There’s something about the holidays that makes everything taste a little sweeter — maybe it’s the music, maybe it’s the company, or maybe it’s the endless supply of cookies, candy, and other sweet treats.
This year, we’ve put together a list of our favorite Christmas desserts so you can treat your loved ones to fun and festive new recipes. Whether you’re prepping for a packed house full of friends and family or showing off at the holiday potluck, these Christmas desserts are easy to love and even easier to devour. So grab a mug of cocoa, turn up the carols, and get ready to bake your way into a little extra holiday cheer.
1. Sugar Cookie Hot Chocolate
There’s nothing cozier than a steaming mug of hot chocolate — especially one that tastes like a sugar cookie fresh from the oven. Perfect for family movie nights or snowy afternoons by the fire.
Sugar Cookie Hot Chocolate Recipe
Ingredients
- 4½ cups whole milk
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- Whipped cream, marshmallows, sugar cookies, and/or coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large pot and heat over medium-low, stirring often, until hot but not boiling.
- Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, and cookies.
2. Gingerbread Cheesecake
A festive twist on a classic — rich, spiced cheesecake with a molasses mousse that tastes like pure Christmas spirit.
Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe
Crust
- 1¾ cups shortbread crumbs, 1 Tbsp sugar, ¾ tsp cinnamon, 2 Tbsp melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, 1 cup brown sugar, 3 Tbsp flour, ¾ cup sour cream, ¼ cup molasses, 1 tsp vanilla, spices, 4 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat to 325°F. Bake crust for 10 minutes.
- Mix filling and bake in a water bath for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Cool, chill overnight, then top with molasses mousse and whipped cream.
3. French Macarons
Delicate, festive, and endlessly customizable — the perfect showpiece for your cookie tray.
French Macarons Recipe
Ingredients
- Almond flour
- Confectioners’ sugar
- Egg whites
- Salt
- Superfine sugar
Instructions
- Whip egg whites to stiff peaks, fold in dry mix, and pipe rounds on parchment.
- Rest for 30–60 minutes, bake at 300°F for 14–16 minutes.
- Fill with buttercream or ganache.
4. Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip
This pull-apart appetizer doubles as edible décor — a golden biscuit ring with creamy spinach-cheese dip in the center.
Baked Biscuit Wreath Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- Refrigerated biscuits
- Olive oil
- Parmesan
- Mozzarell
- Ricotta
- Spinach
- Mayonnaise
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F.
- Arrange biscuit balls in a skillet and brush with oil and Parmesan.
- Mix filling, spoon into the center, bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
5. Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies
A decadent mash-up of brownies and cookies, crowned with peppermint cream-cheese frosting and crushed candy canes.
Frosted Peppermint Brownie Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- Butter
- Chocolate chips
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Peppermint extract
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Crushed peppermint
Instructions
- Melt chocolates and butter, then let cool.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients, chill dough for 45 minutes, then bake at 350°F for 8–11 minutes.
- Cool, frost, and top with candies.
6. Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
Warm, custardy, and rich with cinnamon swirl — a cozy way to start Christmas morning.
Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding Recipe
Ingredients
- Cinnamon swirl bread
- Eggs
- Milk
- Cream
- Sugars
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F
- Grease pan, add cubed bread
- Whisk custard mixture, pour over, and soak for 10 minutes
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until set
- Drizzle with glaze before serving
7. No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Bites
Adapted from Delish
Creamy, spiced, and delightfully easy — perfect holiday desserts for gifting or entertaining.
No-Bake Eggnog Cheesecake Bites
Ingredients
- Gingersnap cookies
- Butter
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Eggnog
- Rum extract
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Heavy cream
Instructions
- Mix cookie crumbs with butter; press into mini liners.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggnog and spices, fold in whipped cream.
- Spoon over crusts and chill two hours.
Sweet Ways to Share the Season
Bake a tray for brunch, package a few as edible gifts, or set out a dessert board for your next holiday party. When the last crumb’s gone, check out our list of fun and festive [Christmas activities] to keep your loved ones entertained between treats.
Because at Fraser Hill Farm, we believe the best Christmas desserts aren’t just about taste — they’re about the memories you make while sharing them.