Description
Delightful No-Bake Christmas Treats bring festive cheer to holiday gatherings with minimal effort and maximum sweetness. Sweet morsels of joy create magical moments you’ll treasure and share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Chocolate Ingredients:
- 2 cups (350 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup (175 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (175 g) milk chocolate chips, melted
- 2 cups (350 g) white chocolate chips or candy melts
Baking and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 package (36) Oreos, finely crushed
- 1 (8 ounces / 225 g) block cream cheese, softened
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 ounces / 280 g) marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
Flavor and Decoration Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
- 24 Ritz crackers
- ½ cup (125 g) peanut butter
- Mini pretzels (for antlers)
- Red M&Ms (for noses)
- Candy eyes
- Christmas sprinkles (for decorating)
- Green food coloring
- Mini M&Ms and star-shaped candies (for decorations)
Instructions
- Transform pretzels into festive chocolate-coated delights by immersing each stick into melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage. Immediately dust with holiday-themed sprinkles or finely crushed candy canes while the chocolate remains glossy and liquid.
- Construct adorable marshmallow snowmen by carefully threading three marshmallows vertically onto a toothpick. Craft facial features and buttons using melted chocolate applied precisely with a toothpick. Enhance the winter character by attaching a tiny candy cane fragment as a whimsical scarf and placing a vibrant M&M as a charming nose.
- Create decadent peanut butter chocolate Rice Krispies bites by thoroughly blending melted chocolate and creamy peanut butter with crispy rice cereal. Gently dollop small clusters onto parchment paper, then embellish with festive sprinkles for a playful touch.
- Prepare caramel pretzel bites by arranging pretzels on a flat surface. Crown each pretzel with a soft caramel candy, microwaving briefly to achieve a malleable consistency. Immediately press another pretzel or colorful M&M on top, creating a delightful sweet and salty combination.
- Craft elegant peppermint bark by spreading smooth white chocolate across parchment paper in an even layer. Generously scatter crushed candy canes over the surface, creating a visually stunning and flavorful holiday treat. Allow the bark to solidify completely before fragmenting into irregular pieces.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate for richer flavor and smoother melting during dipping or coating.
- Keep ingredients at room temperature to ensure easier mixing and better texture in no-bake treats.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white for varied taste profiles and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg