19 crowd-pleasing holiday desserts
Sweeten up your holiday festivities with these delicious dessert recipes.
Last updated December 4, 2024

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There's so much to enjoy about the holidays: time with loved ones, festive decorations, and special meals — followed by extra-special desserts! No matter the size of your holiday gathering, everyone present will enjoy these tasty, eye-catching treats.
Wow-worthy desserts


9
Apple-Ginger Mini Pies
#Easy25 MIN


3
Decorated Pizzelles
#Easy15 MIN


2
Mini vanilla bean-pomegranate cheesecake tarts
#Easy20 MIN


4
Sugar Cookies
#Easy45 MIN


7
Dark Chocolate Tart with Berries
#Easy10 MIN


6
Peppermint doughnuts
#Easy15 MIN


3
Pfeffernüsse
#Easy20 MIN


9
Snow-capped chocolate yule log
#Medium1HR 15MIN


6
Glazed Cranberry-Orange Cake
#Easy20 MIN


4
Chocolaty candy cane triangles
#Medium15 MIN


5
Spiced Pear Upside-Down Cake
#Easy20 MIN


5
Festive Holiday Brownies
#Easy15 MIN


9
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
#Easy25 MIN


2
Pecan pie thumbprint cookies
#Easy20 MIN


7
Gingerbread "Nice" Cream
#Easy10 MIN


7
Earl Grey Tea Cake
#Easy15 MIN


3
Double orange-mint salad
#Easy15 MIN


4
Chocolate-peppermint thins
#Easy15 MIN


7
Triple-Chocolate Cream Pie
#Easy30 MIN