It’s Just Not Christmas Dinner Without Dessert! Try These Sweet Recipes (2024)

Full of cinnamon-scented apple pie spice, these plush treats are perfect for the holidays.

Get the Baked Applesauce Donuts recipe.

Thanks to these picture-perfect cookies, you don't have to choose between strawberry, chocolate or vanilla.

Get the Neapolitan Cookies recipe.

The combo of rich mascarpone and fluffy ricotta creates the ultimate creamy texture in this holiday-worthy dessert.

Get the Ricotta Cheesecake with Roasted Grapes recipe.

You'll want to brew a pot of coffee to go with these crunchy, dip-able cookies.

Get the Cranberry-Pistachio Cornmeal Biscotti recipe.

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Oranges are in-season during the winter months and are a great way to add bright, citrusy flavor to all your Christmas treats.

Get the Ricotta-Orange Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting recipe.

We spiked the sugar filling with cinnamon and cloves to give these flaky pastries a holiday-friendly bite.

Get the Jammy Walnut Rugelach recipe.

Baklava is typically made with layers and layers of flaky filo pastry. We sped up the process with stuffed, folded tortillas so you can get your sweet fix even sooner.

Get the Shortcut Baklava Wedges recipe.

Looking for a quick sweet that'll still wow? Consider these cream-filled brioche buns — you can decorate them with red and green sanding sugar or blitzed pistachios and freeze-dried fruit!

Get the Maritozzi recipe.

Bringing something to the party? Your host will likely have Christmas cookies and pies, so switch it up with this dreamy, no-bake dessert that's delicious any time of year.

Get the Banana Pudding recipe.

Hosting a smaller soirée this year? Consider this gooey chocolate cake recipe, which makes six personal-sized sweets.

Get the Peanut Butter Molten Chocolate Cakes recipe.

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Brown butter gives these classic bars a caramel-like taste. Add red and green sprinkles for festive flare!

Get the Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treats recipe.

Even if you're full after all that prime rib, you'll still have room for this airy, whipped treat.

Get the Tiramisu Dip recipe.

Add a pop of green to any cookie box with these light and airy bites.

Get the Matcha Snowball Cookies recipe.

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Freshly ground black pepper adds unexpected spice to this sweet and sticky cake.

Get the Gingerbread Bundt Cake recipe.

Decorate chocolate cupcakes with tuile holly cookies and candied cranberries for a sweet holiday treat.

Get the Holly Cupcakes recipe.

"Black Forest" refers to the flavor combo of chocolate and cherry. Whipped cream adds a decadent touch!

Get the Black Forest Cookies recipe.

Instead of pumpkin pie — or, hey, in addition to — sandwich softened pumpkin ice cream in between chocolate graham crackers. Yep, it's that easy!

Get the Chocolate and Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe.

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Not only are these cookies shaped into Christmas symbols, they incorporate some of your favorite cozy spices (like cardamom and ginger).

Get the Chai Tree and Snowflake Cookies recipe.

Delicious buttercream cupcakes ... in the shape of a festive Christmas wreath. So genius!

Get the Cupcake Wreath recipe.

Here's a party trick: get store-bought madeleines, dip them in melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped cranberries and pistachios.

Get the White Chocolate-Dipped Madeleines recipe.