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    Home ยป Christmas

    38 Easy Christmas Treats

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

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

    2

    Gingerbread Star Cookiesย are a festive treat, soft, warmly spiced, andย perfectly shaped without spreading. No need for royal icingโ€”ย a secret ingredient in the glaze keeps it glossy and beautiful.ย 

    3

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

    4

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

    5

    Theseย Almond Clustersย 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

    Theseย Gingerbread Cookie Cupsย are aย fun and unique twist on the classic gingerbread cookies!ย Shaped likeย cozy hot cocoa mugsย with a festive peppermint, theyโ€™re both adorable and easy to make.ย 

    7

    Thisย White Chocolate Barkย is cute and unique,ย made with M&Ms and is nut-free. Iโ€™ve made it intoย individual-sized treats, making it the perfect edible gift for packaging and giving to friends and family.ย Recipe includes step-by-step photos!
    8

    Theseย Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookiesย are made using onlyย 3 ingredients!ย This easyย slice-and-bake cookieย is irresistibly buttery with deep caramel notes. Simplicity at its best!

    9

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

    10

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

    11

    Thisย Slow Cooker Hot Chocolateย isย super easyย to make, with a rich, creamy texture and a velvety, deeply intense chocolate flavor thatโ€™s sure to satisfy. Perfect for parties and entertaining, it stays warm andย ready to serve straight from the crockpot.

    12

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

    13

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

    14

    Adorableย Pie Crust Cookiesย are theย perfect way to use up leftover pie crustย after your holiday baking. Theyโ€™reย cute, easy, fun, and surprisingly simple to make!ย I've included step-by-step photos to guide you through the process.

    15

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

    16

    Theseย chocolate Shortbread Cookiesย are simply the best! Made with just 4 main ingredients, they areย crisp, tender texture that simply melts in your mouthย and isย mildly sweet!

    17

    Theseย Candied Pecansย areย chewy, crisp, salty, not-too-sweet, and highly addictive!ย A quick and easy recipe that isย ready in 6 minutesย on the stovetopย and makes an excellent Christmas or hostess gift - Perfect for sprinkling on everything from salads to popcorn, yogurt, ice cream and more!

    18

    Thisย Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudgeย is theย easiest fudge recipe! You only needย four ingredients andย 6 minutesย prep timeย to make it in yourย microwaveย or stovetopย . It turns out so smooth and delicious,ย perfect for the busy holiday season.

    19

    Theseย chocolate coconut macaroonsย areย chewy, mildly sweet, and irresistible; thereย is no need to chill the dough!ย Made using onlyย 6 simple ingredients,ย these cookies are naturally gluten-free.

    20

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

    21

    Thisย Mocha Latteย is theย easiest and fastest!ย Forget high-end coffee shops andย make it in your microwave using instant coffee, for a fraction of the price,ย using only 4 ingredientsย andย in under 2 minutes!

    22

    Theseย Christmas Icebox Cookiesย are buttery, crisp, and anย easy slice-and-bake cookie recipe.ย Made usingย only 5 ingredients,ย they are a festive addition to your holiday cookie tray.

    23

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

    24

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

    25

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

    26

    Theseย Candied Almondsย areย irresistiblyย crisp, crunchy, sweet, ready in 5 minutes,ย andย 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

    Theseย Raspberry Thumbprint Cookiesย areย 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

    Theseย Chocolate Trufflesย with Condensed Milk are made withย only 3 ingredients!ย They are lusciously creamy, rich, and justย melts in your mouth.ย No refrigeration is needed.

    29

    Theseย Almond Joy Cookiesย akaย coconut almond cookiesย have crispy edges, with a soft and chewy inside. They are full of irresistible coconut flavor and not overly sweet. If you loveย almond joy or mound candy bars, then this recipe is a must-try -ย No condensed milk!

    30

    Theseย Avocado Trufflesย are made using creamyย avocado instead of heavy cream. They are made usingย only 4 ingredientsย and are superย creamy, rich and decadent!

    31

    Rawย Chocolate Salamiย is theย healthiest treat you'll eat!ย Made withย 4 wholesome ingredientsย like dates, cocoa powder, nuts, and coconut oil, it is my favorite go-to snack to store in the fridge.ย There is no cooking involved!

    32

    Theseย Almond Butter Cookiesย are made using only 3 ingredients! They are mildly sweet and crisp yet tender. Simply combine the three ingredients, shape, and bakeโ€”no chilling required!

    33

    Fudgyย No-Bake Brownie Bitesย are made withย 5 healthy Ingredientsย 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 andย mildly sweet when plainย orย soft and sweet when decorated. A perfect lemony treat toย impress your family and friends!

    35

    Chocolate Pinwheel Cookiesย areย crisp, light, mildly sweetย and delicious. They are easy to make yet impressive withย chocolate and vanilla swirls.
    36

    Eggless Gluten free Thumbprint Cookiesย made withย Almond flourย are naturallyย Vegan, Healthy, Flourlessย andย Dairy Free! With endless filling options these make anย ultimate Holidayย orย guilt free treatย anytime.

    37

    Eggless Oatmeal Cookiesย areย Soft & Chewyย and loaded with Chocolate Chips! Made withย old fashion oats, mashed bananaย and mostly brown sugar, this is a greatย egg free recipe.
    38

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

    39

    No Bake Almond Butter Trufflesย areย rich, smooth, creamy and decadent! Made withย only 4 main ingredientsย these homemade balls are sure toย satisfy any chocolate craving.

    40

    Theseย Black Sesame Cookiesย are made usingย 5 healthy ingredients! With a nutty, crisp exterior and chewy middle, these easy-to-make almond flour cookies areย vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb. They areย mildly sweetย andย highly addictive!

    41

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

    42

    Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ballsย is aย healthier twist to the popular Buckeye candy!ย They are made using 5 wholesome ingredients likeย almond flour, coconut oil, and maple syrupย - No bake recipe!

    43

    Peppermint Hot Chocolate

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

    44

    Thisย Date Caramelsย is theย healthiest homemade candyย ever! They are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, no-cook, no-bake andย made with only 4 Ingredients.

    45

    Cardamom Cookiesย are buttery, crisp and mildly sweet and so soft that they trulyย melt in your mouth!!

    Did you make any of these recipes? Iโ€™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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