100 Christmas Cookies and Sweets Recipes

A collage of Christmas cookies and sweets surrounded by a candy cane wrapper.

Here is a great list of over 100 Christmas Cookies and Christmas Sweets recipes that are perfect for a holiday party, Christmas dessert, or a cookie exchange! There is a delicious dessert recipe on this list just waiting to be served at your holiday function, so be sure to check out this long list of holiday treats.

100 Christmas Cookies and Sweets Recipes

Whatever you are looking for be it Traditional Christmas Cookies Recipes, Old Fashioned Christmas Cookies recipe, No-Bake Christmas Cookies recipes, Easy Christmas Cookies (ok, most of my recipes are pretty easy), Kid-centric Christmas Cookies, Christmas Cake recipes, Christmas Pie recipes, and more, this list has it!! I have also included nice, rich recipes that can be used for any occasion – including a holiday party, Christmas party, New Year’s Eve party and ummm well, parties and gatherings in general.

Stackable Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe. These adorable stackable Christmas tree cookies are easy to make, and a lot of fun to decorate! If you want to make special holiday 3-D cookies this year, give this Stackable Christmas Tree Cookies recipe a try.

Do you like to make homemade cookies during the holidays? Do you gift cookies to people for the holidays? What about leaving a plate out for good old St. Nick? If you need a new Christmas cookie recipe or Christmas sweet recipe, this list has a wide range of dessert and party options: Cake recipes, pudding recipes, candy recipes, fudge recipes (mmmm fudge!), cookie bars (I love easy to make bars!), tarts, and more. Something traditional like a Kris Kringle Cookies, or perhaps newer cookie ideas such as a 3-D Christmas Tree? There’s everything from cherry based cookies to cranberry and pumpkin recipes (yes, pumpkin is also a Christmas go-to for many people!) to no-bake cookies to gluten-free holiday cookies! This list has it all!

If you need a frosting, I highly recommend this Classic Vanilla Buttercream Frosting Recipe which you can make any color (using food coloring or food gel) or any flavor. the base recipe is vanilla, but you could make it peppermint, anise, rum, root beer – truly any flavor you like.

You can also make your own colored sugar easily with this How To Make Colored Sugar tutorial. It is so simple, my mother had me making it at 5 (not kidding!).

And, now on to the Christmas Cookies and Christmas Sweets recipes! (Note: over the years I have added to this list! There are now well over 100 Christmas Cookies and Christmas Sweets recipes on this list!)

Almond Joy Bark Recipe. With all the classic flavors of an Almond Joy candy bar, this bark is rich and satisfying. Sweet coconut and decadent chocolate form the ultimate candy bark. This almond joy bark makes a perfect food-gift or a great addition to a holiday cookie platter or confection tray!

100 Christmas Cookies and Christmas Sweets Recipes

● Almond Doughnut Cookies Recipe
● Almond Joy Bark Recipe
● Banana Split Icebox Cake Recipe
● Baby Apple Walnut Pies Recipe
● Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Boozy Chocolate Christmas Mice. These Manhattan-inspired (that is the cocktail, not the place) boozy chocolate Christmas mice are fun and tasty. Place a few to nibble along your Christmas cookie platters!

● Baileys Irish Cream Hot Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe
● Bear Claw Cookies Recipe
● Black and White Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
● Blueberry Pie Recipe
● Boozy Chocolate Christmas Mice Recipe

● Boozy Chocolate Fudge Recipe
● Butter Tarts Recipe
● Buttered Rum Fudge Recipe
● Candy Cane Brownie Recipe
Candy Cane Cheesecake Recipe
● Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Amaretto Swirl Fudge Recipe. A marvelous blending of chocolate, vanilla and almond combine to make this lush and decadent Chocolate Amaretto Swirl Fudge Recipe.

● Cherry Cordial Cookies Recipe
● Cherry Meringue Cookie Recipe
● Chocolate Amaretto Swirl Fudge Recipe
● Chocolate Caramel Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
● Chocolate Cashew Clusters

Chocolate Slush Cake Recipe. Rich, cool, creamy, and decadent, this chocolate slush cake is a great dessert to serve family and friends any time of the year. This is a delicious layered pudding cake that simply melts in your mouth.

● Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
● Chocolate Chip Slice and Bake Cookies Recipe
● Chocolate Christmas Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
● Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Bites Recipe
● Chocolate Slush Cake Recipe
Christmas Cheesecake Recipe
Christmas Crack Candy Recipe

● Cinnamon Apple and Walnut Holiday Bread Recipe
● Cinnamon Rolls Cookies Recipe
● Coconut Macaroons Recipe
● Cranberry Noels Cookie Recipe
● Cranberry Orange Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting

100+ Christmas Cookies and Sweets Recipes. Here is a great list of over 100 Christmas Cookies and Christmas Sweets recipes that are perfect for a holiday party, Christmas dessert, or even a cookie exchange! There is a delicious dessert recipe on this giant list just waiting to be served at your holiday function, so be sure to check out this long list of holiday treats.

● Cranberry Orange Fudge Recipe
● Cranberry Sauce Cheesecake Recipe
● Danish Puff Recipe
● Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
● Donut Hole Tree

Easy Cornflakes Christmas Clusters Recipe. It is the holiday season and sometimes things are so hectic it is difficult to make time to bake or cook holiday centric-dishes. But everyone has time to make these super easy cornflakes Christmas clusters. This simple 4-ingredient recipe is festive, tasty, and you can make them in about 5 minutes. These are a great tasting holiday treat your whole family will enjoy.

● Double Chocolate Blossom Cookies Recipe
● Dutch Almond Bars
● Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball Recipe
● Easy Cornflakes Christmas Clusters Recipe
● Edible Cereal Ornaments Recipe

● Eggnog Bark Recipe
● Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust Recipe
● Eggnog Fudge Recipe
● Eggnog Kaleidoscope Jello Recipe
● English Trifle

Gingerbread Fudge Recipe. This gingerbread fudge is a delightful break from traditional chocolate fudge. The spicy-sweet flavors come together to make the perfect holiday treat or dessert. This gingerbread fudge recipe works great as a holiday food gift or to fill your holiday platter for a Christmas or New Year party!

● Fruitcake Cookies Recipe
● Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe
Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe
● Gingerbread Coffeecake Recipe
● Gingerbread Fudge Recipe
● Gluten-Free Almond Holiday Drop Cookies Recipe

● Grandma’s Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies Recipe
● Gumdrop Cookie Bar Recipe
● Hello Dolly Bars (7 layer cookies)
● Holiday Butter Cookie Recipe
● Homemade Chocolate Eclairs Recipe

How to Make a Toaster Pastry Christmas Train. This eatable Christmas Train made with toaster pastries is a fun alternative to a gingerbread house. Use it as your table decor, and then eat it for dessert. Follow these step-by-step tutorial instructions to learn how to assemble this adorable Christmas train.

● Homemade Peppermint Patties Recipe
● Hot Chocolate Cookies Recipe
● How to Make a Christmas Cupcake Tree
● How to Make a Toaster Pastry Christmas Train
● Hungarian Christmas Cookies Recipe

● Irish Cream Fudge Recipe
● Italian Ricotta Cheese Cookies Recipe
● Jam Filled Cream Cheese Cutout Cookie Recipe
● Kris Kringle Cookie and Frosting Recipe
● Layered Mint Chocolate Brownies Recipe

5 lempon snowball cookies in yellow cupcake holders, a white plate full of lemon snowball cookies in the upper left. Fresh lemons are displayed as garnish. All sits on a white board

● Lemon Snowball Cookie Recipe
● Maple Pumpkin Delight Pie Recipe
● Mini Cranberry Orange Cake Recipe
● Mini Raspberry French Vanilla Trifle Recipe
● No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Grandma always made Ricotta cheese cookies for us! These tasty cookies are soft on the inside and topped with a delicious sugared icing. This Italian Ricotta cookies recipe is just like Nonna used to make. Make some for your family tonight.

● No Bake Coconut Balls Recipe
● No-Bake Cranberry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe
● No Bake Marshmallow Christmas Squares Recipe
● No Bake Pecan Praline Bourbon Balls Recipe
● Original Bacardi Rum Cake Recipe

No Bake Pecan Praline Bourbon Balls Recipe. These crowd pleasing, easy to make No Bake Pecan Praline Bourbon Balls are a great cookie to make when you need a lot of cookies for a party or gathering. These delicious cookies are tasty treats that hold up well in the refrigerator.

● Peanut Butter Lumps of Coal Recipe
● Pecan Pie Bars
Pecan Pie Fudge Recipe
Pecan Pie Mini Muffins Recipe
● Peppermint Icebox Pie Recipe with Oreo Crust
Peppermint Patty Stuffed Chocolate Cookies Recipe
● Pineapple Squares Recipe
● Pizzelle Recipe

● Pumpkin Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
● Pumpkin Icebox Cake Recipe
● Pumpkin Nut Roll Recipe
● Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bundt Cake Recipe
● Pumpkin Pie Fudge Recipe

Rudolph's Cherry Red Nose Pudding. A delicious pudding recipe that is great any time of year! Make ahead as pudding shots, or serve as a dessert. This amazing pudding recipe is best reserved for adults.

● Raisin Bran Cereal Cookies Recipe
● Reindeer Grahams Cookie Recipe
● Rocky Road Cookie Bars Recipe
● Rudolph’s Cherry Red Nose Pudding
● Rum Balls Recipe

Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust Recipe. Three of the most iconic flavors for the holidays come together in this Eggnog Cheesecake recipe. The creamy sensation of cheesecake makes the perfect pairing for the smooth and spicy tastes of eggnog. All while sitting on top of a gingersnap crust. You may think about making two because this cheesecake will be irresistible and gone in an instant.

● Rum Logs Recipe
Salted Dark Chocolate Bourbon Fudge Recipe
● Santa’s Trash Cookies Recipe
● Easy Shortbread Recipe
● Slice and Bake Trees Recipe
● Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole

● Snowman Cookie Balls Recipe
● Sour Cream Cheesecake Recipe
● Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe
● Spiced Molasses Cookies Recipe
● Spritz Cookie Recipe

Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe. Try a taste of the British life with this tantalizing Sticky Toffee Pudding. A soft date cake forms the base of this divine dessert, while a salty sweet sauce coats the top, lightly soaking the cake. Top this delicate delight with whipped cream and chopped pecans for the ultimate garnish combination and presentation.

● Stackable Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe
● Sticky Toffee Pudding Recipe
● Striped Sugar Cookies Recipe
● Sugar Cookie Truffles Recipe
Sugared Cranberries Recipe
● Texas Sheet Cake

Peppermint Icebox Pie Recipe with Oreo Crust. The holidays are the perfect time to make this fantastic peppermint icebox pie recipe with an Oreo crust. The minty taste of peppermint makes the season come alive! This cool and delicious peppermint pie is perfect for your holiday dessert table.

● Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
● Traditional Bread Pudding
● Turtle Bites
● Whiskey Sour Cookies Recipe
● White Chocolate Cherry Almond Biscotti Recipe

White Russian Tiramisu Cake Recipe. This no-egg, no-cooking, tiramisu recipe comes together quickly. It can be served immediately, or made the day before your special event or dinner. The melt-in-your mouth creamy, rich, coffee-cocoa goodness of this white Russian tiramisu will have your friends and family asking for seconds!

● White Russian Tiramisu Cake Recipe
● White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe
● White Christmas Pie Recipe

There really is something for everyone on this long list of Christmas Cookie Recipes and Christmas Sweets Recipes!

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First Published: December 15, 2017 Last Updated: December 13, 2020

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Comments

Rebecca Payne says

December 19, 2020 at 12:54 pm

I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing but, he is in Glory now. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Linda says

December 19, 2020 at 1:14 pm

I am so very sorry about your father.

Dixie says

December 19, 2020 at 2:26 pm

Dear Ann,
Sad indeed. Our prayers and heart-full love goes out to you and your family. You spoke so sweetly and lovingly of your father. A man who is remembered as loving, generous and kind must surely be resting in the arms of his Savior.
Take care and let not your heart be troubled.
Dixie