With the Christmas season just around the corner, we are so fascinated by the taste of the treats that you can cook for the occasion. Life gets more cheerful and splendid with the holidays making entry into our lives. Christmas treats are what will keep you happy and cheerful to decorate the house and make all the arrangements around the place. You may not have the happiest holiday but you can certainly make it the most delicious one. Here are easy Christmas treat recipes that will make your mouth water at the sight of these dishes.
Life can get too tedious with so much work and responsibilities around the clock. These can get to your head and make you feel disappointed and unhappy! With Christmas coming over, we have these brilliant ideas that will keep you hooked in a happy mood. Festivals give us the opportunity to bond with our friends and family we have not communicated with for a while.
If they feel detached from you then now is the ideal time to make sure you build back the bond again. Food is the easiest way to make your road to someone's heart and we are willing to share its secrets of it. The Christmas treats are so tasteful that you will find yourself eating them away even before you serve them at the parties for the guests. The kids will also sneak out some of the treats and you will be surprised to see the bell jars empty!
The best way you can make this holiday count is by indulging in yummy recipes to keep the spirits high. There is no need for you to run to the shop for takeaways rather you can opt for these homemade dishes that are warm and ravenous to relish.
If you were awaiting the season of Christmas then it is finally knocking at your doors and you should embrace the glee and the joy of the season. Invite over guests and make them such delightful surprises which they will love you for! Without much adieu let's get started with the dishes which are lip-smacking and perfect for Christmas treats. For your convenience, we have listed below the easiest treat options that will not even take you much time. So let us show you some of these tasty Christmas treats that are exclusively listed here.
Easy Christmas Treats
1. Mini Christmas Tree Cupcakes
The mini Christmas tree cupcakes are loaded with creamy swirls and then the rainbow sprinkles from the top make them absolutely a must-have at the parties. Check out the recipe at Lydia Bakes for this customized treat for the holiday season.
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2. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Delicious and super easy to make are these cookies by Gimme Some Oven sprinkled with sugar dust to your heart's content. You must try out this treat which is absolutely indispensable to the parties. Chocolate crinkle cookies are simply a world experience.
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3. Whipped Shortbread Cookies
The whipped shortbread cookies are simply so irresistible that you will crave more and more. The dish by Chatelaine is so amazing that you can make it for the guests to come over. The smooth buttercream is one of the best.
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4. Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
The sweet and chewy maraschino cherry chocolate chip cookies are delightful and flavoured by The First Year Blog! The crispy chocolate chips with strawberry crumbles make the dish one of the best. There is nothing stopping you from the holidays.
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5. Candy Cane Meringue Kisses
The chickpeas and the peppermint meringue kisses are delectable and you can make them with the help of the recipe by Wallflower Kitchen. Bright and cheerful are these cookies of meringue kisses! Then what are you waiting for? The vegan dish is so fascinating to relish!
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6. Oreo Truffles
All you need are more, cream cheese, and chocolate to make this dish by The Cozy Cook. The oreo truffles are so tasteful that you will be thrilled to make more and more. The chewy and melted oreo truffles are so fantastic to relish for the season.
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7. Santa Oreos
The sweet and homemade recipe is delectable and so customised to the season. The recipe made by Positively Splendid and crispy biscuits and the rich cream frosting leave you with a sense of fulfillment. How adorable are these Santa oreo cookies for the holidays?
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8. Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
The smooth Christmas tree cookies are delicious and you must give it a try! Shaped like mini Christmas trees and loaded with frosting and rainbow sprinkles is a recipe by Wholefully and a great way to customise the sugar cookies for the holidays.
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9. English Toffee
The almond English toffee is so easy to make and they are the perfect bite-sized chewy item that you can indulge in. The recipe by Saving Dessert is fabulous and you will surely find it a tempting choice for parties as easy treats.
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10. Christmas Tree Cookie Stacks
The sugar cookie stacks with the rich cream frosting are delicious and you must give it a try! The recipe by Delish is an amazing choice to customise the treat.
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11. Rudolph The Reindeer Cupcakes
Rudolph the rednosed reindeer! Yes, you heard it right! This cupcake idea inspired by the most adorable reindeer Santa has got makes your occasion truly special. The recipe is a creation by Your Cup Of Cake and it is a super duper hit during holiday parties.
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12. Rudolph The Reindeer Rice Krispies
The rice crispers are made on an ice cream stick and given the face of an extremely cute reindeer. These are fantastic. treats if the kids are coming over for a good time with your little ones. This is a wonderful treat by Thirty Handmade Days that you must make for them.
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13. Buckeye Balls
The peanut butter balls are delectable and they are rich in flavor. We are quite fond of the classic Buckeye balls which are marinated in gorgeous flavors and served as appetizers at parties. Check out the recipe only at Dinner At The Zoo.
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14. Melted Snowmen Oreo Balls
The snowmen indeed have the oreo biscuit as a hat on top of their heads. Marinated in white chocolate, the recipe of melted snowman oreo balls is a creation by The Girl Who Ate Everything.
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15. Christmas Vanilla Roll Cake
Tender and loaded with cream are these Christmas vanilla roll cakes that are extremely tasty and one of the best for you to try out. The recipe by A Treats Affair with a tender crust and loads of cream melts in your mouth at each bite.
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16. Snowman Marshmallow Cupcakes
The chocolate cupcakes with marshmallows and rich frosting is a dream of every child. If you wish to gift a treat to your kids this season then perhaps the snowman marshmallow cupcakes by Little Sunny Kitchen are the best option to try out.
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17. Easy Snowman Cupcakes
Here is another Christmas cupcake recipe that will instantly make you crave more. The dish by One Little Project is a grand success at parties and events on Christmas for dessert choices. Why don't you try it out and get the best of the holidays?
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18. Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats
Here we have come up with the Christmas tree rice Krispies treat which is yummy and innovative at the same time. If you truly wish to do something creative then this crispier by Cooking Classy is so amazing to try out.
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19. Christmas Tree Cupcakes With Cream Cheese
The Christmas tree cupcakes with cream cheese are splendid and you should make them for the season. The recipe by Just a Taste with loads of coconut sprinkled on the tender crust. The chocolate crust with the coconut topping is one of the best.
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20. Pretzel M&M Cookies
Just three ingredients are all that you need to make the pretzels with M&M cookies. The recipe is available at Cooking Classy and we are so enthralled by the spectacular look and the divine flavors of the batches.
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21. Funfetti Shortbread Bites
These shortbread bites are small and you won't feel loaded and filled after the evening snacks at the party and there will still be left much appetite to relish the main course.
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22. Nanaimo Balls
Here is a dessert of Canadian origin and guess what the best part is you do not even have to bake them. The recipe by The Bewitchin Kitchen is a truly tempting choice that you can opt for this season of Christmas celebration and jubilance.
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23. Peanut Butter Pinwheels
The classic peanut butter pinwheels are a traditional dish that you will surely find so delicious and perfect to serve with tea to the guests in the evening. The recipe for the pinwheels is available at The Recipe Critic which you can indulge in.
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24. Crock Pot Candy
The crockpot candies are scrumptious and a creation by Dinner at the Zoo that are chocolate peanut butter clusters. Spare yourself five minutes and you will have these tasty treats ready on the table. The kids will be so happy to find them adorning the trays.
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25. Melted Snowman Cookies
The tender and melted marshmallows on the top of the cookies make these bitter cookies even more tasteful and admirable. It seems that the snowman almost melted while it was stuck inside the oven. Check it out at Cook, Craft, Love in the holidays.
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26. Stained Glass Cookies
The star-shaped cookies in different flavours of jam are a wonderful recipe by Cooking Classy that you could try out in the winter. Elegant and flavourful, these are much appreciated by visitors whom you serve with tea in the evening.
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27. Christmas Tree Meringue Cookies
The lemon zest of the meringue cookies shaped in the form of a mini Christmas tree is an idea by This Silly Girl’s Kitchen. We have made use of sugar dust to decorate the cookies which are a perfect appetizer for the season when you are hosting parties.
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28. Chocolate Cranberry Mini Cakes
Chocolate cranberry cookies are truly among and the way they look makes them even more gorgeous for parties and celebrations. The recipe by Nirvana Cakery with the sweetness of chocolate and the tangy flavour of cranberry is beyond words of description.
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29. Grinch Fudge
The Grinch Fudge is a charming and heartwarming recipe by How To Make Easy Fudge that only takes a couple of minutes for you to create. The bright yellow shade and the small heart candy studded in the center make it even more special and worth trying out.
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30. Christmas Lights Cookies
These circular butter cookies are adorned with rich and thick frosting followed by colorful gems that resemble tinsel. lights of Christmas. The recipe is a creation by Dessert for Two and we can guarantee you that the plates will be emptied in no time.
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31. Christmas Drunken Cherries
The boozy cherries are a fabulous option when you are celebrating the Eve of Christmas with friends and family. They will be surprised with this choice of dish by Sweet & Savory Meals and would love the idea of drunken cherries on the table.
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32. No Bake Peppermint Bark Cookies
Yup! You heard it right! We have brought you the peppermint barks that do not need baking at all. The recipe is present at The Suburban Soapbox and you will surely find them easy and impressive to explore in the holiday season.
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33. Snowman Cake Pops
The mini snowmen are designed from the cake dough and a stick is attached at the top. The cake pops are extremely adorable and you shall be thrilled with the dish by Tasty Kitchen perfect to serve at parties and events.
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34. Santa Hat Brownie Bites
The small brownie chunks are topped with rich cream frosting and the half-cut cherries are placed on them upside down. The recipe is by Erica’s Sweet Tooth of Santa hats brownie bites and you will find it very easy to make.
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35. Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees
We are truly in love with the solid chocolate Christmas tree that is showered with the brilliance of the rich flavor of peanut butter. The recipe by One Little Project is an incredible choice to introduce customsied winter treats at the party.
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36. Peppermint Candy Spoons
Well if you are looking for treats that can be presented to the little ones as they are invited to your house. The recipe by Princess Pinky Girl for the minty flavors is such an amazing option to indulge in. So what are you waiting for?
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37. Giant Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows
How delightful are these treats where the marshmallow is anchored at the end of the long stick and then allowed to be dipped in rich and thick liquid chocolate? Check out the recipe at Modern Parents Messy Kids and another treat is ready on the table.
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38. Marshmallow Penguins
The marshmallow penguins are also an impressive and adorable treat that you can enjoy in the holidays. The recipe for the penguins is available at Eats Amazing and you simply can't get enough of the tender marshmallow and the rich chocolate combined inside your mouth.
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39. Easy Christmas Tree Brownies
The easy Christmas tree brownies are shaped like the tree so you can make something that is customized to the season. You will surely be tempted to enjoy more and more of them by One Little Project for Christmas.
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40. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Christmas Tree Cookies
The chocolate-smeared strawberry trees are yummy and ravenous to explore for the season. The recipe by Lovely Little Kitchen for a delightful cookie treat is awesome and one of the exclusive choices of all time. Let us get started with it already!
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41. Mickey & Minnie Mouse Christmas Cookies
This is going to be the best cookie treat for the little ones. The Mickey and Minnie mouse cookies from simply oreo biscuits only need some creativity and icing that is all!
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42. Rice Krispie Christmas Puddings
The rice krispie Christmas puddings are extremely tender and ravenous to explore. The recipe by. Crumbs & Corkscrews make you want to prepare more and more of the dish to serve the guests as well as store some for later indulgences at night when you crave something sweet.
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43. Peanut Butter Celery Reindeer Sticks
The wonderful peanut butter celery reindeer sticks are shaped to resemble the horns of the deer but it is certainly a unique recipe that we are sure you did not think of. The recipe by Fork & Beans with peanut butter inside the celery stalk is a marvelous and healthy treat for the season.
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44. Healthy Almond & Cinnamon Christmas Stars
The star-shaped cookies with almond is a heavy option that even conscious dieters can enjoy during the holidays. Try out the recipe at Heavenlynn Healthy with an elegant cinnamon essence.
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45. Grinch Fruit Skewers
The grinch fruit skewer is made with strawberries, banana slices, and grapes. This is a representation of Santa Claus by Clean & Scentsible which can be left on the table as an appetizer if there is a friendly gathering at your place.
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46. Chocolate Dipped Satsumas
The slices of oranges are dipped in chocolate and then sprinkled with dug sugar dust. The recipe is a creation by My Fussy Eater and the combined flavor of chocolate and citrusy essence makes you drool for the dish even more.
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47. Bagel Ornament Snack
Ornament snacks are much appreciated by the guests as they are surprised and impressed with your skills in cooking. These tender bagels by Fork & Beans are freshly baked and so fulfilling for the appetizer round at parties and Christmas celebrations.
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48. Frozen Banana Penguins
The frozen banana penguins are so easy to make and they are loaded with liquid chocolate. The recipe is provided by Reading Confetti but the steps are so easy and the table looks so adorable in their presence that everyone is a fan of it.
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49. Cucumber Christmas Tree Sandwiches
We shaped the bread in the form of a mini Christmas tree and then left small slices of cucumbers on top of it. The recipe by Melt In The Kitchen for healthy sandwiches is right here.
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50. Christmas Tree Vegetable Platter
How tasty is this vegetable platter where we have chopped the veggies and then left it on the plate in the shape of a large Christmas tree? The recipe is delicious and the kids will surely find it tempting for the first time to enjoy veggies.
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51. Cucumber Melon Christmas Trees
The cucumber and melon duo on the sticks to make the Christmas tree is amazing and the recipe is present only at 5 Minutes For Mom.
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52. Fruit Christmas Tree
We decorated a huge fruit Christmas tree for the appetizer or the dessert table at the party. It is made with all sorts of fruits like oranges, bananas, berries and so on.
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53. Banana Skewers
The banana skewers that look like mini Santa Clauses are so adorable indeed. The recipe by Clean & Scentsible with strawberries, marshmallows, and banana is simply mind-blowing. These kabobs are healthy for the kids as well.
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54. Cucumber Christmas Tree
Here is a cite cucumber Christmas tree that is made with slices of cucumber attached to a long stick. The recipe is present at Kiddie Foodies so you can take some help while making them for the first time on Christmas.
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55. Pita Bread Christmas Trees
The Pita bread slices are made into a Christmas tree and do not forget the stick behind them to resemble the tree trunk. The dish is a creation by Betty Crocker and bursting with flavors to indulge in this season.
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56. Black Olive Penguins
The black olive penguins are fantastic to serve as treats to the visitors at the party. The recipe at Persnickety Plates will help you to get them done quickly. This is certainly a combination of creativity and expertise in cooking this Christmas holiday.
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57. Cheese Reindeers
The triangular cheese cubes are used for making this dish. The recipe at Cute Food For Kids with cherry eyes and an olive nose is extremely adorable to display on the appetizer table. Try out this cheese reindeer treat for sure this time.
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58. Snowman Milk Bottles
It is boring to give milk to the kids in plain glasses and the best way to make them drink the whole content of the container is to make snowman milk bottles.
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59. Candied Pecans
The crispy pecan candies are a cheap and yet so yummy option for a treat. Whenever you are hungry while working at home or busy in the kitchen, take a handful of the candies and make this dish by Gimme Some Oven with loads of maple glaze.
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60. Babybel Santa’s Cheese Belly
You must have spotted the buttons on the costume of Santa Claus, haven't you? The recipe for making these edible buttons are here at Cute Food For Kids! The rich and smooth cheesy content at each bite is simply so fascinating.
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