55 Quick & Easy No Bake Christmas Treats for Dessert or Gifts
Easy no bake Christmas Treats! These cute holiday goodies make simple Christmas desserts and fun inexpensive gift ideas!
Holiday desserts don’t have to involve complicated, time-consuming recipes!
They can be quick and easy to make – with no baking required – and still be delicious crowd pleasers.
I put together a list of the best easy no-bake Christmas treats, to give you tons of ideas for what to make for your holiday celebration.
This list of holiday treats includes ideas for sweet dessert dips, simple recipes for truffles and candy, plus no-bake cheesecakes, holiday fudge, snack mixes, and more!
You can use these easy no-bake Christmas treat ideas for:
- Parties and potlucks
- Kids to make (as a fun project or snack for school)
- Food gifts
- Cookie trays and dessert boxes
- Holiday bake sales
- Family movie nights
There’s truly something for everyone, all types of events, and even every dessert-making skill level.
Let’s dive in!
(🎄 Need more delicious holiday food ideas? You’ll love these festive Christmas dinner ideas, crowd-pleasing holiday charcuterie boards, quick and easy Christmas appetizers, delicious Christmas breakfast ideas and irresistible Christmas tree food ideas!)
No Bake Christmas Treats
Chocolate Covered Cherries
Scrumptious homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries are a cinch to make with just a handful of ingredients.
They look beautiful on holiday candy and cookie trays or boxed up as a holiday gift.
Christmas Tree Rice Crispy Treats
These Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for kids to help make for Christmas!
They are a fun, no-bake dessert option for holiday parties. Plus who doesn’t like Krispie treats?
Christmas Oreo Ornaments
Christmas Oreo Ornaments are very festive, made with white chocolate and decorated with mini peanut butter cups, M&M’s and sprinkles.
Fun and easy to make, everyone loves decorating them.
Cornflake Wreaths
Classic no bake Christmas Wreath Cookies have crunchy cornflakes coated in green marshmallows, decorated with red hot candies and cute little holly sprinkles.
My childhood favorite!
Cream Cheese Holiday Mints
Melt-in-your-mouth Christmas Party Mints couldn’t be easier!
Made with just four ingredients, these festive no-bake cream cheese peppermint candies can be made ahead and are wildly addicting.
Christmas Crunch Holiday Snack Mix
Christmas Crunch Holiday Snack Mix has the perfect combination of sweet and salty flavors.
Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s the quintessential Christmas movie night snack.
Christmas Tree Cake Fudge
Nothing says the holiday season is here more than seeing those iconic Christmas tree cakes.
This Christmas Tree Cake Fudge has only 4 ingredients and would be so fun to serve or gift.
Nutter Butter Reindeer Cookies
Made with Nutter Butter cookies and a few other simple ingredients, these easy Reindeer Cookie Treats are fun to make and beyond cute.
The perfect no-bake holiday treat!
Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies
Combine the crunchy goodness of Chex cereal with the minty sweetness of peppermint bark for a snack that's as festive as it is satisfying.
Our Peppermint Bark Muddy Buddies are an easy, no-bake treat that's perfect for snacking or gifting.
Christmas Lasagna
Christmas Lasagna is a delicious no bake dessert filled with smooth and creamy layers that sit atop a cookie crust.
It looks so festive!
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
If you like Reese's you will love this easy homemade peanut butter recipe!
Top your chocolate peanut butter treats with festive sprinkles to dress them up for Christmas.
3-Ingredient Christmas Fudge
For a no-fail, no cook, peppermint-flavored fudge, look no further than this 3 Ingredient Christmas Fudge!
With only about 3 minutes of prep required, it’s simple to make but results in the ultimate festive treat.
Grinch Pretzels
Grinch Pretzels are a fabulous sweet and salty treat for the holiday season!
Crunchy pretzels dipped in green candy melts and topped with a red heart sprinkle are fun Christmas treats for holiday parties or Grinch movie nights.
Strawberry Santas with Cheesecake Filling
No-Bake Strawberry Santas are a fun and festive way to stuff fresh strawberries with creamy frosting.
You only need 3 ingredients to make an easy, healthy dessert for your Christmas treat table.
No-Bake Eggnog Pie
Easy No Bake Eggnog Pie is a creamy Christmas dessert with a sweet graham cracker crust filled with a fluffy whipped eggnog vanilla pudding and a dash of nutmeg on top.
If you love cream pies and eggnog, this recipe will be your new holiday favorite!
Quick Microwave Toffee
If you’re short on time, but still want to make a quick holiday treat, then you’ve got to try this microwave toffee recipe!
It’s a simple, six ingredient candy that only requires 15 active minutes to throw together, and there’s no oven required. I love it for those last-minute holiday parties!
Snickerdoodle Truffles
No-bake Snickerdoodle Truffles are a cinnamony, festive twist on classic chocolate Oreo truffles.
Made with golden Oreos, cream cheese, and cinnamon in a decadent white chocolate shell, these sweet and cozy truffles are the perfect holiday treat!
Grinch Fudge
If you’re looking for a new and festive holiday treat to make this year, try making Grinch Fudge!
This is such a fun twist on traditional fudge and kids will love helping.
Peppermint Bark
Homemade Peppermint Bark is so festive and full of holiday flavor.
It’s very easy to make, and so much less expensive (and better tasting) than the storebought variety.
Christmas Oreo Balls
With just 4 ingredients, these rich and decadent Christmas truffles are made with crushed Oreos and cream cheese and then dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate.
Pretty Christmas sprinkles make them the perfect festive treat!
Reindeer Chow
No holiday party is complete without a big bowl of Reindeer Chow.
Chocolate muddy buddies, holiday M&M’s, peanut butter cups and pretzels all come together for a festive snack mix that’s easy to make and fun to eat!
No Bake Peppermint Cheesecake
No Bake Candy Cane Cheesecake has a delicious chocolate Oreo cookie crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and is loaded with sweet peppermint flavor from crushed mini candy canes.
SO pretty too!
Peanut Butter Fritos Candy
The salty-sweet of Peanut Butter Fritos Candy combines creamy peanut butter and crunchy Fritos, drizzled with a generous amount of melted chocolate.
It's an unique holiday confection that's easy to make, hard to resist, and a perfect gift for any holiday occasion.
Santa Hat Brownies
It doesn’t get much easier than cute, 3-ingredient Santa Hat Brownies.
Store bought brownie bites make this a very simple, no-bake dessert you can assemble in minutes.
Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Candies
These chocolate-covered peppermint candies are a variation on the popular Christmas treat Martha Washington candy.
They have a sweet, creamy center flecked with peppermint, and they’re equally delicious dipped in white chocolate or semisweet chocolate.
Christmas Candy Cookie Bark
This Christmas Candy Cookie Bark is so delicious and easy to prepare!
With only five ingredients and no baking required, it’s the perfect quick treat for the holidays.
Easy Gumdrop Nougat Candy
Gumdrop Nougat Candy is an easy, microwaveable Christmas treat to wow everyone and brighten up your cookie trays and tables.
You can make this white-chocolate based treat with Dots or jelly slices.
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Homemade Peppermint Patties melt in your mouth, and every bite is bursting with chocolate and peppermint flavor.
They’re a cool, refreshing and delightful addition to your holiday sweets.
Peppermint Bark Popcorn
Enjoy your favorite seasonal chocolate treat transformed into a sweet and salty snack!
This homemade Peppermint Bark Popcorn is easy to make with crispy popcorn coated in creamy white chocolate, crushed candy canes, peppermint extract, and drizzled with dark chocolate.
Chocolate Peanut Clusters
Crockpot Peanut Cluster Candy is SO easy to make right in your slow cooker with minimal ingredients.
They are the perfect balance of sweet and salty for a true crowd-pleasing treat.
Sugar Cookie Fudge
Get ready to experience the ultimate combination of creamy fudge and the comforting flavors of homemade sugar cookies.
Delectable Sugar Cookie Fudge will transport you back to the joy of freshly baked cookies, all in a luxurious fudge form.
No-Bake Santa Cookies
With just a few store-bought ingredients, you can create these adorable Santa Cookies.
Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of them!
Southern Pecan Pralines
Chock full of Southern charm, Salted Pecan Pralines are packed with crunchy pecans encased in buttery, brown sugar caramel.
The sweet, nutty treats make a perfect addition to your spread of holiday desserts.
Grinch Hot Chocolate
This easy Slow Cooker Grinch Hot Chocolate recipe is a fun and festive way to turn a classic cup of cocoa into a delicious Grinch green Christmas drink.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Trees
With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create your own Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Trees and celebrate the holiday season.
Way better than the storebought version!
Little Debbie Christmas Cake Balls
Christmas Tree Cake Balls are a fun twist on everyone’s favorite holiday treat!
Made with just 5 simple ingredients, the no-bake treats are easy to make and have all the delicious flavor of Little Debbie snack cakes in every bite.
Christmas Pretzels
Christmas Pretzels are a deliciously simple answer to holiday snacking and gifting.
No baking or special tools required - just pretzel rings, melting chocolate, and sprinkles.
It’s an easy, fast and fun activity for the whole family.
Grinch Christmas Nougat
Grinch Christmas Nougat is a whimsical, melt-in-your-mouth confection dotted with jolly red gumdrops that are as fun to make as they are to eat.
It's a classic gumdrop nougat candy that's perfect for your holiday dessert table!
Reindeer Caramel Apples
Reindeer Caramel Apples are a sweet treat to make with the kiddos.
They also make a super easy, adorable gift, or to make a bunch for a party. It’ll be a hit!
Bugle Santa Hats
These adorable no-bake Santa Hats are made with Bugles, candy melts, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles.
They are a huge hit with kids and adults alike thanks to their salty-sweet flavor combo.
Gingerbread Truffles
Embrace the festive flavors of the season with delectable, 3-ingredient Gingerbread Truffles.
Crafted from crushed gingersnap cookies and cream cheese, these bite-sized treats are generously coated in almond bark, delivering a delightful combination of spice and sweetness in every bite.
Christmas Puppy Chow Fudge
Puppy Chow Christmas Microwave Fudge is a foolproof recipe that combines two already amazing desserts into one spectacular holiday treat.
Puppy chow and chocolate fudge combine into one decadent and festive dessert that will for sure be a hit on your holiday cookie trays.
Christmas Tree Dip
The dip version of the obsess-worthy Little Debbie Christmas Tree snack cakes.
It’s super easy to make and very fun to eat!
Christmas Oreos
Christmas Oreos are festive and fun for the holiday season!
This quick and easy recipe takes only 15 minutes from start to finish, and they can be decorated and frosted many different ways.
Christmas Tree Fudge
This 3 ingredient Christmas Tree Fudge is easy to make and a whole lot of fun!
Get ready to build your own Christmas tree forest with this festive fudge recipe.
Easy Buckeye Balls
Buckeye Balls are delicious peanut butter balls dipped in melted chocolate.
Incredibly simple to make, no-bake, and packed with flavor, this is a great treat to share during the holiday season.
Peppermint Cheesecake Dip
Peppermint Cheesecake Dip looks and tastes super festive, and is an easy make ahead dessert for the holidays.
Everyone loves a savory cheese ball, but this is a fun sweet twist that guests will devour.
Snickerdoodle Fudge
Incredible Snickerdoodle Fudge takes the best snickerdoodle cookie recipe ever and flips it into a tempting treat that’s easy to make!
Cinnamon, sugar & butter, white chocolate chips & cream cheese frosting might make this phenomenal 5-ingredient fudge your new holiday favorite!
Oreo Penguins
Aren’t these Oreo Penguins SO adorable with their peppermint ear muffs?
Covered in yummy dark chocolate, they require minimal, inexpensive ingredients and are very fun to make and serve.
Christmas Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods
Christmas Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods are an easy, sweet treat for the holiday season that take just 10 minutes to make and use 3 simple ingredients.
They are easy to make and fun to eat!
Five Minute Fudge Wreath
Five Minute Fudge Wreath is a super easy delicious fudge that might just become a holiday tradition in your family.
Quick, easy, and perfect for gifting, it’s a festive treat that spreads joy and sweetness.
Hot Chocolate Dip
Enjoy one of the most iconic winter drinks in a new way with this creamy and fluffy hot chocolate dip!
It’s perfect for any type of gathering and can be customized each time with a different assortment of cookies, snacks, and fruit for dipping.
No-Bake Chocolate Haystacks
No-Bake Chocolate Haystacks are a classic holiday treat. They are easy to make with just 4 ingredients.
Plus they keep well, so they're perfect to make ahead or gift.
Christmas Jello Balls
Christmas Jello Balls are a fun and festive no bake confection featuring red and green Jello, Greek yogurt, and sweetened coconut flakes.
Bring a creamy, chewy, sweet treat to your dessert table this holiday season!
Microwave Peanut Brittle
Microwave peanut brittle is an easy 15 minute candy recipe perfect for the holidays.
It has a light melt in your mouth texture with a sweet and salty flavor that is to die for!
Ready to try some no bake Christmas treats?
I hope this list of quick and easy no bake holiday goodies has given you tons of inspiration for new desserts to try this season.
From super easy treats, dips, and snack mixes, to fun Christmas candy and fudge recipes, there are so many unique ideas to choose from!
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