If you believe that the holidays are the perfect excuse to indulge in all things cocoa, you’re in for a treat. From gooey brownies that melt in your mouth to decadent truffles that redefine indulgence, we’ve rounded up the best chocolate Christmas desserts for your sweet tooth’s delight. So, dust off that cocoa powder, preheat the oven, and let’s dive into a world where every bite feels like a warm hug on a winter day!
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These are the ultimate Easy Keto Brownies. They are super chocolatey with a hint of nuttiness from the almond flour. It’s dense and not too sweet – perfect to satisfy those sugar cravings. {gluten free, keto, paleo}
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Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies (gluten Free)

These gluten free Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies are so easy to make in one bowl with pantry staples. The result is a soft, chocolatey cookie with a sweet outside.
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Chocolate Tart

Gluten free and full of chocolate flavor this Chocolate Tart is perfect for holiday entertaining. Serve it with whipped cream and lots of pomegranate arils.
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Creamy Chocolate Peppermint Cups

These Creamy Chocolate Peppermint Cups are dangerously delicious. They have a chocolatey outside and a creamy sweet peppermint filling in the middle. {gluten free, vegan}
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Chocolate Sheet Cake

No one will know this Chocolate Sheet Cake is gluten free! It’s moist and delicious, and the icing has just the right amount of chocolate.
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The Best Chocolate Sugar Cookie Cut-outs

Chocolate sugar cookie cut-outs remind me of Christmas. I make several varieties of them every single year. We all know that chocolate makes everything taste amazing. So, when you combine it with sugar cookies, the result is these easy chocolate cookies which are absolute perfection! It really isn’t the holidays, unless I have these chocolate Christmas cookies!
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Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Meringue Kiss Christmas Cookies

Chocolate dipped peppermint meringue kiss Christmas cookies look so elegant but they aren’t hard to make. If you are in the mood to make holiday meringue cookies, you can’t go wrong with these dipped meringue kisses. You will love the flavour combination of meringue, chocolate and candy cane.
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Christmas Chocolate Sugar Cookies and Buttercream Dip

Christmas just wouldn’t be the same without Christmas chocolate sugar cookies! Whether you enjoy homemade cookies and buttercream dip with a glass of milk on Christmas Eve or you prefer to snack on them on Christmas morning, they’re a real crowd pleaser. These sugar cookie dippers also go down well (and disappear fast!) at any Christmas party.
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Festive Chocolate Covered Oreo Christmas Cookies

Chocolate covered Oreo Christmas cookies aren’t just super-cute but delicious too! If Oreos are some of your favourite cookies, I just know you’ll love these DIY covered Oreos made in a silicon mould. There are plenty of easy Oreo cookie ideas if you want to get creative with colours and designs. You will agree that these Christmas Oreo cookies are just so CUTE! You can’t get easier than this no bake Christmas cookie.
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Peppermint Pattie Cheesecake

This Peppermint Pattie Cheesecake is one of those show-stopping Christmas desserts that will become a family tradition every holiday season. Unlike traditional cheesecake, this one is made with lighter ingredients so that it is lower in calories, but still very creamy and pepperminty too!
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Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread is a simple and delicious cookie that is super adaptable! One of my favorite variations are these chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies that are dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes! They make perfect Christmas cookies!
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Chocolate Hazelnut Balls

Chocolate hazelnut balls are easy, no-bake, and made in one bowl! These bliss balls are the perfect sweet treat for a snack or holiday party!
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Brownie Crinkle Cookies

Brownie crinkle cookies from scratch have a deep chocolate flavor, are incredibly soft and chewy, and are made with 100% whole wheat flour. They’re the perfect holiday cookie!
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The Best Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipe

If you are looking for the best bundt cake recipe, you have found it! I call this The Ultimate Chocolate Bundt Cake, because I think it is the one and only chocolate cake recipe you’ll ever need. It is super easy to make, incredibly moist, and very chocolate-y.
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies)

Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a festive and delicious treat! These Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are so chocolatey, with just the right amount of peppermint flavor. They’re the perfect Christmas cookies!
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Christmas Crack (cracker Toffee) Recipe

This Christmas crack recipe is a great festive treat that the whole family will love! Saltine crackers are topped with toffee and chocolate and finished with pecans and sprinkles for an easy holiday candy.
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Christmas Bark Recipe

What could be better than Oreos, peppermint chips, M&M’s, and pretzels all mixed together? All of those things mixed together with white chocolate! This Christmas Bark recipe makes you feel like a kid in a candy store because there are so many sweet treats all in one spot! It’s the perfect holiday treat, makes a great homemade gift, and is perfect for parties!
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Chocolate Peppermint Covered Graham Crackers

Chocolate peppermint covered graham crackers are a delicious and easy holiday treat! Made with gluten free graham crackers, melted chocolate, peppermint extract, and crushed candy canes – no baking required. A simple and festive dessert that the whole family will love making and eating! Gluten free, vegan option.
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Chocolate Peppermint Granola Parfait

This Chocolate Peppermint Granola recipe is made with old fashioned oats, quinoa flakes, cocoa powder and a bit of peppermint extract. Add yogurt to create a delicious parfait!
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Chocolate Mint Cake

Treat yourself to a slice of this deliciously dairy free Chocolate Mint Cake. It’s made with healthy ingredients while still tasting rich and decadent.
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Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies (the Best Recipe!)

For a unique twist on gingerbread cookies, try these Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies! They’re great for gifting and cookie decorating parties!
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Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

In this Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark, bittersweet chocolate and white chocolate are swirled together, then topped with dried fruits, nuts, and seeds for a tasty holiday treat.
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3 Ingredient Chocolate Fudge

Fudge is a beloved dessert known for its rich and creamy texture, and it’s often enjoyed during the holiday season or given as a homemade gift. This is our go-to step-by-step recipe for making this delicious treat and explore its how very important it is to have in your gift-giving arsenal as both a holiday gift and a must-have simple dessert option.
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Peppermint Bark Brownies

Chocolate and peppermint is one of the best Christmas flavor combinations! These peppermint bark brownies have a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with swirled peppermint bark for an easy, festive Christmas dessert!
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

These peppermint hot chocolate cupcakes have a rich chocolate cake base filled with creamy chocolate ganache, then topped with a light peppermint whipped cream. And then sprinkled with marshmallows and crushed candy canes of course.
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Vegan Gingerbread Chocolate Tart

This vegan gingerbread chocolate tart is perfect for the holidays. A creamy light spiced chocolate filling on a gingerbread spiced shortcrust pastry. It’s easy to make, nut-free, and can also be adapted as gluten-free.
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Vegan Truffles

These delicious and easy vegan truffles are creamy with a smooth buttery chocolate filling and a hint of Amaretto. With lots of different decorating options, keep them simple or make them as decadent as you like!
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Chewy Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Celebrate the holidays with these scrumptious double chocolate peppermint cookies. They are a chocolate-mint lover’s dream and have the perfect chewy cookie texture. In under an hour, they are ready to serve with hot cocoa.
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Karen Kelly, a food and travel writer, is the founder of Seasonal Cravings. She is also a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
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