25 Christmas Potluck Desserts

Enjoy one of these delicious Christmas potluck dessert recipes. There are a variety of recipes on the list so you are sure to find something you will enjoy.

These recipes are

  • Easy to make
  • Delicious
  • Perfect for Christmas

Christmas Potluck Desserts

snowmen cookies

1. Snowman Cookies

The first recipe on the list shows you how to make the best sugar cookies. These cute little cookies are decorated to look like snowmen. This is a perfect recipe to make for your Christmas potluck.

Get this recipe on Sally’s Baking Addiction.

fruit cake bread

2. Fruit Cake

Try this delicious fruit cake. This cake is filled with dried pineapples, glazed cherries, raisins, dates, and a few other tasty ingredients. This recipe does use rum in it but you can substitute it for orange juice if you don’t want to use alcohol. This recipe will take longer than the others to make as you will need to soak your fruit overnight.

Get this recipe on The Recipe Critic.

Christmas Cutout Cookies

3. Christmas Cutout Cookies

Here is another recipe for sugar cookies. This is an easy recipe to make that uses a few simple ingredients. The cookies are topped with a simple icing. You can use your favorite Christmas cutout shapes for your cookies. I like to make Christmas trees.

Get this recipe on Averie Cooks.

Snowflake Cookies

4. Snowflake Cookies

These are great cookies to make for the holidays. This recipe shows you how to decorate the cookies to look like snowflakes. They are nice and soft with crispy edges. You can top the cookies with white and blue icing. You don’t need to chill the cookie dough before making it.

Get this recipe on Preppy Kitchen.

Gingerbread Men Cookies

5. Gingerbread Men Cookies

The kids are sure to love these cute gingerbread men cookies. These cookies are filled with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can decorate them with a simple frosting.

Get this recipe on Sugar Spun Run.

Christmas Tree Cookies

6. Christmas Tree Cookies

This recipe shows you how to make sugar cookies that are decorated to look like Christmas trees. These cookies are shaped like pine trees and are decorated with green icing and sprinkles.

Get this recipe on Cooking Classy.

Santa Hat Cupcakes

7. Santa Hat Cupcakes

Make these Santa hat cupcakes to take to your Christmas potluck. These homemade vanilla cupcakes taste amazing. They are topped with vanilla buttercream icing that you can color red to look like Santa hats.

Get this recipe on Midget Momma.

Gingerbread Men Cupcakes

8. Gingerbread Men Cupcakes

Everyone is sure to love these delicious gingerbread men cupcakes. These cupcakes are filled with tasty ingredients and warm spices. You can top them with their homemade cinnamon browned butter buttercream.

Get this recipe on Half Baked Harvest.

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

9. Christmas Tree Cupcakes

These cupcakes will look great on your table. For this festive Christmas dessert, you will make chocolate cupcakes. They will be topped with homemade Christmas trees you will make with ice cream cones. The cupcakes will be topped with buttercream and powdered sugar.

Get this recipe on Preppy Kitchen.

Candycane Cupcakes

10. Candycane Cupcakes

Here is a simple dessert you can make for Christmas. These chocolate cupcakes are topped with peppermint buttercream frosting.

Get this recipe on Baked By Rachel.

11. White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

If you are looking for a great fudge to make for Christmas you should definitely try this recipe. This is a soft white chocolate peppermint fudge that has a marshmallow base.

Get this recipe on Food, Folks, and Fun.

12. Yule Log Cake

Try this classic yule log cake recipe. This cake is made with a chocolate sponge cake that is filled with whipped cream and topped with chocolate.

Get this recipe on Ahead of Thyme.

13. Christmas Tree Hand Pies

These mini hand pies are the perfect treat to make for Christmas. These pies are filled with a cherry filling and are decorated to look like Christmas trees.

Get this recipe on Country Cook.

pecan pie

14. Pecan Pie

This recipe shows you how to make the best pecan pie. For this recipe, you will make a homemade pie crust that you will fill with a sweet pecan filling.

Get this recipe on Simply Recipes.

15. Cranberry Pie

Try this delicious cranberry pie. This pie is filled with fresh cranberries, orange juice, spices, and a few other ingredients. This is a delicious dessert to enjoy at your potluck.

Get this recipe on Baked By an Introvert.

16. Eggnog Cake

This recipe shows you how to make an elegant cake made with eggnog. It is topped with a cream cheese frosting and white chocolate ganache.

Get this recipe on Liv For Cake.

17. Christmas Fruit Salad

This is an easy salad recipe that is filled with red and green fruit. The fruit is combined with a simple dressing. This bright refreshing salad is perfect to enjoy at Christmas.

Get this recipe on The Recipe Critic.

18. Gingerbread Cake

This is a warm and filling gingerbread cake. You can top the cake with bananas, whipped cream, and vanilla cream sauce. This is a great dessert to make for your potluck.

Get this recipe on Tastes Better From Scratch.

pumpkin roll

19. Pumpkin Roll

This is my go-to pumpkin roll recipe. Whenever I make it everyone is always asking for seconds. This is a delicious pumpkin cake that is filled with cream cheese filling.

Get this recipe on Gimme Some Oven.

20. Cinnamon Rolls

You’re sure to love these big and fluffy cinnamon rolls. These cinnamon rolls are filled with brown sugar butter cinnamon filling. They are topped with a cream cheese frosting.

Get this recipe on Ambitious Kitchen.

21. Cheesecake

This recipe shows you how to make the best cheesecake. This recipe will take longer than the other recipes to make as you will need to let it chill for at least 4 hours.

Get this recipe on Simply Recipes.

22. Hot Cocoa Cookies

If you like hot chocolate then you are sure to enjoy these cookies. These chocolate cookies are chewy and soft. They are topped with a marshmallow in the middle.

Get this recipe on Two Peas and Their Pod.

23. Christmas Cookie Bars

These cookie bars are the perfect dessert to make for a crowd. They are filled with chocolate chips, M&M’s, and sprinkles. This is an easy recipe to make that you can have ready in under 35 minutes.

Get this recipe on Crayons and Cravings.

Christmas vanilla reindeer cupcakes

24. Reindeer Cupcakes

Your guests will love these cute reindeer cupcakes. This recipe walks you through the steps you need to take to make the cupcakes and then to decorate them to look like reindeer.

Get this recipe on Your Cup of Cake.

25. Grinch Bites

The last recipe on the list shows you how to make grinch bites. This is a great bite-sized treat for everyone to enjoy. They are rice krispie treats that are dyed green.

Get this recipe on Two Sisters.

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25 Christmas Potluck Desserts

Delicious Christmas dessert recipes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas Dessert Recipes, Christmas Potluck Desserts
Servings: 12
Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

  • Flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Sugar
  • Buttermilk
  • Vanilla
  • Frosting

Instructions

  • Pick a recipe to make.
  • Gather all your ingredients.
  • Follow the recipe instructions.
  • Make the recipe and enjoy.

Notes

Nutrition, serving size, and cooking time may vary depending on the recipe you choose.