Christmas Sweets and Treats

Chocolate covered cherries are a classic sweet treat. And so easy to make! They are also great for entertaining and gift-giving.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This fudge is all the rage at the holidays. Sweet butterscotch and rich peanut butter mixed together and topped with chopped walnuts make a perfect treat for Santa.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The name "Weihnachtsbaeckerei" literally translates to Christmas cookies. Bring a little taste of Austria with this traditional holiday baking recipe.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Is there any dessert bite better than a rich, cocoa-dusted chocolate truffle? These truffles will send you straight up to chocolate heaven.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Try our mouthwatering gingerbread cake, packed with warm spices, molasses, and a hint of stout. This moist, richly flavored cake is perfect for dessert or festive occasions.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

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Made with dried cranberries, sugar, brown sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, eggs, all-purpose flour, macadamia nuts

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Candy cane bark combines the sweet, rich flavor of white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of candy canes, making it a perfect treat for the holiday season.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

A classic, soft sugar cookie recipe. Decorate as desired or simply leave plain (they are that good).

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Powdered sugar coated balls of rum soaked cookies make a great holiday or anytime treat. Try different types of rum for different flavor profiles.


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with margarine, chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, colored mini marshmallows, grated coconut

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cocoa powder, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, eggs, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, baking powder, Lifesavers candy, sugar, shortening or butter, vanilla extract, eggs, flour

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with lemon peel, almond flavoring, salt, slivered almonds, currants, seedless raisins, golden raisins, sourdough starter sponge, milk, candied orange peel

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

A quick and easy Christmas dessert. Just mix softened vanilla ice cream, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes together and refreeze.

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

Easy chocolate bark. Just stir your favorite add-ins into the melted chocolate coating (white, dark, milk, etc) and let harden in desired shapes.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Whip up some Christmas peanut butter balls with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips in a few simple steps. These treats mix, chill, and are ready to be enjoyed...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Indulge in the holiday spirit with these eggnog pots De creme. A creamy, dreamy dessert that's like eggnog in a fancier outfit. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

These truffles are rich and creamy with a hint of Irish cream flavor. They are perfect for the holidays or any time you want to indulge your sweet tooth.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, ground cloves, butter, brown sugar, sugar, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with oil, almonds, yellow cake mix, ground nutmeg, rum, eggs, eggnog

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Prepare yourself for a slice of history with this delightful Victoria sandwich cake, a time-honored recipe that marries sweet simplicity with a touch of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

This Santa Claus cake is an enchanting blend of maraschino cherries and nuts, baked to perfection in a charming mold. It's straightforward enough for novice bakers while still...


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with red food coloring, peppermint extract, confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Meet your new holiday go-to: Christmas almond balls, buttery treats with a subtle almond crunch. They bake up golden and become a sweet, snowy delight with a dusting of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Building a gingerbread house with the whole family is a great way to create lasting memories. The recipe provides very detailed instructions on every step.

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Take your PB&J game to the next level with Rudolph sandwiches that will make you the envy of the lunch table.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with vanilla extract, powdered sugar, milk, butter or margarine


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with candied ginger, rum, spice cake mix, vanilla frosting, ground ginger, gingerbread man cookies

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with active dry yeast, milk, egg, sugar, salt, butter, bread flour, currants, sultana raisins, red candied cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with salt, sugar, margarine or butter, shortening, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Grab your rolling pin because it's time to get those festive cookie cutters out and roll with it. This simple dough is your canvas for holiday creativity, with plenty of room...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sugar, egg, all-purpose flour, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, brown sugar, butter, molasses

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, whipping cream, semisweet chocolate

Method:   microwave, stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar, applesauce, egg whites, molasses, water

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with baking soda, cinnamon, butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs, flour, oats

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with all-purpose flour, pecans, salt, shortening, water, pears, dried tart cherries, sugar


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, eggs, milk, walnuts, raisins, candied pineapple, red candied cherries

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with sugar, whole Brazil nuts, walnuts, pitted dates, raisins, candied orange peel, candied green cherries, candied red cherries, flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with dates, candied cherries, candied pineapple, sugar, eggs, pecans, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with brown sugar, baking soda, water, flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, allspice, nutmeg

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vanilla extract, butter, sugar, egg whites, all-purpose flour, almonds

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with candied citrus peel, raisins, dark raisins, currants, rum or brandy, almonds, walnuts, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with baking powder, pecan halves, whole red candied cherries, seedless white raisins, bourbon, butter, sugar, dark brown sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with glace cherries, walnuts, all-purpose flour, baking soda, eggs, mincemeat, sweetened condensed milk, mixed glazed fruit

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with candied pineapple, dried peaches or apricots, raisins, all-purpose flour, butter or margarine, brown sugar, eggs, peach or apricot nectar, honey, milk

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with dried apples, water, brown sugar, sugar, shortening, molasses, buttermilk, salt, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with candy canes, red food coloring, peppermint extract, powdered sugar, brownie mix, cream cheese, butter or margarine

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with baking powder, sugar, eggs, milk, oil, bourbon whiskey, canned fruit mix, vanilla extract, orange flavoring

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with seedless dates, mixed peel, red glace cherries, green glace cherries, Brazil nuts, raisins, pecans or walnuts, packaged ground almonds, baking powder, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with vanilla extract, salt, baking powder, candied cherries, candied pineapple, pecans, butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours