No-bake Christmas treats like creamy fudge, chewy nougat candy, and decadent truffles make holiday baking simpler than ever. These easy, time-saving recipes will add plenty of Christmas cheer to your holiday celebrations while still delivering exceptional quality and flavor. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or snacking, these no-bake desserts will quickly become new seasonal favorites.
For more holiday sweet treats see my easy Christmas desserts, Christmas fudge recipes, and homemade Christmas candy recipes.
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- 1. Chocolate Peppermint No Bake Cookies
- 2. Christmas Nougat
- 3. Christmas Fudge
- 4. Reindeer Chow
- 5. Fruitcake Truffles
- 6. No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
- 7. 2-Ingredient Chocolate Frosting Fudge
- 8. No-Bake Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Crisps
- 9. Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
- 10. White Chocolate Haystacks
- 11. Christmas Popcorn Balls
- 12. Butterscotch No Bake Cookies
- 13. Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies (Without Peanut Butter)
- 14. Edible Cookie Dough
- 15. S’mores Fudge
- 16. Fruity Pebbles Treats
- 17. Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
- 18. Chocolate Raisin Cornflake Clusters
- 19. Jello Grapes
- 💭 Tips For Making The Best No-Bake Treats
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 19+ Best No-Bake Christmas Treats To Make Like Reindeer Chow, Popcorn Balls & More!
- 💬 Comments & Reviews
If you're looking for quick and delicious holiday treats, no-bake desserts are the perfect solution. Whether you're making treats for a holiday party, giving gifts, or craving a sweet snack, these no-bake Christmas desserts won't disappoint.
They're easy to prepare and most importantly, they don't require any time spent in the oven. Choose any recipe from my collection of irresistible no-bake treats and make your holiday season even sweeter.
1. Chocolate Peppermint No Bake Cookies
These delicious no-bake cookies combine rich chocolate with the cool, refreshing flavor of peppermint. The chocolate cookies are made with oats and cocoa, then topped with peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes, making them the perfect treat for the holidays.
2. Christmas Nougat
My Christmas Nougat is made with marshmallows, colorful red and green gumdrops, butter, and white chocolate chips. The combination of marshmallows and gumdrops gives it a delightful, chewy texture with just the right amount of sweetness.
3. Christmas Fudge
This simple Christmas fudge is as delicious as it is easy. Made with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, it’s a rich, chocolatey treat topped with your favorite festive sprinkles.
4. Reindeer Chow
Reindeer Chow is a fun, festive snack mix loaded with Chex cereal, peanut butter, chocolate, and Christmas red and green M&Ms. It’s a simple no-bake snack that’s perfect for holiday parties or for making with kids.
5. Fruitcake Truffles
Turn leftover dark or light fruitcake (my tasty British Christmas cake works too!) into a sweet treat with these easy fruitcake truffles. Made with just a few ingredients and no baking, they’re dipped in chocolate for a festive, bite-sized dessert everyone will love.
6. No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
My no-bake pumpkin cheesecake makes an effortless Christmas dessert. With a creamy pumpkin filling inside a tasty Oreo cookie crust, it’s just as delicious as any baked pie with none of the hard work.
7. 2-Ingredient Chocolate Frosting Fudge
Satisfy your sweet tooth in a flash with my super easy chocolate frosting fudge. With only 2 ingredients, it’s quick to make and perfect for customizing with your favorite holiday mix-ins like crushed candy canes or nuts.
8. No-Bake Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Crisps
Maraschino cherry chocolate chip crisps are an easy holiday snack made with peanut butter, butter, crispy cereal, and cherries, all rolled in coconut flakes. They’re a fun, hands-on treat for the kids and a delicious addition to your holiday spread.
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9. Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
These chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies are a rich, fudgy holiday treat that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Made with 7 simple ingredients, they’re perfect for a quick and delicious Christmas dessert.
10. White Chocolate Haystacks
These white chocolate haystacks are my festive twist on the classic butterscotch no-bake haystack cookies. The combination of chocolate chips, peanuts, chow mein noodles, and Christmas sprinkles makes them perfect for adding a little holiday cheer to your treat table.
11. Christmas Popcorn Balls
Make the holidays extra sweet with these Christmas popcorn balls. Coated with melted marshmallows and mixed with red and green M&Ms, these no-bake treats are perfect for holiday festivities and easy to whip up.
12. Butterscotch No Bake Cookies
These no-bake butterscotch cookies are a sweet and chewy treat with an irresistible butterscotch flavor. With just six ingredients and five minutes of prep, they’re perfect for a quick and delicious Christmas dessert.
13. Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Cookies (Without Peanut Butter)
These chocolate oatmeal cookies are an easy-to-make treat that I've loved since childhood. With just 6 ingredients, including butter, cocoa, and quick oats, they’re a sweet and simple holiday snack that requires no baking at all.
See my full collection of no-bake cookies for even more fun flavor varieties.
14. Edible Cookie Dough
Skip the oven completely and enjoy my delicious edible cookie dough. Made with heat-treated flour and no eggs, it’s a safe and satisfying treat you can snack on all season long.
15. S’mores Fudge
Satisfy your s'mores cravings with my homemade s'mores fudge. Made with graham cracker crumbs, rich chocolate fudge, and mini marshmallows, it’s a delicious, easy-to-make treat that captures the classic campfire flavor.
16. Fruity Pebbles Treats
Add a fruity twist to your treat lineup with my fruity pebbles treats. With gooey marshmallows and colorful Fruity Pebbles, these fun and delicious no-bake bars are perfect for any occasion, especially during the holidays.
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17. Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Enjoy a more conscious treat with these easy-to-make dark chocolate almond butter cups. With only 4 ingredients, they’re gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and packed with rich chocolate flavor.
18. Chocolate Raisin Cornflake Clusters
These chocolate raisin cornflake clusters are an easy, no-bake treat that's perfect for the holidays. Made with crunchy cornflake cereal, sweet raisins, and rich chocolate, they’re a simple snack that everyone will enjoy.
19. Jello Grapes
These colorful Jello grapes are a tangy, delightful treat that’s fun to make with the kids! With just a few ingredients, these Jello-coated fresh or frozen grapes are a quick and colorful snack for the holidays.
💭 Tips For Making The Best No-Bake Treats
- Keep time in mind. While many no-bake recipes are quick and easy to assemble, they often need time to set or chill. Check the recipe so you know if it's better for you time-wise to make your treats the night before.
- Freeze your no-bake cookies. For leftovers or for longer storage, you can freeze many no-bake cookie recipes and thaw them out to eat later. Follow my step-by-step guide on how to freeze no-bake cookies for instructions.
- No substitutions. No-bake recipes are simple, but because they only call for a few ingredients, you generally shouldn't make any substitutions.
- Fixing soft or mushy cookies. If your no-bake cookies aren't setting quickly enough, try putting them in the fridge for 15 minutes. If that doesn't work, follow my suggestions in my How to Harden No-Bake Cookies guide.
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📖 Recipe Card
19+ Best No-Bake Christmas Treats To Make Like Reindeer Chow, Popcorn Balls & More!
Ingredients
- 9 cups Chex rice cereal
- 1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios (optional)
- 1 cup pretzel sticks
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup Kit Kats (unwrapped bit size candies, or cut into small pieces)
- 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (unwrapped bit size pieces, or cut into chunks)
- ½ cup M&M's candies (Christmas colors, sorted into red and green candies)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
- Begin by adding your 9 cups Chex rice cereal, the optional 1 cup Honey Nut Cheerios, and 1 cup pretzel sticks into a large bowl. Mix until well distributed.
- In a separate, microwave-safe bowl, add your 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup peanut butter, and ¼ cup butter.
- Heat the bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds. Remove it from the microwave and stir. Continue to heat it in small bursts of 15 seconds, stirring in between each one, until the chocolate is almost entirely melted. Then, stir it until completely melted and smooth.
- Next, stir the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter over the cereal and pretzel mixture. Gently fold the mixture with a silicone spatula until all of the cereal and pretzels are well coated.
- Continue to fold the cereal while adding in the 1½ cups confectioners sugar. Continue folding until all of the ingredients are coated with sugar.
- Finally, add in your bite-sized pieces of 1 cup Kit Kats, 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and red and green ½ cup M&M's candies. Gently stir until they are well-distributed. Serve your puppy chow immediately or store it for later.
Notes
- Puppy chow is super customizable! You stir in any of your favorite things! Try some graham crackers, marshmallows, or chocolate chunks!
- I recommend using semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. I think that the snack mix could be too sweet if using milk chocolate.
- The clumps and clusters are one of the best parts of reindeer chow! Try to avoid overmixing so that you don't break it up too much.
- To store: Keep your muddy buddies in an airtight container or plastic storage bag for 7 days at room temperature.
- To freeze: Muddy buddies can be stored in a storage bag in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Angela Latimer says
All of my favorite easy no-bake sweets and treats that are ideal for sharing during Christmas and the holiday season in one place. Grab a few new-to-you recipes to try! ~ Angela