Easy Christmas Desserts: 7 Festive Recipes (Baked & No-Bake!)

by Emma Wills
Easy Christmas Desserts 7 Festive Recipes (Baked & No-Bake!)

If you’re looking for easy Christmas desserts that you can whip up fast—without stress, fuss or a long ingredient list—this roundup is for you. From cosy no-bake treats like S’mores Dip and 3-Ingredient S’mores Mousse to fun family-friendly bakes like Snowman Doughnuts and Mini Bourbons, these recipes are designed to be simple, affordable and festive. You’ll also find classics with a twist, like my buttery 3-ingredient shortbread, adorable Christmas Tree Dippers, and the ultra-easy 5-ingredient Biscoff cake. Whether you’re hosting, gifting or just craving something sweet this season, these quick and easy Christmas bakes and desserts will be your go-tos year after year.

Easy Air Fryer S’mores Dip made with 2 Ingredients chocolate and marshmallows.

Air Fryer S’mores Dip

If you’re looking for the easiest 2-ingredient dessert, this Air Fryer S’mores Dip is about to become your new favourite recipe. Made with just chocolate and marshmallows, it melts into the most irresistible dip that’s perfect for parties, movie nights or last-minute festive treats. Serve it with graham crackers, strawberries, mini doughnuts or your favourite dippers – it’s cosy, indulgent and tastes like gooey campfire s’mores without needing a fire. This recipe is beginner-friendly, fast, and absolutely guaranteed to impress.

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5-ingredient-biscoff-cake with biscoff biscuit around the side with a red ribbon and bow.

5 Ingredient Biscoff Cake

If you love quick desserts, this 5-Ingredient Biscoff Cake hack is about to become your new obsession. This recipe transforms simple Biscoff biscuits into a soft, fluffy mini Biscoff cake-with no flour, no eggs, and no mixer needed. It’s the perfect bake for beginners, busy days, or when you want a show-stopping treat without the effort. Whether you’re making a small celebration cake or just craving something cosy and sweet, this easy Biscoff cake delivers every single time.

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Christmas Tree Cookie Dippers made from biscoff biscuits and drizzled melted chocolate that looks like a Christmas tree, then covered in holly sprinkles.

Easy Christmas Cookie Tree Dippers

Turn your hot chocolate into a festive treat with these Christmas Tree Cookie Dippers – and the best part? They’re only three ingredients! Using Biscoff biscuits, a drizzle of melted chocolate, and some festive sprinkles, you can transform simple cookies into cute Christmas tree shapes in minutes. Perfect for dunking in hot chocolate, gifting to friends, or adding a playful touch to your holiday dessert table, these dippers are quick, fun, and utterly irresistible. This recipe makes 6 adorable cookie dippers, ready to spread some Christmas magic in no time!

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Easy no-bake snowman donuts for kids, decorated with chocolate hat, candy nose, and strawberry lace scarf for Christmas.

Easy Snowmen Doughnuts- Easy no bake recipe

Make Christmas extra magical with these easy snowman donuts! They’re a no-bake festive treat that kids will love helping to make, and they look adorable on your holiday table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create the cutest Christmas dessert in minutes — perfect for school parties, family gatherings, or a fun holiday activity.

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Mini bourbon biscuits

Mini Bourbon Biscuits- with Nutella filling

You have got to try these Mini Bourbon biscuits with a creamy Nutella filling. I have made a few changes to the original version including shrinking them down in size and filling them with Nutella. The result…almost too cute to eat biscuits!

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Mini shortbread biscuits

Mini shortbread biscuits are the tiny titans of the tea tray, the small but mighty warriors of the snack world. Imagine the classic shortbread biscuit, with its rich, buttery flavour and crumbly texture, shrunk down to a size that’s just perfect for popping into your mouth in one satisfying bite.

Now, you might be thinking, “What’s the big deal about making them mini?” Well, dear reader, size matters in the realm of snacks. Mini shortbread biscuits offer the perfect ratio of crunch to crumble, and they’re just the right size for snacking without feeling like you’ve overindulged. Plus, they’re incredibly versatile. You can find them plain, dipped in chocolate, sprinkled with sugar, or even masquerading as tiny Christmas trees during the festive season.

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S’mores Chocolate Mousse in a ramekin with a toasted marshmallow on top.

S’mores Chocolate Mousse -only 3 ingredients!

This S’mores Chocolate Mousse is creamy, chocolatey, and laced with actual melted marshmallows for that signature marshmallow flavour. Even better? It’s made with just three ingredients and comes together in no time. Whether you’re making it for a dinner party or a midweek treat, this mousse brings all the nostalgia of s’mores with zero effort (and no campfire smoke in sight!).

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