A collection of festive, crowd-pleasing recipes that pair beautifully with any holiday meal. Whether you are looking for something to gift, share at a party, or set out on the dessert table, these holiday treats are guaranteed to bring smiles all around.
Looking for the best holiday desserts to round out your seasonal spread? The most memorable holiday treats are often the ones that bring people together. From rich chocolate candies to creamy fudge and festive cupcakes, these recipes complement any holiday meal and make your table the star of the show!
Holiday desserts come in all shapes and sizes, and the best part is that most of them can be made ahead of time. Whether you are hosting a big family gathering or just want something sweet to gift to a neighbor, there is something in this collection for everyone.
My favorite recipes to make during the holiday season are our turtle candies and peppermint bark. Both are simple to pull together, require no fancy equipment, and always disappear fast at every get together we bring them to.
No matter what you plan to serve for your main course, a great holiday dessert is the perfect finishing touch. So take a look through all of my favorites and pick one or grab a few to create a dessert spread everyone will be talking about!
Turtle Candies
Now you can make turtle candies anytime of the year using our simple 4-ingredient recipe. Share this holiday treat with those you love!
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Peppermint Patty Recipe
A simple peppermint patty recipe bursting with fresh mint flavor. This seasonal treat is sure to be a hit in your household.
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Peppermint Cupcakes
Our peppermint cupcakes are bursting with peppermint flavor and topped with a fluffy buttercream frosting and crushed candy canes!
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Saltine Cracker Candy (Christmas Crack)
Saltine cracker candy with buttery toffee and melted chocolate is easy to make. This Christmas crack uses saltines, brown sugar, and chocolate chips.
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Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
Our peanut butter balls recipe features creamy sweetened peanut butter smothered in dark chocolate. Best of all it only uses 5 ingredients!
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
These hot chocolate cupcakes feature all the flavors of rich, creamy hot chocolate. They're even stuffed with gooey marshmallows!
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Eggnog Fudge
Wondering what to do with that leftover eggnog? Try our decadent eggnog fudge. It's a smooth and creamy dessert everyone with love!
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Chocolate Walnut Fudge
A simple 5-ingredient chocolate walnut fudge that you can create in your microwave. It's a no-fuss, no-fail fudge recipe anyone can make!
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Baileys Irish Cream Fudge
This Baileys Irish cream fudge combines chocolate, condensed milk, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla for an easy four-ingredient treat.
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Peppermint Ice Cream
A quick, no-churn peppermint ice cream that you can create in your own kitchen. Treat your family to this frozen dessert!
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Chocolate Crockpot Candy Recipe
A simple, no-fuss chocolate crockpot candy recipe featuring vanilla flavored almond bark, chocolate chips, roasted peanuts, and creamy peanut butter.
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No-Bake Eggnog Pie (Using Instant Pudding)
The holidays are here and that means family, friends, and great recipes. Create new memories with our delicious eggnog pie.
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Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze
Gingerbread Bundt Cake is a moist, flavorful cake traditionally served around the holidays. It's full of warm spices, molasses, and drizzled with a sweet maple glaze.
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Mint Chocolate Fudge
Mint Chocolate Fudge is the perfect balance of smooth, semi-sweet chocolate and cool, crème de mint. It comes together in minutes and makes an excellent gift idea.
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Peppermint Bark Recipe
Peppermint bark is loaded with smooth, creamy milk chocolate, decadent white chocolate, and peppermint candies. It's easy to prepare and makes a perfect gift idea.
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Homemade English Toffee with Chocolate and Walnuts
Our easy english toffee recipe turns simple pantry ingredients into buttery, chocolate topped toffee candy. It’s reliable, giftable, and perfect anytime.
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Christmas Rocky Road Fudge
A rocky road fudge that's perfect for the holidays. It's made with chocolate chips, marshmallows, red and green candies, and topped with festive sprinkles.
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Christmas Chex Mix Recipe
Christmas Chex Mix is chock full of goodies like crunchy Corn and Rice Chex cereal, salty pretzel twists, sweet mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips, and milk chocolate candies. It's the perfect sweet and salty holiday snack!
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Eggnog Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Treat your family to our festive, eggnog bread pudding with rum sauce. We took a traditional bread pudding, added eggnog, and topped it with a sweet sauce.
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Peppermint Fudge
Are you craving a sweet, minty fudge recipe? Then take a look at our white chocolate peppermint fudge. It's the perfect blend of peppermint and chocolate!
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Bourbon Caramel Fudge Recipe
Bourbon Caramel Fudge – This fudge is rich, creamy, and laced with a hint of smooth bourbon. Then it's topped with a layer of silky, homemade caramel sauce making it an irresistible sweet treat perfect for the holidays!
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Eggnog Cupcakes
Spiced eggnog cupcakes topped with creamy, eggnog flavored buttercream frosting. They're a festive and simple holiday treat for kids and adults.
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Chocolate Covered Pretzels Recipe
This holiday season, try our chocolate covered pretzels recipe. A salty, crunchy pretzel smothered in smooth chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles!
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Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles (Holiday Candy Recipe)
These dark chocolate peppermint truffles have a creamy white chocolate peppermint center and a rich chocolate coating. They store well and are great for gifting.
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Mixed Berry Mocktail
This mixed berry mocktail combines fresh berries, lime, mint, and ginger ale for an easy, fizzy drink that is ready in 10 minutes.
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