Easy Christmas Treats to brighten and sweeten your holidays! These cute Christmas desserts are perfect for parties and playdates and are simple enough for the kids to help make them. They also make heartfelt homemade gifts.
Crunchy and sweet Reindeer Chow is one of our favorites!
Try our other Edible Gift Ideas or the Best Cookies Exchange Recipes! If you need them, we also have the best Cute Thanksgiving Treats!
Easy Christmas Treat Ideas
If you're in the mood for adorable baking and treat-making ideas, we've got tons of holiday inspiration! These cute Christmas desserts will look incredible on your dessert table.
Oh, what fun it is to share these Fruit Santas, Snowmen, and Christmas Rice Krispies Treats!
The holiday treat recipes are creative and fun and require just a handful of common ingredients. Some are even no-bake recipes!
These DIY Christmas treats for kids will make it look like Martha Stewart was in the kitchen helping out, but they are so easy you'll be the star on your own.
Wrap them up in a cute box or tin and have your holiday gifts done! They are also the ideal Christmas treats for school.
If you need another way to entertain the kids, try this Reindeer Craft.
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Why We Love Easy Christmas Desserts
- These Christmas treat ideas are easy to whip up, and some are no-bake.
- Friends and neighbors enjoy receiving homemade edible gifts.
- Easy Christmas treat recipes totally make the holidays simple and low-stress.
- They're fun! Kids can help make and eat them!
How to Wrap Your Easy Christmas Treats As a Gift
Wrapping up homemade baked goods and treats for gifts is all about the presentation.
Here are our favorite ways to gift wrap edible homemade gifts depending on the recipe.
COST EFFECTIVE: An economical way to wrap homemade food is to use wax or butcher paper. You can wrap the entire food or fold your paper to a smaller size for more petite items. Tight it off with a bow or twine, and you're all set.
EASY AND EFFECTIVE: Another way to wrap your edible gifts is to purchase a box, tin, or Chinese takeout box. First, place some wax paper or parchment paper in the container. Then, place your treats inside and tie them with a ribbon or twine.
FOR ODD SIZES: Another quick, economical, and efficient way to wrap your homemade Christmas treats is cellophane. Either put your items on a plate or leave them loose and cut a piece large enough to fit around your goodies, with excess on each side. Then, gather the loose ends and tie them with a bow or twine. Or use cellophane bags and tie them off with a bow.
Here are some more clever food gift wrap ideas:
Easy Christmas Treats
Easy Christmas Treats to brighten your holidays! These cute Christmas desserts are perfect for parties and playdates and are simple enough for the kids to help make them. They are also heartfelt gift ideas.
Chocolate Marshmallow Reindeer
One cute Christmas treat! Chocolate Marshmallow Reindeer Pops are easy to make, and kids love them!
Reindeer Chow Recipe
One of the best Christmas Treats to give as gifts! Reindeer Chow. Perfect to put out for Santa Christmas Eve.
Reese's Reindeer for Christmas
If you're looking for an easy Christmas Treat, this is it! Reese's Reindeer are salty and sweet and so simple to DIY during the holidays.
Easy Christmas Fruit Kabobs
Easy and healthy, these Christmas Fruit Kabobs are a must for your holiday gathering. Kids and grownups go crazy for these cute Santas!
Easy Rolo Pretzel Reindeer
One of the easiest and cutest Christmas treats! Rolo Pretzel Reindeer. You only need 4-ingredients to make this cute dessert.
Adorable Reindeer Cupcakes Recipe
Reindeer Cupcakes are perfect for your holiday dessert table. These Reindeer are simple to make and add a festive touch to your celebration.
Brownie Christmas Trees
Chocolaty Brownie Christmas Trees make the holiday come alive with a few simple ingredients. Kids love decorating this holiday treat.
Mini Reindeer Cakes
Adorable little reindeer cakes are so easy to make. Just use a gingerbread man cookie cutter turned upside down to make them and decorate!
Saltine Toffee That's Simply Irresistible (Christmas Crack)
One of the best Christmas treats! Saltine Toffee Christmas Crack. Buttery goodness that's a holiday tradition.
Easy Snowball Cookies Recipe
With a few simple ingredients and one bowl, this delicious recipe for melt-in-your-mouth Snowball Cookies comes together easily
Easy DIY Snowman Cupcakes
Let the kids decorate their own snowman cupcakes! You only need some cupcakes, vanilla frosting, and a few simple decorations.
Candy Cane Reindeer Pops
These cute candy cane reindeer pops are as fun to make as they are to give. It makes a great holiday food activity for kids!
Reindeer Grahams Cookie Recipe
This a super simple cookie recipe you can make with your children or grandchildren. These Reindeer Grahams are an adorable, tasty, and fun holiday treat!
Amazing Peanut Butter Saltine Toffee
If you're addicted to Christmas Crack, you will want to try this recipe! Peanut Butter Christmas Crack is just as good, but with a peanut butter twist!
Rudolph Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
This Rudolph Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe is fun to make and delicious to eat. Use pretzels, mini chocolate chips, and M&Ms to create your own Rudolph cookies! Kids have fun helping to decorate.
Christmas Oreo Ornaments
Christmas Oreo Ornaments are very festive, made with white chocolate and decorated with mini peanut butter cups, M&M’s, and sprinkles.
Easy Christmas Pretzel Recipe
These cute Christmas Pretzels are a fun, easy snack and dessert to make with the kids during the holidays.
Amazing Cranberry Bliss Saltine Toffee
One word. Incredible! This Cranberry Bliss Christmas Crack is easy to make and give as gifts. Delish!
Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies
Chocolate Dipped OREO Cookies-kids and adults love these chocolate-covered cookies! They are fun to make and fun to eat! Plus, they make great gifts!
No-Bake Christmas Wreath Treats
Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet no-bake Christmas treats. Dressed up with green food coloring and red candies, they're a fun addition to cookie platters!
Easy Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe
A classic Christmas treat that's easy to make. Peppermint Bark is excellent for gifting or a wonderful recipe for your cookie exchange.
OREO MELTING SNOWMAN
This fun and easy melting snowman Oreos recipe is made with delicious, store-bought, fudge-covered cookies.
Gingerbread Man Marshmallows for Christmas
Gingerbread man marshmallows are such a cute alternative to gingerbread cookies this Christmas.
Crock Pot Candy That’s So Easy!
Yes, you can make the best candy in your slow cooker! It's so easy, and the creamy chocolate and crunchy peanuts are irresistible!
Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels
Crunchy, salty & sweet – these Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels are the perfect holiday treat. They’re so easy to make and you only need 3 ingredients.
Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees are SO easy to make and the kids will have a blast making them all by themselves for the Holidays!
Sugar Cookie Truffles
Sugar cookie truffles are a three-ingredient no-bake recipe that uses sugar cookies, cream cheese, and white chocolate (plus, sprinkles as an option).
Reindeer Brownies
Reindeer Brownies is an easy recipe that will quickly become a holiday tradition that’s so much fun for kids! Fudgy homemade brownies topped with a silky-smooth cocoa buttercream frosting come to life as Rudolph, with sugar eyes and candy cane antlers.
No-Bake Grinch Cookies
Quick and easy to make, these No-Bake Grinch Cookies will be a huge hit at your Christmas gatherings! Kids will love these green cookies with tiny Grinch-sized hearts!
Best White Chocolate Truffles Recipe
They're not only delicious—they're the perfect last-minute gift too.
Candied Popcorn Stars recipe
We're loving these popcorn stars that make for charming edible ornaments-that is, if they ever make it to the tree.
Grinch Rice Krispie Treats
Complete with green chocolate and a little red heart, these Grinch Rice Krispie Treats make the perfect snack to serve while watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Plus, they are super easy to make!
Snowman Cupcakes Using Marshmallows and Candy
It’s so easy to make these snowman cupcakes with marshmallows and candy. No fancy decorating skills are needed!
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.
Peppermint White Chocolate Pretzel Rods
Peppermint White Chocolate Covered Pretzels are pretzel rods dipped in white chocolate and crushed candy cane. Christmas pretzels are the perfect holiday snack and edible gift that's fun to make!
Easy Decorated Christmas Sugar Cookies (3 fun ways)
Three fun ways to decorate Christmas cookies! Snowmen, Reindeer, and an adorable wreath. Perfect for gifts or your cookie exchange.
Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies are soft and full of spicy gingerbread flavor. This gingerbread cookie recipe is decorated with easy vanilla icing and is a Christmas tradition!
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
The perfect combination of Mint and Chocolate in a delicious Christmas cookie!
Amazing Oreo Fudge
This Oreo Fudge recipe is a must-make for the holidays. Creamy, and oh, so good!
Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls
Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls are festive and a great addition to any holiday party. We guarantee they’ll be the first to go.
Grinch Heart Cookies - The Girl Who Ate Everything
Grinch Heart Cookies are magical little treats that you can make at Christmas with your kids. These are sugar cookies dyed green with a stained glass red heart in the middle.
Santa Claus Cookies
These Santa Claus Cookies are peanut butter and white chocolate treats that are easy enough to make with your kids and fancy enough to give to your friends for Christmas.
Easy Melted Snowman Cookies
Melted Snowman Cookies are a fun and easy way to get the kids baking with you. You only need 6 ingredients to make these adorable and festive cookies.
Grinch Popcorn
Sweet and salty and delicious – this Grinch Popcorn will be popular with kids and adults alike at your How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie night.
Christmas Pretzel Hugs
These festive Christmas Pretzel Hugs are melted just enough to press an M&M on the top. Let the chocolate set back up and then package them for neighbor gifts, or place them on a plate for the perfect salty-sweet treat!
Fun Christmas Food: Reindeer Treat Bags
These treat bags are perfect for children to make for teachers, friends or family this Christmas. This is a really easy edible craft that even the youngest children could help to make.
marshmallow snowman {make a hot chocolate buddy!}
These easy-to-make marshmallow snowmen float in a mug of hot cocoa for an adorable and tasty winter treat. They’re adorable AND simple enough for kids to make.
Santa Oreos - Darling Christmas treat idea for kids!
Looking for a sweet homemade Christmas treat to take to classroom parties and other gatherings? These darling Santa Oreos are a cinch to make (truly!)
Mickey & Minnie Mouse Christmas Cookies
Adorable Mickey & Minnie Mouse Christmas Cookies! Fun Disney themed holiday cookies for a party, gifts, or cookie exchange.
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
Pretty much the cutest dessert recipe for the holidays you’ll ever see- Reindeer Rice Krispies!
Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Peppermint Oreo Truffles - the perfect holiday treat. Simple and easy to make!
Hot Chocolate on a Stick
This quick and easy DIY hot chocolate on a stick is a warm, rich, and creamy sweet treat to share with loved ones this holiday season. With only five ingredients, they are simple to make but offer an irresistible, festive flavor.
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