SANTA APPROVED CHRISTMAS TREATS

Best collection of easy Christmas treats – they’re even Santa approved! Our Christmas treats are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges and neighbor goodie plates!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Nothing is better than preparing for Christmas – spending time with family, setting up decorations, and making goodies to enjoy at all the holiday parties! Our Christmas treats collection gives you a ton of ideas for fun and delicious Christmas treats that are sure to be a hit!

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Christmas Candy

Fudge

Christmas Cookies

Christmas Snack Mixes

Christmas Cakes

Additional Christmas Treats

Christmas Candy:

Turtle Candy Recipe

Homemade turtle candy recipe with just 5 ingredients & perfect for holiday dessert trays! With toasted pecans, melted chocolate, and gooey caramel in every bite, these easy to make candies are a perfect treat! See the Turtle Candy Recipe here!

Homemade Peppermint Patties

Easy Homemade Peppermint Patty recipe with just a handful of ingredients! Copycat York Peppermint Patties but BETTER. Simple soft, sweetened mint candy covered in chocolate for a delicious, easy peppermint patty candy. Homemade Peppermint Patties are candy made from a simple recipe of butter, powdered sugar, corn syrup and peppermint extract. I dipped mine in dark chocolate then sprinkled some with chocolate jimmies. The result? Incredible homemade peppermint patties that taste even better than York Peppermints! They’re softer, have better flavor and hello, in under an hour you have an entire tray of peppermint candies! They’re perfect for parties or gifts. Customize them with different colored sprinkles, white chocolate, add coloring to the mint candy. See the recipe for Homemade Peppermint Patties Here!

White Christmas Tree Pretzels recipe

White Christmas Tree Pretzels made with 3 simple ingredients in minutes! Easy, festive white chocolate dessert for cookie trays and Christmas gifts! See the full White Christmas Tree Pretzels Recipe Here!

Homemade Peppermint Nougat Candy recipe

Homemade Peppermint Nougat Candy, made with 6 ingredients & is a perfectly festive holiday treat! This soft chewy candy with peppermint pieces & gumdrops is great for Christmas dessert trays! See the Homemade Peppermint Nougat Candy Recipe Here!

Nutter Butter Truffles

Nutter Butter Truffles made with 5 basic ingredients & perfect for holiday goodie trays! Festive, easy cookie balls with Nutter butters, cream cheese, peanut butter & chocolate! See the Easy Nutter Butter Truffles Recipe Here!

Easy Chocolate Nut Clusters

Chocolate Nut clusters are a fun & simple holiday treat! Salted Nuts covered in rich chocolate cooled & set into perfect candy clusters for gift trays! See the Easy Chocolate Nut Clusters Recipe Here!

Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles

These little truffles are sugar cookies rolled up into balls of Christmas treats. The recipe uses only four ingredients: sugar cookies, cream cheese, white chocolate and sprinkles. It’s the perfect recipe to try when you have leftover cookies! See the recipe for Christmas Sugar Cookie Truffles here!

Christmas Bark

This Chocolate Christmas Bark is the perfect (and easy!) dessert to take to your holiday party this season! I love this recipe because it is so simple, easy and pretty too!  It looks so festive on a plate of goodies and only takes a few minutes to make! You can’t ever go wrong with easy and festive around this time of year and this recipe perfectly fulfills both of those requirements. See the Christmas Bark Recipe Here!

White Chocolate Raspberry Oreo Balls

White Chocolate Raspberry Oreo Balls are a delicious no-bake treat made with Oreo cookies, cream cheese and a raspberry in the middle! The Oreo Balls are dipped in a white chocolate candy coating and coated with a chocolate drizzle and make the best Christmas treats! I absolutely love pairing chocolate and fruit, so I decided to make Oreo Balls with a raspberry in the middle. I also added a slight hint of raspberry flavoring to the Oreo mixture and the candy coating as well.  That’s all I did! See the White Chocolate Raspberry Oreo Balls recipe here!

Easy Homemade Christmas Lollipops

All you need is three simple ingredients for this tried and tested recipe for Homemade Lollipops. What better gift to give this holiday season than one that can be eaten? Easy Homemade Lollipops are the fastest and easiest edible treat to gift or get. Their crystal-clear color leaves the door wide open for customization when it comes to the colorful add-ins. See the full recipe for Easy Homemade Christmas Lollipops here. 

Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls

Oreo truffles are one of my all time favorite desserts. I can pop about 20 and then start to feel guilty. I always bring them to parties because people just can’t get enough. Nabisco asked me to make their holiday version of these and these melted snowmen Oreo balls couldn’t get any cuter. See the full recipe and instructions for making these Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls here!

Maple Cinnamon Peanut Brittle

You can have homemade maple cinnamon peanut brittle in just 30 minutes with this recipe that uses maple syrup instead of corn syrup! Classic candy with lovely maple cinnamon flavors, perfect for holiday teats & gift giving. See the recipe for Homemade Maple Cinnamon Peanut Brittle here.

Pretzel M&M Hugs

Pretzel M&M Hugs are a classic Christmas treat! So easy to make and so delicious, these Pretzel M&M Hugs do not disappoint! See the recipe for these Pretzel M&M Hugs here!

Homemade Chocolate Orange Sticks

Chocolate Orange Sticks are made with a delicious orange jelly filling dipped in melted chocolate – a favorite holiday candy! Chocolate Orange Sticks are one of my absolute favorite holiday treats! When I was a kid, every year my dad would get a box of chocolate covered orange sticks in his stocking for Christmas and he was very nice to share since I learned to love them too!  I recently found a recipe for this special treat and I was really nervous that they wouldn’t taste as good as the kind in the box, but the homemade version was even better!  They turned out amazing! Like many candy recipes, the process takes a little bit of time but it is definitely worth it. See the recipe for Homemade Chocolate Orange Sticks here!

Easy Vanilla Cake Balls Recipe

Vanilla Cake Balls are an easy dessert made from cake and homemade vanilla buttercream frosting. Simple to make cake ball recipe that everyone loves! Make your Cake Balls festive for Christmas by adding in colored sprinkles! I love making cake balls when I have some leftover cupcakes that need to be used up. The cake balls freeze extremely well! They are the perfect size for a little something sweet when a craving hits. I actually prefer to eat them straight from the freezer! See the Easy Vanilla Cake Balls Recipe Here!

Raspberry Jelly Candy

Raspberry Jelly Candy is soft, sweet candy with bright raspberry flavor. Just 5 ingredients & under 10 minutes active time, they’re a lovely holiday treat! I’ve been searching for a recipe like this for years- I love gummy candy but each recipe I’ve tried has been too much work or the candy hasn’t set. I finally made my own recipe and love it. They’re soft candies that don’t taste like jello, but more like a soft Turkish Delight, only MUCH simpler to make. They were fun to make and I think I could have even cut them smaller and had more to give out as gifts. They only require a few minutes of active time, but they do have to set for 2-3 days, so plan accordingly. I covered mine in regular granulated sugar, but I think they’d be fun covered in coarse sugar, or a mixture of coarse sugar and powdered sugar. You choose! See the Raspberry Jelly Candy Recipe Here!

Christmas Peppermint Patties

Christmas Peppermint Patties made easy with few ingredients! Perfect fun & festive dessert for holiday parties & gifts. They taste so much better homemade! See the recipe for Christmas Peppermint Patties here.

Best Oreo Balls

Oreo Balls Recipe made with just 3 ingredients & perfect easy dessert! Simple instructions show HOW TO MAKE OREO BALLS in minutes. So delicious, no one can guess they’re made with Oreo cookies! See the recipe for Best Oreo Balls here.

Holiday Baking: Homemade Caramels

These Homemade Caramels will absolutely melt in your mouth! This treat is a huge hit at parties and we always keep it available during the holidays! One of my favorite parts of the holidays is making all sorts of wonderful treats that I only make once a year. If you’ve never made caramel before, don’t be afraid, it’s actually really easy. You just need the ingredients, a large sauce pan and a candy thermometer. Well, a candy thermometer isn’t required, but it’s certainly very handy! See the Best Homemade Caramels Recipe Here!

Martha Washington Candy

Martha Washington Candy is a holiday treat from my husband’s side of the family. It has a sweet, creamy filling that’s mixed in with coconut and chopped pecans and then covered in chocolate. Sounds amazing, right?! It is! I have to admit, the only real downside to making these is that the process is a bit messy. Not a big deal when it’s just my husband and I. But now we have 5 little people who are eagerly awaiting their chance to help. Suddenly now, messy recipes take on new meaning! I’ve learned that some handy kitchen gadgets and a little preparation go a long way in minimizing the messiness. That and somewhere along the way, I just relaxed and came to enjoy the process- sticky hands, messy countertops and all. See the recipe for Martha Washington Candy Here!

Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

Truffles are a great holiday treat and these ones are no exception! The peppermint and chocolate flavors are so tasty together and always make us want more! Truffle making for the holidays is one of my favorite activities and these chocolate peppermint truffles are incredible. You start with a rich chocolate ganache- only my ganache is different than most others because it has butter. Ha. Does that surprise you?! It shouldn’t! The addition of butter gives these truffles a smooth, creamy texture. Then coated with delicious dark or white chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint- they’ll be the highlight of your dessert table. (If they make it that far!) Homemade truffles aren’t hard to make, but they do take a while simply because you need to fully chill the truffles twice. So keep that in mind- mix up the ganache the night before and leave it in the fridge overnight to chill, then you can make them the next day! See the Chocolate Peppermint Truffles here!

Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties

You’re going to love this Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties recipe!  Super easy to make, fantastically festive, and always a hit with kids and adults alike.  These Christmas treats are the perfect addition to cookie trays and make an excellent gift for teachers and friends! These patties take no time at all, don’t require any baking, use only a few ingredients and are guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face.  Yes, guaranteed.  Now for those of you who aren’t peppermint-crazy like I am, consider using a different flavored extract.  Cherry for the red is always delicious and I actually made the green ones with mint extract which I find to be perfect for Christmas time. See the Recipe for Easy Christmas Peppermint Patties here!

Fudge:

Christmas Cake Batter Fudge

Christmas Cake Batter Fudge made in the microwave with only 4 ingredients! Easy fudge recipe made with white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk and two different types of cake mix. See the recipe for Christmas Cake Batter Fudge here.

Easy Cherry Chocolate Fudge

Easy Cherry Chocolate Fudge made with three ingredients in the microwave in less than 3 minutes! Easy fudge recipe ever with tons of cherry and chocolate flavor – no boiling or candy thermometers needed. See the recipe for Easy Cherry Chocolate Fudge here!

Candy Cane Fudge

Candy Cane Fudge is the perfect amount of peppermint and fudge goodness to make everyone happy! It’s sure to be a hit at your next holiday party! Candy Cane fudge is so great I can’t even explain how good it is…and I’m not usually even a big fan of fudge!  It is the perfect mixture of fudge and peppermint and it is just sooo yummy!  The perfect treat for the holidays! This fudge is really simple too – no candy thermometer necessary and all the melting can be done in the microwave! See the Candy Cane fudge recipe here!

Peppermint Oreo Fudge

Peppermint oreo fudge recipe made with just 4 ingredients ~ Oreo’s, chocolate chips, peppermint candy & sweetened condensed milk! Chocolate peppermint fudge recipe with great flavor & is so easy to make! See the recipe for Peppermint Oreo Fudge here.

Cinnamon Marble Fudge

Here’s another one of my favorite holiday treats: FUDGE. Smooth creamy rich delicious chocolaty fudge. How’s that for some adjectives. I never make just normal fudge, it’s always got to be something different. This year I was inspired by some Stephen’s Hot Cocoa. Have you seen the Mexican Cinnamon variety? Oooh it’s so good. The idea of cinnamon fudge took over and I marbled the idea so that you could see the cinnamon better. So pretty, isn’t it? See the Cinnamon Marble Fudge recipe here!

Tiger Butter Fudge

Tiger Butter made from 3 ingredients that are melted & swirled together in minutes. Gorgeous Christmas treats with rich & creamy peanut butter chocolate flavor. Simple recipe for 3-ingredient Tiger Butter. This deliciously easy fudge is made in just 5 minutes & serves a crowd. You’ll love the smooth, creamy flavor! Tiger Butter is one of the easiest holiday candies you can make! If you’ve never made, or maybe even never heard of Tiger Butter, add these items to your grocery list and make it! It’s such a simple candy and everyone just devours it. It’s super creamy with amazing flavor and hello, it’s also insanely pretty. Oh and did I mention it takes just 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes to make?! Talk about a winner! See the full recipe and instructions for making Tiger Butter here. 

Peanut Butter Fudge

Peanut Butter Fudge is easily made with only 4 ingredients, no candy thermometer needed! This easy fudge recipe is made with peanut butter, sugar, milk and vanilla extract- that’s it! See the recipe for Peanut Butter Fudge here.

Christmas Cookies:

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups are the most fun & festive Christmas cookies ever! Sugar cookie cups filled with fudge, mini marshmallows & sprinkles with a darling candy cane handle! Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups are my favorite Christmas cookie ever! They’re super cute, so festive and absolutely delicious. I saw these darling Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies that Noreen made over at Party Pinching not too long ago and those gave me an idea! I morphed them with my Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies and the result? These darling, delicious perfectly festive Christmas cookies! They’re quite easy to make, especially if you have little helpers. Enjoy! See the Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups recipe here!

Grinch Thumbprint Cookies

The Grinch may have stolen Christmas but these cookies will steal your hearts! Fun & Festive Grinch Thumbprint Cookies made with green chocolate filling & topped with a red heart sprinkle! See the recipe for Grinch Thumbprint Cookies here.

M&M Christmas Cookie Bars

Christmas M&M Cookie Bars are a soft and tender chocolate chip cookie bar with festive green and red mini M&M’s included! The soft and chewy Christmas cookie bar will be the star of the party! See the recipe for M&M Christmas Cookie Bars here.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies made with pudding mix, mint extract & chocolate chips. Lovely cookie recipe perfect for those who love mint chip ice cream! Mint Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies are great for anyone who love the mint-chocolate combination. The addition of pudding yields a soft cookie with wonderful texture. Perfect for the holiday Christmas cookie exchanges! The dough really does look just like mint chip ice cream and the flavors meld together into a delightful baked cookie. See the full recipe for Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies here!

Chocolate Mint Cookies

Chocolate Mint Cookies are delightful, buttery Christmas cookies dipped in chocolate & sprinkled with holiday cheer! Simple green shortbread perfect for cookie trays! See the recipe for Chocolate Mint Cookies here.

Holiday Blossom Cookies

Holiday Blossom Cookies are delicious, festive and fairly easy to make! They make the perfect Christmas treats! See the recipe for Holiday Blossom Cookies here!

Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Meringues

Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Meringues made with egg whites, sugar & peppermint extract for an enjoyable cookie that’s both low fat & low cal! Meringues are so easy to make & the chocolate peppermint addition is pure indulgence! See the recipe for Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Meringues here.

Christmas Cookie Bars

These Christmas cookie bars are packed with red and green M&M’s, chocolate chips, and sprinkles, making the buttery cookie bars a fun and festive Christmas dessert. 

Whip up this easy homemade Christmas cookie bars recipe for bake sales, holiday entertaining, to put out for Santa on Christmas eve, or as a fun dessert for the family during the holiday season. See the recipe for Christmas Cookie Bars Here!

Easy Red Velvet Christmas Cookies

Red Velvet Christmas Cookies are buttery and rich, topped with cream cheese icing and holiday sprinkles to make these festive cookies irresistible! Red Velvet Christmas Cookies are a festive and easy recipe I’d like to share with you as part of my ongoing partnership with Krusteaz. These cookies are so simple to make and they have that rich, decadent taste of red velvet that goes perfectly with the holiday season. See the recipe for Red Velvet Christmas Cookies here!

Peppermint Butter Cookies

Peppermint butter cookies made easy with classic ingredients, then dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with peppermint! Delicious flavor in these buttery crisp, delicate Christmas cookies! See the recipe for Peppermint Butter Cookies here.

Marble Sugar Cookies

These colorful Marble Sugar Cookies are a unique take on a traditional Sugar Cookie and the technique can be used in color combination you can dream up! I saw a link on Pinterest to these Land o’ Lakes marble sugar cookies using fall colors.  As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to try this technique with Christmas colors and our Best Sugar Cookie recipe.  I told Nancy that I thought these Marble Sugar Cookies would striking and very festive in red, green and white.  I was right.  They turned out great. See the Marble Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

Bright, buttery & sparkly- there’s nothing better than deliciously festive Vanilla Shortbread as the perfect Christmas treats! Candy coated & sprinkled to holiday perfection, everyone loves these melt-in-your mouth cookies. See the Vanilla Shortbread Cookies recipe here!

Chocolate Mint Cookies

Chocolate Mint Cookies made from a buttery mint shortbread cookie dipped in dark chocolate & topped with festive holiday sprinkles. My favorite Christmas treat! Chocolate Mint Cookies are an easy and festive way to celebrate National Cookie Day! The mint-chocolate combination is a favorite of ours and really, who can resist any treat that’s got holiday sprinkles?! Not me! The recipe makes about 4 dozen too, so they’re perfect for cookie exchange parties this time of year. Scroll down for even more amazing holiday cookie recipe too! See the Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe here!

Frosted Peppermint Cookies

Frosted Peppermint Cookies are soft, pillowy cookies baked with peppermint candy and topped with peppermint vanilla buttercream and candy cane pieces. This recipe for Frosted Peppermint Cookies is one of my favorites. The cookies are soft, have great flavor and the peppermint vanilla buttercream is amazing. My kids love to help every step of the way from mixing the dough, scooping onto cookie sheets, frosting, and of course, sprinkling with crushed peppermint pieces. These frosted peppermint cookies make the perfect Christmas treats! See the Frosted Peppermint Cookies recipe here!

Santa’s Whiskers Cookies

Santa’s Whiskers Cookies are buttery cookies made with sweet cherries & pecans, then rolled in coconut for the classic look! Delicious slice and bake shortbread cookies made festive for Christmas! See the recipe for Santa’s Whiskers Cookies here.

Hot Cocoa Cookies

Hot Cocoa Cookies are the perfect winter treat combination with hot cocoa, chocolate, and marshmallow bits all baked into one delicious cookie! Hot Cocoa Cookies combine two of my favorite things about winter – hot chocolate and baked goodies. The other day I was at the store getting marshmallows and noticed some Jet-Puffed Mallow Bits (which I had never seen or purchased before) and decided to buy a jar so that we would have them for hot chocolate.  When I got home, I noticed there was a recipe on the back of the container for “Hot Cocoa Cookies” and I just had to try them! You can’t go wrong when the recipe includes hot chocolate mix, marshmallow bits, and chocolate chips! See the Hot Cocoa Cookies recipe here!

Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

Christmas Sugar Cookies are a necessary Christmas treats at our house! This simple sugar cookie recipe produces soft, chewy and delicious cut-out cookies that can be decorated with a simple 4-ingredient buttercream frosting. I have tried many sugar cookie recipes over the years before deciding that this one is the best sugar cookie recipe out there! The ingredients are simple, and I think that the inclusion of sour cream in the recipe is what makes the consistency perfect every time. The sour cream in this sugar cookie recipe ensures moist, soft sugar cookies every time! See the Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe Here!

Ginger Spice Cookies

My mother-in-law introduced me to this ginger cookie recipe and it’s a keeper! She got the recipe from a friend and neighbor of hers – an emergency room physician who has a hobby of making cookies. If you don’t have any fresh ginger on hand, I’ve listed a couple alternatives. I’m sure there are some who like to have fresh ginger on hand, but I’m not one of them! Don’t let all the spices scare you- these cookies are so good and my kids even adore them! They just smell like Christmas too- yum! See the Ginger Spice Cookie recipe here!

Best Gingerbread Cutout Cookies

I’ve searched for years- THESE are the best gingerbread cut out cookies! The dough holds shape & bakes up perfectly every time & has a fantastic spiced gingerbread flavor. Favorite gingerbread men recipe ever! See the recipe for the Best Gingerbread Cutout Cookies here.

Easy, Soft Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Easy recipe for Soft Jam Thumbprint Cookies perfect for the holidays! Buttery cookies with great flavor, filled with your favorite sweet jam. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges! These lovely Jam Thumbprint cookies are soft, buttery and are a great addition to your holiday baking list. They’re a classic cookie that everyone loves. Fill them with your favorite jam- whether it be store bought or homemade. I love strawberry jam and it’s what I use most often. I think they’d be incredible with raspberry or blackberry jam. See the recipe for Easy, Soft Jam Thumbprint Cookies here!

Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies

Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies made with classic ingredients & frosted with a simple Royal icing. Perfect holiday Sugar Cookie recipe for festive Christmas cut out cookies! See the recipe for Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies here.

Salted Caramel Bar Recipe

Salted Caramel Bar recipe made with a sweet shortbread crust & topped with smooth caramel and sea salt. Perfectly indulgent caramel butter bar dessert! Salted Caramel Bars are a heavenly dessert calling to all caramel lovers! The buttery shortbread crust topped with soft, sweet caramel sprinkled with a bit of sea salt is an absolutely fantastic combination. See the Salted Caramel Bar recipe here!

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are a soft and chewy vanilla sugar cookie covered with red and green sprinkles. Just like the sprinkle cookies made at a bakery, these Christmas Cookies are deliciously festive! See the recipe for Christmas Sprinkle Cookies here.

Christmas Tree Meringues

Hooray for holiday baking!!!! My kids and I love spending time in the kitchen together. We’ve tried so many new recipes but today we are sharing one of our favorites with you. When I say meringue cookies, my kids jump! This recipe for vanilla Christmas Meringue Cookies is so easy and so tasty (they practically melt in your mouth). They are perfect to bake on Christmas morning or for holiday parties. But, if you’re anything like us, we just make them for fun! See the recipe for Christmas Tree Meringues here!

Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies

Christmas Sugar Cookies are a holiday tradition at our house! The kids love to decorate them plus they are so soft and delicious everyone loves to eat them! Christmas Sugar Cookies are one of our favorite holiday traditions! There’s something very comforting about the tradition of making Christmas sugar cookies this time of year! The whole family enjoys the cookies, of course, but also the process of decorating them. We love this recipe as it yields perfectly sweet, soft cookies. I think it’s the addition of sour cream that makes the texture so wonderful! Get creative and enjoy. See the recipe for Soft Christmas Sugar Cookies Here!

Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies

Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy and full of mint flavor, Oreo pudding mix and crumbled Oreo cookies! The mint and chocolate flavor combination is a winner in these amazing cookies! Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies are absolutely amazing! Several years ago, I began making these Cookies and Cream Cookies that have Oreo Pudding in the recipe and they have been one of my favorite cookies ever since. I was ready to make them a few days ago and decided to make a mint version since I had some Mint Oreos in the cupboard. I just added a little bit of mint and food coloring to my original recipe and the results did not disappoint at all. See the recipe for Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies here!

Gingerbread Cookies with Spiced Marshmallow Buttercream

Happy Holidays! In my ongoing partnership with Krusteaz, I have another delightful recipe for you today. I used the Krusteaz Gingerbread Cookie Mix paired with a homemade spiced marshmallow buttercream to make these darling cookies. They’re perfect for holiday parties or neighbor gifts- let your kids get in on the fun and enjoy! See the Gingerbread Cookies with Spiced Marshmallow Buttercream recipe here!

Christmas Shortbread Bites

Funfetti Shortbread Bites. These fun little shortbread bites are perfect for the holidays. Made with Christmas sprinkles they make great gifts or snacks for parties! See the recipe for Christmas Shortbread Bites here!

Christmas Snack Mixes:

Christmas Muddy Buddies

Christmas Muddy Buddies made with Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate chips & topped with Mini Oreos, Nutter Butters and M&M’s! A fun & festive holiday version of the popular Muddy Buddy recipe! See the recipe for Christmas Muddy Buddies here!

Easy Peppermint Chex Mix

Peppermint Chex Mix made with only 3 ingredients in a few minutes! Simple recipe for festive, sweet peppermint treat that’s perfect for holiday parties. Peppermint Chex Mix is one of my favorite holiday Chex Mix recipes because it’s so simple to make and tastes SO good. It’s seriously addictive- just set the bowl out and watch it disappear! The white chocolate coats the cereal and adds a nice sweetness to the crunchy mix that everyone seems to love. See the Recipe for this Easy Peppermint Chex Mix Here!

Christmas Candy Puffcorn

Christmas Candy Puffcorn made easy in minutes with almond bark coating buttery puffcorn & topped with festive holiday candies and sprinkles! Christmas Candy Puffcorn is a salty-sweet Christmas treat that people can’t get enough of! If you’ve never tried it, you’re in for a treat. Puffcorn is a light and crispy, butter flavored puffed corn that doesn’t have kernels or hulls, so it’s easy to eat. Add the melted white almond bark and oh my word, prepare to eat the whole bowl! I topped mine with a variety of Christmas candies and sprinkles to make it perfectly festive for the holiday season. Have I mentioned too that this dessert literally comes together in minutes?! You can’t get much easier than this! See the Recipe for Christmas Candy Puffcorn here!

Gooey Holiday Chex Mix

Gooey Holiday Chex Mix is a absolute classic Christmas treat! Chex cereal, coconut, slivered almonds & M&M’s combine in a wonderfully addictive sweet snack mix. Perfect for holiday trays & gifts! See the recipe for Gooey Holiday Chex Mix here.

Elf Bait Christmas Snack Mix

Elf Bait Christmas Snack Mix made with 3 cereals coated in white chocolate & tossed with M&M’s and sprinkles! Simple, fun sweet snack mix perfect for parties & holiday gifts! See the recipe for Elf Bait Christmas Snack Mix here.

White Chocolate Gingerbread Chex Mix

This quick and easy Chex mix is a result of combining two holiday favorites: Chex mix and Gingerbread. The result is a simple and sweet holiday mix that everyone loves! The spices add just the right amount of flavor to the sweet chocolate. You can’t go wrong with less than 10 minutes of prep time either! Enjoy. See the recipe for White Chocolate Gingerbread Chex Mix here!

Peppermint Popcorn

One of the items on my list for today was to make a batch of Peppermint Popcorn. It’s so easy to make and it is perfect for holiday parties since it makes a ton. Peppermint Popcorn is a holiday favorite around here and is one that goes fast! Good thing it’s fairly easy to make! Such a delicious Christmas treat! Enjoy! See the recipe for Peppermint Popcorn Here!

Christmas Cakes:

Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cakes

Homemade Mini Red Velvet bundt cakes are soft & flavorful, topped with cream cheese frosting & berries. Festive, gorgeous mini bundt cakes perfect for holidays, birthdays, or just because! There’s no wrong time for cake, and everyone will enjoy these personal-sized sweets. See the recipe for Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cakes here.

Mint Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

Mint chocolate chip bundt cake  made for mint chip lovers! Minty green cake topped with sweet chocolate glaze & chocolate chips for a festive & fun holiday cake recipe. See the recipe for Mint Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake here.

Christmas Sheet Cake

Lovely Christmas Sheet Cake made from scratch & sure to impress! Festive holiday colors abound in this delightful 9×13 sheet cake recipe. See the recipe for Christmas Sheet Cake here.

Christmas Jello Poke Cake

Christmas Jello Poke Cake uses a cake mix and red and green Jello to make a simple and delicious holiday dessert! This Christmas cake recipe is easy to make and absolutely beautiful to serve! See the recipe for Christmas Jello Poke Cake here.

Peppermint Oreo Poke Cake

Peppermint Oreo Poke Cake uses a cake mix, cookies & cream pudding, whipped cream, Oreos & peppermint candies for a deliciously festive holiday cake! Easy Christmas cake recipe with peppermint cookie flavors. See the recipe for Peppermint Oreo Poke Cake here.

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Christmas Tree Cupcakes are a fun and easy Christmas party dessert recipe. Homemade vanilla cupcakes are frosted with green buttercream and topped with candies and sprinkles to mimic a Christmas tree. See the recipe for Christmas Tree Cupcakes here!

Honey Gingerbread Cake

Gingerbread Cake made with honey instead of molasses for a sweetly spiced holiday cake!  Festive Gingerbread cake with cranberries & walnuts perfect for dessert! See the recipe for Honey Gingerbread Cake here.

Santa Cupcakes

These Santa Cupcakes are probably some of the cutest  Christmas treats you’ll make this winter! Simple to put together and delicious, these Santa Cupcakes do not disappoint, just like the big man himself! See the recipe for Santa Cupcakes here!

M&M’s Christmas Cake Pancakes

M&M’s Christmas Cake Pancakes are a yummy Christmas treat for a holiday morning or brunch! A couple of healthier swaps, like applesauce, almond milk and greek yogurt balance these sweet surprises that kids of all ages will love! See the M&M’s Christmas Cake Pancakes here!

Christmas Cheesecake

Christmas Cheesecake made with butter, cream cheese & sugar, then topped with piped buttercream & peppermints! Festive peppermint vanilla cheesecake that’s both easy to make & gorgeous when served! See the recipe for Christmas Cheesecake here.

Christmas Cinnamon Rolls

Christmas Cinnamon Rolls made with a cinnamon, white chocolate filling and topped with a simple peppermint vanilla glaze! Celebrate Christmas morning with this festive homemade Cinnamon Roll recipe! See the Christmas Cinnamon Rolls recipe here!

Additional Christmas Treats:

Mint Chip Dip

Dessert Mint Chip Dip made easy in minutes & so fun and festive! Perfect dessert dip for Christmas as it’s best served with a variety of cookies. Mint chip lovers go crazy for this dip! See the recipe for Mint Chip Dip here.

Christmas Cream Puffs

Peppermint Cream Puff Stars are a simple, 4-ingredient cream puffs perfect for Christmas!  With cute peppermint filled puff pastry stars, you can have a festive dessert that’s so easy to make! See the recipe for Christmas Cream Puffs here!

Layered Christmas Lasagna

Christmas Lasagna is whimsical layered dessert with buttery red velvet shortbread cookie crust, peppermint cheesecake layer, white chocolate pudding, whipped cream and mini marshmallows on top. I’m sure it will be a hit at your Christmas gathering, like this Christmas Cheesecake, too!When I start thinking about this dessert, I wanted it to be easy to make as much as possible. And it should taste delicious, of course. But as a Christmas dessert it must look really cheerful, in the first place. Therefore, I decide it will be in the colors of Christmas. However, red white and green are traditionally associated with Christmas. Layered dessert seems as the best option.Get the full recipe for this stunning Layered Christmas Lasagna here.

Layered Christmas Jello Cups

Layered Christmas Jello cups are fun, festive and easy to make for holiday parties! This layered Jello recipe is made with cherry and lime gelatin for a delicious flavor combination in the perfect colors for Christmas! Everyone loves jello and this layered jello recipe makes great Christmas treats! This jello recipe is super easy to make too – all you need is 2 different flavors of jello and vanilla yogurt! See the Layered Christmas Jello Cup recipe here!

Festive Cranberry Jello

Festive Cranberry Jell-O combines cranberry sauce, jello, pineapple & fresh fruit for a fruity, flavorful holiday side dish that everyone loves! See the recipe for Fextive Cranberry Jello here.

Holiday Peppermint Ice Cream Cake Roll

Holiday Peppermint Ice Cream Cake Roll is a delicious treat filled with your favorite ice cream! This treat is an ice cream cake dressed up for a holiday party. The cake is light and pairs wells with the rich creaminess of the minty ice cream. While making a jelly roll cake can seem intimidating, it is pretty easy and the end result looks stylish when plated. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser! See the Holiday Peppermint Ice Cream Cake Roll recipe here!

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie

I was asked by Peeps, the maker of the fun marshmallow treats, to come up with a recipe using one of their holiday marshmallows. I came up with this delicious cream pie {after being inspired by Nellie’s Strawberry Cream Pie!} It’s easy to make, the flavors go beautifully together and the Peeps Peppermint Marshmallow Stars add a festive touch! Trust me, this recipe will become a fast holiday favorite! See the Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cream Pie recipe here!

Christmas Rice Krispie Treat Bites

For us, a holiday just isn’t a holiday unless there are Rice Krispie Treats on the dessert table.  We keep wondering if we are going to run out of fun ways to transform Rice Krispie Treats into festive Christmas treats.  I guess this year isn’t that year … introducing Christmas Rice Krispie Treat Bites!  Yummy, bite-sized balls of crunchy, marshmallow-y delight.  Easy to make and even better to eat. See the Christmas Rice Krispie Treat Bites recipe here!

Reindeer Rice Krispies

Oh boy do we love this time of the year! The holidays just make us happy, especially Christmas… it really is the most wonderful time of the year. We used to always have a baking day with all the girls in our family. We’d just each bring the stuff for one or two Christmas treats and bake together all day. It was always so much fun, but we’ve missed it the past year or two. Hoping to bring it back this year though and adding these adorable Reindeer Treats would be perfect for the kids to help with. See the recipe for Reindeer Rice Krispies here!

Snowman Brownie Bites

Snowman Brownie Bites are a delicious bite-sized dessert made with just 5 ingredients! These Snowman brownies are a fun, festive addition to holiday candy trays! See the recipe for Snowman Brownie Bites here.

Oreo Christmas Tree

This Oreo Christmas Tree is so simple to make and is simply delicious! All-in-all, this recipe does not disappoint and makes a great Christmas treat! See the Oreo Christmas Tree recipe here!

Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

These rich peppermint brownies topped with crushed candy canes are perfect Christmas treats! If you can’t find candy canes, use striped peppermint candies. Super delicious and festive, these Chocolate Peppermint Brownies do not disappoint! See the recipe for Chocolate Peppermint Brownies here!

Brownie Christmas Trees

These brownies make me SO HAPPY! Is there anything more delicious than the combination of peppermint and chocolate? Particularly when there’s icing and sprinkles involved? I didn’t think so. It’s pretty much guaranteed to brighten your day. See the recipe for Brownie Christmas Trees here!

Frosted Gingerbread Loaf

Frosted Gingerbread loaf made with butter, molasses, applesauce & a blend of warm Fall spices! Delicious gingerbread quick bread with a smooth cream cheese frosting on top that everyone adores! See the recipe for Frosted Gingerbread Loaf here.

Fresh Cranberry Orange Bread

Fresh Cranberry Orange Bread made with classic ingredients like orange zest, fresh cranberries & brown sugar! Great flavor in this soft, moist cranberry orange quick bread recipe. See the recipe for Fresh Cranberry Orange Bread here.

Christmas Cookie Dough Dip

This recipe for cookie dough dip has a fluffy and creamy base of eggless Christmas cookie dough that’s swirled with plenty of holiday sprinkles and served with fruit and cookies for dipping. It only takes 5 minutes to make! Looking for an easy and unique offering for your next holiday party? This cookie dough dip is sure to be a huge hit! See the recipe for Christmas Cookie Dough Dip here!

Peppermint Bark Milkshake

If you are tired of baking, but still in the mood for special Christmas treats, make a Peppermint Bark Milkshake. You don’t have to turn on the oven for this recipe. We always have extra peppermint bark this time of year. I either made way too much or we were given too much from friends and family. This is not a complaint. Having too much peppermint bark is a good thing. Especially when you turn it into a Peppermint Bark Milkshake. See the recipe for Peppermint Bark Milkshakes here!

HOW DO YOU MELT CHOCOLATE FOR CHRISTMAS DESSERTS?

Melting chocolate in the microwave is easy if you go slowly. Always use a glass or ceramic bowl and chocolate that’s not old. To melt 1 cup of chocolate chips I’d begin with 1 minute in the microwave. After the 1 minute, let chocolate sit for 2-3 minutes. Then, gently stir and see if chocolate begins to melt smooth. If it’s still really solid, add 20 seconds in the microwave, then let it sit again.

Often chocolate looks like it’s not melted when it really is, and you don’t know for sure until you gently stir it. If your chocolate melts but it’s too thick to work with, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening, then letting it melt and stirring it in.

CAN YOU FREEZE CHRISTMAS DESSERTS?

Yes, you can freeze most Christmas desserts!  Most cookies can be frozen as dough balls or baked cookies. Many candies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. My favorite airtight containers are Snapware. I’ve found that when I use Snapware, the foods generally stay fresh for at least 3-4 days longer than when you use regular tupperware. Many Christmas candies can also be frozen, it really just depends on the type of candy.If you have a question about a specific type of Christmas dessert, ask me in the comments and I’ll answer!

Best collection of easy Christmas treat recipes ever- they’re even Santa approved! Our Christmas treats are perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges and neighbor goodie plates!