42 Christmas Desserts to Make This Holiday Season
There’s a lot to love about Christmas, but it’s hard to beat the holiday’s extensive—and beloved—dessert selection. Of course, any sweet can qualify as a Christmas dessert, but there are certain flavors and confections we find ourselves especially drawn to around the holidays. An assortment of Christmas cookies—from wintry, rosemary-infused shortbread to almond-scented, Italian rainbow cookies—is always a winning choice. You can’t go wrong with traditional chocolate roulades and mince pies. And going the extra mile to make truffles and caramels, or a showstopping Christmas cake or gingerbread tower, will never go unappreciated. Without further ado, here are 42 of our favorite Christmas desserts.
When you think of Christmas desserts, your mind likely goes straight to cookies: They’re a classic—and arguably essential—part of the festive season. Make a single cookie variety if you’re hoping to keep things simple this year, or try several for the ultimate Christmas cookie spread.