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Winter Holiday Desserts & Treats from Around the World
40+ festive holiday desserts, cookies, and treats celebrating winter traditions globally.
13 min read•Updated 5/8/2026•Seasonal
Winter holidays mean desserts and treats. These 40+ recipes span Italian panettone, German stollen, French yule logs, American cookies, and traditional treats from cultures worldwide. Make a few or many—these recipes span traditional and modern.
Holiday Baking Success
Many holiday desserts improve with time—plan ahead and allow them to age. Make cookies that keep well in advance. Save last-minute assembly for items that need freshness.
These 40+ holiday desserts celebrate winter's sweet traditions.