No-Bake Holiday Dessert Recipes

Cookie Butter No-Bake Cookies by Wilton

These cookie butter no-bake cookies are easy to make and perfect for any holiday gathering. Made with cookie butter, oats and maple syrup, they whip together with just a few simple ingredients. Top them off with a bit of white chocolate and colorful sprinkles for a festive touch. Whether you’re bringing them to a holiday party, cookie exchange or family gathering, the result is a fun, delicious dessert everyone will love.

Peanut Butter Snowballs from Taste of Home

Are you a peanut butter lover? These peanut butter snowballs pair a smooth, creamy peanut butter center with a crunchy, sweet white candy coating. Made with just four ingredients and no time in the oven, they’re easy to mix, shape, chill and dip. Top them with chopped peanuts for extra crunch, or tint the melted white candy coating with oil-based candy color for a festive finish. However you decorate them, these treats are sure to wow your friends and family.

Chocolate Peppermint Graham Crackers by Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog

Chocolate and peppermint are a classic holiday pairing, and these no-bake chocolate peppermint graham crackers offer a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. With just 20 minutes and four ingredients — graham crackers, white chocolate, milk chocolate and candy canes — you can whip up these quick and festive treats. And if you’re not a peppermint fan, you can swap the candy canes out for holiday sprinkles, chopped nuts or crushed cookies. They’re easy to personalize — just add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Hot Chocolate Dip by Yellow Bliss Road

As far as no-bake desserts go, this three-ingredient hot chocolate dip is about as easy as it gets. All you need is marshmallow fluff, cool whip and hot chocolate mix. Mix together until smooth and serve with your favorite dippers. Graham crackers, shortbread and gingersnaps make wonderfully sweet pairings, while pretzels and Ritz crackers provide a salty contrast. And for something lighter, try fresh fruit such as strawberries or banana slices.

Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Bars by 12 Tomatoes

Salty, sweet, chewy and crunchy, these salted caramel chocolate pretzel bars satisfy multiple cravings at once. Better yet, this recipe only calls for three main ingredients — semisweet chocolate chips, pretzels and caramel bits. Simply press the pretzels into a layer of melted chocolate, drizzle gooey caramel over the top and finish with a little more chocolate. Add a sprinkle of salt, then chill the bars before cutting them into pieces for your holiday party.

Mandarin Orange Cranberry Trifle by Tatyana’s Everyday Food

Tart cranberry, zesty mandarin orange and sweet raspberry flavors come together in this delicious holiday trifle. Layered with orange-soaked ladyfingers, cranberry sauce, raspberry-cranberry gelatin and orange whipped cream, it’s the perfect dessert centerpiece for any celebration. Garnish it with mandarin rings, raspberries, cranberries, pomegranate arils and a sprig of rosemary for a colorful finish to complement the creamy, decadent layers inside.

Whipping up a festive holiday dessert doesn’t have to take all day or require an oven. These recipes are perfect for those busy days where you’re hosting friends and family or you need something simple to take to a community potluck. Choose a quick three-ingredient treat for a last-minute get-together, or make the trifle when you want a showstopping holiday centerpiece. Whichever recipe you try, you’ll spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your celebration.

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