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    25 Alternatives to Christmas Cookies

    Published: Dec 8, 2024 · Modified: Dec 8, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    25 Alternatives to Christmas Cookies
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    Try these 25 Alternatives to Christmas Cookies and you'll never run out of Christmas baking ideas again! We only have a few weeks left until our holiday baking extravaganza begins, so let's try something new this year!

    Gingerbread Brownies

    Gingerbread Brownies
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    This Gingerbread Brownies Recipe has a nice chewy texture and great flavor, making it the perfect Christmas dessert recipe! It is Gingerbread AND brownies!! Get the recipe here: Gingerbread Brownies

    Peppermint Bark

    How to Make Peppermint Bark

    I love peppermint anything during the Christmas season, and I ALWAYS LOVE CHOCOLATE. Peppermint bark can be made with white chocolate, milk chocolate, dark chocolate - AND you can use tons of different mix ins as well; the sky is the limit! Get the recipe: Peppermint Bark

    Eggnog Bread

    Eggnog Bread
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    Are you looking for something different to make this holiday season? Try This Eggnog Bread Recipe for Christmas dessert! I made this for my new in-laws Christmas Eve dinner last year and they LOVED it! Get the recipe: Eggnog Bread

    Bacon Caramel Brownies

    Bacon Caramel Brownies
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick

    I love bacon, so it should come as no surprise that I use bacon in all sorts of ways, such as this Bacon Caramel Brownies Recipe. While this isn't exactly a Christmas recipe, per say...no one is going to complain if you make these for the holiday season! Get the recipe: Bacon Caramel Brownies

    Christmas Trifle

    Christmas Trifle Recipe
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    This Christmas Trifle Recipe shows you how to make a delicious holiday dessert with a few shortcuts to make it super easy! Get the recipe here: Christmas Trifle Recipe

    Vanilla Bean Candy Cane Meringues

    Vanilla Bean Candy Cane Meringues
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Vanilla Bean Candy Cane Meringues Recipe takes a little bit of work to make, but this Christmas Candy Recipe is so tasty that it is worth the effort! Get the recipe here: Vanilla Bean Candy Cane Meringues

    Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

    Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
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    This Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe is a great idea for your holiday brunches, but it is also perfect for serving as a Christmas dessert! This Nutella Christmas brunch idea is going to wow your family, friends, and guests this holiday season! Get the recipe: Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

    Chocolate Gingerbread Brownies

    Chocolate Gingerbread Brownies
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Chocolate Gingerbread Brownies Recipe is based on the Baker's One Bowl Brownie recipe with some gingerbread mix-ins. This is not overly powerful, so you could easily double the spices if you want it to really burst with ginger flavor! Get the recipe: Chocolate Gingerbread Brownies

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe is a really fun recipe to try to shake things up this holiday season! Everyone loves sweet potato casserole, right? Well why not kick that Thanksgiving side dish staple up a notch and turn it into a full blown dessert? These Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars are sweet and rich in flavor, so a little bit  definitely goes a long way! Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

    Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Bread

    Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Bread
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    This Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Bread Recipe is a super unique brunch idea that you can also serve as a dessert! This Recipe for Ice Cream Bread is pretty simple to follow and it is just so pretty to sit on your holiday table! Get the recipe: Hot Chocolate Ice Cream Bread

    Caramel Nut Tart

    Caramel Nut Tart Dessert Recipe
    Photo Credit: Jennifer/TheRebelChick.com

    This Caramel Nut Tart Recipe is a great twist on the classic pecan pie and would be amazing with vanilla ice cream. Get the recipe: Caramel Nut Tart

    Caramel Apple Bars

    Caramel Apple Bars
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick

    These Apple Bars are so flavorful and chewy, and they taste just like apple pie drizzled with caramel! If you are looking for a unique summer dessert, these easy apple bars are going to quickly become one of your favorite treats! Get the recipe: Apple Bars

    Holiday Popcorn Mix

    Easy Holiday Popcorn Recipe for Christmas
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    We love making this Easy Holiday Popcorn Recipe for Christmas! It is such a quick festive treat for the holidays and a fun Christmas popcorn gift that everyone will LOVE! Get the recipe here: Holiday Popcorn

    Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake

    Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake Recipe for Christmas is really tasty and perfect for breakfast or Christmas brunch! It's just sweet enough to make it for dessert too! The berries are still a little tart, but they mix with the sweetness of the cake and it's good. Get the recipe here: Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake

    Santa Hat Yeti Meringues

    Santa Hat Yeti Meringues
    Photo Credit: Jennifer/TheRebelChick.com

    If you are looking for a super fun and unique holiday dessert this year, check out this adorable little Santa Hat Yeti Dessert Recipe for Christmas! This Santa Hat Yeti Dessert Recipe for Christmas is just too adorable not to make for your Christmas dessert table this year. Get the recipe: Santa Hat Yeti Meringues

    Chocolate Pecan Toffee

    Chocolate Pecan Toffee
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    This Chocolate Pecan Toffee Recipe is really good! Especially if you like candies like Heath Bars, as it tastes like toffee and it is actually fairly easy to make. Get the recipe: Chocolate Pecan Toffee

    Sweet Potato Pie

    Sweet Potato Pie
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    You can buy sweet potatoes in a can and drain and mash them for this Sweet Potato Pie. I recommend the plain ones, not the ones in a syrup. Or you can cook your own raw sweet potatoes and mash them up so that this is entirely "from scratch!" Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Pie

    Easy Snowman Cupcakes

    Easy Snowman Cupcakes
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    When I was growing up, I absolutely loved Christmas, it was my favorite holiday! This Easy Snowman Cupcakes Recipe for Kids is a perfect way to get your children into the kitchen and do something together during the holiday season. Get the recipe: Easy Snowman Cupcakes

    Christmas Bread

    Christmas Bread
    Photo Credit: Jennifer/TheRebelChick.com

    This is a Christmas Bread Recipe and it is so easy to make with the help of frozen bread dough! It's the perfect Christmas recipe! Get the recipe: Christmas Bread

    Christmas Tree Cake

    Christmas Tree Cake Dessert Recipe
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    We love this Christmas Tree Cake Recipe, it is so fun to make and easy with the help of a boxed cake mix! I love baking Christmas cookies and thought I’d try to come up with something different this year! Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Cake

    Eggnog Fudge

    EggNog Fudge Dessert Recipe
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Eggnog Fudge Recipe is perfect for surprising your coworkers during the holidays, and it packs up so nicely for gift giving! Just grab some festive packaging and stick a bow on the package! Get the recipe: Eggnog Fudge

    No Bake Gingerbread Truffles

    No Bake Gingerbread Truffles
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This No Bake Gingerbread Truffles Recipe is so delicious! I found the cookies at Walmart, it's their Great Value brand, and they made this No Bake Gingerbread Truffles Recipe so freaking easy. Get the recipe: No Bake Gingerbread Truffles

    Brown Sugar Pecan Pound Cake

    Brown Sugar Pecan Pound Cake
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Brown Sugar Pecan Pound Cake Recipe is really good. It's so dense, so buttery…and it is not overly sweet! Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Pecan Pound Cake

    Cherry Filled Cupcakes

    Cherry Filled Cupcakes
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    There might be a better name for these Cherry Filled Cupcakes, but does it really matter? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet - and this Cherry Filled Cupcakes Recipe tastes amazing, no matter what you call them. They are so easy to make and tasty! Get the recipe: Cherry Filled Cupcakes

    Sheet Pan Pecan Pie

    Pecan Slab Pie
    Photo Credit: Jennifer Pridemore/TheRebelChick.com

    This Sheet Pan Pecan Pie Recipe is so easy to make, you are going to love it! We love an easy Pecan Slab Pie to make things easier! Get the recipe: Pecan Slab Pie

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