The Most Pinned Christmas Dessert Recipes

Recipe: Mrs. Floyd's Divinity

What better way to show your appreciation for friends and family than by giving packages of these delicious holiday confections? For best results, make your divinity on a dry, cool day. 

Recipe: Christmas-Morning Coffee Cake

Bake it a couple of days ahead, wrap tightly, then add the glaze on Christmas morning. Enjoy this special breakfast treat with the family while unwrapping your gifts.

Recipe: Santa's Kitchen-Sink Cookies

Kitchen sink cookies can come in a multitude of flavors, but we think that Santa (wink, wink) will absolutely love this cheerful version with his big glass of milk.

Recipe: Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

The iced snowflake on top might be the showstopper, but it's the decadent chocolate flavor that will have people coming back for more.

Recipe: Cathedral Window Cookies

Colorful, full of marshmallows, and no baking required—sounds like the perfect Christmas cookie to make with little ones. These take a few hours in the refrigerator to firm up, so plan accordingly. 

Recipe: White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream

One of our most popular cake recipes of all time, the seasonal flavors and dramatic filling color in this showstopper make it a true classic.

Recipe: Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies

Whether you want to relive childhood memories or start a new tradition with your own kids, these wreath cookies are so much fun to make.

Recipe: Mini Chocolate Chess Tarts

Everything is cuter when it is bite size! Don't mind us if we take an extra one or two.

Recipe: Almond Snowballs

Snow might not be in the forecast for December 25, but we'll gladly take our White Christmas in the form of a sweet treat covered in powdered sugar.

Recipe: Homemade White Cake

A snowy white cake is the perfect ending to any holiday dinner. We topped this one with cute cookies and rosemary trees creating a scenic setting.

Recipe: Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan pie but make it handheld! We love these bars as food gifts or on a tray of cookies.

Recipe: Spritz Cookies

Every cookie tin should have some spritz cookies inside. They are tender, sparkly, and oh-so-simple.

Recipe: Bourbon-Praline Cheesecake

This one has it all: silky-smooth cheesecake, delectable pralines, and a boozy note of bourbon. It's an elegant dessert that's a nice change-up from holiday chocolate. 

Recipe: Spiked Eggnog Bundt Cake

Nothing can beat a Bundt cake for tenderness and richness, and this Christmas version is extra-special because it tastes like everyone's favorite holiday sip. It's delicious fresh out of the oven, and even tastier the next day. 

Recipe: Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

Great things come in small packages. These pecan pie bites are small but full of flavor and just the right size for pass-along party desserts.

Recipe: Cheesecake Cookies

We've captured all the flavor of a decadent treat in a two-bite delight. Put a platter of these beauties out at the neighborhood cookie exchange and watch them disappear.

Recipe: Christmas Fudge

Christmas is a time to celebrate and indulge. Sounds like the perfect reason to whip up some homemade fudge. This recipe has a just-right blend of silky texture and bittersweet chocolate flavor, and the sprinkles make it fun. 

Recipe: Red Velvet Cake with White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting

This beauty is scrumptious and easy, thanks to our upgraded boxed-mix shortcut. The frosting's blend of white chocolate and cream cheese makes it the perfect sweet and rich topping.

Recipe: Eggnog Spice Cake with Bourbon Custard Filling and Eggnog Buttercream

Eggnog lovers, rejoice! This boozy layer cake is simple to make. Don't be intimidated by the frosting technique. The directions make this fancy look easy to do, or you can simply apply the frosting however you like.