Find a list of over ten of the best easy Christmas treat ideas from classic cookies to candied nuts perfect for gifting, snacking, and leaving out for Santa!
The Best Easy Christmas Treat Ideas
Do you spend time in the kitchen baking holiday treats for the holidays? It’s one of our favorite traditions! Of course, we love classic options like peanut butter blossoms and sugar cookies. However, sometimes we don’t have hours to spend baking or want something a little unique. That’s where these Christmas treat recipes come in to save the day.
Easy, delicious, and virtually failproof, each item on this list has been endlessly tested to ensure it’s perfect for you. From healthier options like Christmas energy bites to truly decadent desserts like hot chocolate truffles, there’s something for all your needs. Pick your favorites, or try them all. Either way, they’re sure to be a hit this holiday season!
Christmas Energy Bites (6 Ingredients) Recipe
Make these Christmas energy bites with six simple ingredients including festive M&Ms for a healthier, no-bake treat perfect for the holidays!
Skip the pre-made options, and make this easy candied almonds recipe with just six ingredients for a sweet, spiced, crunchy snack perfect for the holidays!
Peppermint Chocolate Protein Cake (Single Serving) Recipe
Make this peppermint chocolate protein cake in just over 30 minutes for a decadent single-serving dessert secretly full of protein!
Grandma’s Molasses Cookies
Make Grandma’s molasses crinkle cookies recipe with a handful of ingredients for soft, chewy, sweet, perfectly spiced cookies perfect for the holidays!
Only 4 simple ingredients and foolproof! If you can melt chocolate and crush candy canes you can make this easy and delicious dark chocolate Christmas treat. This is the BEST fudge recipe to give as last minute homemade holiday gifts and perfect for your next cookie exchange! Find more recipes like this and healthier at groundedandsurrounded.com
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Sammi Ricke is a talented cook with a knack for coming up with creative new ways to healthify recipes without sacrificing any of the flavor. Sammi has built a beautiful life with her high school sweetheart and enjoys her primary role as a stay-at-home mom to their two children. If Sammi's not in her kitchen, she's probably exploring a new hiking trail, enjoying coffee with a friend, or binge-watching the latest "Food Network" show on Netflix. Sammi's full Bio.
