Quick and Easy No-Bake Christmas Treats

It’s no secret that our kitchen works overtime during the holidays, and oven space can be tight. Thankfully, these no-bake Christmas treats are here to help! These adorable holiday snacks are simple to make, festive and oh so delicious! Serve them at a holiday party, playdate, or leave them out for the big red guy himself! 🎅

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Why We Love No-Bake Christmas Treats

  • Faster – no oven means no waiting time. These easy no bake holiday desserts come together much faster!
  • Simple – each recipe requires basic ingredients and comes together in 28 minutes or less. Perfect for last-minute gifts.
  • Festive & delicious – these no-bake Christmas treats definitely reflect the holiday spirit with festive flavors and colors, jazzing up your holiday spread. They’re also perfect as holiday gifts!
  • Kid-friendly – with no oven required, younger kiddos can really get involved! Less stress for parents.

👩‍🍳 What are No-Bake Treats?

Easy no-bake holiday desserts are treats that come together without the oven. While some require stovetop or microwave, many don’t involve cooking at all. For that reason, these treats are quick, simple and easy to make on the sidelines while your oven is doing other important work, like cooking Christmas dinner! 

Our festive no-bake holiday treats range from fruit Santa hats and marshmallow snowmen to ornament cookies, fudge, and more! They’re guaranteed to impress your guests and add cheer to your table.

Christmas tree rice krispie treats

🎄 Our Top Favorite No-Bake Holiday Treats

1. Strawberry Santa Hats

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2. Graham Cracker Reindeer

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3. Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

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4. Chocolate Dipped Christmas Pretzels

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5. Easy 5 Minute Ornament Cookies to Make for the Holidays

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6. Marshmallow Snowman 

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7. Christmas Chocolate Gingerbread Bark

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8. Frozen White Hot Chocolate

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9. Oreo Truffles

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10. Candy Cane Hearts 

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11. Cherry Ripe Balls

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12. Pecan Puppy Chow

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13. Easy Peppermint Bark

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🧑🏽‍🎄 Make a Holiday Craft!

Between your holiday snacking, consider trying one of these festive holiday crafts with your kids! These crafts make great homemade gifts or party activities for little ones!

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