80 Best Christmas Desserts for the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

These nutty, sugary, chocolatey bites are sure to be gone as soon as you set them down at any holiday gathering. Maybe you should make a double batch!

Get the Pecan Pie Brownies recipe.

Freshly ground black pepper adds unexpected spice to this sweet and sticky cake.

Get the Gingerbread Bundt Cake recipe.

Rice pudding in crème brûlée style. Be ready to wow your crowd once you torch it and top with Care Cara orange slices.

Get the Brûléed Rice Pudding with Honeyed Citrus recipe.

Even if you're full after all that prime rib, you'll still have room for this airy, whipped treat.

Get the Tiramisu Dip recipe.

These cookies are almost too pretty to eat. The green hue comes from pandan, a sweet Southeast Asian ingredient that has notes of vanilla. Layering the doughs to create the checkerboard pattern is easier than you might expect.

Get the Pandan Checkerboard Cookies recipe.

Bringing something to the party? Your host will likely have Christmas cookies and pies, so switch it up with this dreamy, no-bake dessert that's delicious any time of year.

Get the Banana Pudding recipe.

These cookies are the definition of crowd-pleasing. They're made with white chocolate and roasted salted macadamia nuts for a sweet and nutty treat.

Get the White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies recipe.

Hosting a smaller soirée this year? Consider this gooey chocolate cake recipe, which makes six personal-sized sweets.

Get the Peanut Butter Molten Chocolate Cakes recipe.

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For a unique addition to the cookie spread, try these delicious shortbread bites. They're made with nutty sesame seeds and malty rye flour for a delicious flavor combination that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

Get the Black Sesame Sablés recipe.

Full of cinnamon-scented apple pie spice, these plush treats are perfect for the holidays.

Get the Baked Applesauce Donuts recipe.

These rustic cookies are made with just a few ingredients like sugar, olive oil, and dry white wine. It's common to dunk these cookies into your wine when you eat them, so be sure you have plenty of vino on hand for your guests!

Get the Ciambelline al Vino (Wine Cookies) recipe.

This ultimate holiday trifle includes scrumptious layers of cake, compote and cream (and is nothing like the one Rachel made in that iconic Friends episode, thankfully).

Get the Christmas Trifle recipe.

These sweet Italian treats are made with almond paste, almond extract, apricot preserves, and bittersweet chocolate. We bet you won't be able to eat just one!

Get the Italian Rainbow Cookies recipe.

The campfire classic may not be in season, but these brownies always are! The torched meringue topping makes them a holiday-ready showstopper.

Get the S'mores Brownies recipe.

Thanks to these picture-perfect cookies, you don't have to choose between strawberry, chocolate or vanilla.

Get the Neapolitan Cookies recipe.

These cakey cookies are synonymous with New York City, but we're willing to bet they'll be appreciated by holiday guests from anywhere in the world. Frosting them with the homemade glaze is incredibly satisfying.

Get the Black & White Cookies recipe.

The combo of rich mascarpone and fluffy ricotta creates the ultimate creamy texture in this holiday-worthy dessert.

Get the Ricotta Cheesecake with Roasted Grapes recipe.

You'll want to brew a pot of coffee to go with these crunchy, dip-able cookies.

Get the Cranberry-Pistachio Cornmeal Biscotti recipe.

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Oranges are in-season during the winter months and are a great way to add bright, citrusy flavor to all your Christmas treats.

Get the Ricotta-Orange Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting recipe.

We spiked the sugar filling with cinnamon and cloves to give these flaky pastries a holiday-friendly bite.

Get the Jammy Walnut Rugelach recipe.