27 Christmas Desserts Guaranteed to Impress Without the Stress

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Christmas desserts are a must-have for your holiday table, but they don’t have to be stressful to make. These recipes are all about simplicity without sacrificing flavor or impressiveness. You won’t need to spend hours in the kitchen, and they’re great for making your Christmas gathering feel extra special. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or just treating yourself, these desserts will be the perfect way to wrap up your meal, leaving everyone asking for the recipe.

Christmas Truffles

Christmas Truffles. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Christmas Truffles. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Christmas Truffles are not only adorable, but they are also so good! With sprinkles inside and out this treat can’t get any more festive!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Truffles

Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Christmas Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Christmas Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Christmas Shortbread Cookies are a festive treat that combines a rich, buttery flavor of shortbread with the sweet & fruity goodness of jam.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Christmas Bark

Chocolate Christmas Bark. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chocolate Christmas Bark. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Chocolate Christmas Bark is SO easy and SO versatile. Let’s not forget delicious!!! Choose your toppings and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Christmas Bark

Decorated Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Decorated Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Create a beautifully decorated pan of Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars that will feed a crowd! They look fancy, but couldn’t be easier!
Get the Recipe: Decorated Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars

Christmas Cake Pops Recipe

Christmas Cake Pops Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Christmas Cake Pops Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Christmas Cake Pops recipe will be a hit at any Christmas party. I give you step by step instructions for the perfect pops + a video!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Cake Pops Recipe

Christmas Oreo Bark

Christmas Oreo Bark. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Christmas Oreo Bark. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Christmas Oreo Bark is a simple, three-ingredient Holiday bark featuring OREOS! This is the easiest, no-bake treat.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Oreo Bark

Saltine Christmas Crack

Saltine Christmas Crack. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Saltine Christmas Crack. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Crunchy crackers topped with soft caramel and chocolate then sprinkled with sea salt, this is the ultimate Christmas Crack recipe!
Get the Recipe: Saltine Christmas Crack

Buckeyes

Buckeyes. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Buckeyes are made with creamy peanut butter, sweet powdered sugar and butter, rolled into balls and partially dipped into melted chocolate, leaving just a little bit of peanut butter exposed – making them look just like real buckeyes.
Get the Recipe: Buckeyes

Christmas Dessert Board

Christmas Dessert Board. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Christmas Dessert Board. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Sweet, store bought goodies arranged beautifully on a board for the holidays! Nothing better or more showstopping than this!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Dessert Board

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Lightly spiced and buttery Gingerbread Cookies that aren’t too bitter, aren’t too sweet and are soft all the way through. Perfection.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies

The Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe

The Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
The Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Based on a classic recipe, with a few tweaks to make for a more quality fudge while still remaining that classic dessert. A Christmas staple!
Get the Recipe: The Original Fantasy Fudge Recipe

Hazelnut Shortbread Wreath Cookies

Hazelnut Shortbread Wreath Cookies. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Hazelnut Shortbread Wreath Cookies. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Enjoy the nutty goodness of Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies. With a crumbly texture & buttery richness, these cookies are perfect for gifting or festive gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Hazelnut Shortbread Wreath Cookies

Christmas Candy Cane Cookies (Chewy & Sweet!)

Christmas Candy Cane Cookies {Chewy & Sweet!}. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Christmas Candy Cane Cookies (Chewy & Sweet!). Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

These sweet and chewy Candy Cane Cookies are the best way to enjoy a candy cane at Christmas! A minty, holiday cookie everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Candy Cane Cookies (Chewy & Sweet!)

Christmas Peppermint Bark

Christmas Peppermint Bark. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Christmas Peppermint Bark. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Peppermint Bark is a Christmas classic! Made with layers of melted semi sweet and white chocolate and candy cane bits. So simple and festive!
Get the Recipe: Christmas Peppermint Bark

Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

These Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect Christmas Cookie! Soft, chewy, extra pepperminty, and laden with lots of chocolate!
Get the Recipe: Triple Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Gingerbread Marshmallow Fudge

Gingerbread Marshmallow Fudge. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Gingerbread Marshmallow Fudge. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Gingerbread Marshmallow Fudge is spiced like a gingerbread cookie and stirred together with marshmallows. You’ll swoon at the first bite!
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Marshmallow Fudge

Gingerbread Truffles

Gingerbread Truffles. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Gingerbread Truffles. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Gingerbread Truffles are made with gingerbread Oreos and coated in chocolate. Perfect for the holidays and cookie platters all around.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Truffles

Salted Chocolate & Ritz Nougat Bars

Salted Chocolate & Ritz Nougat Bars. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Salted Chocolate & Ritz Nougat Bars. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

If you like chocolate, peanut butter, ritz crackers, and marshmallows, you are bound to love these Salted Chocolate & Ritz Nougat Bars!
Get the Recipe: Salted Chocolate & Ritz Nougat Bars

Eggnog Mousse With Gingersnap Crumbles

Eggnog Mousse With Gingersnap Crumbles. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Eggnog Mousse With Gingersnap Crumbles. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Eggnog Mousse with gingersnap crumbles is perfect for the holidays! It’s so fast and easy to make, why not make it this year?
Get the Recipe: Eggnog Mousse With Gingersnap Crumbles

Layered Chocolate Peppermint Bars

Layered Chocolate Peppermint Bars. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Layered Chocolate Peppermint Bars. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Chocolate Peppermint Bars are part sugar cookie, part mint brownie cream cheese mixture, and part white chocolate! Hello, delicious layers!
Get the Recipe: Layered Chocolate Peppermint Bars

Peppermint Oreo Fudge

Peppermint Oreo Fudge. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Peppermint Oreo Fudge. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Peppermint Oreo Fudge is the perfect holiday treat! Its light mint flavor with the crunchy cookies will make this fudge irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Peppermint Oreo Fudge

Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

These Sandwich Cookies are a Ginger Cookie-Snickerdoodle mix that are soft, chewy and so delicious! Filled with Cinnamon Buttercream!
Get the Recipe: Gingerdoodle Sandwich Cookies

Eggnog Rice Krispie Treats

Eggnog Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Eggnog Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Eggnog Rice Krispie Treats are chewy, slightly crunchy, very sweet, and flavored with rum extract and nutmeg.
Get the Recipe: Eggnog Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate Candy Cane Cake

Chocolate Candy Cane Cake. Photo credit Lauren's Latest. (1)
Chocolate Candy Cane Cake. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest. (1)

This Chocolate Candy Cane Cake is a soft, sweet chocolate cake frosted with a creamy peppermint frosting and topped with crushed candy canes.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Candy Cane Cake

Mini Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecakes

Mini Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecakes. Photo credit Lauren's Latest. (1)
Mini Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecakes. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest. (1)

These mini Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecakes are bite-sized bursts of dark chocolate and candy cane kiss flavor! Perfect for the Holidays!
Get the Recipe: Mini Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecakes

White Chocolate Blondies With Peppermint Frosting!

White Chocolate Blondies With Peppermint Frosting!. Photo credit .
White Chocolate Blondies With Peppermint Frosting!. Photo credit Butter & Baggage.

White chocolate blondies taste just like Christmas. The peppermint in the blondies and frosting make it the perfect festive treat!
Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Blondies With Peppermint Frosting!

Christmas Pudding Balls

Christmas Pudding Balls. Photo credit International Hospitality. (1)
Christmas Pudding Balls. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.

Christmas pudding flavored protein balls are filled with traditional warm spices, cocoa, orange then sweetened with dates & raisins.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Pudding Balls

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