36 Christmas Treats & Recipes for a Very Merry Christmas!

Wanna make this Christmas extra memorable? Here are 36 creative ideas and recipes that you can use to make your own Christmas-themed desserts, dinner and treats. These include timeless classics like chocolate log cake and trifle as well as more novel creations including cocktails and faux turkey!

If you are planning for a party, or just having a quiet celebration, these would definitely bring some festive cheer and tips for the kitchen.

Merry Christmas!

1. Snowflake cookies

Photo credit and recipe: Sam Foster

2. Snow globe cupcakes

Photo credit and recipe: Bakerella

These Coca-Cola polar bear cupcakes are truly amazing. Detailed instructions for making the polar bear and how to obtain the transparent globes and coke bottles are available. Even if you aren’t actually planning to make these, the instructions are still a fun read!

3. Snowman sandwich cookies

Photo by Ezra Pound Cake | Recipe: Living the Life

4. Champagne Christmas pudding

Photo credit and recipe: Coconut Raita

5. Gingerbread farmhouse

Photo by Kim Denise

A detailed gingerbread house that even includes a pond!

6. Santa bun

Photo by wowyt

7. Christmas tree cupcakes

Photo by Cupcake Shop

8. Chocolate cherry trifle

Photo credit and recipe: Food Network

A definite show-stopper! This layered dessert is ideal for sharing.

9. Struffoli (honey balls)

Photo by Scuzzi | Recipe: Food Network

These Italian pastries are traditionally made for Christmas. The rainbow-coloured sprinkles are a fun touch.

10. Christmas macarons

Photo credit and recipe: dolce!

11. Flourless Yule log

Photo credit and recipe: Gastronomer’s Guide

12. Cake mix cookies

Photo credit and recipe: saucy dragonfly

13. Christmas jumble cookies

Photo credit and recipe: Sugar Plum

14. Fondant cakes

Photo by Flavette

15. Salad

Photo credit and recipe: A Smart Mouth

16. Cannoli with peppermint mascarpone filling

Photo credit and recipe: Life’s Ambrosia

17. Christmas bulgur with saffron

Photo credit and recipe: Green Kitchen Stories

18. Christmas pasta

Photo credit and recipe: One Perfect Bite

The pasta is made with onion, red bell peppers, peas and basil — the colours of Christmas!

19. Sage and lemon cornish game hen

Photo credit and recipe: Dianasaur Dishes

An alternative to turkey.

20. Vegan faux turkey

Photo by quarrygirl

A cute vegan turkey that is shaped like the real thing, complete with legs and a hole for stuffing.

21. Christmas roast chicken

Photo credit and recipe: Eat My Tortes

22. Christmas Bento

Photo by bentomom

23. More Christmas Bento

Photo by Bento Business

24. Christmas wreath with cheese truffles

Photo by MonikaDesign

25. Minty chocolate Christmas bars

Photo credit and recipe: CookWomanFood

26. Chocolate mousse with red jelly

Photo credit and recipe: CotéMaison

27. Japanese sweets Christmas tree

Photo by anzyAprico

28. Seven layer cookies

Photo credit and recipe: Culinary in the Desert

29. Swirly white and semisweet peppermint bark

Photo credit and recipe: Confections of a Foodie Bride

30. Tiny gingerbread house for your mug

Photo credit and recipe: not martha

The tiniest gingerbread house is made to balance on the rim of a mug.

31. Peppermint hot chocolate

Photo credit and recipe: Life’s Ambrosia

32. Chocolate-y Christmas Cafe au Lait

Photo credit and recipe: Food Network

Lots of cocoa with a dash of cinnamon and a touch of spice.

33. Christmas cake

Photo credit and recipe: i am baker

34. Chocolate salami

Photo credit and recipe: The British Larder

Don’t be fooled by the name. No meat actually comes in this, thankfully.

35. Candy cane martini

Photo credit and recipe: Sweet paul

36. Santa suit cocktail

Photo credit and recipe: CityFood Magazine

Santa cocktail with vodka, brandy, egg white and cranberries!