Burnt out on Christmas cookies? This list of 20+ cookie-free Christmas desserts will satisfy your festive sweet tooth–no rolling pin or cookie cutters required!
Cookie-Free Christmas Desserts
I don’t know about you, but by the time Christmas rolls around, I’m eager to dig into Christmas desserts of the non-cookie variety. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE Christmas cookies, but after weeks of prepping (and eating) cookie dough and freezing, eating, and gifting cookies (and cookie mix!), I’m ready for something a bit different.
If you can’t ever get enough cookies, check out my 12 days of cookies email series. Everyone else, let’s dig into these Christmas desserts of the cake, candy, and bread variety!
If I had to pick a favorite item from this list, it would have to be my gingerbread layer cake. I love this cake not just because gingerbread cookies are my favorite Christmas cookies, but because it is just SO festive and cozy. If gingerbread isn’t your thing, don’t worry–I have plenty of peppermint, chocolate, and cranberry themed Christmas desserts too!
1. Gingerbread Cake
Transform one of the most classic Christmas desserts into a gorgeous layer cake! This would make the perfect Christmas birthday cake, especially when topped with sugared cranberries!
2. Peppermint Cheesecake
Smooth and creamy cheesecake meets dark and white chocolate, crunchy peppermint pieces, and a crisp Oreo crust in this festive cheesecake recipe.
3. Bread Pudding
One of the most traditional Christmas desserts, this incredible bread pudding recipe will have everyone going back for seconds.
4. Cranberry Cake
Tart cranberries are the perfect match for this soft, sweet, and lightly sugared cake.
5. Saltine Cracker Candy
Another classic Christmas dessert, my saltine cracker candy is incredibly easy to make (and a great last-minute option too!).
6. Gingerbread
This traditional gingerbread tastes amazing on its own, but is even better with a spoonful of warm lemon curd and a dollop of whipped cream.
7. Peppermint Cake
A stunning Christmas dessert option, this cake is perfect for feeding a crowd. If you like this recipe, also try my mint chocolate cake!
8. Toffee
Toffee is surprisingly easy to make at home, as long as you follow my carefully-tested recipe!
9. Star Bread
Perfect served among Christmas desserts or for breakfast, star bread is a stunning (and surprisingly straightforward) treat.
10. Chocolate Covered Pretzels
We love these anytime of year, but especially at Christmas with some crushed candy canes on top. Yum!
11. Peppermint Bark
Another classic Christmas dessert! Skip the store-bought version and make your own this year.
12. Gingerbread Cupcakes
The handheld version of my gingerbread cake (listed above), these gingerbread cupcakes are fast and simple to make.
13. Hot Chocolate Fudge
How cute is this fudge? It’s so smooth and creamy, and there’s absolutely no candy thermometer needed to make it!
14. Peppermint Marshmallows
Swirled peppermint marshmallows are perfect for snacking or topping a mug of hot chocolate ❤️
15. Gingerbread Cookie Bars
I know, I promised no cookies in this list of Christmas desserts–but technically these are cookie bars. They are buttery, chewy, and so fun!
16. Peppermint Fudge
One of my favorite edible Christmas gifts! This fudge is so easy to make and has the perfect creamy consistency.
17. Cranberry Bundt Cake
Pops of tart cranberries punctuate soft, moist cake topped with a smooth white chocolate glaze.
18. Peppermint Oreo Truffles
This festive twist on traditional Oreo balls is incredibly easy to make. They make the perfect last-minute dessert!
19. Rocky Road Peanut Clusters
Also known as crockpot candy, this incredibly easy candy recipe is one of my favorite Christmas desserts!
20. Peppermint Whoopie Pies
A festive twist on classic whoopie pies! It’s hard to eat just one of these adorable Christmas desserts.
21. Gingerbread Fudge
No candy thermometer needed! This fudge has all the flavor of gingerbread with just a few simple ingredients.
22. Hot Chocolate Cake
This cake combines all of the elements of a mug of hot cocoa into a decadent layer cake.
Did I miss anything? I’d love to hear what kind of Christmas desserts make their way to your family’s dessert table every year!
Enjoy!
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