25+ Simple Christmas Desserts (Quick & Easy Recipes)

This recipe is for you if you don't want to bake cheesecake. Start with a graham cracker crust and top it with a cream cheese filling and jazzed-up cherry pie filling. Chill and serve cherry cheesecake this Christmas season.

You may also like these tips on improving canned cherry pie filling. Plus, learn everything about premade graham cracker crust.

Any holiday party will appreciate a plate of snickerdoodles. And pumpkin snickerdoodles will be a welcome addition to your dessert table. No tangy cream of tartar in these cookies. Just pumpkin and warm holiday spices. One cookie just won't be enough.

Squeezing the pumpkin puree before adding it to the cookie dough will give you the best texture.

Forget the impressive desserts. Melting chocolate chips with milk is an easy way to get a treat that will warm you from head to toe. This dessert drink is ready in under two minutes. 

Garnish your hot chocolate with whipped cream, marshmallows, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Cake mix cookies are an easy recipe to make for the big day. These cheerful cookies come together in just a few minutes, thanks to the Funfetti cake mix. Add even more sprinkles for extra smiles. 

Cake mix cookies are a Christmas recipe that makes excellent neighbor gifts. Try Funfetti cookies this season.

You also might like Funfetti cookie sandwiches.

Have you been baking a lot of cake this year? This recipe is for you if you have leftover cake scraps in the freezer. Mix them with a buttery brown sugar sauce and bake to perfection.

Leftover cake bread pudding is the perfect dessert to serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Christmas Chex Mix is a classic holiday treat. No baking required. It's a simple Christmas dessert that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Mix Chex cereal, mini pretzel rods, peanuts, M&Ms, and melted white chocolate. It's the perfect blend of sweet and salty. Make a big batch and chow down when you watch Christmas movies with your family.

Warm blueberry pie with ice cream is the perfect combination after Christmas dinner. 

This recipe starts with canned blueberry pie filling, so it's quicker to throw together. But be prepared to jazz up that blueberry filling so your pie is sweet and flavorful.

You can never go wrong with a big platter of chocolate chip cookies. Even Santa Claus prefers them. Don't forget to leave one or two out for him on Christmas Eve. They will be the best part of his holiday ride!

Snickerdoodles are a classic dessert. Sweet and full of cinnamon, these soft, chewy, gooey cookies will be your favorite treats this season. They'll be a hit for your cookie swap, holiday party, or family get-together. 

Try one of our family recipes for snickerdoodles. They are a delicious way to celebrate the season.

• Snickerdoodles without cream of tartar
• Fluffy snickerdoodles (with cream of tartar)
• Mini snickerdoodles

Make an easy chocolate fudge recipe with a simple bag of chocolate chips. Melting chocolate chips in the microwave is a better way to make no-fuss, foolproof fudge.

Fold in crumbled Oreos, chopped candy bars, nuts, or marshmallows. Customize these sweet treats any way you like.

The simplest cinnamon rolls start from a can. But don't let the packaged dough worry you. With a few simple steps, you can transform canned rolls into a dessert that tastes homemade. And in a fraction of the time it takes to start from scratch.

Cinnamon rolls are a delicious treat to eat for breakfast Christmas morning.

Grab your favorite cookie cutter and bake a batch of sugar cookies. Decorate Christmas trees, candy canes, or ugly Christmas sweaters with royal icing. Nothing says Christmas cookies like cookies shaped and decorated with Christmas
themes.

Choose buttercream frosting over royal icing if you want them ready to eat quickly.

It's the time of year when gingerbread houses are constructed and decorated. Whether you make a house together as a family or have a cutthroat gingerbread competition, gingerbread houses are a great way to start the holiday season.

Make a simple structure with graham crackers. Or bake a whole house and
assemble.

Give these classic treats a holiday twist by adding green and red sprinkles or shaping them into festive forms like Christmas trees or wreaths.

Dip fresh strawberries in melted chocolate and decorate them with white chocolate drizzles or holiday-themed sprinkles. They're elegant, simple, and always a crowd-pleaser.

RELATED: Check out how to melt white chocolate in the microwave. Or, if you prefer regular chocolate, see how to melt chocolate in the microwave or on the stove.

Delight in the chocolatey, decadent bites of Oreo truffles. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they're a hit at any Christmas celebration. 

Truffles are a no-bake dessert you can customize, especially since there are so
many Oreo flavors. Including a few seasonal ones you can only find around the holidays.

Also known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies, these powdered sugar-coated, nutty cookies melt in your mouth and are a simple yet delightful addition to any Christmas dessert table.

Hot chocolate cookies will become one of your favorite recipes for the chilly season. Filled with chocolate and marshmallows, you'll love these cookies with a cup of milk or a mug of hot chocolate.

Relish gingerbread cookies' spicy aroma and playful shapes, a holiday favorite for baking and decorating. Their charm adds a touch of joy to your Christmas gatherings. Best of all, your kitchen will smell heavenly as the cookies bake.

Indulge in the comforting taste of red velvet cake, with its deep red layers and luscious, smooth frosting. This decadent dessert is a welcome addition to any holiday table.

Savor the buttery taste and crumbly texture of shortbread cookies. Simple and sweet, they're a cozy treat for winter evenings.

Enjoy the familiar flavor of pumpkin pie with its creamy filling and subtle spices. This classic dessert is a heartwarming part of the holiday season.

Explore the unique layers of hot chocolate lasagna, a playful and chocolatey dessert that adds warmth to your holiday festivities. 

Chewy caramels are a sweet and rich treat, offering a taste of nostalgia with every bite. They're a delightful addition to your holiday sweets.

A Christmas dessert charcuterie board brings variety and fun to your holiday table. It's a festive assortment of sweets for everyone to share and enjoy.

Line up an assortment of Christmas cookies, candied nuts, fudge, and caramels. Then add chocolate ganache, vanilla and chocolate buttercream frosting, and peppermint dip.

Guests will love grazing at the charcuterie board.

When you want to take banana pudding up a notch, transform it into chocolate banana pudding. Layer cookies, chocolate pudding, and bananas in a serving dish. 

Try Keebler Fudge Stripes, Nabisco Nilla Wafers, or Keebler Pecan Sandies for the cookie layer. All are excellent choices.

Savor cheesecake's rich and velvety texture, a classic dessert that balances sweetness with a hint of tang. Its smooth, creamy filling atop a crisp crust makes it a timeless favorite for any festive occasion.

This no-bake treat combines the refreshing taste of peppermint with rich chocolate layers. It's quick to prepare and perfect for a minty, festive treat.