13+ Christmas Cookie Tray Ideas + 2 Centerpiece Recipes
This holiday cookie roundup features 13+ festive cookie recipes plus two fun edible centerpiece ideas. From Biscoff crack to Nutella-stuffed cookies and marshmallow treats, there’s something for everyone.
These cookies are easy to make, look festive on any dessert table, and make the sweetest homemade gifts.
1
Biscoff Toffee Crack
Crunchy Biscoff cookies topped with buttery toffee, creamy Biscoff spread, and milk chocolate. A fun variation on a classic holiday favorite that has only 5 ingredients and comes together in 20 minutes! A perfect cookie tray filler recipe.
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2
Easy Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Fluff Stuffed Cookies
Sip on your favorite holiday drink in cookie form! These Hot Chocolate Cookies soft, chewy and filled with gooey marshmallow centres. The perfect cookie to make your cookie tray standout from the rest!
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3
Christmas Reindeer Crack Toffee (Easy Saltine Toffee Recipe for Kids)
A mix of buttery toffee, melty chocolate, and crunchy pretzels turned into adorable reindeer faces using simple candies! This easy, no-bake Christmas candy is perfect for kids, classroom parties, or gifting to friends and neighbors.
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4
Easy 5-Ingredient Biscoff Chocolate Quinoa Clusters (No Bake Christmas Candy Recipe)
Looking for a super quick Christmas treat? These 5-ingredient Biscoff Chocolate Quinoa Clusters are the easiest no-bake holiday candy you’ll make this year. They’re crunchy, chocolatey, and perfect for cookie trays, gifting, or last-minute party treats.
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Easy, Homemade Vanilla Bean Marshmallows
Soft, fluffy, and full of real vanilla bean flavor, these homemade marshmallows are perfect for snacking, topping hot cocoa, or adding a sweet touch to your cookie tray. They’re melt-in-your-mouth delicious and a fun, festive treat everyone will love!
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Christmas Crack Date Bark (Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
If you’re a fan of date bark and you like Christmas crack aka saltine toffee, you're gonna LOOOOVE this recipe!
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7
Authentic Cannoli Filling Recipe with Chocolate Chips and Pistachios
These classic Italian cannolis are filled with a luscious, creamy ricotta mixture, lightly sweetened and flavored with a hint of vanilla. Topped with mini chocolate chips or pistachios, they're a classic holiday cookie tray addition. Try dipping the ends in holiday sprinkles to make them extra festive.
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8
Nutella Stuffed Kinder Bueno Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies are packed with creamy Nutella, Kinder chocolate, and white chocolate chips. Perfect for adding a decadent touch to your holiday cookie tray, they’re sure to be a favorite with kids and adults alike!
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9
Protein Sugar Cookie Bars (Refined Sugar Free, Gluten Free)
Soft sugar cookie protein bars topped with creamy frosting and festive sprinkles. They taste like classic sugar cookies but are secretly packed with protein — a wholesome addition to your holiday cookie tray!
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10
Chocolate Peppermint Protein Balls (Refined Sugar-Free, No Bake, High Protein, Vegan)
Forget Oreo cake balls and sneak a healthy treat in your cookie tray with these Chocolate Peppermint Protein Balls. Made with dates, nut butter, cocoa, and protein powder, they taste just like chocolate peppermint bark in bite-sized form. They're so good, no one will believe they're good for them!
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11
Healthy Samoa Cookies (Vegan, No Sugar Added)
Inspired by the classic Girl Scout favorite, these Samoa cookies are chewy coconut cookies with caramel and chocolate drizzle. Made with only six simple ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates, they are gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, and ready in minutes. The perfect allergy-friendly easy addition to your holiday cookie tray!
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12
Espresso Martini Brownies
Technically not a cookie, these rich, fudgy brownies with a coffee kick are perfect for adults and adding some sophistication to your tray.
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13
Snickers Date Bark with Crunchy Quinoa
Looking for an easy yet delicious tray filler? Try this – date bark went viral for a reason, so good!
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14
Mini Egg Chocolate Chip Cookies
Make these delicious NYC-style Mini Egg cookies as is, or replace the mini eggs with Christmas M&Ms to make them even more festive!
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BONUS CENTERPIECE RECIPE: Santa Buttercream Frosting Board
This Santa Buttercream Frosting Board makes the cutest centerpiece for your cookie tray. It’s fun, festive, and full of sweet holiday treats everyone will love.
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BONUS CENTERPIECE RECIPE: Easy Biscoff Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
This Biscoff Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is flaky, buttery, and filled with sweet Biscoff spread. It’s so easy to make and always impresses as the star of a holiday dessert tray!
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