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30 No-Bake Christmas Recipes

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Time seems to pass by much more quickly at Christmastime, so I put together this list of 30 No Bake Christmas Recipes to make preparing your holiday treats a little easier! Save time in the kitchen with some of the best-tasting festive recipes to share with your family and friends this season!

Time seems to pass by much more quickly at Christmastime, so I put together this list of 30 No Bake Christmas Recipes to make preparing your holiday treats a little easier! Save time in the kitchen with some of the best-tasting festive recipes to share with your family and friends this season! #nobake #holiday #christmas #recipes

Merry Christmas, Dear Reader! Is it too early to say that? I know when it comes to Christmas there are those who hate everything about it and then there are people like me who live and breathe it for months leading up to the actual day. Those of us who love it all feel the same way – it comes and goes so quickly. That’s why I put together this list of 30 No Bake Christmas Recipes!

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Just like there are people who don’t care much for Christmas, there are also people who don’t care much for baking. They want to get into the kitchen and out of it as soon as possible. In fact, they would like not to be in there at all! So, the recipes here will ensure that you don’t have to turn on the oven and bake cookies. These recipes are prepared using a microwave or a stovetop, and they are quick and easy too. Are you ready? Let’s get into it!

I’ve taken the liberty of breaking down recipes into categories. Some of them might overlap with other categories, but I’ve tried to keep them tied to just one. No room for duplicates here! On the backend, I’ve done all the work for you. As soon as you see a picture of a food item that you like, just click on it. A new window will open in your browser so that you don’t lose your place on this page. No searching, no downloading, each and every recipe is just a click away.

Looking For More Christmas Confections?

Lord Byron’s Kitchen has more than enough to satisfy your sweet tooth!  Click on the links below to see a countdown series of holiday recipes from that category!

Biscotti Series
Bundt Cake Series
Truffle Series
Snack Series
Bar & Square Series
Edible Wreath Series

COOKIES

Newfoundland Smartie Cookies
Prepared with melted marshmallows, cocoa, and graham crumbs, Newfoundland Smartie Cookies are sure to give you smores vibes. The addition of the candy coated chocolate in the center helps to make this cookie feel and look more festive.
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Chocolate Cereal Cookies
So simple, so easy, and so delicious! Chocolate Cereal Cookies are perfect for sharing and a great option for holiday cookie exchange parties. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly cookie that you can whip up in a hurry, this is it! All you need is 4 ingredients and 10 minutes!
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Christmas Crunch Cookies
So simple, so easy, and so delicious! Christmas Crunch Cookies are perfect for sharing and a great option for holiday cookie exchange parties. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly cookie that you can whip up in a hurry, this is it!
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Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Cookies
There are three food items that work very well together and everyone agrees; it’s chocolate, peanuts, and pretzels. Which is why these cookies are bound to be a holiday favourite!
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Holiday Wreath Treats
At its basic form, Holiday Wreath Treats are just beautified Rice Krispies Treats. With the help of marshmallows, butter, and green food colouring, these beautiful no-bake cookies are perfect for Christmastime snacking!
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Haystack Cookies – 2 WAYS!
No Bake Haystack Cookies have been around for years! This recipe is super easy to make and everyone seems to love them. Make them 2 different ways and pile them onto your holiday cookie platter. Will you make the peanut butter or chocolate version – or even both!?
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BALLS

Marshmallow Caramel Balls
Large, fluffy marshmallows are dipped into a silky, smooth, and thick caramel, and then rolled into crushed cereal; these Marshmallow Caramel Balls are chilled until ready to eat! Super freezer friendly, but can be easily stored in your refrigerator for well over a week!
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Pineapple Christmas Balls
For some people, Christmas isn’t all about snow covered hills and warm, cozy cottages in the countryside. For some people, Christmas is warm and sunny, and filled with tropical flavours, just like the flavours found in these Pineapple Christmas Balls!
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Hairy Moose Droppings
A fun and festive no-bake cookie confection prepared with basic and inexpensive pantry ingredients, Hairy Moose Droppings are sure to get a giggle and definitely a big YUM too!
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Marshmallow Coconut Balls
A nostalgic Newfoundland Christmastime confection, Marshmallow Coconut Balls are a no-bake cookie that will quickly become your new holiday favourite! If you add chocolate chips to the mix, they’re almost like s’mores!
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Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls
No baking, no melting, and just one mixing bowl! Mom’s Christmas Jello Balls are one of the easiest cookies you’ll make this holiday season! And, not only that, they taste great too! Use any flavour or colour of Jello you want!
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Traditional Newfoundland Snowballs
One of the most recognized confections in Newfoundland, these traditional snowballs are a no-bake version with lots of chocolate and coconut flavour!
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Chocolate Coconut Balls
A sweet, moist, coconut and vanilla flavoured center, covered in a chocolate coating, Chocolate Coconut Balls are an easy, no-bake holiday favourite! Very freezer-friendly and great for gift-giving too!
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Holiday Spiced Snowballs
Being from Newfoundland, I know a thing or two about snowballs! They are a very traditional treat on the island, and loved by everyone. But, who says they have to be chocolate flavoured? Christmastime treats conjure up warming spice flavours, just like the ones in these Holiday Spiced Snowballs! This version is void of chocolate, but has an explosion of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger!
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SQUARES & BARS

No Bake Chocolate Marshmallow Squares
In all probability, this will be the best thing you will eat this holiday season. No Bake Chocolate Marshmallow Squares are prepared with only four ingredients and comes together in just minutes with the help of a microwave. These are decadent and rich, and you won’t be able to stop eating them!
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Rocky Road Fudge Squares
Homemade sweet treats can’t get any easier than a fudge recipe.  Rocky Road Fudge Squares combines traditional Rocky Road ingredients like chocolate, nuts, and marshmallows. These are so delicious when served chilled right from the fridge!
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Hershey’s Copycat Eat More Fudge Bars
The candy bar of yesteryear comes back to life in this make-at-home copycat version.  Hershey’s Copycat Eat More Fudge Bars will satisfy all of your sweet tooth cravings and then some!
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Walnut Oh Henry Bars
A caramel, walnut, and coconut filling, sandwiched between graham crackers, and topped with a simple buttercream frosting.  Walnut Oh Henry Bars are a deliciously classic Newfoundland Christmastime recipe.
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Lord Byron’s Annual Christmas Cookie Series

Did you know that Lord Byron’s Kitchen has been sharing a 24 Cookies of Christmas Series for the past several years?  Click on the links below to see all of the recipes from each series on one page! 

Volume 1 – 2018
Volume 2 – 2019
Volume 3 – 2020
Volume 4 – 2021
Volume 5 – 2022
Volume 6 – 2023

CANDY

Mint Candy Melts
Quick and easy Mint Candy Melts is the perfect last-minute, no-bake confection. Package these beauties in little cellophane bags and tie with a festive ribbon to give to friends and neighbours. These would make a lovely take-home goodie bag too!
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Nutty Chocolate Clusters
When it comes to no-bake Christmas treats, nothing can be as easy as these Nutty Chocolate Clusters. All you need is chocolate and nuts. I added sprinkles just to make them a little more festive, but that is completely optional.
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Andes Mint Chocolate Fudge
This no-bake fudge recipe is packed full of chopped Andes Mints and is prepared with peppermint extract. The chocolate topping is made with melted Andes Mints too, so you know this fudge is for the extreme mint lover!
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M&M Pretzel Treats
With only three ingredients, M&M Pretzel Treats are one of those no-bake confections that can be made in just a few minutes. It requires very little clean up, and you can change up the colours and flavours quite easily. Be sure to add these to your Christmas Eve treat table!
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Christmas Peppermint Rosettes
Friends and neighbours would love to receive a package of homemade Christmas Peppermint Rosettes; these make a lovely take-home goodie bag too! Play with the colours – red mints would be super festive too!
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Peppermint Chunk Fudge
Chocolate and peppermint go together like bread and butter.  Peppermint Chunk Fudge is the perfect unison of them both; consider this fudge recipe a gift from me to you!
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Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
These no-bake Chocolate Coconut Macaroons are an easy, decadent, chocolaty treat. Keep them classic or try adding nuts, dried fruit, or even candy. The options are endless!
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TRUFFLES

Gingerbread Truffles
Nothing compares to the warming and comforting taste and smell of gingerbread at Christmastime. These Gingerbread Truffles are the perfect bite-sized treat for sharing. And, they make a perfect bring-along treat to any festive party!
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Christmas Chocolate Truffles
With only 4 ingredients, including the sprinkles, Christmas Chocolate Truffles are easy to make and fun to eat. These make lovely gifts for friends and neighbours, so make lots!
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Nutella Holiday Truffles
Holiday baking should be delicious, indulgent, and easy!  Nutella Holiday Truffles are all of those things and more! They’re delectable, luxurious, succulent, tantalizing, and delightful! If that description doesn’t convince you to make this, nothing will!
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SLICES

Caramel Peanut Slices
Caramel Peanut Slices are a no-bake confection consisting of caramel, peanut butter, rice krispies cereal, chocolate, and chopped peanuts. Working in layers, it is rolled into a log and chilled until set. The log is cut into slices before being served. These cookies are irresistible and one of my all-time favourite Christmas treats!
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Marshmallow Church Window Slices
A classic Christmastime treat, Marshmallow Church Window Slices were a childhood favourite.  Only four ingredients bring this sweet treat to life!
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There you go, Dear Reader! 30 No Bake Christmas Recipes all on one page for you to peruse and drool over! I trust you will be able to find a recipe or ten in this list that fits into your holiday baking time and schedule.

I’m going to share one more collection type of post tomorrow, but I’ll be back on Monday with a brand new series for you! This time, I’m posting 24 back-to-back recipes in Lord Byron’s 24 Cookies of Christmas – Volume 5! Be sure to come back and join me!

Time seems to pass by much more quickly at Christmastime, so I put together this list of 30 No Bake Christmas Recipes to make preparing your holiday treats a little easier! Save time in the kitchen with some of the best-tasting festive recipes to share with your family and friends this season! #nobake #holiday #christmas #recipes

Time seems to pass by much more quickly at Christmastime, so I put together this list of 30 No Bake Christmas Recipes to make preparing your holiday treats a little easier! Save time in the kitchen with some of the best-tasting festive recipes to share with your family and friends this season! #nobake #holiday #christmas #recipes

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  2. Deborah says

    How soon during the holiday season between thanksgiving and christmas do you start making candy and cookies for the christmas holiday?

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  4. Ann says

    This is a great list of Christmas goodies! Sometimes you just need holiday treats that don’t require any baking in the oven! Thanks for the share!

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  5. Amy Liu Dong says

    Wow! Such a wonderful collection of Christmas recipes! Every recipe looks incredibly delicious! Definitely an instant favorite too.

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