25 Festive Christmas Treats to Get You into the Holiday Spirit

Daniela Apostol

Dec 03, 2024

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Forget about shop-bought treats that might look impressive, but lack any good flavour, these homemade festive Christmas treats will take you back to your childhood days full of magic and festive spirit. They are luxurious and decadent, and make your kitchen a place of christmassy cheer. From classic bakes, to no-bake desserts, to rich and overly decadent hot drinks, these festive treats go down really well with kids and grown ups alike. And bonus point, they are budget-friendly too.

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Oreo Snow Globe Cookies

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Oreo Snow Globe Cookies , a scrumptious no-bake festive treat for kids and grown-ups alike. Quick and easy to make, these adorable cookies are perfect for your Christmas cookie exchange.

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Pecan Snowball Cookies

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One of my favourite festive cookies, these Pecan Snowball Cookies are rich and buttery, with a nice crunch coming from the pecans, and are so easy to whip up with only 5 ingredients.

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Angel Wings Cookies

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These elegant Angel Wings Cookies have a light, crisp texture and subtle almond flavor. They are a wonderful addition to your Christmas treats list, and sure sure to impress all your guests.

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Gingerbread Syrup

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Homemade Gingerbread Syrup, perfect to be used in coffee, hot chocolate or christmassy bakes. Wonderfully spiced and festive, this syrup tastes just like a gingerbread cookie.

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Mini Christmas Trifles

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My Mini Christmas Trifles are made with cranberry jelly, vanilla custard, madeira cake, cream and pomegranate seeds for a delicious no-bake festive treat that is incredibly light and refreshing.

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Christmas Sticky Toffee Pudding

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A festive spin on a classic dessert, this Christmas Sticky Toffee Pudding is served with a lush toffee sauce for the ultimate Christmas treat. A lot lighter than a traditional Christmas fruit pudding, my variation combines the best flavours from the 2 classic desserts.

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Shortbread Cookies

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The perfect cookie recipe for your holiday cookie exchange, these 4-ingredient Buttery Whipped Shortbread Cookies are rich and decadent, almost melting in your mouth. A guaranteed success with kids and grown ups too.

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Frangipane Mince Pies

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A scumptious twist on the classic mince pies, these Frangipane Mince Pies are made with an easy sweet pastry, rich mincemeat and topped with frangipane for a decadent touch.

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Cranberry Orange Biscotti

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A delicious Christmas treat that is so full of festive flavours, these Cranberry Orange Biscotti with pistachios have a good crunch that is so addictive, and are best served dunk in a hot festive drink.

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Christmas Stamped Cookies

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Rich and buttery, these Christmas Stamped Cookies are perfect for your holiday cookie exchange. Quick and easy to make, they are a great addition to your festive menu.

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3-Ingredient Butter Cookies

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With over 1.9 million views already on TikTok, these 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies are guaranteed to go down really well with the whole family. They are rich and buttery and simply melt in your mouth.

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Rudolph Cookies

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If you like shortbread and chocolate, these Rudolph Cookies have it all. Rich and intensely chocolatey, with a good snap, the cookies stay crunchy for days. So easy to make and so delicious!

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Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

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A cross between a gingerbread cookie and a chocolate cookie, these Cut-Out Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies are rich, spiced and beautifully snappy and crisp. A big hit with litte ones and grown-ups alike, my cookies are a must-bake this Christmas season.

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Gingerbread Men Cookies

Gingerbread cookies shaped like people are arranged on a dark surface. Each cookie is decorated with white icing for eyes, mouths, and buttons, with one cookie having a mischievous expression.
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These classic Gingerbread Men Cookies are soft and festive, with a nice blend of christmassy spices. Kids will absolutely love them, and the grown-ups too. A must-bake dessert recipe!

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Mini Christmas Cakes

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A twist on the classic Christmas cake, these Mini Christmas Cakes are made in a muffin tin with brandy-soaked mixed dried fruit and topped with a smooth orange icing. They a lot quicker to bake than the traditional Christmas cake, and are out of the oven in just 30 minutes.

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Christmas Linzer Cookies

Four festive cookies with jam centers are arranged on a decorative plate. Each cookie has a unique cut-out: a star, Christmas tree, stocking, and candy cane. A gray patterned cloth drapes beside the plate.
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Christmas Linzer Cookies with a lovely hint of vanilla, the most delicious jam-filled cookies. Soft, nearly melting in your mouth, rich and buttery, these Christmas cookies are a great way of getting the kids to bake with you.

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White Hot Chocolate

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Homemade White Hot Chocolate made with only 3 ingredients, a luxurious festive drink that is so easy to make, and it’s ready in 2-3 minutes. Serve it with marshmallows and cream, or fancy sprinkles and candy canes for the ultimate festive experience.

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Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows and Cream

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Homemade Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows and Cream, overly indulgent and festive, perfect on a cold winter’s day. So rich and luxurious, much better than any ready-made hot drinks you can get in a cafe.

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Christmas Tree Cupcakes

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An indulgent festive treat for all ages, these Christmas Tree Cupcakes are made with a chocolate sponge base, green vanilla buttercream frosting and christmassy sprinkles. Such an impressive dessert!

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Christmas Pudding Cake Pops

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These Christmas Pudding Cake Pops are such a cute festive idea! Made with leftover madeira cake, condensed milk, white and milk chocolate and sprinkles, the cake pops are sure to appeal to kids and grown-ups too this holiday season.

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Christmas Sugar Cookies

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These star-shaped Christmas Sugar Cookies are a delicious addition to your festive treat menu. Bake them with kids, and turn them into a lovely Christmas tradition that everyone will love.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes

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These Gingerbread Cupcakes are such a decadent Christmas dessert! The gingerbread sponge is moist and light, and the buttercream icing is smooth, and scrumptious. Serve them with a festive hot drink, and you are in for a treat!

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Snowman Cupcakes

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These adorable Snowman Cupcakes are deliciously moist and fluffy coconut cupcakes topped with a delicious coconut cream cheese icing, and decorated with chocolate chips and orange peel for a festive touch.

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Christmas Yule Cake

A Yule log cake with chocolate frosting and a dusting of powdered sugar is displayed on a wooden cutting board. A small wooden spoon is nearby, adding a rustic touch to the festive presentation.
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A traditional festive dessert, this Christmas Yule Log Cake has a moist chocolate sponge, mascarpone chocolate buttercream filling, and a chocolate buttercream icing with a touch of orange flavour.

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Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Biscotti

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A festive dessert packed with rich flavours, these Cranberry Pistachio Christmas Biscotti are crunchy twice-baked cookies that go wonderfully well with a nice hot drink. So indulgent and delightful!

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