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It's time for apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice desserts to take a backseat – Christmas desserts with peppermint and spiked sweets are here to shine. Festive food gets us in even more of a holiday mood than we're already in, and you really can't decorate your space or watch a holiday movie marathon without some sweet treats, can you? Get ready to yank your baking supplies out of the pantry at least once or twice this holiday season.
Here are 60 festive Christmas desserts for a magical holiday!
Vanilla and Bean
Apple and Cranberry Cobbler
This egg-free Apple Cranberry Cobbler recipe is infused with vanilla, star anise, and optional bourbon, and served well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! (via Vanilla and Bean)
Vikalinka
White Christmas Truffle Cake
Turn this fluffy sponge cake with white chocolate truffle topping into a stunning dessert centerpiece with edible pearls and a sweet pine decoration.(via Vikalinka)
Crowded Kitchen
Slice and Bake Christmas Cookies
These homemade slice and bake Christmas cookies are surprisingly easy to make, taste better than the ones in the tube, and are customizable so you can choose your favorite holiday shapes! (via Crowded Kitchen)
Give Recipe
Chocolate Beet Cake
For a healthier spin on Christmas dessert, try this unique Chocolate Beet Cake. It's so moist and delicious, your guests won’t even know you used beets! (via Give Recipe)
The Girl on Bloor
Skinny Peppermint Mocha
Try a low-calorie version of this Starbucks favorite you can make at home! (via The Girl on Bloor)
The Original Dish
Spiced Mascarpone Cranberry Cake
In charge of dessert this year? This stunning spiced cake will wow your guests in terms of taste and looks. It makes a delicious breakfast too! (via The Original Dish)
Kathryn's Kitchen
Christmas Frosting Board
What a fun idea! Swap your charcuterie for a dessert board where guests can pick and dip! (via Kathryn's Kitchen)
The First Mess
Vegan Chocolate Orange Cheesecake
This no-bake cheesecake, made with cashew and coconut, is so delicious and stunning they won't believe there's actually no cheese. (via The First Mess)
Brit + Co
Vegan Mini Chocolate Pies with Pecan Caramel
Mini pies are the perfect Christmas dessert because they're hand-held and bite-sized, plus these feature chocolate, pecan, and caramel flavors! They're also vegan, which just makes us love them even more. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
The Best Sugar Cookies
These sugar cookies are so good, they don't really need any embellishments, but would it really be a Christmas party without reindeer cookies?! Save a few to leave out for Santa, too. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Peppermint Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache
Find a new way to enjoy the minty flavor of peppermint with this macarons recipe. Covered in white chocolate, it's a nod to the traditional French pastry. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Chocolate Pumpkin Tart with Gingersnap Crust
Move over white chocolate ganache, because this pumpkintart is ready for its turn in the spotlight. We love that the gingersnap crust helps balance the rich taste of dark chocolate. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Puff Pastry Apple Roses
These roses look good enough to eat – because they are indeed edible! It's the one time you'll enjoy stopping to smell the roses. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Sweet Chai Latte Cupcakes
Turn your favorite morning beverage into a sweet treat with these cupcakes. The flavors and spices make for the perfect holiday season dessert. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Paleo Christmas Cookies
Cookies will never be totally healthy, but there are definitely ways that you can make them healthier. Check out this easy Christmas dessert that's paleo-friendly. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Vegan Apple Cake
If puff pastry apple roses feel like too much of a lite dessert, you'll want to keep this vegan apple cake recipe handy. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Baked Hot Chocolate Doughnuts
We have a *major* sweet tooth for anything that involves gooey chocolate, so combining our love of doughnuts and hot chocolate sounds like a dream come true. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Eggnog with Sugared Rosemary
Who says desserts have to be food? This sweet drink is a classic Christmas dessert, whether you're decorating the tree or curling up for a movie night. Our favorite detail is definitely the sugared rosemary. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Oreo Red Velvet Cheesecake
If you love red velvet cake and you love cheesecake, then this is the dessert for you. The crust, cheesecake filling, and whipped cream come together beautifully so that every bite you take is better than the last! Plus, the Oreos on top are the perfect finishing touch. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Yogurt Cups
Take a break from traditional Christmas desserts and make candy recipes instead! Who knows, someone may request that you make frozen chocolate peanut butter yogurt cups for their birthday next year. (via Brit + Co)
Brit + Co
Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes
If regular slices of cheesecake are too rich for you, try these mini bite-sized options for your next get-together. They're a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, and just the right amount of creamy. (via Brit + Co)
Even Santa Will Want A Bite Of These Christmas Desserts!
Sugar and Cloth
Peppermint Bark Cannoli
You just can’t get through the snowy season without indulging in some sweet and cool peppermint bark. No surprise, it's amazing in cannolis. (via Sugar and Cloth)
Mott's
Mott's Gingerbread Cups
These lil cups are a fun, festive, and fabulous treat to make with and for your little ones — or for anyone else, frankly! Just look how cute they are! (via Mott's)
Liv for Cake
Rum and Eggnog Bundt Cake
We like big bundts and we cannot lie; a slice of this, we can't deny! Flavored with rum and eggnog, this luscious cake is slathered with a generous coating of eggnog cream cheese icing that will make your tastebuds sing. (via Liv for Cake)
Veggie Society
Vegan Christmas Cookies Recipe
Packed with nutty almonds and made without butter, eggs or oil, these gluten-free cookies are actually delicious and easy to make. Powdered sugar for the win! (via Veggie Society)
Whole and Heavenly Oven
Chocolate Molasses Crinkle Cookies
Serve up a plate of melt-in-your-mouth crinkle cookies with a rich chocolate flavor.(via Whole and Heavenly Oven)
Woman Scribbles
Black Forest Trifle Cake
Get creative with this trifle cake made with Black Forest layers. (via Woman Scribbles)
The Fast Recipe
Coconut Balls
Make it snow with these easy and delicious coconut balls! (via The Fast Recipe)
A Cookie Named Desire
Eggnog Cheesecake Brownies
With creamy eggnog cheesecake swirling into fudgy goodness, these brownies will make even eggnog naysayers fall in love with the soft and chewy bites. (via A Cookie Named Desire)
Two Peas & Their Pod
Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
We know you’re thinking it because we’re thinking it — be still, my heart! This rich, minty, and chocolatey cake is dripping with glaze and topped with crushed candy canes. Can you say flavor bomb? (via Two Peas & Their Pod)
Sugar and Cloth
Champagne Donuts With White Chocolate Glaze
One of the best things about donuts is they can be enjoyed as both a dessert *and* as a sweet breakfast option. The Champagne-infused dough and white chocolate glaze create the ultimate holiday treat. (via Sugar and Cloth)
Domestic Gothess
Apple and Mincemeat Filo Wreath
This swoon-worthy recipe stuffs crisp apples and mincemeat into a flaky filo pastry, resulting in complete dessert heaven. Adorned with cranberries and drizzled with custard, this treat is guaranteed to be a hit at any holiday party. (via Domestic Gothess)
Two Peas & Their Pod
Mexican Wedding Cookies
These tiny snowballs are slightly salty, nutty, buttery, and downright delish. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)
Pinch of Yum
Cranberry Dark Chocolate Biscotti
We hope you’re ready for additional caffeine, because you’ll be brewing an extra cup a day just for an excuse to dip and devour these beauties. Totally addicting, these munchies are packed with nuts and cranberries and drizzled with chocolate. (via Pinch of Yum)
The Real Food Dietitians
Homemade Marshmallows
Storebought marshmallows will never taste the same after you make these. Dip them in chocolate or add them to your hot cocoa for a truly decadent treat. (via The Real Food Dietitians)
Sprinkle Bakes
Eggnog Panna Cotta with Spiked Cranberry Sauce
Silky smooth panna cotta may seem like a summery dessert, but when made with eggnog and topped with orange liqueur-spiked cranberry sauce, it's completely festive. (via Sprinkle Bakes)
You Won't Want To Share These Delicious Christmas Desserts
How Sweet Eats
White Christmas Sparkle Cake
If you prefer snowflakes and twinkly lights to bright red and green decorations, you'll love this fluffy vanilla almond cake with cream cheese frosting. (via How Sweet Eats)
You Won't Believe How Tasty These Christmas Desserts Are
Sprinkle Bakes
Meringue Christmas Wreath Cake
But if you do love colorful decorations, opt for this wreath cake, decked out with nonpareils and candy canes. (via Sprinkle Bakes)
Averie Cooks
Holiday Sugar Cookie Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Instead of rolling out dough to make individual cookies, bake up these bars, and have fun making your own sprinkle design on top. (via Averie Cooks)
The View From Great Island
Marmalade Thumbprint Cookies
It truly isn’t the holidays without some jam-filled thumbprint cookies to munch on. Though a berry jam is most commonly used, the choice of this orange jam is brilliant. (via The View From Great Island)
My Life Cookbook
Christmas Tree Mousse Cups
You don't have to be an artist to make an adorable tree-shaped dollop of mousse in these chocolate cups. (via My Life Cookbook)
Best Friends for Frosting
Peppermint Cream Puffs
Bite-size cream puffs are the ideal treat, and with a light peppermint ganache and festive sprinkles, they're holiday-ready. (via Best Friends for Frosting)
Feel Good Foodie
Chocolate Peppermint Mousse
We love how fluffy mousse is, and this Christmas dessert (which only needs four ingredients, FYI!!) mixes in peppermint extract for the perfect seasonal flavor. Add some crushed candy canes on top for an extra cute detail. (via Feel Good Foodie)
Passion for Savings
Funfetti Christmas Cake Roll
Don't be intimidated by the cylindrical shape; this colorful cake is both easy to bake and easy to roll up while hot. (via Passion for Savings)
Just a Little Bit of Bacon
Italian Pear Cranberry Tart
If the cranberry sauce at your Thanksgiving dinner didn’t satisfy your cranberry needs, this festive tart will. Fresh cranberries are piled into a shortbread crust over a luscious layer of almond cream, and it’s kind of the best thing ever. (via Just a Little Bit of Bacon)
Leite's Culinaria
Viennese Crescent Cookies
Popular in Austria, these melt-in-your-mouth Christmas cookies are a simple blend of hazelnuts, butter, and powdered sugar. (via Leite's Culinaria)
We'd Recommend These Christmas Desserts To Everyone
Domestic Gothess
Mincemeat, Marzipan, and Apple Bread Wreath
Filled with mincemeat, marzipan, and apricot jam, this impressive buttery wreath is packed with flavor. And since it's fruity, you can get away with eating it for breakfast. (via Domestic Gothess)
Half Baked Harvest
Sugar Cookie Chocolate Crème Brûlée
Have more Christmas cookies than you know what to do with? Use them to top these velvety, chocolate-rich crème brûlées. (via Half Baked Harvest)
The View From Great Island
Gingerbread Bundt Cake
If you want to get real fancy, haul out your bundt cake pan and try this recipe. The patterned cake looks even more impressive when laden with a shiny glaze. (via The View From Great Island)
Crowded Kitchen
Slice and Bake Heart Cookies
These heart-shaped cookies are so much easier to make than you'd think. Impress your Christmas guests with a bout of sugar cookies! (via Crowded Kitchen)
Brit + Co
Easy Puppy Chow Recipe
You probably already have everything you need for this DIY dessert recipe: peanut butter (or another nut butter), chocolate chips, Chex cereal, butter, and powdered sugar. The red and green candies are just a bonus! (via Brit + Co)
Forks and Foliage
Tahini Brownies
If you can't handle full-on sweetness, try these brownies that mix in some tahini for a nutty flavor addition. The flaky salt on top adds an edge that you do not want to miss out on. (via Forks and Foliage)
Rachel Mansfield
Vegan Peanut Butter Blossoms
Is there a better duo than chocolate and peanut butter? These blossoms feature creamy peanut butter and dark chocolate chips for a rich, smooth take on the classic combo. (via Rachel Mansfield)
Averie Cooks
Olive Oil Orange Cake
This citrusy, just slightly olive-oily cake will brighten up your winter diet, and the touch of Grand Marnier makes it taste extra-elegant. (via Averie Cooks)
Vanilla and Bean
Hazelnut Shortbread with Salted Ganache Sandwich Cookies
Okay, regular Oreos. We raise you one with these uniquely delicious (and super festive!) homemade sandwich cookies! (via Vanilla and Bean)
Chef Genevieve LaMonaca
Sugar Dusted Donut Christmas Tree by Chef Genevieve LaMonaca
For this delicious Christmas dessert, roll 60 (3lbs) white donut holes in 2.25oz green sugar sprinkles, then cover a 5.5 x 13.5-inch foam cone in plastic wrap. Insert your toothpicks (you'll need 60) into the foam, then push donut hole on the toothpick. Start from the bottom and work your way up. Add 1/2 cup peanut M&M’s to fill holes to resemble Christmas ornaments. Top with gold star cupcake topper. Cover with saran wrap until ready to use. Make up to 3 days ahead of time!
Clean Cuisine
Cookies and Milk Shot Glass Dessert
Made in a shot glass, you can make this cookie dessert boozy or kid-friendly. It's play on Santa's milk and cookies, and a cute way to share with friends. (via Clean Cuisine)
Hello Little Home
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark
Chocolate bark makes the perfect gift for everyone on your list. (via Hello Little Home)
This Wife Cooks
Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
Try this peppermint twist on the Hershey's Kiss thumbprint cookies. (via This Wife Cooks)
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This article has been updated with additional reporting by Justina Huddleston, Dana Sandonato, Meredith Holser, and Chloe Williams.
HBO Max renewedEuphoria for a third season back in 2022, but we sadly haven't seen any progress on the show in the way of filming. Though details surrounding the plot for Euphoria season 3 haven't been revealed, we are awaiting the TV show with excitement!
Euphoria has inspired our coolest makeup looks and on-point Halloween costumes, so we can’t wait to see what the next season of this neon-lighted, drama-filled story holds. Here’s what we know about season 3, thus far. Stay tuned for more updates!
Keep reading for everything we know about Euphoria season 3, filming in 2025.
- Euphoria season 3 is officially moving forward, and will start filming in 2025.
- Cast members like Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and Hunter Schafer are returning.
- Despite the fact creator Sam Levinson suggest Zendaya's schedule caused Euphoria production delays, the actress said she's "just waiting" to return to the show.
Is Euphoria season 3 coming out soon?
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Euphoria Season 3 Release Date
Variety confirmed that we should be seeing Euphoria season 3 in 2026...but after an almost-three year wait...does anyone actually care anymore? I'm excited to see Zendaya return to the role that won her an Emmy (as well as the rest of the cast, obvi), but it's hard to be thrilled about something after such a long time. Luckily, fans are familiar with waiting a long time for new releases (remember that 2 ½-year wait for Euphoria season 2?), and hopefully the pent-up hype will be worth it when the show finally comes to streaming.
What's going to happen in Euphoria season 3?
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Euphoria Season 3 Plot
Season 2 of Euphoria left us with a lot to unpack: Rue’s (potential) sobriety, Lexi’s chaotic play, Fez and Ash’s shootings, Cal’s insane sexual spiral, and of course, the glorious girl fight between Maddy and Cassie. The third season has some loose ends to tie up, and we can’t wait to see how it’s done.
Sam Levinson tells EllethatEuphoria season 3 is more of a “film noir,” and that Rue's plot line will “explore what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world.”
Originally, Sam showed multiple story ideas to both Zendaya and HBO (and although Z doesn't have total creative control, as an executive producer, she does get a say in where her story goes). The show will feature a time jump, bringing the characters closer to the actors' ages. According to Variety, the first draft of the script gave the "meaty" storyline to Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, and featured Zendaya's Rue as a private detective in more of a background role. More recent rewrites incorporated Z's idea of making Rue, who would now be sober, a pregnancy surrogate. Unfortunately, "the new scripts simply didn’t feel like the show tonally."
HBO chairman & CEO Casey Bloys told Variety that Sam Levinson is furiously working on the scripts. "One of the issues I think that Sam is thinking about is that he doesn’t want to have it in high school anymore. That’s where it was set and what made sense then," he says. "So when you take it out of that, there’s a lot of back and forth about where to set it and how far in the future to set it and all that stuff. But I think he’s got a take that he’s excited about, and he’s busy writing."
Is Storm Reid going to be in Euphoria season 3?
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Euphoria Season 3 Cast
No, Storm Reid won't be in Euphoria season 3. On November 20, she revealed she wouldn't return as Zendaya's onscreen sister Gia. “I’m very excited for Season 3,” she said in a Rotten Tomatoes interview at the Governors Awards. “Unfortunately, Gia’s not returning to the third season, but I am so so indebted to the cast and the crew of that show, to HBO. Euphoria’s a really special thing and I’m so glad that that’s a part of my legacy and that I was a part of such a cultural phenomenon.”
However, we also know that Barbie Ferreira (Kat) won’t be returning for season 3, due to butting heads one too many times with the show’s creator, Sam Levinson.
Okay, so who's actually in Euphoria season 3?
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At the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Dominic Fike (who played Elliot in Euphoria season 2) told Variety it “would be dope” to come back for Euphoria season 3, but that “I don’t really talk to them anymore.” And after Angus Cloud's (Fez) tragic passing, some fans were calling for HBO Max to cancel the series.
But when we finally do see the series again, we’ll see more of the main cast: Zendaya (Rue), Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Hunter Schafer (Jules), Alexa Demie (Maddy), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Maude Apatow (Lexi), and more – but who knows? The production team may surprise us with new additions, like they did with Dominic Fike’s Elliot.
And the cast is even more excited for the show to return than we are! While Sydney Sweeney says she "honestly" doesn't “know anything about it,” (although she's hoping for "Crazy Cassie": "The crazier, the better for me."), Sweeney can't wait to reunite with Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Alexa Demie, and everyone else from the show.
“They were the crew and the cast that were there at the beginning of my career,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. “We all came up from different places but came together and were navigating so much at the same time, so it’s really nice having that core group. They’re experiencing a similarity to what I’m going through. It’s nice to have that community.”
Why is Euphoria season 3 delayed?
Eddy Chen / HBO
We've been waiting for Euphoria season 3 for over two years, but there's a very good reason for the delay. After a source told THR Zendaya was to blame, the actress reportedly laughed at the idea. “I will say, I have been off for a couple years, so not delayed because of my [schedule]…I’ve been open, just waiting,” the actress told Vanity Fair. "I haven’t read anything yet, but I’m excited to see what everyone has been working on, and what the future looks like for Euphoria...My most important thing is to do justice by the people who love and care about Rue, and make sure that she’s looked after as a character. I think that’s my number one duty."
Actor Colman Domingo has another explanation for the delay: “[Sam Levinson is] a person who writes and rewrites and writes and rewrites again, because I think he's wrestling with what's important,” he tells GQ. “He's responding immediately to what the ills of the world are. I know that the one thing I can tell you is that he's very much interested in the existential question of who we are right now. Our souls. That's what he wants to figure out with season three.”
“HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season,” HBO says in a statement to Deadlineabout the show's official, if temporary, pause. “In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.”
So much has happened in the real world since the end of Euphoria season 2 that could have an impact on the new installment, and I can't wait to see what that looks like!
When will Euphoria season 3 start filming?
Eddy Chen / HBO
Euphoria season 3 will begin filming in January 2025. “We are shooting Euphoria,” HBO's Casey Bloys said at an HBO/Max press event on November 12. "I think we have a start date, mid to late January. Nothing’s changed...We are shooting the season. I have read the scripts. We’re happy. We’re moving ahead. All of the actors are in the show.”
The Euphoria season 3 delay comes down to significant script rewrites (not to mention how busy the cast is!). According to Variety, the original plan was for the Euphoria cast to work on other projects throughout 2024, and that filming the new season could take at least 25 weeks. However, it looks like that plan could change at any time.
In a March 2024 interview with Who What Wear, Sydney Sweeney shared her excitement to return. "It’s going to be very, very wild,” she says. And regarding the time gap between seasons 2 and 3, Sydney “actually [likes] it because there’s so much room for growth for both me as a person and also Cassie as a character."
Storm Reid, who plays Rue's (Zendaya) little sister Gia in the series, expressed her hope (and a bit of hesitance) in for Euphoria season 3 in talks with E! News at the Challengerspremiere in April 2024. "We're on pause right now, but we're anxious to get back," she said. "If it's meant to be, we'll be back soon and we'll give the audience what they want and deserve. Hopefully, we will be back."
On the other hand, according to an article published by Vanity Fair, another cast member (who wished to remain anonymous) said at the time, “I just don’t think it will happen.”
The anonymous actor also shed some light on the show's delay. “Since January of 2022, we have had a start date of March that turned into June, that turned into January,” they say. “And then they kept pushing every month from then on. It was two full years of HBO telling all the actors we were going back soon, so we couldn’t take some jobs.”
Now that Euphoria season 3 is officially on hiatus, the cast members aren't barred from taking further jobs, they say: “Before last week I couldn’t take any TV jobs. Since they have put it on hiatus, I can now take any job. But what sucks is that we all had more momentum right when the show came out but now it’s been 2 years of waiting.”
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Hunter Schafer, who plays Jules in the series, joined the Call Her Daddy podcast podcast in August 2024, discussing everything from relationships to fame. The topic of whether or not Euphoria season 3 is going to happen came up – as it's pretty hard to ignore at this point – and Schafer immediately got emotional.
Alex Cooper, the host of the podcast asked, "Is season 3 happening? What are we doing?"
"I think everyone feels a certain sense of anticipation for, like, if we are supposed to do a season 3," Schafer said between tears. "Obviously, I'm still coming to qualms with what's happened, and losing people that we really loved and were a part of this family and everything," she said, referring to the passings of co-star Angus Cloud and screenwriter Kevin Turen.
"If we do go back, that's going to be tough," Schafer said. "I think there's a world in which we can channel that into making it a beautiful season 3."
Will there be a time jump in Euphoria season 3?
Eddy Chen / HBO
Multiple stakeholders in the Euphoria-verse expressed their interest in seeing the characters out of high school. When asked about season 3 in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Zendaya expressed her eagerness to see what post-East Highland will look like for the cast:
“I think it’ll be exciting to explore the characters out of high school,” said Zendaya. “I want to see what Rue looks like in her sobriety journey, how chaotic that might look. But also with all the characters, in the sense where they’re trying to figure out what to do with their lives when high school is over and what kind of people they want to be.”
Heidi Bivens, the HBO show’s costume designer, hinted further at a time jump between seasons 2 and 3 when talking with Vogue: “There is talk of [season 3] being approximately five years in the future, and that they’re not in high school anymore. Dorothy’s not in Kansas anymore.”
How many Euphoria seasons are there?
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There are currently two seasons of Euphoria — both of which you can stream on HBO Max now. And it sounds like Euphoria season 3 will be the final installment. The Euphoria cast is contracted for the junior season, and according to a Variety source, they're all committed to seeing the story "through to the end with a third season."
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It seems like Christmas cookie recipes take center stage around the holidays, but they’re not the only sweet treat you can indulge in this year. Sure, there’s some adorable desserts you can make with the kiddos and there’s always no-bake options for the lazy hostess (no shame!), but why not swap the cookies for some candy? You could easily resort to the ever-versatile candy cane, but there’s more to it than that. These easy Christmas candy recipes will leave your guests licking their lips and wondering how you found the time to put together such fabulous homemade treats.
Peppermint & Candy Cane Christmas Candy Recipes
Amanda Wilens
White Cupcakes with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting
Don't settle for regular buttercream frosting this year. Spice things up with this peppermint buttercream frosting that'll be perfect for the cupcakes you plan to serve for dessert. (via Amanda Wilens)
Sugar Apron
Peppermint Bark
Get into those good peppermint mocha feels with this easy holiday bark! (via Sugar Apron)
The Endless Meal
Peppermint Bark Brownies
If you know your family can't get enough of peppermint bark, consider making this chocolate dessert as a backup. (via The Endless Meal)
Barley & Sage
Peppermint Macarons with White Chocolate Ganache
This sophisticated twist on one of the most beloved French pastries is genius! (via Barley & Sage)
Princess Pinky Girl
Peppermint Candy Spoons
These spoons are ready to stir! When you want a fun treat for your hot chocolate or coffee, these spoons hit the spot. (via Princess Pinky Girl)
Cakescottage
Candy Cane Oreo Truffles
You’ll love how easy it is to make these little gems. With just four ingredients, they’ll be perfect for any and all parties this time of year. (via Cakescottage)
Barley & Sage
Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti
Let the warm and sweet smells of chocolate peppermint biscotti fill your home on Christmas Eve. (via Barley & Sage)
Pink Owl Kitchen
Chocolate Chunk Peppermint Skillet Blondie
Did you know you could make a mouth-watering peppermint blondie in a skillet? Well, now you do. (via Pink Owl Kitchen)
Two Peas & Their Pod
White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels
Peppermint pretzels you say? Count our taste buds in! (via Two Peas & Their Pod)
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Recipes
Chef Bai
Raw Chocolate Truffles
All they had to say was 'chocolate'. Pop the ingredients in a food processor and watch all the magic happen. (via Chef Bai)
Kathryn's Kitchen
Mini Oreo Cheesecakes
Make this bite-sized Christmas candy recipe as a teaser to the main event after dinner. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)
Brown Eyed Baker
Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles
Is there anything peanut butter can’t do? PB takes these truffles from great to absolutely decadent. (via Brown Eyed Baker)
Chocolate With Grace
Buckeyes (Peanut Butter Balls)
If you’re in Ohio during the holidays, you’ll see these sweet Buckeyes all over the place (the Buckeye is the state tree of Ohio and its nuts look like these treats). This dessert will be delicious, no matter where you are celebrating this season. (via Chocolate With Grace)
One Little Project
Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees
These trees are so cute, you’ll want your own little forest of them. Plus, they take minimal prep and you can put them together with the little ones. (via One Little Project)
Half Baked Harvest
Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Yogurt Cups
This is one of those Christmas candy recipes that'll make you wonder if we have an obsession with peanut butter. Hint: the answer is yes! (via Half Baked Harvest)
Healthy Green Kitchen
Swiss Meringue Kisses
Almost better than the real thing, these crumbly, airy and melt-in-your-mouth kisses are something everyone will love. Make a double or triple batch, though, because they’ll go fast. (via Healthy Green Kitchen)
How Sweet Eats
Mallo Cups
Chocolate, marshmallow and coconut couldn’t possibly make a better combo. These little cups are dreamy any time of year, but are especially yummy around the holidays. (via How Sweet Eats)
Tablespoon
Green Ombre Christmas Fudge
This stylish fudge will look fab on your dessert table during the holidays. (via Tablespoon)
Chef in Training
Almond Rocca
Rocca rocks, for sure! Almonds, chocolate and a toffee-like crunch are ideal for serving or giving as gifts. (via Chef in Training)
Grab A Plate
Chocolate Bark With Pistachios and Sea Salt
This treat couldn’t be easier to make, and it’s perfect for gift giving. Pro tip: try it with different nuts or crushed candy canes for a twist. (via Grab A Plate)
Christmas Candy Recipes with a Twist
A Spicy Perspective
Easy Ginger Candy
These candies bring a spicy yet sweet bite. Try this crystallized ginger recipe to snack on this winter. (via A Spicy Perspective)
The Cookie Writer
Candied Citrus Peels
Fruity and fabulous is how we describe these citrus-based sweets. They’re simple and definitely scrumptious. (via The Cookie Writer)
Spicy Southern Kitchen
Cream Cheese Mints
This candy is super easy to make and only needs a few ingredients. That’s totally welcome during this busy time of year, isn’t it? (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)
Tablespoon
Icicle Candy
If all icicles were this sweet and colorful, you might not mind the harsh winter weather. Even if you’re living in a warmer state (lucky you!), you’ll appreciate these pretty candies. (via Tablespoon)
Bakerella
Goodie Goodie Gumpdrops
You’ll really mean it when you say 'goodie' gumdrops. These colorful, chewy treats will take you straight back to Grandma’s house. (via Bakerella)
Amanda Wilens
Christmas Tree Meringues
We are obsessed with these cute bites! Customize this recipe with your fave colors and toppings. (via Amanda Wilens)
A Spicy Perspective
Fluffy Divinity
This classic southern treat is an amazing addition to any holiday snack tray. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Smitten Kitchen
Springy Fluffy Marshmallows
Can you imagine homemade marshmallows floating in your boozy hot chocolate? Spruce up your regular hot drink and top with these sweet bites. (via Smitten Kitchen)
Caramel Recipes
Salt & Lavender
Homemade Caramels
These sweet candies are ultra-satisfying when you make them at home. (via Salt & Lavender)
Garnish and Glaze
Polar Bear Paws
Reminiscent of Payday candies, this easy, cheap version will leave you with more cash for buying gifts. Now that’s something we can get behind. (via Garnish and Glaze)
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Finally — a Pantone Color of the Year that I can totally get on board with. PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is a deliciously warm brown that blends two of my favorite things: coffee and chocolate. This cozy, yet refined hue is the ultimate neutral for anyone embracing the earthy tones that make your home decor feel grounded, organic, and effortlessly elevated. It's rich without being overpowering, with a muted sophistication (think: coffee with a splash of cream) that instantly warms up a space. Pantone describes it as the color of comfort, and I couldn’t agree more. Ready to infuse your home with a Mocha Mousse aesthetic? Here are 15 easy ways to embrace the look for 2025.
See how to decorate with Pantone's Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, here!
Mocha Mousse Soft Goods: Bedding + Pillows + Throws + Rugs
Anthropologie
Anthropologie Lustered Velvet Alastair Quilt
Velvet is making everything cozy for 2025 and this lovely set with mocha tones will instantly refresh your bed for the season.
McGee & Co.
McGee & Co. Polly Pillow Cover
This plaid pillow in 100% linen is luxe yet approachable for that sophisticated McGee vibe, mocha style!
McGee & Co.
McGee & Co. x Loeffler Randall Gardenia Pillow Cover
This warm plaid pattern, designed in collab with Loeffler Randall, is a perfect pairing for your mocha decor.
Lulu and Georgia
Lulu and Georgia Behren Wool Rug
This handwoven rug feels organic, fresh and modern with a literal grounding palette.
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Faux Fur Mink Throw
This luxe faux mink fur in deep brown and creamy tones is the throw we want to cozy up with all winter.
Statement Mocha Mousse Accents
Lights and Lamps
Avero Concrete Table Lamp
The mocha cast in this concrete lamp is stunning in a bedroom or living room.
Minted
Minted Earthy Cascade I
This abstract print of a mountain and river landscape is earthy and modern and perfect for your wall decor. Pair it with Earthy Cascade II.
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn Artisan Studio Handcrafted Ceramic Collection
Ceramics have a way of making a home feel less sterile. The organic shape and rustic finish of these vessels are gorgeous in any mocha decor.
CB2
Regine Brown Glass Vase by goop
Inspired by midcentury Murano glass, this handblown brown glass vase by goop transitions from clear to earthy brown and looks lovely with a dried or fresh bouquet.
Mocha Mousse Furniture
Lulu and Georgia
Lulu and Georgia Baird Accent Chair
Let the overstuffed arms hug you while you read a book in this inviting accent chair.
Joybird
Joybird Denna Sectional
Get cozy in this dreamy oversized sectional with so many pillows, perfect for your winter weekend Netflix binge!
Mocha Mousse Paint
Sherwin Williams
Sherwin Williams SW 6067 Mocha
This muted chocolate neutral is perfect in a home office or living room. Try it as an accent wall or go full color drenching.
Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore Whipped Mocha CSP-350CSP-350
This color literally looks like a whipped mocha delivered straight from your favorite barista.
Graham & Brown
Graham & Brown Hot Mocha
This mocha leans into the warmer side, bringing a warm, inviting and luxe feel to a room.
Pair Mocha Mousse With These Colors
Wayfair
Chris Loves Julia x Loloi Matilda Collection
Lean into natural colors like creamy whites, beige, and taupe for a sophisticated mocha vibe. Olive, greige, and burgundy reds with a smidge of gold will also bring out the mocha warmth for 2025!
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New year, new movies! Grab your popcorn buckets and your favorite candy because it's movie season, baby. Summer arguably has the best action and adventure movies (which totally makes sense given how energetic we are from June to August), but there's nothing cozier than coming in from the cold and snuggling up to watch a slew of comforting and memorable winter movies. Here are some of the best 2025 moviescomin' at you from December until the end of February! Don't forget to read up on the December TV shows and January TV shows to keep you company at home, too.
Here are the best Winter Movies you can watch in 2025.
Y2K — In Theaters December 6, 2024
A24
Eli and Danny (Jaeden Martell and Julian Dennison) crash a New Years Eve party in 1999, and along with Laura (Rachel Zegler), their evening takes a turn for the insane when the Y2K crisis actually breaks out — and leads to full blown chaos. TLDR; this winter movie isn't your average holiday film.
Nightb—ch — In Theaters December 6, 2024
Anne Marie Fox/Searchlight Pictures
Amy Adams might be a mom IRL, but I'm not aware of her turning into a dog like her character in this new movie. The movie also stars Scoot McNairy, Arleigh Patrick Snowden, and Zoë Chao.
Maria — On Netflix December 11, 2024
Pablo Larraín/Netflix
Get ready to be swept off your feet by Angelina Jolie as opera singer Maria Callas. In this new winter movie, Maria has retreated to the City of Love for some peace and quiet, reflecting on her glamorous, and difficult, life in the public eye.
September 5 — In Theaters December 13, 2024
Paramount Pictures
During the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the ABC Sports broadcasting team has one job: cover the global competition. But when the Israeli athletes are taken hostage, Geoff (John Magaro), his boss Roone Arledge (Peter Sarsgaard), Marvin Bader (Ben Chaplin), and German interpreter Marianne (Leonie Benesch) have to figure out how to protect both the hostages and the public while honoring truth and ethics.
Kraven the Hunter — In Theaters December 13, 2024
Jay Maidment/Sony
Madame Web isn't the only Sony superhero movie we're getting this year! A ripped Aaron Taylor Johnson stars as Kraven in this new movie, which follows his journey to becoming the villain we love to hate, alongside Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, and Russell Crowe.
Mufasa: The Lion King — In Theaters December 20, 2024
Disney
We all grew up loving The Lion King, so it only makes sense that the newest generation of movie lovers gets a new installment! This winter movie (which stars Beyoncé, Aaron Pierre, John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, and Blue Ivy Carter) tells the story of how Mufasa became king after growing up an orphan cub — and how a newfound friendship with royal heir Taka changes everything.
Babygirl — In Theaters December 25, 2024
A24
Age gaps are so in, and Babygirl is only going to make them hotter. CEO Romy (Nicole Kidman) risks her career and her marriage to Jacob (Antonio Banderas) when she begins a spicy affair with younger intern Samuel (Harris Dickinson).
A Complete Unknown — In Theaters December 25, 2024
Searchlight Pictures
Our other Christmas Day movie for 2024 is A Complete Unknown, a Bob Dylan biopic that follows the iconic artist (played by Timothée Chalamet in a role I'm convinced is scoring him an Oscar nom) as he rises to fame and moves from folk to rock. Monica Barbaro, Elle Fanning, Edward Norton, Boyd Holbrook, and Nick Offerman also star.
Wolf Man — In Theaters January 17, 2025
Nicola Dove/Universal Pictures
Just because fall is over, doesn't mean your Halloween spirit has to end too. Wolf Man is perfect for anyone who's always down to watch a scary movie, and follows Blake (Christopher Abbott) and Charlotte (Julia Garner) and their daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth), who hide inside a farmhouse after getting attacked by a mysterious animal. But it doesn't take long for Blake to begin a strange transformation of his own — and for Charlotte and Ginger to wonder if they're trapped with the worst creature of all.
Paddington in Peru — In Theaters January 17, 2025
Peter Mountain/StudioCanal/Sony Pictures
Our favorite cuddly teddy is back for another adventure! And this time, he's trading the drizzly streets of London for Peru and the Amazon rain forest in a quest to find Aunt Lucy...so it looks like he'll be needing that raincoat after all. This new winter movie stars Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, Carla Tous, Ben Whishaw, Olivia Colman, and Madeleine Harris. Talk about a stacked cast!
One of Them Days — In Theaters January 24, 2025
Sony Pictures
BFF's Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are totally unprepared to learn Alyssa's boyfriend has spent all their rent money...and to do go on a hilarious quest to keep themselves from getting evicted. But what can you do? Sometimes, it's just one of them days ;). Maude Apatow and Janelle James also star.
Flight Risk — In Theaters January 24, 2025
Lionsgate
After The Union, Mark Walberg is back in another thriller that follows a U.S. Marshall (Michelle Dockery) bringing a witness (Topher Grace) to court after learning he was involved in criminal activity. But when she realizes the pilot (Mark) is actually a hitman — and that his mission is to assassinate the witness — it's all hands on deck.
You're Cordially Invited — On Prime Video January 30, 2025
Prime Video
This rom-com finds Reese Witherspoon in the middle of planning her sister's destination wedding...only to learn the venue's been double booked with the father (Will Ferrell) of a young bride (Geraldine Viswanathan). Will and Reese going toe-to-toe can only mean one thing: chaos. We've all been apart of a crazy winter wedding season (right?!) and I've never felt like Reese understood me more.
Valiant One — In Theaters January 31, 2025
Briarcliff Entertainment
This winter movie might star Netflix darlings Chase Stokes and Lana Condor but, Toto, I don't think we're in the Outer Banks anymore. The story follows a captain (Chase) trapped with his unit (and without equipment) in North Korean enemy territory — and the group's journey to safety.
Love Hurts — In Theaters February 7, 2025
Allen Fraser/Universal Pictures
Oscar winner (!!) Ke Huy Quan plays realtor Marvin Gable, who's resigned to live a quiet life in suburban Wisconsin. But when his ex partner-in-literal-crime Rose (Ariana DeBose) shows up and ropes him back into the criminal world, Marvin must come face-to-face with his past, and his murderous brother Knuckles (Daniel Wu). Argylle fans, this one's for you.
Heart Eyes — In Theaters February 7, 2025
Spyglass/Sony Pictures Releasing
Halloween's come early! Because nothing says romance like slasher flicks, right? In this new winter movie, a slasher (whose nickname, if you couldn't guess, is Heart Eyes) has been targeting couples on Valentine's Day for years — and when co-workers (Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding) get mistaken for a couple, it looks like they could be next. I just have one question: do they make heart sunglasses this cute?
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy — In Theaters February 14, 2025
Jay Maidment/Universal Pictures
Valentine's Day wouldn't be complete without a rom-com, and in 2025, we're finally getting another installment of the Bridget Jones series. This time around, our relatable heroine is a single mom four years after Mark's (Colin Firth) death, and both finds herself in constantly awkward interactions with Mr. Wallaker (Chiwetel Ejiofor) AND drawn to Roxster (Leo Woodall). What can I say? Movie goers are in their age gap romance era. The movie also stars Emma Thompson, Jim Broadbent, Isla Fisher, and Gemma Jones.
Captain America: Brave New World — In Theaters February 14, 2025
Eli Adé/Marvel Studios/Disney
Now THIS is the Valentine's Day movie I've been waiting for! After the death of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) has taken up the mantle of Captain America — and ends up in the middle of a worldwide incident. (As if The Falcon and the Winter Soldier wasn't enough). Now Sam, along with Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez), has to get to the bottom of the mystery before the incident becomes a crisis.
The Unbreakable Boy — In Theaters February 21, 2025
Lionsgate
Get your tissues ready because this winter movie is going to be a tear-jerker. Inspired by a true story, the film revolves around a boy with autism and brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta), his joy, and just how beautiful he makes the world around him. Meghann Fahy and Zachary Levi star as his parents, which is just another reason to add this to your watchlist!
Last Breath — In Theaters February 28, 2025
Focus Features
Barbie and Shang-Chi fans get excited, because Simu Liu is coming to our screens again! (It's me, I'm fans). In Last Breath, based on the 2019 documentary, Duncan Allcock (Woody Harrelson) and David Yuasa (Simu) must rescue Chris Lemons (Finn Cole) when he becomes untethered 100 meters underwater. In case you're wondering, that's 328 miles. I'll be swimming in the shallow end from now on.
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