What a joy this month has been sharing 25 easy, delicious Christmas treats! I wanted to gather them all in one place so you can save this roundup for your holiday baking now and in the years ahead. My “25 Bakes of Christmas” series has been such a pleasure to create and share — from quick cookies to show-stopping cakes, there’s something for every baker and every level of experience.
Since December 1st we’ve featured a variety of cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and bite-sized treats. Browse the lineup below for a quick preview — each entry includes a brief description and a link to the full recipe, tutorial, and video if you want step-by-step instructions.
I can’t wait to see these recipes show up in your kitchens. Tag your creations so we can all celebrate your holiday baking — it’s the most rewarding part of sharing these recipes: helping you gain confidence and joy in the kitchen this season and all year long.
1. Whimsical pink Winter Wonderland Snowflake Cupcakes
Lightly pink vanilla cupcakes topped with vanilla buttercream, winter sprinkles, and fondant snowflakes. See the full recipe, tutorial, and video at the link.
2. Giant Funfetti M&M Christmas Cookies
Huge, gooey cookies loaded with mini M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles. Click the link for the recipe and step‑by‑step guide.
3. Easy Pretzel M&M Hugs
A sweet-and-salty three-ingredient snack made with pretzels, chocolate hugs, and mini M&M’s. Quick to assemble and perfect for kids to help — full instructions on the recipe page.
4. Chocolate Peppermint Malt Cake
Decadent chocolate layers with peppermint-malt buttercream, candy cane accents, and malted chocolate spheres. Visit the recipe page for the tutorial and video.
5. Easy Cake Mix Grinch Heart Cookies
Festive green cake-mix cookies decorated with heart sprinkles — a simple, fun option for holiday cookie plates. Full method and video on the recipe link.
6. Delicious Christmas Chocolate Chestnut Cake
Chocolate cake layers enriched with pureed roasted chestnuts for a classic holiday flavor. Check the post for the full recipe and video walkthrough.
7. The Cutest Snowman Cupcakes
Winter-blue vanilla cupcakes topped with piped buttercream snowmen and festive sprinkles. Visit the recipe page for tips and the tutorial video.
8. Gingerbread Man Stained Glass Cookies
Shaped sugar cookies with a colorful candy “window” — this version features a heart inside a gingerbread man. Recipe and video available on the post.
9. Easy Holly Leaves Cake
A simple decorative technique you can apply to any cake flavor — piped holly leaves, sprinkle berries, and a festive finish. See the tutorial and video for tips.
10. Christmas Tree Stained Glass Cookies
Stained glass sugar cookies shaped like Christmas trees, each with a second tree-shaped candy window inside. Full directions on the recipe page.
11. White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Cookies
Large, soft peppermint cookies studded with white chocolate and crushed pretzels for a delightful crunch. Recipe and video available at the link.
12. White Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies
Classic soft ginger cookies dipped in white chocolate — a perennial holiday favorite that’s perfect for gifting. See the recipe and video on the post.
13. Christmas Cake Roll
A bright, swirled cake roll that’s festive and easy to slice for gatherings. The post includes a full how‑to and video demonstration.
14. Easy Turtle Cookies
Chocolate cookies rolled in pecans, topped with caramel and a chocolate drizzle — rich and irresistible. Full recipe and video on the linked page.
15. Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
Peanut butter centers coated in chocolate, shaped and drizzled to look like festive trees. See the recipe and step‑by‑step video on the post.
16. Snowflake Shaped Stained Glass Cookies
Delicate snowflake cookies with a floating candy snowflake window — a showy holiday treat. Full directions and video are on the recipe page.
17. Gingerbread White Chocolate Cake
Gingerbread layers paired with two‑toned white chocolate and gingerbread buttercream, finished with piped holly and sprinkle berries. Recipe and video included on the post.
18. Giant Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cookies
Thick chocolate cookies infused with hot cocoa mix, crushed peppermint, and marshmallows. Visit the recipe page for full details and the video.
19. Six Ways to Pipe Buttercream Wreath Cupcakes
Six piping techniques to create festive buttercream wreaths on cupcakes — great for seasonal gatherings and cookie exchanges. See the tutorial and video on the linked page.
20. Easy Rolo Pecan Pretzel Bites
Three-ingredient pecan and pretzel bites topped with Rolos — a simple, addictive treat. Find the quick recipe and tutorial on the post.
21. Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cupcakes
White chocolate cupcakes flavored with orange, filled with cranberry compote, frosted with white chocolate orange buttercream, rolled in white sprinkles, and topped with sugared cranberries — an elegant holiday cupcake option. See the full recipe on the post.
22. Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
A rich dark chocolate bundt finished with ganache and crushed peppermint — simple to make, stunning to serve. Recipe and video are available on the linked page.
23. 6 Ways to Pipe Buttercream Trees
Six creative piping techniques for tree-shaped buttercream decorations on cupcakes — great for holiday tables and parties. Visit the post for step‑by‑step photos and the video tutorial.
24. Snowball Cake
Chocolate layers filled with marshmallow buttercream, frosted with coconut buttercream, and covered in pink shredded coconut — a playful holiday centerpiece. Find the recipe and tutorial on the post.
25. Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Buttercream
Gingerbread cupcakes topped with cream cheese buttercream, festive sprinkles, a gingerbread man, and cookie crumble — a cozy seasonal favorite. The recipe, tutorial, and video are on the linked page.
I’d love to see your bakes — tag me on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube so I can share in the fun: @bakingwithblondie.
Happy baking and Merry Christmas!
xo,
Mandy