35 Easy No-Bake Treats For Christmas

Published: Nov 23, 2023 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 1051 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

Looking for some unique, no-bake treats for Christmas? Today I'm sharing 35 easy no-bake treats for Christmas that are easy to make and festive!

A decorative collage of no-bake treats for Christmas.

Do you love Christmas, but have no time to bake? Don't worry, you can still make delicious, festive no-bake treats without having to turn on the oven.

No-bake treats are an easy, fun way to make delicious holiday desserts that don’t require much of your precious time. Whether you're a novice baker or an expert in the kitchen, no-bake treats are an easy way to bring the holiday spirit into your home.

Many confections are so easy that the kids can help. Put them on sprinkle duty decorating chocolate covered pretzels or truffles. They could also help shake up a bag of Christmas muddy buddies for the holiday snack table.

No-bake treats

You're sure to find a new favorite on this list of no-bake treats for Christmas. It's got everything from chocolate covered peanut butter balls to sprinkle-topped candy bark.

Homemade Peppermint Patties

Homemade peppermint patties are the perfect winter confection - a silky chocolate coating surrounds a creamy and refreshing peppermint candy center. You only need five ingredients to get started!

Overhead shot of homemade peppermint patties on a white serving plate.

No Bake Avalanche Cookies

By A Paige of Positivity

These treats come together in just 15 minutes, even if you're not a baker. No Bake Avalanche Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie for you!

A hand reaching for cookies in a tin.

Chocolate Orange Slices

By The Littlest Crumb

Candied orange slices are dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt for a simple and tasty dessert everyone will love.

Orange slices dipped in chocolate and sea salt.

Candied Hazelnuts

Candied hazelnuts are a beautiful garnish for baked goods, and can also be served alone as a finger food or snack. Roasted hazelnuts are covered in a sweet cinnamon candy coating.

A white decorative bowl filled with candied hazelnuts.

Mars Bar Slice (No Bake Treats)

By The Flavor Bender

This recipe is easy to prepare and requires no baking. It's made with rice krispies mixed with melted Mars bars and a chocolate layer on top.

A plate of chocolate Rice Krispies bars.

Reindeer Food Recipe (Christmas Puppy Chow)

By Joy Food Sunshine

Reindeer Food makes a great gift for friends, neighbors and coworkers. This sweet treat is a fun and festive Christmas Puppy Chow recipe that’s easy to make with only 7 ingredients!

A bowl of reindeer food.

Peanut Butter Buckeyes

Peanut butter buckeyes are a sweet peanut butter confection that's partially dipped in chocolate candy coating. They're the perfect treat for holiday dessert trays and easy to make ahead of time!

Buckeyes with a red towel.

Cracker Toffee with Club Crackers

By Finding Zest

Cracker Toffee with Club crackers is a great holiday dessert for Christmas, Valentine’s Day or Easter! It's an easy homemade candy recipe to make with your kids.

Pieces of toffee in a bowl.

Matcha Coconut Snowballs

By Sift and Simmer

Place almond flour, coconut, maple syrup, almond extract into a food processor and blitz until combined to create these delicious, gluten-free, coconut almond snowballs.

A stack of snowballs on a white plate.

Oreo Peppermint Bark

Oreo peppermint bark is an easy, no-bake dessert treat to make for the holidays. White chocolate is filled with crushed Oreo cookies and cool vanilla-mint flavor that's spread thin to make a sweet candy bark.

Red cup filled with oreo peppermint bark.

Vegan Peppermint Bark

By Delightful Adventures

An edible gift idea that's perfect during the holidays. It's quick and easy to make and works great as a last minute pot luck idea.

A white plate of bark candy.

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels

By My Sequined Life

Dark chocolate peppermint pretzels are a fun and festive food gift that are an easy dessert to make and decorate for Christmas and winter holidays.

A white plate of chocolate covered pretzels.

Salty Chocolate Date Caramels

By Heartbeet Kitchen

These vegan date caramels are covered in dark chocolate with a rich, sweet, creamy date center. They're so easy to make and are absolutely delicious!

Several chocolate date candies on parchment paper.

Christmas Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)

Make a batch of Christmas muddy buddies to celebrate the holiday season. Chex cereal is coated in a creamy peppermint white chocolate and dusted in confectioner's sugar with seasonal sprinkles.

A green bowl filled with Christmas puppy chow.

3-Ingredient Christmas Fudge Recipe

By Haute and Healthy Living

This 3-ingredient Christmas fudge recipe results in the ultimate tasty fudge. It's so simple to make and perfect to serve for the holidays!

A white plate with fudge squares.

Salted Bourbon Caramels

By The Cozy Plum

The perfect sweet and salty treat for whiskey lovers with a smooth bourbon finish, these soft and chewy vanilla bourbon caramels topped with flaky sea salt will impress everyone at your holiday party.

Caramel candies on a white cloth.

Scotcheroos

Scotcheroos are sweet no-bake bars made with rice krispies cereal and peanut butter topped with rich butterscotch and chocolate. They're made with just six ingredients and are perfect for bake sales and potlucks!

A white plate filled with scotcheroos bars.

White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels Recipe

By Julia's Cuisine

White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels are dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with candy canes. They make a great holiday snack.

A red bowl of candy coated pretzels.

The Best Homemade Peanut Butter Balls

By Beyond Frosting

You will love the combination of flavors and textures these quick and easy no-bake Peanut Butter Balls. These bite-sized treats are full of crunchy Rice Krispies and covered in rich dark chocolate!

Chocolate covered peanut butter candies on parchment paper.

Turtle Bark

Turtle bark is a no-bake candy treat that tastes just like your favorite turtle candy! Add this easy, 4-ingredient recipe to your next holiday dessert tray.

Squares of turtle bark.

Christmas Oreos

By Fresh April Flours

These delightful Christmas Oreos are dipped into melted white chocolate, decorated with a simple (yet adorable) Christmas tree motif, then sprinkled with colorful nonpareils. They're the perfect holiday treat!

Decorated Oreo cookies on a cutting board.

Christmas Truffles

By Cooking for my Soul

These Christmas chocolate truffles are decorated with fun holiday sprinkles. Your family will enjoy these decadent and rich bites.

A cluster of decorated candies on a round plate.

Snickerdoodle Muddy Buddies (Puppy Chow)

Snickerdoodle muddy buddies, also known as puppy chow, is a no-bake, sweet chex mix. Chex cereal is coated in white chocolate and tossed in a blend of cinnamon and sugar.

Puppy chow in a bowl on a wooden counter top.

Peppermint Bark Fudge (Instant Pot Fudge)

By Cooking Carnival

This simple no-bake fudge recipe will put a smile on everyone’s face this festive season. Gift these Peppermint bark fudge squares to everyone you know.

A stack of fudge squares on a white plate.

Pomegranate + Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark

By Maple and Mango

This Pomegranate + Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark recipe only requires four simple ingredients to produce an incredibly easy-to-make and delicious treat!

A stack of chocolate bark pieces on a white cloth.

Stovetop Candied Pecans

Stovetop candied pecans are a quick and easy treat made with just four ingredients. Whole roasted pecans are coated in a brown sugar and cinnamon candy coating.

Stovetop candied pecans on a wooden cutting board.

Easy Rolo Pretzel Reindeer

By Suburban Simplicity

Rolo Pretzel Reindeer are easy to make and are perfect for any holiday gathering. Salty and sweet with a caramel center, these little candy reindeer are the perfect Christmas pretzel treat.

A white bowl of decorated pretzel candies.

Chocolate Peppermint Cups

By Garden in the Kitchen

These easy no-bake Chocolate Peppermint Cups have a sweet, chocolatey, and minty flavor that makes them perfect edible Christmas gifts.

Chocolate cups on a cutting board.

Chocolate Pretzel Clusters

Chocolate pretzel clusters are bite-sized treats that combine creamy milk chocolate with crunchy salted pretzels. They're a fantastic salty & sweet treat that comes together in less than 20 minutes!

Sea salt on top of a chocolate pretzel cluster.

Easy Gingerbread Truffles

By If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

Gingerbread truffles are an easy holiday treat to share with friends. They're an easy, no-bake dessert that uses only 4 ingredients.

A stack of gingerbread truffles on a plate.

Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge

By Noshing with the Nolands

This Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge gives you a luscious creamy nut-filled fudge that only takes minutes to make.

A stack of walnut fudge squares on a cutting board.

Christmas Candy Cookie Bark

By Belle of the Kitchen

This Christmas Candy Cookie Bark uses only five ingredients and no baking to make the perfect quick treat for the holidays.

A white plate with pieces of bark candy stacked on top.

Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

Peanut butter pretzel bars are a salty & sweet twist on the classic no-bake scotcheroos recipe. It will be the first to go on the dessert table at your next party or potluck!

Close up of peanut butter pretzel bars sliced on a piece of parchment.

Rum Balls

By Ramshackle Pantry

Rum Balls are easy to make and even better to eat. These no-bake holiday cookies are made with a zing of rum, a bit of chocolate, and some walnuts for a delicious flavor.

A bowl of rum balls with a hand picking one out.

Holiday Haystack Cookies (No-Bake Recipe)

By Fun Cookie Recipes

These no-bake treats are so simple to make that even kids can make them. Make these super easy 3-ingredient Haystack Cookies for Christmas this year!

Green haystack cookies on a cutting board.

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Silvia @ Garden in the Kitchen

November 25, 2023 at 2:11 pm

Oh WOW, these no-bake treats are so fun! I will definitely try a few, thank you!

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