Last updated on November 1st, 2025 at 09:13 am
There’s nothing more cheerful than a dessert table filled with red and green holiday treats! Whether you’re planning a cookie exchange, a family gathering, or a party, these festive desserts are easy to make, full of color, and guaranteed to bring smiles. From no-bake bites to simple Christmas baking recipes, these Christmas party desserts will make your holiday prep so much easier (and sweeter!).
1. Christmas M&M Shortbread Bites
These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread bites are studded with red and green M&Ms for the ultimate festive touch. They’re quick to mix up, hold their shape beautifully, and can be made days ahead, making them perfect for gifting or filling holiday dessert trays. These little squares are truly the easiest holiday treats!
2. Christmas Cake Mix Whoopie Pies
Made with a cake mix, these soft, fluffy whoopie pies come together in no time and are filled with creamy frosting for the perfect bite. Add festive sprinkles for an instant Christmas makeover. They’re portable, party-ready, and one of my favorite Christmas baking recipes for busy weeks.
3. Christmas Poke Cake
This colorful poke cake starts with a white box mix and gets swirled with red and green batter before being soaked in sweetened condensed milk. It’s layered with vanilla buttercream and whipped cream for a light, creamy finish that’s irresistible. You can make it a day in advance, so it’s ideal for Christmas party desserts that wow without stress.
4. Christmas M&M Oreo Rice Krispie Treats
Chewy, gooey, and loaded with crushed Oreos and M&Ms, these Rice Krispie treats are the ultimate no-bake holiday treats. They take just minutes to make and can be cut into bite-size squares for easy serving. Perfect for last-minute parties or lunchbox surprises!
5. Christmas Blondies
Thick, chewy, and full of festive mix-ins, these Christmas blondies are the kind of dessert that disappears first from the tray. They look so festive with M&Ms, Oreos and sprinkles. They’re an easy Christmas baking recipe that travels well and stays soft for days.
6. Grinch Frosted Sugar Cookies
Soft, bakery-style sugar cookies topped with vibrant green frosting and a single red heart, these Grinch cookies are pure Christmas joy. They’re easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for decorating with kids. Plus, they make a great conversation starter at any cookie exchange!
7. Elf Hat Treats
These cute cone-shaped Elf Hats are made with bugles, candy melts, and mini marshmallows for a whimsical, no-bake treat. They’re the perfect addition to any tray of Christmas party desserts and come together in about 30 minutes. Fun, festive, and totally photo-worthy!
8. Christmas Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
These rich, fudgy brownies stuffed with peanut butter cups and topped with red and green M&Ms are the definition of festive holiday treats. The brownies are secretly from a box mix, so they’re incredibly easy to throw together last minute. Every bite is gooey, chocolatey perfection.
9. Red Velvet Cheesecake Parfaits
These layered red velvet cheesecake parfaits are elegant, creamy, and come from a box mix! With layers of red velvet cake and smooth cheesecake filling, they’re beautiful in clear cups for parties. A festive and fuss-free Christmas dessert option that looks fancy but couldn’t be simpler.
10. Christmas M&M Cookie Bars
Thick, soft, and buttery cookie bars packed with Christmas M&Ms are always a hit. They’re easier than individual cookies because you just bake, slice, and serve. This Christmas baking recipe is perfect for potlucks, cookie swaps, or a cozy weekend bake.
11. Grinch Edible Cookie Dough Balls
Bright green and studded with heart sprinkles, these edible cookie dough bites are safe to eat raw and completely no-bake. They’re great for make-ahead snacking, holiday movie nights, or edible gifts. Keep them chilled for a festive treat whenever you need a bite of Christmas cheer.
12. Santa Hat Cheesecake Cones
These adorable cheesecake cones are made with decorated ice cream cones filled with creamy cheesecake filling. They’re cute, colorful, and perfect for Christmas party desserts that double as décor. Best of all, they’re no-bake!
13. Christmas Oreo Brownies
Fudgy brownies swirled with crushed Oreos and topped with red and green M&Ms make for an irresistible holiday treat. They’re rich, indulgent, and perfect for cutting into squares for party platters. Bonus: they freeze beautifully for easy make-ahead planning.
14. Christmas Brookies
Can’t decide between brownies or cookies? These brookies give you both! Chewy cookie dough layered over fudgy brownies with red and green M&Ms throughout, it’s the ultimate Christmas baking recipe for chocolate lovers and looks stunning on dessert trays.
15. Green Frosted Sugar Cookies
Classic sugar cookies colored with vanilla buttercream and festive sprinkles never go out of style. They’re soft, sweet, and simple enough for even beginner bakers. Plus, they’re a great holiday treat to decorate with the family.
16. Christmas Oreo Cookies
These festive cookies are filled with chopped Oreos and red and green M&Ms. They’re simple and come together in no time! They’re great for making with kids and look so cute at parties.
17. Christmas Biscoff Truffles
These no-bake truffles combine Biscoff cookie butter with cream cheese for a quick, no-bake treat that looks classy with no effort at all. You can roll your truffles in red and green sanding sugar for a cute pop of color on your dessert table.
18. Christmas Edible Cookie Dough
Creamy, spoonable cookie dough with red and green sprinkles makes a fun and unique addition to your Christmas party desserts. This recipe comes together in minutes with no baking required. It’s the perfect indulgence for cookie dough lovers (and safe for kids to enjoy!).
19. Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
Shaped like Christmas trees and decorated green and white chocolate, these Rice Krispie treats are as cute as they are tasty. They’re quick to make, easy to decorate, and a hit with kids every single time. A Christmas baking recipe that’s as simple as it gets!
20. Elf Hat Puppy Chow
This fun twist on puppy chow uses red and green candy melts and Bugles for a festive spin. It’s crunchy, sweet, and perfect for party snack bowls or gift jars. You can make it ahead and store it for days. It’s a great holiday treat to just have on hand for last-minute guests.
21. Christmas Peanut Butter Balls
These classic chocolate-dipped peanut butter balls are rich, creamy, and perfectly bite-sized. Add a sprinkle of red and green sugar for a Christmas twist! They’re no-bake, freezer-friendly, and a must for any collection of Christmas party desserts.
These 20+ red and green Christmas desserts are proof that holiday baking doesn’t have to be complicated. From no-bake truffles to colorful cookies and make-ahead poke cakes, these recipes bring festive flair to every table. Whether you’re baking with kids, prepping for a cookie exchange, or just looking for easy holiday treats, you’ll find something here to make your season merry and bright.
