Best Holiday Desserts in Chicago

I've made a GIANT list of the best holiday desserts in Chicago. There are 20 items on this list, and they should all be <$10.

See how many you can hit up this month!

Pssssst -- for the boozy version of this list, check out my list of the best Holiday Cocktails in Chicago.

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The Best Holiday Desserts in Chicago by 312food

1. Stan's Donuts

Holiday donut: Gingerbread Stan
Neighborhood: Wicker Park; River North; Lakeview x2
Instagram: @stansdonutschicago
Recommended by: @alyssazeet_
Photo by: @jamiesolus

*Guess what! Stan's Donuts is featured on another list of mine: Best of the Best at Chicago Gourmet 2017

A post shared by j a m i e • s o l u s (@jamiesolus) on Dec 17, 2017 at 8:09am PST

2. Firecakes

Holiday treats: festive donuts + mini wreath sugar cookies
Neighborhood: River North; Lincoln Park
Instagram: @firecakes
Photo by: @domesticdivamd

A post shared by Megan G | Dr. Foodie Explorer (@thedomesticdivamd) on Dec 17, 2017 at 10:57am PST

3. Parlor

Holiday treats: tacolato holiday taco
Neighborhood: West Loop; Wicker Park
Instagram: @parlorchicago
Recommended by: @ohjepsen
Photo by: @feastbobo

A post shared by Jared Bobo (@feastbobo) on Dec 19, 2017 at 8:14am PST

4. Do-Rite Donuts

Holiday treats: holiday sprinkled donuts
Neighborhood: Loop
Instagram: @doritedonuts
Photo by: @windycitymunchies

A post shared by Windy City Munchies (@windycitymunchies) on Dec 1, 2017 at 5:54am PST

5. Amorino

Holiday treats: Santa gelato (now through Jan 1)
Neighborhood: River North; Michigan Ave
Instagram: @amorinousa

A post shared by Chicago Food, by Erin Byrne (@312food) on Dec 19, 2017 at 9:22am PST

6. Sweet Mandy B's

Holiday cookies: Christmas trees, snowmen, candy canes, stars of David, dreidls, chocolate peppermint cakes
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Instagram: @sweetmandybs
Photo by: @roxypopzchicago

*Guess what! Sweet Mandy B's is also on my Chicago Pie Guide

A post shared by ROXY POPZ 🍍blogger (@roxypopzchicago) on Dec 11, 2017 at 5:36pm PST

7. Bake

Holiday cookies: all kinds of awesome holiday designs
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Photo by: @chicagoismyboyfriend

*Note: Bake is also on my Chicago Pie Guide

A post shared by Shelley | Explorer | Eater (@chicagoismyboyfriend) on Dec 18, 2017 at 7:37pm PST

8. Goddess & The Baker

Holiday cookies: Santas & more
Neighborhood: Loop x2, Andersonville
Photo by: @frostedandfried

*Guess what! Goddess & The Baker is also on my Pretty Little Latte List

A post shared by Frosted & Fried | Cheat Food (@frostedandfried) on Dec 6, 2017 at 8:58am PST

9. Cocoa + Co

Holiday cookies: Chocolate trees
Neighborhood: Old Town
Instagram: @cocoaandcochi
Photo by: @sherriesavorsthecity

*Guess what! Cocoa + Co is also on my Pretty Little Latte List.

A post shared by Cocoa + Co (@cocoaandcochi) on Dec 16, 2017 at 4:30pm PST

10. Summer House Santa Monica

Holiday cookies: snowmen
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park
Instagram: @summerhousesm
Photo by: @jordancassmanrealestate

*Guess what! Summer House Santa Monica is on two of my other guides: Chicago Brunch Checklist + Fancy Smoked Salmon in Chicago

A post shared by Jordan & Cassman Real Estate (@jordancassmanrealestate) on Dec 17, 2017 at 5:40pm PST

11. Alliance Bakery

Holiday cookies: Christmas trees
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Instagram: @alliancebakery
Photo by: @frgvneats

A post shared by FRGVN Eats (@frgvneats) on Dec 16, 2017 at 1:52pm PST

12. Sprinkles Cupcakes

Holiday treats: festive cupcakes
Neighborhood: Gold Coast
Instagram: @sprinklescupcakes
Photo by: @flos_favorites

A post shared by Eat/Play/Stay in the Midwest (@flos_favorites) on Dec 8, 2017 at 8:47am PST

13. Honeygrow

Holiday treats: holiday honey bar
Neighborhood: Loop; West Loop
Instagram: @honeygrow
Photo by: @nospecialoccasion

A post shared by Christina – Chicago Blogger (@nospecialoccasion) on Dec 3, 2017 at 6:09pm PST

14. Christkindlmarket

Holiday treats: O'Snap Gingerbread -- gingerbread cheesecake, spiced whipped cream, and cookies
Neighborhood: Loop; Wrigleyville; Naperville
Instagram: @christmaschi
Photo by: @alwayshungrychi

*Guess what! The Christkindlmarket is also on my list of the best Holiday Cocktails in Chicago.

A post shared by Katie & DJ (@alwayshungrychi) on Dec 17, 2017 at 3:50pm PST

15. M Burger

Holiday treats: peppermint milkshakes + eggnog milkshakes
Neighborhood: River North
Instagram: @mburgerchicago
Photo by: @mrs4silva

A post shared by Hannah (@mrs4silva) on Dec 17, 2017 at 7:56pm PST

16. Public House

Holiday treats: peppermint boozy milkshakes (for more holiday cocktails, see this guide)
Neighborhood: River North
Instagram: @chipublichouse
Photo by: @instaworthychicago

A post shared by InstaWorthy Chicago (@instaworthychicago) on Dec 13, 2017 at 8:19pm PST

17. Bombo Bar

Holiday treats: s'mores & peppermint hotter chocolates topped with... everything
Neighborhood: West Loop
Instagram: @bombobar
Photo by: @jn_eats

A post shared by J. Nguyen (@jn_eats) on Dec 19, 2017 at 7:33am PST

18. Veruca Chocolates

Holiday treats: peppermint hot chocolates; chocolate trees
Neighborhood: Old Town
Instagram: @verucachocolates
Photo by: @megs155

A post shared by megs155 (@megs155) on Dec 13, 2017 at 4:00pm PST

19. XO Marshmallow

Holiday treats: hot chocolates with toasted marshmallows
Neighborhood: Edgewater
Instagram: @xomarshmallow
Photo by: @averageinthecity

*Guess what! XO Marshmallow is also on my list of Gourmet Food Gift Ideas!

A post shared by @averageinthecity on Dec 17, 2017 at 11:28am PST

20. Bar Cargo

Holiday treats: boozy hot chocolates and FREE s'mores!
Neighborhood: River North
Instagram: @barcargochi
Photo by: @supervicky55

A post shared by Victoria Kent PR (@supervicky55) on Dec 12, 2017 at 1:55pm PST