Cranberries are one of the most iconic holiday season ingredients, and these cranberry desserts are a must-have for Thanksgiving and beyond!
If you feel like cranberries are an essential part of Thanksgiving, Christmas , and #CozySeason more broadly, you’ve come to the right place. Because over the years, we’ve published more than a dozen incredible cranberry desserts that will help you have the tart and sweet holiday season treat you crave!
This list is heavy on cookies, probably for obvious reasons, but you’ll still find a pie, cheesecake, and even fudge!
I interpreted “dessert” somewhat strictly for this list, but we have a ton of other cranberry recipes on Food Fanatic that are still on the sweet end of the spectrum. Here are a few more we think you’ll love:
And of course, you’ll also enjoy our roundup of cranberry cocktails , perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond.
Alright, now back to the main act — the cranberry desserts!
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe
Dark Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are perfect for celebrating the holidays. Sweet, chewy, and utterly delicious.
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Cranberry Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe
Cranberry eggnog cheesecake is a festive and fun dessert for your holiday party. Isn’t it just stunning with all those sugared…
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Cranberry Pumpkin Seed Salted Caramel Bark Recipe
This cranberry pumpkin seed salted caramel bark is a super quick and easy homemade treat to make. Everyone will love it!
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Paleo Cranberry Almond Cookies Recipe
Paleo Cranberry Almond Cookies will be the hit of your holiday cookie swap. Full of tart cranberries, everyone will ask for the recipe!
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Pioneer Woman Cranberry Pie Recipe
This cranberry pie recipe comes to us from the one and only Pioneer Woman. Read on and bake it up today!
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Cranberry Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe
Cranberry Streusel Coffee Cake is filled with tart cranberries and topped with pecan streusel topping. Divine.
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Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar Recipe
Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies in a Jar are a great gift during the holidays. Everyone will love them!
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Cranberry Orange Fudge Recipe
Cranberry orange fudge may seem like a seasonal treat, but thanks to dried cranberries, you can have it any time you want. Cranberry and…
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Cinnamon Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Cinnamon Chip Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies bring an extra special cookie to your holiday season. Cranberries, oatmeal, and cinnamon chips-yum!
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Cranberry Apple Walnut Tarts Recipe
These Cranberry Apple Walnut Tarts would be the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table! Perfect for when you want to make individual desserts!
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Cranberry Apple Strudel Recipe
Cranberry Apple Strudel couldn’t be easier. A fabulous treat to enjoy during the season and year round!
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Orange Cranberry Cookies Recipe
Orange cranberry cookies make a sweet treat with plenty of bright flavor for Winter. Put them on your cookie tray, stat!
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Healthy Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipe
Warm up with a healthy cranberry apple crisp on a cold winter day: It’s easy to make with wholesome ingredients and tastes absolutely amazing!
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Cranberry Breakfast Cookies Recipe
Cranberry Breakfast Cookies are a delicious breakfast or snack for Fall. Great with a cup of coffee.
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BONUS: Since our list doesn’t include cakes, here’s an easy cranberry cake recipe you can try if that’s what your heart desires!