These holiday dessert ideas range from Christmas sweater cookies to festive frosting confections that are sure to satisfy one's sweet tooth this winter.
A standout from this list includes an array of customized Christmas tree cakes that are decorated to resemble lifelike and arboreal designs. In addition to these tasty confections, fruit-infused recipes like cream-topped strawberries and minty cherry treats are always a favorite for the whole family during Christmas time.
With Christmas just around the corner, these holiday dessert ideas will warm your heart and satisfy your tastebuds during the cold and harsh months that lie ahead. Foodies and dessert lovers everywhere cannot wait to get their hands on a snowflake shaped Christmas cookie or Santa-inspired cupcake and they won't have to wait much longer.
36 Holiday Dessert Ideas
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Hideous Sweater Sweets
These Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies Add to One's Holiday Party
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Thawing Winter Treats
The Melted Snowman Cookie is Cleverly Creative and Cute
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Experimental Holiday Toppings
Pinkberry Launches Unusual Adornments this Season
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Petite Gingerbread Perchers
The Not Martha DIY Cookie Houses are an Adorable Addition to Any Drink
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Giftable Holiday Chocolates
Tenfold Creative Designed a Christmas Gift with Mystery
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Colorful Candy Wreaths
Add Some Sugary Elements to Your Holiday Decor with This Gum Drop Wreath
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Jolly Kris Kringle Sticks
The Santa Christmas Cake Pops are a Merry Holiday Snack
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Tempting Tasty Tannenbaums
The Cupcake Christmas Tree is One Delicious Show-Stopper
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Red-Nosed Holiday Pops
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Cake Pops are Adorable Delights
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Movie Quoting Cookies
The 'A Christmas Story' Cookies Capture the Film's Favorite Lines
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Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Indulge This Christmas with this All Day I Dream About Food Recipe
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Holiday Spiral Loaves
Celebrate Christmas with Delicious Color Swirl Sandwich Bread
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Crunchy Christmas Lollipops
Get Into the Holiday Spirit with the ‘Liv Life’ Candy Cane
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Festive Ice Cream Cups
Baskin Robbins' Christmas Ice Cream is Chilly, but Cheery
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Whipped Minty Frosted Treats
The Mint Chocolate Cupcake Cones are a Little Bite of Christmas
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$20,000 Christmas Puddings
The Royal Mint's Christmas Puddings Are Loaded with Coins for Luck
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Hat-Topped Holiday Tarts
The Santa Hat Cheesecake is a Cute Christmas Dessert
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Intricately Festive Cookie Cutters
Christmas Cookie Cutters Will Make Your Kitchen Winter-Ready
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Question-Popping Holiday Desserts
The Cold Stone Christmas Proposal Cake is a Memorable Dessert
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Ugly Sweater Snacks
These 'Tasteless Biscuits' are Decorated to Look Like Holiday Sweaters
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Holiday Java-Inspired Sweets
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes are Inspired by Starbucks
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Electric Seasonal Sweets
This Christmas Light Bulb Candy Won't Blow Your Fuse
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Gingerbread Reindeer Bites
These Gingerbread Deer Cookies Are Derived Off of a Meta Idea
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Goofy Holiday Bulb Treats
The Christmas Light Cookies are a Ridiculously Fun Winter Snack
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Edible Christmas Movie Desserts
This 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas Cake' Has a Dangling Max
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Melted Snowman Confections
This Snowman Inspired Christmas Cake is From 'Handmade Charlotte'
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GingerNog Holiday Hybrid Desserts
The Mini Eggnog Cheesecake Brings All Holiday Favorites Together
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Minty Holiday Munchables
These Minty Oreo Cookie Balls Combine Chocolate and Mint in a Ball
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Christmas Chili Confections
Chocolate Covered Jalapenos Get Festive with Swirling Colors
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Silly Saint Nicholas Treats
Santa Claus Christmas Cake Pops Combine Cake and Cookie Textures
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Frosty Forbidden Desserts
These Yellow Snow Cupcakes are a Delicious Twist on Childhood Memories
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Festive Tree-Topped Cakes
O Tannenbaum Cupcakes Will Wow Your Guests Into the Festive Spirit
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Festive Light Suckers
The Chocolate Christmas Tree Light Lollipops are Adorable and Scrumptious
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Christmas Door Ornament Snacks
These Christmas Wreath Treats Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit
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Festive Frosted Desserts
These Christmas Cupcakes from Mister Donut Japan are Indulgently Sweet
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Jolly Chuckling Lollipops
The Hohoho Santa Lollipops Capture St. Nic's Silly Laugh
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DIY Christmas Village Decorations
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Hideous Sweater Sweets
These Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies Add to One's Holiday Party
Quirky Electric Holiday Attire
The Light-Up Christmas Sweater is the Greatest Ugly Sweater
Supernatural Festivity Foliage
These Christmas Wreaths Fight Evil Spirits at Your Door
Ugly Holiday Sweater Creators
Coca-Cola's Sweater Battle Will Crown the Ugliest Christmas Sweater
Ice Cream-Filled Fruits
Frutteto Strawberries are Stuffed with Strawberry-Flavored Gelato
Cozy Holiday Jumpers
The Christmas Tree Onesie Will Keep You Warm When it's Cold Outside
Edible Cupcake Ornaments
The DIY Christmas Cupcake Favor Ornament Showcases Desserts on the Tree
Unofficial Rebranding Alternatives
Hershey's New Logo is Rethought Due to Unflattering Comparisons
Festive Pastry Paperclips
Cookie-Shaped Clips Make for Mouthwatering Christmas Stationary
Gruesomely Beheaded Wedding Cakes
This Blood-Splattered Cake May Be Weirdest Wedding Cake Ever
Hebrew Treasure Top Treats
The Dreidel Surprise Cookies Contain Candy Hidden Inside
Mutilated Undead Decorations
Zombie Santa Ornaments Immortalizes the Ill Fate of Father Christmas
Holiday Card Shot Glasses
The Jolly Shot Glass Cards are a Shot of Christmas Cheer
Electric Green Holiday Shooters
The Mistletoe Jelly Shots are Perfect for a Crazy Christmas Party
Felt Food Toys
CreationByM Crafts a Diverse Range of Plush and Educational Dishes
Tooth Fairy-Inspired Treats
The Tooth Cake Pops ara a Bite-Sized and Delicious Surprise
Prehistoric Cookie Cutters
These 3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters Bring Desserts to Life
Peppermint Patty Cookies
Enjoy Classic York Mints with These Sallys Baking Addiction Biscuits
Vivid Color Chocolate Branding
Droga Chocolates Uses Various Sources of Inspiration for Packaging
Petite Gingerbread Perchers
The Not Martha DIY Cookie Houses are an Adorable Addition to Any Drink
Deceiving Cookie Sculptures
This Oreo Cookie Artwork Looks Good Enough to Eat
Killer Cupcakes
This Halloween Cupcake Recipe Serves Sweet Revenge on a Platter
Chocolate-Cradling Desserts
The White Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cups are a Festive Treat
Lifesized Grouchy Holiday Dolls
The Giant Grinch Plush is a Wicked Cartoon Christmas Toy
Jolly Kris Kringle Sticks
The Santa Christmas Cake Pops are a Merry Holiday Snack
Edible Peppermint Utensils
Candy Cane Spoons are Deliciously Practical Christmas Treats
Ugly Christmas Sweater Personalities
The Holiday Sweater Infographic Tells What Your Jumper Means
Donut-Inspired Breakfasts
The Boston Cream French Toast by Jessie Oleson Moore is Mind-Blowing
Indulgent Hybrid Cookies
The Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are an Unexpected Guilty Pleasure
Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies
The Kevin and Amanda Dessert is Drenched in Ooey Gooey Deliciousness
Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
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Delicious Unbaked Thanksgiving Cakes
Serve the No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake to Satisfy Party Guests
Savory Chocolate Beers
Enjoy the Boozy Taste of Cany With the Salted Belgian Chocolate Stout
Creepy Crawler Cookie Confections
This Cookies and Cream Spider Cake is Perfect for Halloween
Chic Designer Cupcakes
Luscious Designer Desserts by Le Dolci Foodie Studio
Fruity Special Edition Cookies
These Watermelon Oreos Aim to Become a New Summer Symbol
Crunchy Campfire Confections
S’mores Bark is an Easy Dessert to Make for Any Festive Evening
$38,000 Christmas Puddings
Chef Martin Chiffers' Christmas Pudding is the Most Expensive
Whipped Minty Frosted Treats
The Mint Chocolate Cupcake Cones are a Little Bite of Christmas
DIY Tea Tag Wreaths
This 'Around the World' Decor Will Showcase a Variety of Brewing Flavors
Gourmet Lollipop Garlands
Add These Tasty Treats to Any Space for a Sugary Sweet Accent
Reggae Ice Cream Flavors
Ben and Jerry's Has Created a Bob Marley-Inspired Ice Cream Flavor
Hat-Topped Holiday Tarts
The Santa Hat Cheesecake is a Cute Christmas Dessert
Crime-Fighting Suckers
The Ninja Lollipop is Targeted Towards a Young Male Audience
Choco-Hazelnut Cheesecake Lasagnas
This Nutella Cheesecake Creation is Mouth-Wateringly Good
Fantasy Film Desserts
These Superfan-Made Hobbit Cupcakes Celebrate Birthdays and Movie Releases
Festive Pumpkin Pancakes
Celebrate Christmas Eating Delicious IHOP Holiday Pancakes
Cutesy Ice Cream Dolls
In Japan Baskin Robbins is Currently Celebrating Doll Festival
Black on White Bites
Joy the Baker's Red Velvet Cupcakes Interchange Colors
Ugly Sweater Snacks
These 'Tasteless Biscuits' are Decorated to Look Like Holiday Sweaters
Crunchy DIY Candy Bars
These Scrumptious Treats Are Made Using a Few Simple Ingredients
Gingerbread Reindeer Bites
These Gingerbread Deer Cookies Are Derived Off of a Meta Idea
Nostalgic Cassette Cookie Cutters
These Cookie Cutters Make for a Delicious Blast From the Past
Edible Christmas Movie Desserts
This 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas Cake' Has a Dangling Max
Melted Snowman Confections
This Snowman Inspired Christmas Cake is From 'Handmade Charlotte'
Hybrid Fall Ginger Treats
Gingerbread-Pumpkin Icecream Sandwiches are a Delicious Mix
Holiday Coal-Inspired Goodies
This Bakeless Christmas Coal Recipe is Perfect for Naughty Children
DIY Holiday Home Wreaths
The Brit + Co. Ornament Garland is Adorably Creative
Wizardly Sport Cake Pops
Snitch Cake Pops are Delectable Treats For Wizards and Moguls Alike
Vibrant Polygonal Wreaths
This Modern Christmas Decor Addition is Edgy and Eye-Catching
Hideous Hanukkah Shirts
This Hanukkah T-Shirt Discards Beauty
Peppermint-Infused Brownies
Wave Goodbye to Diets with this How Sweet It Is Chocolate Concoction
Celebratory Soccer Sherbets
Baskin Robbins Japan's New Flavors Nod to the FIFA World Cup 2014
Scrumptious Cookie Pancakes
This Minimalist Baker Breakfast Meal Uses the Classic Oreo
Dangling Holiday Pastry Jewelry
The Mistletoe Cupcake Earrings are Festively Sweet
Horror Film Wedding Cakes
The Bride of Chucky Cake is a Gruesomely Bloody Treat
Gruesome Monstrous Animal Desserts
The Devil Horse Cake is Too Terrifying to Eat
Mustachioed Food Packaging
Don Bidon's Fun Food Packaging Plays Around with Personality
Miniature Teal Treats
The Red Velvet Christmas Cupcakes Are Colorful Dessert Bites
Grandeur Gourmet Marshmallows
These Marshmallows by Plush Puffs are Fluffy and Full of Flavor
Mom-Inspired Ice Cream
The Baskin Robbins Cookie-Infused Mother's Day Dessert is Heartwarming
Zombie Delicacy Cupcakes
These Halloween-Inspired Cupcakes Look Good Enough to Eat
Life-Sized Celebrity Cakes
YouTube Tutorials Inspired This Girl to Make a Johnny Depp Cake
Animated Wedding Desserts
This Donkey Kong Wedding Cake from Meals For Reals is Animated
Deceptively Savory Desserts
The Rice Krispies Burger is a Playful Baking Project
Spooky Ice Cream Flavors
These Halloween Baskin Robins Ice Cream Desserts are Perfect for Fall
Cannabis-Infused Chocolates
The Kiva Confections Cannabis Chocolates are High-Quality
Cute Confection Garbage Bags
Make Your Trash Look Sweet with the Christmas Pudding Bin Bags
Corner Store Cake Recipes
This Vanilla Cake Recipe is Made with Layered Twinkies
Pumpkin-Packed French Toast
The Laura’s Sweet Spot Breakfast is Brimming with a Fall Favorit
Fully Functional Cartoon Characters
Adventure Time's BMO is Now a Playable Tech Gadget
Cookie Dough Coffee
Dunkin Donuts Unveiled Its Mouthwatering Cookie Dough Coffee
Turkey-Caked Thanksgiving Recipes
This Leftover Turkey Recipe Gives Some Saltiness to Your Sweets
Candied Corn Chocolates
The Hershey's Candy Corn Chocolate Bar is a Great Thanksgiving Treat
Silly Saint Nicholas Treats
Santa Claus Christmas Cake Pops Combine Cake and Cookie Textures
Tough Chocolate Nut Candy
The Pistachio Brittle is a Refined Crunchy Holiday Treat
Disguised Asian Food Cakes
This Bowl of Ramen Noodles is Actually a Deceptively Sweet Dessert
Frosty Forbidden Desserts
These Yellow Snow Cupcakes are a Delicious Twist on Childhood Memories
Meaty Christmas Confections (UPDATE)
The Jumbo Bacon Candy Cane Will Make Your Mouth Water
Merited Chocolate Packaging
The Merit Chocolate Badges Make Sure You've Earned Your Treat
Crystallized Marshmallow Snowflakes
Make This Christmas Artistic with Snowflake Cookies
Augmented Chocolate Wrappers
Lacta's Chocolate Packaging Wrapper Hides Secret Messages with AR
Sweet Toggle Treats
The Speculoos Button Cookies Are Shaped Like Clothing Fasteners
Misleading Cake Dinners
Thomas Talks About Amateur Baker Louise Caola and Her Disguised Treats
Frozen Cookie-Infused Treats
These Sweet Oreo Ice Cream Truffles Make for Perfect Summer Snacks
Frozen Confection Hybrids
This Cotton Candy Ice Cream Cone Blends the Best of Both Worlds
Cheddarific Meringue Cookies
Try Cheetos Macarons for a Wacky-Flavored Treat
Sci-Fi Anniversary Sweets
These Dr. Who Cupcakes Were Made For the Shows 50th Anniversary
Celestial Galaxy Cupcakes
These Vanilla Cupcakes Feature a Beautiful Galaxy Icing Design
Boston Cream Donut Cupcakes
These Cupcakes are a Hybrid Version of the Famous Boston Cream Donut
DIY Umbrella Wreaths
This Tropical Drink Accessory Decor by Family Chic is Unorthodox
Cookie Dough Bowls
This Homemade Cookie Cereal Bowl is Entirely Edible
Decadent Transformed Desserts
Food Lover Antonio Carluccio Makes a Panetone Zuccotto
Festive Fruity Beverages
The Eggnog with Cinnamon and Blackberries is a Tasty Treat
Purple Hibiscus Treats
These Hibiscus Tea Biscuits are Topped with a Delicious Glaze