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Christmas Dessert Ideas

Christmas is a time for joy, gathering, and delicious memories baked right into every bite. If you're planning a holiday menu, don’t let dessert be an afterthought. These Christmas dessert ideas bring festive cheer and sweet satisfaction, whether you're baking for a big party or sharing cozy treats at home. From timeless classics to quick, no-fuss sweets, there’s something here to make everyone smile.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Sugar Cookies
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles or colored sugar for topping
Peppermint Bark
  • 12 oz white chocolate chips
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Gingerbread Cookies
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
Chocolate Yule Log Cake
  • 5 eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • chocolate ganache for topping
No-Bake Oreo Truffles
  • 1 package Oreo cookies 14 oz
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 12 oz chocolate coating dark or white

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Oven
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Food Processor
  • Jelly Roll Pan

Method
 

  1. Classic Sugar Cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Whisk flour, baking soda, and powder. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then dry ingredients. Roll dough into balls, flatten, and top with sprinkles. Bake 8–10 mins. Cool before decorating.
  2. Peppermint Bark: Melt dark chocolate, spread thin on parchment-lined sheet, and chill. Melt white chocolate, mix in peppermint extract, pour over dark layer, and sprinkle with candy canes. Chill and break into pieces.
  3. Gingerbread Cookies: Mix flour, spices, and soda. Cream butter and sugar, add egg and molasses, then dry mix. Chill dough 1 hour. Roll, cut shapes, and bake 8–10 mins at 350°F.
  4. Chocolate Yule Log Cake: Preheat to 350°F. Line pan. Beat eggs and sugar, fold in dry ingredients. Bake 10–12 mins. Roll in parchment while warm. Cool, unroll, fill with whipped cream, re-roll, frost with ganache, decorate.
  5. No-Bake Oreo Truffles: Crush Oreos, mix with cream cheese. Roll into balls, chill, dip in melted chocolate, and decorate. Chill until set.

Notes

For soft sugar cookies, don’t overbake. Use parchment to roll gingerbread easily. Chill truffle mix before dipping. Use gel coloring for vibrant holiday icing. Add citrus zest to switch up cookie flavors.