Christmas Desserts That'll Feed a Crowd

Recipe: Fudgy Pecan Bourbon Balls

No holiday spread is complete without bourbon balls, and this version is rolled in crushed pecans for extra crunch.

Recipe: Snowball Cake

These cute, coconut-dusted mini cakes are cut out of a sheet cake, making this festive seasonal dessert easy to prepare for a crowd.

Recipe: Christmas Buttermints

Keep a bowl of these creamy, silky-smooth treats on the table at all times.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Sheet Cake

A delightfully unexpected pop of bacon takes this fall-inspired dessert to the next level.

Recipe: Gingerbread Cake Roll with Eggnog Cream​​​​​​​

If you're going to pull off a stunning roulade this holiday season, pack it with lots of festive flavors. This gingerbread roulade is as festive as it gets.

Recipe: Auntie's Apple Cake

This age-old recipe combines the comfort of a Bundt cake with the indulgence of dripping caramel and apples. The result? Absolute decadence.

Recipe: Mississippi Mud Cake

When we're cooking for a crowd, sheet cakes are our go-to move. Topped with marshmallows and fudge, Mississippi Mud Cake has what it takes to become a fan favorite.

Recipe: White Texas Sheet Cake

Who else has been dreaming of a white Christmas…and a White Texas Sheet Cake?

Recipe: Coconut-Carrot Cake with Coconut Buttercream

Coconut buttercream lightens up this spiced sheet cake to make a refreshing, yet satisfying dessert.

Recipe: Coconut-Butter Pecan Sheet Cake

The warm, toasty flavors of roasted butter pecans star in this crowd-friendly sheet cake.

Recipe: Banana Pudding Poke Cake

Looking for a mess-free way to serve banana pudding to a crowd? Meet our Banana Pudding Poke Cake.

Recipe: Pumpkin Cake

Channel all the spices of the season in this moist, fluffy Pumpkin Cake. Stack the sponges with spiced whipped cream for extra seasonal flair.

Recipe: Cream Cheese Pound Cake

This simple recipe is a household favorite for a reason. Serve it with spiced whipped cream or cranberry jelly to bring a pop of Christmas cheer.

Recipe: Buche De Noel

This rendition of a yule log in cake form is sure to impress the neighbors. Garnish with meringue "mushrooms" and glossy maraschino cherries.

Recipe: Spritz Cookies

Who says sweets are just for dessert? Your guests can snack on these dainty cookie press creations all throughout the day.

Recipe: Christmas Pudding

If you're looking for a big-batch Christmas showstopper, this elegant (and dense) Christmas Pudding is guaranteed to impress.

Recipe: Peppermint Divinity

Spend an afternoon in the kitchen making these vintage candies with your children or grandchildren. It'll become their new favorite holiday tradition.

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

Incorporating both eggnog and bourbon, this boozy holiday cake tastes as good as it sounds.

Recipe: White Cake with Cranberry Filling and Orange Buttercream

It may look simple from the outside, but just wait until you slice into this cake to reveal the bright layers of spiced cranberry filling.

Recipe: Peppermint Cake with Seven-Minute Frosting

That's right—the impressive egg white frosting crowning the cake only takes seven minutes to come together.

Recipe: Butterscotch-Spice Trifle

A trifle is a great way to offer guests generous portions of dessert without meticulously dividing up slices.

Recipe: Cream Cheese Christmas Cookies

Dress up easy cream cheese cookies for the holidays by coating the rolls in festive red or green sugar crystals.

Recipe: No-Bake Fudgy Toffee Bars

The flaky layers of chocolate and toffee simply melt in your mouth. Plus, you never even have to turn on the oven.

Recipe: White Chocolate Poinsettia Cake

Pay homage to a familiar Southern flower with this elegant holiday layer cake.

Recipe: Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Bourbon Butter Sauce

Find yourself with an extra box of Krispy Kreme donuts leftover from Christmas morning breakfast? We have the perfect way to put it to use.

Recipe: Sea Salt-Caramel Cake

There's no better way to feed a crowd than with a showstopping layer cake, and this sea salt-caramel version holds the sweet-and-salty combination of your dreams.

Recipe: Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Enlist the kids to help in the kitchen with this easy recipe that's straight from Grandma's files.

Recipe: Chocolate-Peppermint Swirl Sandwich Cookies

With a stunning swirl of red-and-white peppermint icing, these sandwich cookies are sure to charm.

Recipe: Homemade White Cake

Garnished elegantly with gingerbread and sugar-dusted rosemary sprigs, this simple rendition of our White Cake will be the star of any holiday party.

Recipe: Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines

A tin of these classic Southern candies is sure to keep your guests happy (and snacking) all day long.

Recipe: Brown Sugar Cookie Stars

Ramp up the flavors of those classic sugar cookies with brown sugar. Cut these cookies into any shape you desire—but you can't go wrong with festive stars!

Recipe: Ginger Bourbon Balls

Ditch the store-bought box of chocolates for a homemade arrangement of truffles. They may look fancy, but we promise, they're incredibly easy to make.

Recipe: Salted Butter-Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Top each shortbread round with a whole pecan for a tasty embellishment.

Recipe: Persimmon Pudding with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Our Christmas feast isn't complete without at least one version of a pudding, and this sliceable Persimmon Pudding just tastes like the holidays.

Recipe: Classic Gingerbread

You've had dry, crispy gingerbread before, but have you had a slice of moist gingerbread cake? Pass on brittle cookies and treat your guests to this old-fashioned dessert.

Recipe: Potato Candy

This nostalgic treat is still a great way to make a tasty dessert with few ingredients.

Recipe: Cornflake Wreath Christmas Cookies

These fun treats are cute and a cinch to make. Get the little ones involved for an easy bake.

Recipe: Melted Snowman Cookies

These whimsical cookies steal the show on any dessert table.

Recipe: Sprinkle Stocking Cookies

The perfect cookies for a decorating party, you can adorn these sweet snacks with sprinkles of your choice.

Recipe: No-Bake Dark Chocolate-Peppermint Sandwich Cookies

No oven is necessary to make these festive and fancy cookies. Add them to your cookie board to please your guests.

Recipe: Cheesecake Cookies

It couldn't be easier to turn cheesecake into a bite-sized treat this holiday season.

Recipe: Icebox Fruitcake

This fruitcake imparts the delicious flavor of classic fruitcake minus all the hard work.

Recipe: Texas Pecan Cake

This cake is an essential crossover between pecan pie and icebox fruitcake.

Recipe: Christmas Tree Brownies

Cut these brownies into triangles and decorate with green homemade frosting for a perfect holiday treat.

Recipe: Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

After combining the colorful dough and chilling, simply slice and bake these butter cookies.

Recipe: Chocolate-Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies

Rich chocolate pairs nicely with classic gingerbread in these tasty cookies.

Recipe: 5-Ingredient Sugar Cookies

All it takes is five ingredients to whip up these fuss-free sugar cookies. Let the kids take over on the decorations for a fun family activity.

Recipe: Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Serve your guests a slice of heaven this Christmas. This classic angel food cake is made in a 13-by-9 pan, which makes it easy-to-slice and great for a crowd.