15 Festive Christmas Baking Ideas You’ll Love
The holiday season isn’t complete without the sweet aroma of fresh baked goods filling the kitchen.
Whether you’re planning a cozy night in or preparing Christmas party food to share with family and friends, holiday baking brings joy to every celebration.
From classic cookies and festive cakes to creative Xmas desserts, there are endless Christmas food ideas that make the season extra special. This list of 15 festive Christmas baking recipes is packed with easy Christmas treats anyone can make—from traditional favorites to modern twists.
1
Homemade White Chocolate Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe
White chocolate drizzled gingerbread biscotti are easy-to-make spiced cookies that ship well and go perfectly with a cup of coffee.
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2
Easy Christmas Cookie Cake
Celebrate the holiday season with this delicious and easy-to-make Christmas Cookie Cake. It’s the perfect dessert for any festive gathering!
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3
Starbucks Gingerbread Loaf
Experience the joy of Starbucks right in your own kitchen with our Gingerbread Loaf. Get ready to savor every bite of this seasonal bread!
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4
Gingerbread Cupcake Recipe
This festive Gingerbread Cupcake Recipe starts with a spice cake mix and features an eggnog cream cheese frosting and has all the flavor of traditional gingerbread.
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5
Christmas Tree Cherry Hand Pies
This festive, easy Christmas tree cherry hand pies are made with just 3 ingredients and are a beautiful addition to any holiday sweet tray.
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6
Whole Wheat Christmas Donuts – 3 Flavors
Whole wheat Christmas donuts are a healthy & fluffy dessert option! With 3 easy flavor options, these are the best baked holiday donuts.
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7
Christmas Tree Chocolate Cupcakes
These festive cupcakes make great centerpieces and whimsical desserts. They have a chocolate cake base that can be homemade or from a cake mix and a waffle cone decorated with buttercream.
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8
Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copy Cat Recipe)
If you’re a fan of Starbucks’ Cranberry Bliss Bars, imagine having that same festive treat fresh from your own oven whenever you want. This copycat recipe brings together creamy white chocolate, tart cranberries, and smooth
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9
Peppermint Bark Cookies
Peppermint Bark Cookies are soft, chocolatey treats dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes, making them a festive favorite for the holiday season!
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10
White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies
Indulge in these deliciously moist and flavorful white chocolate raspberry blondies. This easy recipe uses frozen raspberries to create the sweet treat!
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11
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Celebrate the holiday season with this delicious and festive puff pastry Christmas tree recipe. A simple but impressive holiday recipe!
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12
Easy Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe
Try an easy Christmas Wreath Cookies recipe. Learn how to bake, frost, and decorate these festive treats for the holidays.
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13
Easy Shortbread Bites – The Short Order Cook
Easy Shortbread Bites are small butter cookies you can’t stop eating. The sprinkles make these fun for Christmas, Easter, or Valentine’s Day.
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14
Christmas M&M Sprinkle Cookies
These festive Christmas M&M Sprinkle Cookies are perfect for holiday cookie trays, Christmas parties or Santa’s cookie plate. This cookie dough is loaded with red and green M&Ms, sprinkles and two different types of chocolate chips!
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15
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Add a touch of holiday magic to your Christmas cookie tray this year with these double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies.
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