolate Fudge

Triple-Layered Chocolate Fudge

Mocha Milk Chocolate Fudge, creamy Peanut Butter Fudge and Coconut Dark Chocolate Fudge layered into one incredible treat.

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20. White Chocolate Fridge Cake

Strawberry Oreo White Chocolate Fridge Cake

This Fridge Cake with a Valentines twist uses white chocolate, Oreo cookies and dried strawberries. The sweet and chewy+crunchy little bars come together easily and require no baking!

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Snacks & Bites

21. Sweet & Spicy Roasted Cashew Nuts

Honey Roasted Cashews Recipe

Sweet and spicy Honey Roasted Cashews are a delicious, wholesome snack for cooler weather. Honey and chili powder give the yummy cashews their sweet heat and crunchy coating.

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22. Spiced Roasted Almonds

Honey Roasted Almonds

Spiced Honey Roasted almonds with crunchy coating and gingerbread flavor are a wonderful seasonal holiday treat. They also make great homemade gifts.

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23. Oreo Cookie Truffles

Oreo Cookie Truffles

Even simple Oreo cookies can be turned into decadent truffles covered in a fine white chocolate shell.

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24. Gingerbread Oreo Cookie Balls

Gingerbread Oreo Cookie Balls

Gingerbread Oreo Cookie Balls are the classic Oreo ball treat with a delicious seasonal twist just in time for the holidays made with golden Gingerbread Oreos.

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25. Gingerbread Bite Recipe

Gingerbread Energy Bites

These healthy energy bites taste like delicious gingerbread. The combination of molasses and aromatic spices gives this (workout) snack its unmistakable seasonal flavor. This no-bake recipe is vegan, gluten free and paleo friendly.

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Quick Breads

26. Chocolate Gingerbread Loaf

Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

This moist Pumpkin Chocolate Gingerbread Loaf recipe is a delicious and healthy seasonal treat. It is made with whole wheat flour and no refined sugar - even that glorious icing drizzle is made from clean ingredients.

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27. Earl Grey Tea Cake

Earl Grey Tea Cake

This Earl Grey Tea Cake Loaf is a fragrant loaf infused with tea in two ways and then brushed with lemon and honey while still hot. This will be the tea cake to have on the table for an afternoon snack with a cup of Earl Grey!

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28. Cranberry Orange Muffins

Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Muffins - paleo + clean eating

These Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Muffins are everything you want from Christmas morning muffins - moist, fruity and sweet. They are made with coconut flour, paleo friendly and clean eating.

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29. Gingerbread Muffins

Paleo Gingerbread Muffins

These wonderfully spiced Paleo Gingerbread Muffins are made with coconut flour, molasses and coconut sugar. These healthy gingerbread muffins are a delicious holiday treat that is gluten free, dairy free and clean eating.

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30. Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls make for a cozy Christmas breakfast treat. Molasses and an aromatic spice mix give these sweet rolls their unmistakable gingerbread flavor. This recipe is made with whole wheat flour and no refined sugar.

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31. Gingerbread Brownies

Gingerbread Brownie Bites + Brownie Mix In A Jar

Intensely chocolatey, fudgy Gingerbread Brownie Bites are flavored for the season with gingerbread spice and molasses. Layering the dry ingredients in a jar makes a great brownie mix to gift for Christmas!

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32. Maple Pecan Baklava

Maple Pecan Baklava

Crispy phyllo dough layered with toasted pecan nuts soaked in maple syrup, this Pecan Baklava is always a hit with old and young.

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33. Peanut Butter Pie

Best Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

This keto Peanut Butter Pie makes a perfect after-school treat! It’s a rich gluten-free chocolate crust with delicious dairy-free peanut butter filling made with PB2 pre+probiotic peanut powder.

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