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19 No Bake Christmas Treats

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The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and of course, delicious treats. But with all the hustle and bustle of the season, who has time for baking? That’s where no-bake treats come in. These easy and festive delights are perfect for busy cooks or anyone who wants to enjoy the holidays without spending hours in the kitchen.

Nutter Butter Santa Cookies

Nutter Butter Santa Cookies with red hats displayed on a place mat.
Photo Credit: Trop Rockin.

Dip these Nutter Butter cookie sandwiches in almond bark or white chocolate then decorate with red sanding sugar and cookie icing. The cutest and easiest no-bake treats for Christmas.

Get the recipe: Nutter Butter Santa Cookies.

Grinch Bark

Green candy bark with red heart decorations.
Photo Credit: Trop Rockin.

This homemade candy couldn’t be easier! It is fun to make, and share with loved ones. Make a batch to serve during your annual Christmas movie watch party for a treat that might make your heart grow a size or two, at the first sight of it!

Get the recipe: Grinch bark.

Marshmallow Pops

Pops made of marshmallows and candy melts.
Photo Credit: Trop Rockin’.

These easy marshmallow pops are so tasty! Dunk them in chocolate, drizzle them with sprinkles and candies, and share them with everyone! They are great to snack on, or dunk them into cocoa for added flavor!

Get the recipe: Marshmallow pops.

Christmas Cookie Fudge

Fudge with sprinkles and sugar cookie flavor.
Photo Credit: Trop Rockin’.

This flavorful fudge couldn’t be easier! It needs no baking time, and delivers a dose of sugar cookie goodness in every rich bite!

Get the recipe: Christmas cookie fudge.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Rice krispie treats shaped like trees.
Photo Credit: Trop Rockin’.

Everyone loves a rice krispie treat! This recipe transforms them into tasty little trees. Decorate them with candy or sprinkles for a festive no bake sweet.

Get the recipe: Christmas tree rice krispie treats.

Buckeye Balls

A plate of peanut butter buckeye balls.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

Peanut butter lovers will melt over these tasty no bake goodies. They have a yummy peanut butter center, dipped in chocolate for the ultimate holiday treat! 

Get the recipe: Buckeye balls.

Reindeer Dipped Graham Crackers

 Graham crackers decorated to look like reindeer faces.
Photo Credit: Homan at Home.

This ultra easy holiday treat needs no baking, and is sure to make everyone smile! Use candy and pretzels to make reindeer faces for this sweet and simple snack.

Get the recipe: Reindeer dipped graham crackers.

Melting Snowman Truffles

A truffle made to look like a melting snowman with red scarf and cookie hat.
Photo Credit: Kitchen Fun With My Three Sons.

This truffle recipe is not only so adorable that your loved ones will melt a little at the first sight, but also tasty that everyone will want another melted snowman truffle!

Get the recipe: Melting snowman truffles.

Christmas Wreath Cookies

Marshmallow wreath cookies.
Photo Credit: Sugar and Soul.

This no bake cookie is perfect for an easy treat to make with the kids! It uses marshmallow cookies and simple pantry staples to make these sweet wreaths!

Get the recipe: Christmas wreath cookies.

Christmas Rocky Road

Rocky road with white and dark chocolate, M&M’s and pistachios.
Photo Credit: It’s Not Complicated.

Rocky road gets a seasonal upgrade by adding pistachios and M&M candies to the mix. This easy treat is perfect to make and share for a homemade gift from the heart.

Get the recipe: Christmas rocky road.

Santa Stuffed Strawberries

Strawberries stuffed to look like santa.
Photo Credit: Wow It’s Veggie.

You only need 3 ingredients to make these sweet Santa’s! They are so easy and tasty too for a seasonal sweet with fruit.

Get the recipe: Santa stuffed strawberries.

Christmas Tree Cake Dip

A bowl of Christmas tree cake dip on a charcuterie board.
Photo Credit: Fantabulosity.

This dip is so delicious! It starts with those iconic snack cakes that no one can resist. Make this for a party, or to munch during movie night.

Get the recipe: Christmas tree cake dip.

Oreo Grinch Balls

Grinch Oreo Balls with red santa hats, candy eyeballs and dark eyebrows displayed on a round cutting board.
Photo Credit: Trop Rockin.

These no bake Oreo truffles are fun, festive and best of all, tasty! Whip up a batch to share at a party or cookie exchange, or make them to snack on at home during the holiday season. They are always the hit of the party and even better, easy to decorate.

Get the recipe: Oreo Grinch balls.

Christmas Ornament Oreo Pops

Oreo cookies decorated to look like Christmas ornaments.
Photo Credit: Food Folks and Fun.

These cookie pops are so easy to make and so much fun to share! Grab some oreo cookies, peanut butter cups and festive sprinkles to make these with the kids for a fun treat that everyone will want to eat!

Get the recipe: Christmas ornament oreo pops.

Stained Glass Jello

A platter of stained glass jello with red and green cubes.
Photo Credit: Easy Budget Recipes.

What could be more fun to make and serve at a Christmas party than stained glass jello? This recipe is so easy, yet so festive and flavorful. It is also a budget friendly option for feeding a crowd.

Get the recipe: Stained glass jello.

Gingerbread Rocky Road

Squares of rocky road with gingerbread cookies and colorful candies over top.
Photo Credit: The Spelt Kitchen.

This no bake candy recipe mashes up rocky road with plenty of gingerbread cookies for a really delicious treat worth sharing with all of your favorite people.

Get the recipe: Gingerbread rocky road.

Cornflake Wreaths

Cornflake wreath cookies with red hot candy decorations.
Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime.

This classic cookie recipe needs no baking time to deliver tasty holiday flavors. Who could resist one of these colorful and festive wreaths? 

Get the recipe: Colorful wreath cookies.

Christmas Pretzels

 plate of pretzels with chocolate centers and holiday decorations.
Photo Credit: The Monday Box.

This no bake treat is as yummy as it is cute! These easy decorated pretzels are fun to snack on or share with friends as a token of holiday cheer.

Get the recipe: Christmas pretzels.

Oreo Truffles

A plate of truffles made of oreo cookies.
Photo Credit: Olivia’s Kitchen.

This gluten free truffle recipe is just the thing to make for the holidays. They are delicious, easy and perfect to share with your chocolate loving friends and family.

Get the recipe: Oreo truffles.

Ritz Cracker Ornaments

Ritz crackers coated with chocolate and decorated to look like ornaments.
Photo Credit: Love From the Oven.

These ritz cracker ornaments are easy to make, and taste great too! They have the perfect blend of sweet and salty in each bite. These are fun to decorate with sprinkles and small candies.

Get the recipe: Ritz cracker ornaments.

Peppermint Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake bars made of peppermint.
Photo Credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

Peppermint and cheesecake are perfect partners for these no bake bars! They have a cool, creamy filling that tastes festive and is fairly easy to make before a party or family dinner.

Get the recipe: Peppermint cheesecake bars.

Boozy Peppermint Bark

Peppermint bark broken into chunks.
Photo Credit: Whisking Wolf.

This bark packs a pepperminty kick that is yummy and boozy! Make this to share with your 21+ friends and loved ones to spread some jolly good holiday treats!

Get the recipe: Boozy peppermint bark.

Pecan Pie Balls

Cake balls made of pecan pie.
Photo Credit: Simply Stacie.

This recipe packs pecan pie flavor into yummy bite sized balls. These are just the thing to make for the holidays to make a bite sized snack to share. They are easy and so delicious!

Get the recipe: Pecan pie balls.

No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge

Slices of peanut butter fudge with a peanut on top.
Photo Credit: Pure and Simple Nourishments.

It wouldn’t be the holidays without a slice of creamy peanut butter fudge! This recipe promises to be the best, no bake fudge ever!

Get the recipe: Peanut butter fudge.

Reindeer Chow

Pretzels, cereal and candy mixed together.
Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

Make a batch of this no bake reindeer chow to snack on as you watch Christmas movies or to share with co workers and neighbors. 

Get the recipe: Reindeer chow.

Christmas Pudding Rice Krispie Treats 

Rice krispie treats that look like plum puddings.
Photo Credit: Crumbs and Corkscrews.

This no bake treat is easy to make and absolutely adorable! Everyone loves rice krispie treats, so why not form them into pudding form for a snack to send home with loved ones after the holiday meal?

Get the recipe: Christmas pudding rice krispie treats.

Red Velvet Cheesecake

A slice of red velvet cheesecake with chocolate crust.
Photo Credit: Sweet Fix Baker.

This red velvet cheesecake needs no baking to deliver delicious holiday cheer! You will love the flavor this easy festive dessert brings to the table. The combination of creamy red velvet cheesecake and chocolate crust is irresistible. 

Get the recipe: Red velvet cheesecake.

Mini Eggnog Trifles

Trifle cups with eggnog mousse and chocolate cake.
Photo Credit: Food Meanderings.

Layers of chocolate cake and eggnog mousse and  whipped cream make these trifles the perfect treat. Use a store bought cake, or even leftover cupcakes for a no bake shortcut that everyone will love.

Get the recipe: Mini eggnog trifles.

Mini Pecan Pie Tarts

Miniature pecan pies with whole nuts on top.
Photo Credit: Evolving Table.

This recipe needs no baking time to make the most delicious little tarts! They are sweet, nutty and perfect for sharing with loved ones after an indulgent holiday meal.

Get the recipe: Mini pecan pie tarts.

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Photo Credit: Trop Rockin.

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