15 Favorite Christmas Recipes

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and that means it’s time for the most wonderful recipes of the year! If you love holiday desserts and Christmas goodies as much as me, then you’ll love this Christmas recipe roundup. To see my most recent Christmas recipes, check out my 2025 Christmas Desserts.

1. Peppermint Bark

A Christmas classic and always a crowd-pleaser.

Homemade Peppermint Bark

Have you ever made your own homemade peppermint bark? It requires only 4 ingredients and takes less than an hour! Plus, it’s super easy to …

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2. Cinnamon Rolls

The best Christmas breakfast ever.

Cream Cheese Frosted Cinnamon Rolls

These cream cheese frosted cinnamon rolls are the perfect winter breakfast or dessert. They’re sweet, creamy, and filled with warm cinnamon spice. They’re also gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free …

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3. Peppermint Fudge Brownies

Another holiday variation of the classic brownie, just for you! This one is a favorite of mine.

Chocolate Frosted Peppermint Fudge Brownies

Who wants one of these sweet, fudgy, and indulgent chocolate frosted peppermint fudge brownies? They’re vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, and sugar free friendly! …

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4. Apple Pie Bars

If you’re not a fan of baking pies (I get it, they can be difficult), try these tasty bars instead!

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

Ready for a healthier, easier, and tastier take on traditional apple pie? Meet my salted caramel apple pie bars! These bars are gluten free, grain …

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5. Peppermint Mocha Donuts

Peppermint – check. Chocolate – check. Coffee? Yes, please! These donuts have it all.

Peppermint Mocha Donuts

Nothing says Christmas time like peppermint mocha donuts! These donuts are gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free. They’re the perfect …

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6. Pecan Bars

Another classic holiday pie turned into bars. These are so easy to make!

Salted Caramel Chocolate Pecan Bars

These salted caramel dark chocolate pecan bars are one of my favorite holiday desserts. They’re so rich and fudgy and really just the perfect combination …

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7. Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Take one of the best winter drinks of all time (dare I say…the best?) and add some peppermint to make it extra Christmassy.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This dairy free peppermint hot chocolate is the perfect winter treat! It’s made with just a couple simple ingredients, all of which you probably have …

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8. Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Hot Take: This might be better than regular coffee cake.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Streusel Crumb Topping

This pumpkin coffee cake with streusel crumb topping is sweet, moist, and so flavorful. The pumpkin cake is filled with a sweet pumpkin flavor and …

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9. Chocolate Pie

This is a chocolate lovers dream. Trust me, I would know….

Dark Chocolate Silk Pie

Where are my chocolate lovers at? If you love chocolate as much as me, you will adore this dark chocolate silk pie! It’s made up of a gluten free crust, a dark decadent chocolate filling …

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10. Cranberry Orange Bread

Sweet, tangy, and deliciously Christmassy.

Glazed Cranberry Orange Bread

This vegan, gluten free and sugar free friendly glazed cranberry orange loaf is the perfect light and refreshing treat to start off the New Year. …

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11. Chocolate Cheesecake

This cheesecake is so delicious. But don’t take my word for it – try it yourself!

No Bake Double Chocolate Cheesecake

Looking for a healthier (yet still indulgent) chocolate cheesecake recipe? This decadent double chocolate cheesecake is vegan, gluten free, paleo, and sugar free/keto friendly. It’s …

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12. Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Lava Cakes

One of my absolute favorite desserts! I can’t get enough.

Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Lava Cakes

These peppermint mocha chocolate lava cakes are rich, fudgy, and so delicious. They’re gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, and can even be made keto, sugar free, and paleo! They’re made with just a couple simple ingredients and are simply irresistible.

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14. Pumpkin Cake

For those of us know can’t get enough pumpkin….

Cream Cheese Frosted Pumpkin Cake

Who wants a bite of this sweet maple frosted pumpkin cake? It’s gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free! If you are in need …

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13. Three Ingredient Christmas Truffles

They’re so easy to make, and there’s endless flavors to try!

3 Ingredient Christmas Truffles

These 3 ingredient Christmas chocolate truffles are so easy to make, so tasty, and perfect for the holidays! They’re gluten free, dairy free, and nut free, and there’s endless flavors you can make.

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15. Coffee Cake with Streusel Crumb Topping

Coffee Cake is one of my favorites. Breakfast, dessert, or snack – doesn’t matter to me!

Coffee Cake with Streusel Crumb Topping

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make holiday breakfast or dessert? Meet my coffee cake with streusel crumb topping! This coffee cake is sweet, moist, and melts in your mouth. It’s gluten free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, and just so tasty.

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Hosting this Holiday Season?

Try creating a DIY Coffee or Tea Bar to serve up delicious hot drinks for all your guests! This is another crowd pleaser.

Wishing you and yours a happy Holiday season!

xoxo,
Ruthanne