If your mouth is watering as you lay out a plate of homemade cookies and a cold glass of milk for Santa on Christmas Eve, then we think it’s only fair that you take a quick detour to the kitchen for a snack before you head back up stairs to get some z’s. Whether you’re craving a slice of cake or one final cup of hot chocolate, Christmas treats include so many sweet desserts you’ll have no choice but to put a bowl of Christmas Puppy Chow out with your other Christmas appetizers.

Christmas Puppy Chow

Whip up a large batch of this easy holiday snack so no one is left green with envy.

Mini Gingerbread Men

What’s cuter than gingerbread men? Super tiny bite-sized gingerbread men!

Marbled Tahini Shortbread Cookies

Laced with sugar and butter, shortbread may be one of the best treats there is. Tahini and some crunchy sesame seed gives it tons of deep flavor.

Almond Biscotti

These classic Italian biscuits are twice-baked for extra crispness. Dip them in a some hot cocoa, or a steaming cup of hot buttered rum.

Slice-and-Bake Shortbread Cookies

This easy-to-make dough can be turned into three different cookies, depending on what you’re in the mood for. The chocolate ones are perfect for Santa.

Cherry and Pecan Divinity

These light-and-delightful classic Southern desserts look and taste absolutely divine.

Christmas Light Gingerbread Cookies

These pretty gingerbread cookies are simple to make, and can be arranged into an absolutely stunning dessert-table centerpiece.

Millionaire’s Bars

What could be better than three layers of deliciousness—shortbread, caramel, and chocolate? Make a batch and feel like the fancy person you are!

Dark-Chocolate Pecan Toffee

This quick and easy toffee recipe takes no time at all and is best served alongside caramel turtle clusters.

White Chocolate Truffles

Kids will love getting their hands a little messy making this three-step recipe, almost as much as they’ll love eating them.

Pecan Snowflake Cookies

These snowflake-shaped cookies are extra special because they comes in all shapes and sizes—just like a real snowflake!

Retro Christmas Tree Cake

With its retro light bulbs and frosted branches, this cake is destined to be a showstopper. Your kids will love baking this colorful treat with you.

Christmas Light Sugar Cookies

An assortment of crushed Starlight Mints, rock candy, dragees, M&M’s, and string licorice comes together for some beautiful bulbs. Varying textures add even more interest.

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