December 15, 2020
One of the best parts of Christmastime is all of the special sweet treats you get to enjoy! But I find that there are so many I want to try, it’s hard to make sure I’m experiencing all the fun flavors of the season. So I’ve compiled some Christmas dessert recipes for all of my favorite flavors.
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You are sure to find a new favorite cookie, cake, or co*cktail from this list. Each of these highlights a specific taste that will remind you of Christmas. From gingerbread to candy cane, from eggnog to bourbon, and everything in between. Which flavor do you love the most? Jump right to it!
Candy Cane | Eggnog | Hazelnut | Gingerbread | Anise | Peppermint Chocolate | Cranberry | Bourbon | Chestnut | Hot Cocoa | Orange | Cinnamon | Vanilla Bean
Candy Cane Delights
Let’s start with a simple basic. In my house, candy canes do double duty as decor and ingredients in some of my favorite treats and drinks.
White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
Kickass Baker
Dreamy and Delicious Peppermint Martini
Sidewalk Shoes
Peppermint Stick Cupcakes
Slumber & Scones
Vegan Candy Cane Macarons
Baked by Clo
Rum and Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
The Flavor Bender
Eggnog Indulgences
It’s a divisive flavor, but I have grown to enjoy eggnog as I’ve broadened my tastes and moved away from the carton. These tasty selections bring out only the best.
Eggnog Creme Brulee
Babaganosh
Eggnog Madeleines
My Kitchen Love
Eggnog French Toast
Savory Bites Recipes
Instant Pot Eggnog Cheesecake
Recipes from a Pantry
Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
Eat the Love
Hazelnut Luxuries
A new favorite flavor for me, but I have been loving hazelnuts lately. Whether combined with chocolate or not, these are more than just a coffee flavor.
Juniper Berry Spiced Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
The Flavor Bender
Gluten-Free Hazelnut Tea Cakes
G-Free Foodie
Hazelnut Cake with Stracciatella Frosting
Dani’s Cooking
Hazelnut Crescents
Julia Recipes
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
Food Wine Sunshine
Gingerbread Desserts
Beyond the classic people and houses, these choices will fill your molasses and spice craving in a different way.
Gingerbread Ice Cream
Keep Calm and Eat Ice Cream
Gingerbread Maple Pots de Creme
Fannetastic Food
Caramel Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip
Dip Recipe Creations
Gingerbread Pancakes
Hurry the Food Up
Anise Specialties
Some people love that licorice-like taste, but it’s not for everyone. However, these sweet treats are your gateway into the world of anise.
Italian Anise Cookies
Crayons and Cravings
Wheat Berry Burbara
Little Sunny Kitchen
Spiced Mulled Wine
Masala Herb
Pfeffernusse Cookies
If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
Honey Cinnamon Star Anise Tea
Much Butter
Peppermint Chocolate Treats
I had to separate these from candy cane, because the combination is such a different experience. Bittersweet chocolate and cool pink peppermint are made for each other.
Double Chocolate Peppermint Brownies
Scotch and Scones
Candy Cane Ice Cream Pie
What a Girl Eats
Peppermint Bark Rice Krispie Treats
Three Olives Branch
Peppermint Chocoholic Cookies
Cali Girl Cooking
Chocolate Peppermint Martini
Wow, It’s Veggie?!
What’s your favorite flavor of Christmas? Try one of these fun dessert recipes and discover the best festive treats!
Cranberry Charms
Fresh or dried, adding these berries can make any dish feel a little bit more festive. Their tart flavor makes for some fun, unique desserts as well.
Cranberry Old Fashioned
Three Olives Branch
Cranberry Pavlova
Taste Botanical
Cranberry Crumble
Food Banjo
Cranberry French 75
My Kitchen Love
Cranberry Cheesecake Pie
Amy’s Delicious Mess
Bourbon Pleasures
As a bourbon drinker, I think this flavor can be enjoyed all year. But it definitely provides a warm coziness around the holidays, specifically.
Bourbon Buttermilk Pie
Recipes From a Pantry
Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Sauce
Let’s Eat Cake
Maple Walnut Bourbon Blondies
Scotch and Scones
Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Fudge
Homemade and Yummy
Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Popcorn
Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Chestnut Goodies
You don’t have to roast them over an open fire – the oven will do just fine! These seasonal nuts find their groove this time of year.
Chestnut and Spelt Cake with Beer
Dani’s Cooking
Chestnut Chocolate Truffles
Blend With Spices
Chestnut Delight
Pretty Sweet
Christmas Buche de Noel Cake
Masala Herb
Gluten-Free Chestnut Cookies
Fearless Dining
Hot Cocoa Joys
There’s nothing cozier than a cup of cocoa after being out in the snow. Pair your warm mug with a matching dessert for a double dose.
Mini Hot Cocoa Cheesecakes
Spice Cravings
Hot Cocoa Fudge
Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies
Savvy Honey
Hot Chocolate Brownie Cups
Spend With Pennies
Chocolate Sak-Tini
Hill City Bride
Orange Confections
As kids, we always got a fresh orange right at the top of our stockings, like in my favorite children’s Christmas book. The sweet citrus has been a seasonal flavor to me ever since.
French Orange Tart
A Baking Journey
Orange Cinnamon Mocktail
Food Banjo
Cardamom Biscotti with Orange Zest
The Healthy Toast
Orange Drizzle Cake
A Mummy Too
Boozy Clove and Orange Ice Cream
Little Sugar Snaps
Cinnamon Sweets
The smell of baking something cinnamon simply cannot be beat, especially around Christmas. Try one of these fragrant treats featuring the flavorful spice.
Cinnamon Pear and Rum co*cktail
Slumber & Scones
Cinnamon Baked Pears
Hurry the Food Up
Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Cookies
Easy and Delish
Vegan Cinnamon Babka
Rainbow Nourishments
Cinnamon Toast co*cktail
Julie Blanner
Vanilla Bean Morsels
There is something extra sweet about seeing those little black dots in your vanilla desserts that just make them taste a little bit richer for Christmas.
Vanilla Crescent Cookies
Mission Food
Vanilla Bean Mini Bundt Cakes
The Monday Box
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
Baking Beauty
Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies
Slumber & Scones
What’s your favorite flavor to enjoy this time of year? I hope you have found a new favorite recipe to capture the essence of the season for you. Plus, maybe you’ll branch out and try something a little bit different this year.
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8 thoughts on “65 Christmas Dessert Recipes for Every Festive Flavor”
WOW…what a great roundup. I don’t know what I should make first. So many great ideas here.
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This is such a great roundup! I can’t wait to dig into this list more.
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What a wonderful Christmas dessert round up, all recipes looks so tempting. Gotta speed up if I want to try every and each recipe 🙂
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Peppermint chocolate is my favorite! I love it year-round but especially this time of year. Those brownies look delicious!
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Peppermint and hot chocolate have always been my favorite flavors for Christmastime. I would never think of orange as a Christmas flavor. I can’t have eggnog flavors as it does not do well on my stomach. I definitely do not miss it.
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I love Christmas flavors – I like everything here except that I’m not big on eggnog. So many delicious things to try! I put my stand mixer to good use and made TEN different kinds of cookies this year!! I think I still want to try my hand at some candy cane ice cream though, so I’ll have to check out the one you shared with white chocolate. And I’m saving a ton of these for next year!!
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Thanks for sharing, all these yummy desserts, they look great 🙂
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What a delicious collection of desserts to try 💕😊
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