Hamdi Saidani Get ready to bring the festive spirit into your kitchen with these 20 Pioneer Woman Christmas desserts. From classic red velvet cake balls to rich peanut butter fudge and chocolate eclair cake, these recipes are perfect for creating sweet holiday memories. They’re simple, comforting, and will make your holiday baking special.
1. Red Velvet Cake Balls
With these Red Velvet Cake Balls, you can bring a festive touch to your Christmas dessert table.
Prepare the red velvet cake, mix it with cream cheese frosting, and form it into bite-sized balls. After chilling overnight, dip in white chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.
This recipe yields 48 cake balls and takes about 10 hours, mostly inactive, to complete. Perfect for a Christmas treat!
2. Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
This Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding is an easy and comforting dessert for Christmas. Mix stale bread with a rich custard of eggs, milk, cocoa, and cinnamon, then fold in chocolate chips. Bake until the pudding is set but still moist.
This recipe serves 6 and takes about an hour from start to finish, making it a simple, satisfying holiday dessert.
3. Rum Balls
Rum Balls are a classic no-bake Christmas dessert that’s both easy and delicious. Combine vanilla wafers, pecans, cocoa, and dark rum, then roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Coat them in your choice of toppings, from powdered sugar to coconut.
This recipe makes about 30 rum balls and can be prepared in just 20 minutes, plus chilling time.
4. Peanut Butter Fudge
This Peanut Butter Fudge is a quick and irresistible addition to your Christmas dessert spread.
Cook the sugar and milk to the soft ball stage, then stir in creamy peanut butter and vanilla. After the fudge sets, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
This recipe takes about 2 hours to prepare and makes 16 squares, perfect for sharing.
5. German Chocolate Pie
This German Chocolate Pie brings a rich and delicious touch to your Christmas dessert lineup.
With a flaky pie crust filled with a smooth chocolate mixture, combined with pecans and coconut, this pie offers layers of flavor and texture.
It takes about 3 hours, including cooling time, and serves 8. Top with whipped cream and extra toppings for a festive presentation.
6. Apple Pie Bars
These Apple Pie Bars are a delightful twist on a traditional Christmas dessert.
Combining Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples with a buttery crust and a sweet, maple glaze, they offer a perfect balance of tart and sweet.
This recipe makes 12 bars and takes about 3 hours, including cooling time, making them a great choice for holiday gatherings.
7. White Chocolate Bread Pudding
White Chocolate Bread Pudding is a luxurious addition to your Christmas dessert table.
Made with buttery croissants and fresh berries, this pudding is rich and creamy with a hint of citrus from orange zest.
This recipe serves 8 and takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to prepare, including baking time. Serve warm with whipped cream for a cozy treat.
8. Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies offer all the flavors of a classic Texas sheet cake in cookie form, perfect for Christmas.
These cookies are soft, fudgy, and topped with a rich chocolate glaze and toasted pecans. This recipe makes about 24 cookies and takes about 1 hour, including cooling time.
They’re ideal for sharing with family and friends during the holidays.
9. Lemon Bars
Lemon Bars bring a bright and tangy flavor to your Christmas dessert spread. With a buttery crust and a zesty lemon filling, these bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
This recipe yields 16 bars and takes about 2 hours, including cooling time. Dust with powdered sugar for a festive finish before serving.
10. Cinnamon Bread Pudding
This Cinnamon Bread Pudding is a warm, comforting dessert perfect for Christmas.
Made with cinnamon challah and toasted walnuts, it’s soaked in a rich custard flavored with nut-flavored liqueur. The bread pudding bakes in a water bath for even cooking, creating a tender and flavorful treat.
This recipe takes about 1 hour and serves 6, making it an ideal festive dessert.
11. Chocolate Eclair Cake
The Chocolate Eclair Cake is a no-bake dessert that’s easy to prepare and perfect for Christmas. Layers of graham crackers, vanilla pudding, and whipped cream are topped with a rich chocolate ganache.
This cake takes about 4 hours, including chilling time, and serves 12. It’s a delightful and creamy treat that’s sure to impress at any holiday gathering.
12. Lemon Bread Pudding
Lemon Bread Pudding brings a zesty twist to a classic dessert, making it a fresh addition to your Christmas spread.
Made with challah bread and a lemony custard, it’s baked until golden brown and served with a dollop of bourbon whipped cream.
This dessert takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, serving 8, and offers a light, refreshing option for your holiday table.
13. Chuck’s Fudge
Chuck’s Fudge is a simple yet festive treat for Christmas, featuring rich, creamy fudge topped with crushed peppermint candies.
Made with just three ingredients, it’s an easy recipe that takes about 10 minutes of prep and 2 hours of chilling.
This fudge recipe yields 16 squares, making it perfect for gifting or adding to a holiday dessert tray.
14. Butterscotch Pie
Butterscotch Pie is a rich, creamy dessert that adds a nostalgic touch to your Christmas celebrations. The smooth butterscotch filling is topped with a fluffy meringue, all nestled in a crisp pie crust.
This recipe takes about 3 hours, including cooling time, and serves 8. It’s a decadent dessert that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering.
15. Carrot Cake
This Christmas, the Carrot Cake is a standout on any dessert table, blending spice and sweetness over the course of 40 minutes.
It combines moist carrot cake layers with a rich cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of toasted pecans for crunch. Perfectly portioned to serve a crowd, it promises festive cheer in every slice.
16. Banana Pudding
In just about 4 hours, including chilling time, this Banana Pudding becomes a Christmas favorite.
Layered with creamy vanilla-infused pudding, ripe bananas, and crisp vanilla wafers, topped with a golden meringue, it’s a comforting end to any festive feast. This classic dessert offers enough to satisfy up to 8-holiday hearts.
17. Fried Apple Pies
Fried Apple Pies bring a delightful twist to your Christmas festivities, ready in just 35 minutes.
These individual pies feature a sweet and spiced apple filling encased in a crispy fried biscuit dough, dusted with powdered sugar, and served with a rich cinnamon caramel sauce. They’re a perfect hand-held treat for a cozy holiday gathering.
18. Apple Crisp
Start your Christmas dessert spread with this delightful Apple Crisp, taking just 43 minutes from start to finish. Featuring Granny Smith apples under a crisp oat topping, it’s a simple yet satisfying treat.
Serve it hot, with a scoop of ice cream or custard to elevate each bite. This dessert comfortably serves a gathering, making it a holiday favorite.
19. Pecan Pie Bars
These Pecan Pie Bars are a must for your holiday dessert table. In just over 45 minutes, you’ll have a pan of golden, nutty bars that are a hit at any Christmas gathering.
Made with a brown butter crust and a rich pecan filling, each bite is a blend of crunchy and sweet. Slice them into squares and watch them disappear!
20. Pie Crust Cookies
With a prep time of just 12 minutes, Pie Crust Cookies are a quick, creative use of pie dough. Rolled thin, brushed with melted butter, and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, these cookies bake into golden, fragrant delights.
Perfect for those who love a lighter, crisp dessert after a heavy Christmas meal, they’re sure to be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
