Looking to wow your family and friends this holiday season? This list of 25 festive Christmas treats is just what you need! From rich chocolate bites to chewy, spiced cookies and snowy no-bake delights, every recipe on this list is packed with cozy, nostalgic flavors that scream “Christmas!”
Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange, gifting sweet boxes, or simply want to indulge in something special by the tree, these treats are sure to deliver joy in every bite.
Keep reading—you just might find your new favorite Christmas classic!
1. Soft Gingerbread Cookies
These cookies are soft in the middle with just the right hint of spice. Warm notes of cinnamon, clove, and ginger make every bite taste like a cozy December evening.
2. Peppermint Chocolate Bark
Sweet and refreshing, this bark melts in your mouth with layers of smooth chocolate and cool peppermint crunch. It’s the perfect balance of richness and freshness.
3. Snowball Cookies
These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are buttery, crumbly, and covered in powdered sugar for that perfect snowy finish. They taste like a holiday dream.
4. Chewy Molasses Crinkle Cookies
Thick, chewy, and coated in sparkly sugar, these cookies have a deep, almost caramel-like richness with a spicy kick that lingers just enough.
5. Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods
Crunchy, salty pretzels get coated in silky chocolate and dressed up with festive toppings. A sweet-and-salty combo that’s totally addictive.
6. Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes
These little bites are soft and pillowy, with a cozy cinnamon sugar coating that makes them totally poppable. You won’t stop at just one.
7. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Fudgy on the inside and crackly on the outside, these rich cookies taste like a brownie in cookie form—with a dusting of powdered snow.
8. Marshmallow Christmas Fudge
Creamy, sweet, and dotted with marshmallows, this fudge is smooth and festive with a soft, chewy bite that melts perfectly on your tongue.
9. Sugar Cookie Truffles
These truffles are like sugar cookies in a rich, creamy form. Each bite has a sweet vanilla warmth and a soft, doughy center that’s just magical.
10. Chocolate Coconut Balls
These no-bake treats offer a luscious chocolate shell with a chewy coconut interior that’s sweet, creamy, and completely indulgent.
11. Spiced Hot Cocoa Cookies
Like sipping on a cup of warm cocoa—but in cookie form. These cookies are soft, chocolatey, and touched with cozy holiday spices.
12. Christmas Tree Brownie Bites
Rich, fudgy brownies dressed up like tiny Christmas trees. Each bite is dense, chocolate-loaded, and perfectly festive for the season.
13. Iced Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Soft, buttery cookies with crisp edges and a sweet, glossy icing that adds just the right touch of holiday sparkle and sweetness.
14. White Chocolate Cranberry Clusters
These are sweet, creamy, and tangy all at once—white chocolate melts beautifully with tart cranberries for a simple yet stunning treat.
15. Cinnamon Roll Popcorn
Buttery popcorn tossed in cinnamon-sugar glaze and drizzled with icing tastes just like your favorite holiday breakfast—crunchy and cozy.
16. No-Bake Oreo Snowmen
Crunchy, chocolatey Oreos become adorable snowmen with a coating of white chocolate. They’re as fun to eat as they are to look at.
17. Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Two chocolate cookies hug a peppermint cream center, making every bite taste like a winter wonderland. They’re rich and refreshingly minty.
18. Almond Snowflake Cookies
Delicate almond flavor with a tender, buttery base and a snowy powdered sugar finish—these cookies are elegant and flavorful.
19. Red Velvet Cake Balls
These bite-sized delights are soft, rich, and full of classic red velvet flavor, coated in creamy white chocolate for a festive finish.
20. Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies
Each cookie has a crisp edge and soft center, filled with rich chocolate hazelnut spread for a nutty, decadent surprise.
21. Candy Cane Dipped Shortbread
Crisp, buttery shortbread dipped in chocolate and crushed candy canes offers the perfect sweet snap and peppermint twist.
22. Chai Spiced Cookies
Earthy, sweet, and aromatic, these cookies are infused with warm chai spices that give them a unique, comforting flavor.
23. Caramel Popcorn Balls
Sweet and sticky with a slight crunch, these popcorn balls are glazed with buttery caramel for an old-fashioned holiday treat.
24. Pistachio Rose Snowballs
These delicate cookies have a subtle nutty flavor with floral hints of rose—elegant, buttery, and totally unique.
25. Hot Chocolate Bombs
Drop one in warm milk and watch it burst with cocoa, marshmallows, and joy. It’s rich, creamy, and a little magical.
Make Your Holidays Extra Sweet
There’s something magical about holiday baking—the warmth, the joy, the memories. Whether you’re gifting them, sharing with family, or enjoying solo by the tree, these 25 Christmas treats are made to delight.
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Bake it merry.
