83 Delicious Red and Green Christmas Recipes (2024)

This collection of red and green Christmas recipes offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for cute cookie inspiration, a recipe for Christmas themed pretzels or even an impressive Christmas cake, you’ll fine all those recipes plus more. Red and green are Christmas colors of course, along with white but if your serving plate is white then you’ve covered all your festive bases! So, take your pick from these Christmas drinks, snacks, cakes, cookies, and traditional treats.

Italian Rainbow Cookie

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If you’re looking for a cute cookie recipe, these Italian rainbow cookies might just fit the bill perfectly. They’re also known as tri-color or tricolore cookies or Italian flag almond cookies since they reflect the red, white and green of Italy’s flag.
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Grinch Crumbl Christmas Sugar Cookies

Crumbl Christmas sugar cookies are wonderfully sweet sugar cookies with hints of almond and vanilla extract in every bite. These copycat Crumbl cookies are similar to the ones you can get at the Crumbl bakery but you can have fun making them yourself at home and not having to drive to the store.
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Crinkle Grinch Cookies – Easy Cake Mix Cookies

Crinkle Grinch cookies are a worthy addition to your festive baking list. If you’re looking for red or green Christmas cookies, these add a touch of fun to your holiday table! Enjoy munching on Grinch cake mix cookies while watching your favorite Christmas movies. Can you think of a better combo than Grinch Christmas cookies and festive movies? Nope, me neither!
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Chocolate Strawberry Birds

This easy 4-ingredient recipe makes the most adorable little chocolate strawberry birds. They really are super-sweet, both to look at and to eat! Fresh strawberries play the starring role here, and then you will also need chocolate, sprinkles and candy eyeballs. Make these for Christmas, Valentine’s Day or another special occasion, and watch how quickly they disappear.
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Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Bark

Cranberry and pistachio white chocolate bark is so festive and it’s perfect for Christmas! It’s like almond bark but with pistachios rather than almonds. This easy holiday treat recipe is so simple to make and if you are like me, a fan of white chocolate, cranberry and pistachio, you’ll love it!
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Easy Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies

Chocolate cherry blossom cookies pair the sweet, fruity taste of cherries with the timeless appeal of chocolate. This chocolate cherry cookie recipe makes a batch of cute pink cookies and each one is topped with a Hershey’s kiss. It’s a fun recipe that even cooking newbies will find easy. The texture of these holiday cookies is soft and shortbread-like since they’re made without eggs.
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3D Stacked Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

This fun recipe for 3D stacked Christmas tree sugar cookies is a great project for Christmas time when you’re in a baking mood. The tree shapes are made of sugar cookie dough and feature green frosting. Star cookie cutters make the stars on top of the cookie trees stacks. Despite being so gorgeous, Christmas sugar cookies really are easy to make!
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Festive Holiday Hot Chocolate

A green hot cocoa with red candy hearts is just what you need to boost your holiday spirit. This fun holiday party drink is green Grinch hot chocolate and perfect for watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This is a festive holiday season hot chocolate recipe which is guaranteed to bring a smile to every face this Christmas.
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Easy Christmas Sugar Cookie Pizza

Refrigerated sugar cookie dough, icing and candy toppings combine to make this unique Christmas sugar cookie pizza. The green, red and white colours give this holiday cookie pizza a festive look. It’s a super-easy recipe and you can change the kind of icing or the toppings to make this Christmas dessert pizza your own.
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Grinch Heart Cookies

Grinch heart cookies are a fun and festive holiday treat. So the Grinch himself might not be the most ‘festive’ soul at heart (far from it!) but these red and green Christmas cookies are so cute! And Grinch cookies with a heart shaped stained glass window are perfect for Christmas.
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Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Easy Christmas pinwheel cookies are sure to put a smile on your face this holiday season. They really are festive looking! These Italian Christmas swirl cookies might look like something from an Italian bakery but it isn’t hard to make this Christmas cookie roll yourself. Add these red and green Christmas cookies to your holiday baking list this year!
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Christmas Cake Balls

This recipe for Cake Balls is one of my most requested every Christmas. But they can be made for ANY holiday, including birthdays! They are so moist and the one sweet treat that everyone goes crazy for every year.
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Christmas Pretzels (5 Different Ways!)

These Christmas pretzels are a quick and easy holiday treat or decorating activity to enjoy with the kids! All you need is 20 minutes and simple ingredients like pretzels, chocolate, candy melts, and candy!
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Layered Christmas Jello

Layers of vibrant colors and flavors make this Layered Jello recipe a total crowd-pleaser! Such a fun, unique, and festive dish!
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Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies, topped with festive sprinkles, are a delightful treat. These colorful cookies, made from a rich and buttery shortbread dough, feature a thumbprint filled with sweet buttercream icing.
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Shortbread Wreath Cookies

These festive Shortbread Wreath Cookies are not only cute and tasty, but they will stand out on any holiday cookie platter. With a beautiful combination of colors and textures, these are light and buttery like a spritz cookie. However, these feature red cinnamon candies that pairs so well with the other flavors.
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Christmas Rice Krispy Crust Cheesecake

Christmas Rice Krispy Crust Cheesecake combines rich, no-bake cheesecake with two classic Rice Krispy treats layers in red and green. It’s fun, festive, and so easy.
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Christmas Bundt Cake

This Christmas Bundt Cake is festive, delicious, and so pretty. This tender cake has a holiday color, almond flavor, and an easy, sweet glaze.
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Grinch Cookies

These Grinch Cookies will have your heart growing three sizes.
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Jello Cookies

Jello Cookies are a fun way to add some color and a little more flavor to a traditional sugar cookie. You can get creative with the different colors and flavors you try. Even better, you can match these to the colors of any special event!
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Christmas Jello Poke Cake

Christmas jello poke cake is a sweet and colorful holiday treat that’s just as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate. Infuse your favorite boxed cake mix with pockets of strawberry and lime jello to create a moist and delicious cake that’s the perfect dessert for the holiday season.
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Grinch Pretzel Bark

For the ultimate holiday treat, this Grinch pretzel bark is simple, classic, and festive – everything you need for a no-fuss candy this Christmas season!
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Christmas Fudge

This creamy two-ingredient Christmas fudge is a simple mix of candy melts and vanilla frosting and has the festive touch that’s perfect for holiday snacking.
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White Chocolate Christmas Crack

With the delicious combination of salty and sweet, this crunchy Christmas crack (Ritz cracker candy) is a quick, simple treat that’s great for holiday snacking.
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Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix

Bring this Christmas White Chocolate Chex Mix recipe to your next holiday party! This sweet snack is chocolatey, sweet, salty, crunchy, and oh-so yummy! It’s fun, festive, and will quickly become one of your family favorites this holiday season!
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Christmas Fluff Recipe {Easy Holiday Dessert}

This festive dessert salad is a must-make this holiday season. Christmas Fluff is super easy to make with bright and sweet ingredients like candied cherries, white chocolate almond bark, and candy canes.
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White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

This 3-layer peppermint fudge has an Oreo cookie base, plus a strip of classic white fudge, and then topped with vibrant red fudge, crushed candy canes, and sprinkles.
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Rice Krispie Christmas Trees

Rice Krispie Christmas Trees only take a few extra ingredients to turn regular marshmallow squares into gooey marshmallow holiday crispy treats, and are so much fun! These little trees are full of holiday cheer.
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Cream Cheese Mints

Cream cheese mints are a melt-in-your-mouth dessert that looks so pretty on party trays for a special occasion, for gifts at Christmas, for weddings, or for baby shower mints. This easy, old-fashioned recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and peppermint and only needs five ingredients.
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Slice And Bake Sugar Cookies

These gluten-free slice-and-bake sugar cookies are reminiscent of the classic holiday cookies from childhood. This version is homemade and easily dairy-free. Prepare to be impressed with yourself!
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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

These white chocolate peppermint cookies are perfect for the holidays with their festive flavour. A delicious, buttery cookie filled with white chocolate, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes will be a crowd favourite on your Christmas cookie table.
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Christmas Candy Nougat Recipe

Combining the rich flavors of decadent nougat with whimsical holiday ingredients, this easy-to-follow Christmas Candy Nougat Recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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Christmas Pretzel Tree + Wreath

Do you need a “Christmas-y” looking dessert for a holiday gathering? It’s an easy-to-make, simple pretzel wreath that is perfect for parties.
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Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

These Cream Cheese Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are so easy to make. No chilling or rolling of the dough is necessary! A cream cheese cookie dough gets rolled in sprinkles and then baked for an irresistible holiday cookie.
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Grinch Cheese Ball

Perfect for the holidays, this Grinch-themed cheese ball has a green hue and is covered in tiny heart-shaped sprinkles. Plus, it can be made in different flavors!
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Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats are a quick and easy holiday treat everybody loves. Dress up crispy treats in their colorful Christmas best, thanks to the addition of holiday M&Ms and sprinkles. Big, thick, and soft, just like the rice krispies treats you find at the bakery, your family will love when you whip up a batch of these festive treats.
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Easy Christmas Pretzels

Christmas Pretzels are quick to make, delicious to eat and fun to share with friends and family. Made with just four ingredients, this festive Christmas snack is the perfect salty-sweet holiday treat. You can even get creative and use different candy flavors and colors to suit your tastes.
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Heart Shaped Grinch Cookies

This simple cookie recipe is so much fun for the holidays! Make this for your annual Grinch watch party, or to share a snack that is destined to make quite an impression!
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Grinch Sugar Cookie Bars

Sugar cookie bars are always a favorite snack, but this recipe is so cute, it might steal your heart! Make these for a party, to leave for Santa or just to nibble on as you wrap gifts.
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Christmas Almond Chocolate Cups

These Christmas Almond Chocolate Cups are made with only 3 ingredients and require no baking. It’s ultra-easy to make, delicious, gluten-free, and vegan too!
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White Christmas Slice

Creamy white chocolate, glacé cherries, pistachios, dried apricots, and sultanas are combined with rice cereal and coconut for the perfect festive treat.
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The Ultimate Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies Recipe

One-bowl red velvet brownies hit the holiday dessert spot! With its vibrant red color, fudgy texture, and easy prep, this is one recipe you’ll want around for Christmas!
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Easy Christmas Cupcakes With Frosting

Whip up some holiday magic with these Easy Cake Mix Christmas Cupcakes! Festive flavors are made simple, perfect for spreading joy and deliciousness. Get the recipe and make your celebrations extra special!
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Easy Christmas Cake Ball Truffles

Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Easy Christmas Cake Ball Truffles! These bite-sized treats are the perfect blend of rich cake and sweet goodness. Get ready to spread holiday joy one delicious truffle at a time!
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English Trifle

These make-ahead individual Christmas trifles show layers of red, white, and green for a beautifully festive dessert! Use any type of glasses for unique serving ideas!
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Christmas Candy Cookie Bark

This Christmas Candy Cookie Bark is so delicious and easy to prepare! With only five ingredients and no baking required, it’s the perfect quick treat for the holidays.
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Pistachio White Chocolate Bark

Celebrate Christmas with these super simple Pistachio White Chocolate Bark! This no-bake recipe comes together in a snap (literally!), and with a pistachio and strawberry topping, you’ll be ready for the holiday season.
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Grinch Sugar Cookies

These soft, chewy Grinch Sugar Cookies are colored green for the holidays, rolled in sugar, and decorated with a red heart. They are so simple to make; no chilling, rolling, or cutting is required!
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Grinch Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies topped with a layer of minty fudge and holiday sprinkles are the perfect Christmas dessert. These Grinch Brownies are ideal for sharing at a holiday party or movie night!
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Christmas Cake Recipe

Bake a Christmas Cake loaded with your favorite holiday flavors of peppermint. This Christmassy bake is gorgeous for a fancy holiday dinner party and easy enough to make with kids for a merry, joyful, perfect dessert.
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Peppermint Candy Plate Recipe

Make a Peppermint Candy Plate in only 20 minutes. Serve desserts like cookies, candy, hot cocoa, coffee, tea, festive drinks, or holiday co*cktails! Take this Christmas plate to a dinner or holiday party filled with treats, people go crazy when they realize it’s made of candy and you can eat it.
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Christmas No Bake Cookie Dough Bites

These Christmas No Bake Cookie Dough Bites are full of rich chocolate chip cookie dough, a rich chocolate coating, and festive colors. They are delicious and so easy to make!
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Christmas Poke Cake

Christmas Poke Cake is overflowing with a delicious, sweet flavor and holiday spirit. It’s moist and tender and loaded with holiday cheer right down to the Christmas Peeps used to decorate it.
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Frosted Christmas Tree Cookies

Frosted Christmas Tree Cookies are the perfect holiday treat. Homemade sugar cookies are stacked with green cream cheese frosting to create little “tree” desserts that will delight everyone who sees and eats them.
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Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes With Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

These Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes are irresistibly charming and perfect for the festive season! Crafted from a chocolate cake base and topped with rich vanilla buttercream, their aesthetic appeal is heightened with a radiant red star, making them almost too delightful to devour.
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Glass Candy

Stained Glass Candy is a holiday favorite. It is simple, delicious, and easy to make. All you need is a few basic ingredients and a cooking thermometer to make this classic holiday treat in no time.
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Candy Cane Cookies

Recreate the most popular Christmas candy in the form of a cookie! Candy cane cookies use red and white peppermint shortbread cookie dough twisted together to look like candy canes.
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Almond Spritz Cookies

Try these melt-in-your-mouth almond spritz cookies this Christmas. Made with a little almond extract, these butter cookies are hard to resist! Use different cookie press discs to create various festive shapes and decorate with some holiday sprinkles.
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Easy Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

These old-fashioned Christmas pinwheel cookies are soft, delicious, and really fun to make! They’re so colorful and Christmassy and deserve to be in everyone’s Christmas cookie exchange boxes this year!
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Grinch Kabobs

These colorful Grinch Kabobs are an easy-to-make Christmas dessert or appetizer, using three ingredients that the whole family will love. Best of all, the kids can make these unsupervised.
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Grinch Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies

Grab a white cake mix to make these easy and yummy treats. Share them with your friends in a goodie box, or take them to your cookie exchange for a fun option that everyone will enjoy.
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Christmas Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint cookies with a buttery base, creamy center and a heart shaped candy make the best movie night treat. These are easy, festive and so much fun to share!
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Fur Frosted Grinch Cookies

This furry frosted cookie is so much fun! With a buttery sugar cookie base and the fluffiest frosting, you are going to love this easy recipe as a holiday snack worth sharing with everyone.
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Holiday Shortbread Balls

Lightly sweet, melt-in-the-mouth Melting Moments get a classic cookie makeover, turning them into Holiday Shortbread Balls. Fun and festive!
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Santa Rice Krispie Treats

These adorable Santa Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect Christmas dessert for hosting, school parties, or as a fun holiday gift idea for neighbors. They’re made with sweetened shredded coconut, white chocolate, and vibrant red decorating sugar.
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Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

These Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are the cutest, no-bake holiday treat! Make this simple dessert for ALL your Christmas parties or as an edible gift idea.
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Christmas Puppy Chow (Reindeer Chow)

This Christmas Puppy Chow is 100% my favorite Christmas treat! This delicious mix is called by many names like Reindeer Chow and Muddy Buddies. It’s a no-bake recipe and an absolute must-have snack and dessert over the Holiday season.
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Chocolate Covered Christmas Oreos

These chocolate-dipped Christmas Oreos are adorable and easy treats the whole family can help make! Only two ingredients are needed to whip up this quick and simple dessert.
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Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies

Ring in the holiday season with these easy Christmas sugar cookies! Perfectly soft and fluffy with amazing flavor. The best recipe to use when decorating sugar cookies for Christmas!
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Christmas Tree Cupcakes

These Christmas tree cupcakes are super easy to make. They are made with chocolate cupcakes, vanilla buttercream or vanilla frosting, shredded coconut, pretzels, green candy melts, and sprinkles!
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Christmas Oreo Balls (Grinch Inspired!)

Sweet golden Oreo and cream cheese are mixed together for the creamiest Christmas Oreo balls that taste just like a sugar cookie and cheesecake combined! Wrap these creamy truffles in a coating of green-colored white chocolate with a red sprinkle for a fun Grinch-inspired dessert perfect for the holiday season.
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Crockpot Candy (Sweet And Salty!)

Crockpot candy is sweet, salty, creamy, and crunchy, all wrapped up into one bite. Some call this candy Crockpot Christmas crack because it can be so deliciously addicting. Make this easy candy full of peanuts, chocolate, pretzels, and Christmas cheer for parties, potlucks, and gifts!
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Sugar Cookie Fudge

Creamy sugar cookie fudge topped with sprinkles is a fun holiday treat perfect for Christmas time! Add this easy-to-make Christmas cookie fudge to your party trays, gift bags and share with all of your holiday treats.
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Santa’s Favorite Cookies (M&M Pudding Cookies)

A soft, melt-in-your-mouth butter cookie full of chocolate, marshmallows, and pretzels is Santa’s favorite cookie for a Christmas snack. This tasty cookie has all of Santa’s favorite ingredients and lots of festive Christmas colors, and it is the perfect recipe for enjoying under the Christmas tree or for Christmas morning.
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Peppermint Bark

Celebrate the holidays with vegan peppermint bark! Layers of dark chocolate, white chocolate, and candy canes make up this festive treat!
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Easy Slice & Bake Cookies

These easy 5-ingredient cookies are inspired by Pillsbury slice-and-bake cookies. They are perfect for holiday gifting, too. I always keep a roll in the freezer for cookies on demand!
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Strawberry Trifle

You’ll be amazed by the layers of fresh strawberries and creamy goodness in this delicious strawberry trifle. It has the perfect balance of flavors and textures for a truly heavenly dessert!
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Red Velvet Cookie Dough

Looking for a delicious no-bake dessert? This red velvet cookie dough is festive, delicious, and so easy to make.
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Thumbprint Cookies with Icing

These buttery thumbprint cookies with icing are soft and delicious, with plenty of flavor. Customize the icing color for any holiday!
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Snowman Chocolate Cups

These fun, festive, and delicious Snowman Chocolate Cups are the perfect Christmas treats or wintertime snacks! These no-bake chocolate cups are also made with just a handful of ingredients!
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Christmas Chocolate Banana Treats

4-Ingredient Christmas Chocolate Banana Treats for the win!!! Seriously, if you want a super easy, quick, and delicious dessert recipe for the Holidays, these banana chocolate treats are the perfect recipe for you. And they can be ready to go in less than 15 minutes! They are also gluten-free, vegan and paleo-friendly!
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Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies

These Christmas sugar cookies are made with a simple sugar cookie dough and topped with a simple and easy glaze. If making sugar cookies and decorating them intimidates you, you will love this foolproof recipe!
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Grinch Cupcakes With Peppermint Frosting

These fun and festive Grinch Cupcakes are made with a creamy Peppermint Frosting and topped with an adorable “Whoville” tree! They’re the perfect treat to enjoy during the holidays.
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