These 13x9 desserts are easy, delicious, festive—and perfect for your Christmas celebration.
35 Easy 13×9 Christmas Dessert Ideas
Festive Mint Cream Dessert
Mint ice cream and colorful sprinkles make this cool concoction perfect for holiday parties or meals. Here are some more unique peppermint desserts that you can enjoy this holiday season. For a chocolaty dessert, use rocky road or chocolate ice cream instead. —Sally Hook, Montgomery, Texas. Hungry for more? Try these chocolate Christmas desserts.
Is it snowing outside? Use the snow to prepare a sweet treat. Here’s how to make snow ice cream!
Need a new 13×9 pan? Check out this nonstick version from Taste of Home‘s bakeware line.
Cranberry Christmas Cake
The ruby cranberries in this recipe stay bright and beautiful, and their tartness is irresistible. I’ve made this cranberry Christmas cake many times to share. —Marilyn Paradis, Woodburn, OregonEggnog Tres Leches Cake
When the holidays roll around, my family eagerly anticipates sampling this cake. Its rich eggnog flavor is delightful. —Jan Valdez, Chicago, Illinois. Looking for more? Try these delicious eggnog desserts.Hot Chocolate Tiramisu
Instead of using coffee and rum, I let cinnamon shine in this tiramisu. It's best if eaten within two days—if it even lasts that long! —Cathy Geniti, Saratoga Springs, New YorkFrozen Peppermint Delight
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s festive, delicious and easy to make, this is the one for you. Drizzled in hot fudge sauce and loaded with pretty peppermint pieces, this almost tempting treat will have guests asking for seconds. —Pam Lancaster, Willis, VirginiaReindeer Brownies
My son, Jeremy, is 36 but acts as if he’s 5 when he sees these Christmas brownies—I’ve been making them for more than 30 years! My daughter, Jayme, and my four grandchildren love them, too. If you’re short on time, a boxed mix works just fine. —Jeannine Schneider, Fremont, CaliforniaPumpkin Shortbread Bars
Pumpkin shortbread bars are a lovely alternative to the classic pumpkin pie. Making these as directed will yield a lovely result, and next time, you can try one of our recipe variations.Cranberry Amaretto Bread Pudding
This is an update to a recipe that’s been in our family for three generations. The combination of white chocolate and amaretto mingled with seasonal cranberry is my favorite way to end any celebration’s meal. —Jennifer Evans DaCastello, Virginia Beach, VirginiaCranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Both kids and grown-ups like this gorgeous dessert. It’ll keep a few days and is actually better the second day, so you can make it a day ahead. —Sherry Conley, Noel Hants County, Nova ScotiaPeppermint Brownies
Our peppermint brownies topped with a shiny chocolate glaze are a festive Christmas dessert that’s easy to pull off.Chewy Chocolate-Cherry Bars
Colorful dried cherries and pistachios star in this take on seven-layer bars. To switch it up even more, try cinnamon or chocolate graham cracker crumbs instead of plain and substitute pecans or walnuts for the pistachios. —Taste of Home Test KitchenCaramel Snickerdoodle Bars
What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid proved even better with caramel, always a favorite ingredient. —Niki Plourde, Gardner, MassachusettsDeep-Dish Apple Pie
This deep-dish apple pie is a winner! The crust is so flaky and the filling is sure to please everyone. —Salem Cross Inn, West Brookfield, MassachusettsChristmas pieCaken is here for the holidays, but there’s only one place to find it.