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    Home » Christmas

    38 Easy Christmas Treats

    Published: Dec 4, 2024 · Modified: Apr 13, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Easy Christmas Treats are perfect for gifting or sharing at a holiday cookie exchange. The collection includes simple baked cookies, no-bake treats, and make-ahead ideas, all of which are quick and fun to make with kids.

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    Looking for simple yet festive ideas for Christmas treats? Whether you're baking for Santa, getting ready for a Christmas cookie exchange, or simply craving some festive treats to complement your Christmas breakfast and brunch, we've got you covered!

    Perfect for gifting, school parties, or a cozy evening at home, many of these Xmas recipes freeze well and can be made ahead to save time during the busy holiday season.

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    Best of all, there are plenty of nut-free, kid-friendly options, so everyone can enjoy these festive bites.

    Christmas treats

    1
    brown cocoa almonds in a metal cup.

    These Cocoa Roasted Almonds are crisp, sweet, and made in under 10 minutes! Lightly dusted with sweet cocoa powder, they deliver a deep chocolate flavor that's irresistibly addictive. Perfect for a snack or a homemade gift for the holiday season!

    2
    gingerbread star cookies placed in a square wooden tray.

    Gingerbread Star Cookies are a festive treat, soft, warmly spiced, and perfectly shaped without spreading. No need for royal icing— a secret ingredient in the glaze keeps it glossy and beautiful. 

    3
    flower shaped butter cookies in a red cookie tin.

    Decadent Nutella ganache, adds contrast in both color and texture. With their crisp, buttery exterior and melt-in-your-mouth interior, these cookies are a perfect holiday treat.

    4
    3 Christmas tree shaped cookies placed on a white scalloped plate.

    These Christmas Tree Cookies will be a unique addition to your holiday cookie tray! These easy cut out sandwich cookies are simple yet elegant- Eggless and nut-free!

    5
    chocolate almond clusters in a red box.

    These Almond Clusters are the ultimate easy homemade candy! With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can whip these treats effortlessly in the microwave or on the stovetop. Perfect

    6
    gingerbread cookies in a red cookie tin.

    These Gingerbread Cookie Cups are a fun and unique twist on the classic gingerbread cookies! Shaped like cozy hot cocoa mugs with a festive peppermint, they’re both adorable and easy to make. 

    7
    round white chocolate topped with red M&M candies.

    This White Chocolate Bark is cute and unique, made with M&Ms and is nut-free. I’ve made it into individual-sized treats, making it the perfect edible gift for packaging and giving to friends and family. Recipe includes step-by-step photos!
    8
    brown shortbread cookies placed in a white decorative plate.

    These Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies are made using only 3 ingredients! This easy slice-and-bake cookie is irresistibly buttery with deep caramel notes. Simplicity at its best!

    9
    round almond cookies placed in a white tray.

    These Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies are outrageously good! They are buttery without any butter, crisp yet tender, mildly sweet, and are made with only 3 ingredients. It is one of the best ways to use your almond flour!

    10
    white ricotta cookies topped with sprinkles placed on a wire rack.

    Italian Lemon Ricotta Cookies are the ultimate holiday cookies - soft, tender, cake-like cookies, with a rich ricotta flavor. Made with creamy ricotta cheese and finished with a luscious lemon glaze they are simply irresistible. Topped with colorful sprinkles, these cookies make a festive addition to your Christmas cookie platter!

    11
    one ladle full of brown hot chocolate above a slow cooker.

    This Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate is super easy to make, with a rich, creamy texture and a velvety, deeply intense chocolate flavor that’s sure to satisfy. Perfect for parties and entertaining, it stays warm and ready to serve straight from the crockpot.

    12
    white snowball cookies placed on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Cashew Snowball Cookies are irresistibly buttery and nutty, with a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Packed with chopped cashews and flavored with ground cardamom, these cashew cookies add an exquisite addition to any Christmas cookie tray. Plus, they're egg-free!

    13
    brown chocolate peppermint cookies placed in a red cookie tin.

    Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint are crisp yet soft and are perfect for any cut-out shape! The dough is easy to roll and holds its shape beautifully during baking. These versatile chocolate cookies can be decorated in countless ways—dip in melted dark or white chocolate, fill with chocolate ganache, or decorate with royal icing!

    14
    red triangle cookies placed on a white plate.

    Adorable Pie Crust Cookies are the perfect way to use up leftover pie crust after your holiday baking. They’re cute, easy, fun, and surprisingly simple to make! I've included step-by-step photos to guide you through the process.

    15
    brown colored round walnut cookies placed in a white tray.

    These Walnut Cookies are buttery rich with the flavor of walnuts, and have a wonderfully crisp and crumbly texture. No eggs!

    16
    brown chocolate shortbread cookies placed on a white tray.

    These chocolate Shortbread Cookies are simply the best! Made with just 4 main ingredients, they are crisp, tender texture that simply melts in your mouth and is mildly sweet!

    17
    a white bowl filled with candied pecans.

    These Candied Pecans are chewy, crisp, salty, not-too-sweet, and highly addictive! A quick and easy recipe that is ready in 6 minutes on the stovetop and makes an excellent Christmas or hostess gift - Perfect for sprinkling on everything from salads to popcorn, yogurt, ice cream and more!

    18
    chocolate peanut butter fudge stacked on a plate.

    This Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is the easiest fudge recipe! You only need four ingredients and 6 minutes prep time to make it in your microwave or stovetop . It turns out so smooth and delicious, perfect for the busy holiday season.

    19
    a hand holding one chocolate coconut macaroon.

    These chocolate coconut macaroons are chewy, mildly sweet, and irresistible; there is no need to chill the dough! Made using only 6 simple ingredients, these cookies are naturally gluten-free.

    20

    These Snowball cookies are nutty, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and loaded with toasted pecans. They are one of the easiest Christmas cookies to make, using just 5 ingredients.

    21
    hot mocha latte topped with whipped cream in a white mug.

    This Mocha Latte is the easiest and fastest! Forget high-end coffee shops and make it in your microwave using instant coffee, for a fraction of the price, using only 4 ingredients and in under 2 minutes!

    22
    a red cookie box is filled with Christmas cookies.

    These Christmas Icebox Cookies are buttery, crisp, and an easy slice-and-bake cookie recipe. Made using only 5 ingredients, they are a festive addition to your holiday cookie tray.

    23
    a red box filled with cherry cookies.

    These Santa's Whiskers Cookies are an easy slice-and bake cookies recipe bejeweled with candied cherries and shredded coconut. They are a perfect for your Christmas cookie tray!

    24
    white metallic tray filled with Christmas chocolate fudge wedges.

    This Christmas Fudge is the easiest recipe! You only need 2 main ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time to make it in your microwave. I topped it with dried raspberries and chopped pistachios to make it festive for the holiday season.

    25
    chocolate peanut clusters on a tray sprinkled with salt.

    These Peanut Clusters are the easiest candy you'll make using just 2 ingredients. With just 5 minutes of prep time, they are easy to make in the microwave or stovetop and make an excellent Christmas or hostess gift!

    26
    glass jar filled with candied almonds.

    These Candied Almonds are irresistibly crisp, crunchy, sweet, ready in 5 minutes, and highly addictive. With a vegan option available, they are perfect as a snack or a homemade gift for Christmas and the holiday season - No eggs!

    27
    a hand holding one raspberry thumbprint cookie.

    These Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are buttery, crisp yet tender and simply melts in your mouth. They are an all-time favorite cookie recipe, and are popular, especially during the holiday season.

    28
    chocolate truffles placed on a steel tray.

    These Chocolate Truffles with Condensed Milk are made with only 3 ingredients! They are lusciously creamy, rich, and just melts in your mouth. No refrigeration is needed.

    29
    a hand holding one almond joy cookie.

    These Almond Joy Cookies aka coconut almond cookies have crispy edges, with a soft and chewy inside. They are full of irresistible coconut flavor and not overly sweet. If you love almond joy or mound candy bars, then this recipe is a must-try - No condensed milk!

    30

    These Avocado Truffles are made using creamy avocado instead of heavy cream. They are made using only 4 ingredients and are super creamy, rich and decadent!

    31
    a hand holding a white rectangular tray filled with chocolate salami slices.

    Raw Chocolate Salami is the healthiest treat you'll eat! Made with 4 wholesome ingredients like dates, cocoa powder, nuts, and coconut oil, it is my favorite go-to snack to store in the fridge. There is no cooking involved!

    32
    one round black plate filled with almond butter cookies.

    These Almond Butter Cookies are made using only 3 ingredients! They are mildly sweet and crisp yet tender. Simply combine the three ingredients, shape, and bake—no chilling required!

    33
    brown chocolate balls piled on a fluted metal plate.

    Fudgy No-Bake Brownie Bites are made with 5 healthy Ingredients like almond flour, almond butter, and maple syrup. They are irresistibly decadent, rich and satisfying, all without any guilt!

    34

    Almond Flour Lemon Cookies made are tender, buttery, crisp and mildly sweet when plain or soft and sweet when decorated. A perfect lemony treat to impress your family and friends!

    35
    chocolate vanilla pinwheel cookies.

    Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies are crisp, light, mildly sweet and delicious. They are easy to make yet impressive with chocolate and vanilla swirls.
    36

    Eggless Gluten free Thumbprint Cookies made with Almond flour are naturally Vegan, Healthy, Flourless and Dairy Free! With endless filling options these make an ultimate Holiday or guilt free treat anytime.

    37

    Eggless Oatmeal Cookies are Soft & Chewy and loaded with Chocolate Chips! Made with old fashion oats, mashed banana and mostly brown sugar, this is a great egg free recipe.
    38
    a hand holding one round chocolate peppermint bark.

    Chocolate Peppermint Bark is made into individual round shapes instead of the traditional large bark. It not only eliminates the need for breaking peppermint bark into chunks but also makes perfect individual portions that is ideal for packaging and gifting!

    39
    chocolate almond butter truffles on a pan.

    No Bake Almond Butter Truffles are rich, smooth, creamy and decadent! Made with only 4 main ingredients these homemade balls are sure to satisfy any chocolate craving.

    40
    almond flour black sesame seed cookies in a white tray.

    These Black Sesame Cookies are made using 5 healthy ingredients! With a nutty, crisp exterior and chewy middle, these easy-to-make almond flour cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb. They are mildly sweet and highly addictive!

    41
    candied walnuts piled high in a grey metal basket.

    This Caramel Walnuts is ready in 5 minutes using 3 ingredients! They are chewy, crisp, salty, not overly sweet and highly addictive - Ideal for snacking, garnishing desserts, topping salads, or as homemade food gifts that are sure to impress.

    42
    chocolate coated peanut butter balls on a white tray.

    Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls is a healthier twist to the popular Buckeye candy! They are made using 5 wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup - No bake recipe!

    43
    cup with hot chocolate topped with whipped cream & candy canes.

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate

    This Peppermint Hot Chocolate is easy to make in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients. It's velvety smooth and creamy with an intensely deep chocolate flavor infused with crushed peppermint candy - The ultimate comforting beverage on a chilly night!

    44
    healthiest date and almond candy

    This Date Caramels is the healthiest homemade candy ever! They are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, no-cook, no-bake and made with only 4 Ingredients.

    45
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    Cardamom Cookies are buttery, crisp and mildly sweet and so soft that they truly melt in your mouth!!

    Did you make any of these recipes? I’d love your feedback! Please let me know by leaving a comment or review below or snap a photo and share on Instagram.

    All contents and images are my original work, unless and otherwise mentioned. Do not use my recipes or images without linking back to www.kitchenathoskins.com.

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    1. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      December 21, 2019 at 3:39 pm

      So many fabulous holiday recipes here! I love the healthy options too! Great round-up!

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