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    55 Easy Holiday Treats So Good You'll Make Them All Year Long

    Published: Jan 5, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    When it comes to holiday treats, we say it's time to buck tradition and enjoy them any time we want. After all, we're all adults. We have the freedom to enjoy sweet treats whenever we feel like it, right? You'll feel the same way when you check out these 55 easy holiday treats. They're sweet, delicious, and super-easy, so you'll always want to make them. Try Nutella and strawberry-stuffed crescent rolls, iced gingerbread cookies, butter crunch cookies, and so many more.

    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

    A plate of fruit salad with apples, grapes, orange slices and chocolate chips.
    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad. Photo credit Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's old fashioned fruit salad with mayonnaise is easily my favorite holiday fruit salad. This creamy fruit salad recipe comes together quickly with just some fresh fruit, chocolate chips for added sweetness, and a 2-ingredient dressing.
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Old Fashioned Fruit Salad

    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

    A close-up view of square-shaped, creamy fudge pieces topped with festive red, green, and white sprinkles inspired by an old fashioned recipe.
    Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grandma's old fashioned fudge recipe combines delicious flavors, nostalgia, and ease in equal measure. Get all the flavor without all the work
    Get the Recipe: Grandma's Old Fashioned Fudge Recipe

    Best Grinch Brownies

    Brownies on a plate.
    Best Grinch Brownies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Grinch Brownies are rich and fudgy brownies that are topped with a minty frosting, Mint Oreo's and festive M&M's. Perfect holiday dessert!
    Get the Recipe: Best Grinch Brownies

    Air Fryer Crescent Rolls With Nutella And Strawberries

    Closeup of a nutella filled crescent roll with strawberries.
    Air Fryer Crescent Rolls With Nutella And Strawberries. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These air fryer strawberry Nutella crescent rolls are full of rich Nutella and sweet strawberries and air-fried to golden brown perfection.
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Crescent Rolls With Nutella And Strawberries

    Banana Fudge (Sugar Free Option)

    Close-up of a stack of creamy banana cheesecake bars with a crumbly topping.
    Banana Fudge (Sugar Free Option). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This banana fudge is super rich and creamy, and it's loaded with banana flavor. It's also ridiculously easy to make!
    Get the Recipe: Banana Fudge (Sugar Free Option)

    Best Peanut Butter Fudge

    Close-up of several pieces of peanut butter fudge, topped with bits of chocolate peanut butter candy and colorful candy pieces.
    Best Peanut Butter Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen divas.

    The Best Homemade Peanut Butter Fudge recipe with condensed milk is rich, creamy, smooth, decadent, and a peanut butter chocolate lovers dream come true.
    Get the Recipe: Best Peanut Butter Fudge

    Chocolate Caramel Marble Fudge

    Close-up image of square caramel chocolate fudge.
    Chocolate Caramel Marble Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate Caramel Marble Fudge is totally easy to make, smooth, creamy and simply irresistible! A little caramel in every chocolatey bite!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Caramel Marble Fudge

    Iced Gingerbread Cookies

    A ginger cookie topped with a swirl of cream cheese frosting and sprinkles
    Iced Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Iced gingerbread cookies are sweet and earthy and feature the best icing for gingerbread cookies. These Frosted gingerbread cookies are so tasty.
    Get the Recipe: Iced Gingerbread Cookies

    Caramel Chex Mix

    Bowl of caramel chex mixed with peanuts and M&M's.
    Caramel Chex Mix. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Caramel Chex Mix is the perfect sweet and salty snack mix that the entire family will love. This crispy dessert will disappear quickly,
    Get the Recipe: Caramel Chex Mix

    Butter Crunch Cookies

    Close-up image of Cookies with toffee.
    Butter Crunch Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This butter crunch cookies recipe is loaded with the sweet goodness of sugar and toffee bits and the flavor of almonds. So good and so easy.
    Get the Recipe: Butter Crunch Cookies

    Easy Gingerbread Fudge

    Close-up of stacked pieces of fudge topped with an icing drizzle and sprinkles.
    Easy Gingerbread Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Gingerbread Fudge is perfectly spiced and so flavorful, creamy, and melt in your mouth smooth. The perfect sweet holiday gift or treat!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Gingerbread Fudge

    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars

    Stack of festive chocolate chip cookie bars.
    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars are easy, no bake, eggless, with edible peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough and chocolate chip ganache.
    Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Bars

    Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Close-up of fudge pieces topped with festive sprinkles, with a bite taken out of the top piece.
    Sugar Cookie Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Sugar Cookie Fudge is easy, rich and creamy! Full of sugar cookie flavor, decorated in bright sparkles or sprinkles, perfect as a dessert or edible gift!
    Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Fudge

    Sugar Cone Christmas Trees

    Sugar Cone Christmas Trees. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Sugar cone Christmas trees are a fun holiday treat that captures the magic of the season. They're also super easy to make!
    Get the Recipe: Sugar Cone Christmas Trees

    Frosted Fudge

    Frosted Fudge piled on top of another.
    Frosted Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Frosted fudge is rich and creamy like any good fudge should be. I've added a little something extra with a layer of frosting and sprinkles!
    Get the Recipe: Frosted Fudge

    Easy Layered Candy Bark

    Candy bark stacked on top of each other with candy heart pieces and sprinkles.
    Easy Layered Candy Bark. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Layered Candy Bark is a delicious layering of melted chocolate with unlimited toppings like cookies, candy, nuts, etc. Perfect gift for the holidays.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Layered Candy Bark

    Easy Red Velvet Fudge

    Close-up of stacked fudge squares, topped with white chocolate and sugar pearls, creating a contrasting pattern.
    Easy Red Velvet Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

    Easy Red Velvet Fudge is so smooth, bright chocolate and the perfect treat to enjoy yourself or edible gift as a gift to someone or dessert tray special easy-to-make, quick fudge recipe.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Red Velvet Fudge

    Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers

    Close up of a chocolate cookie with sprinkles and white icing drizzled on top.
    Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Chocolate covered graham crackers are the perfect sweet treat. They're easy to make, a kid-friendly kitchen activity, and taste amazing.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers

    Chocolate Berry Cups

    Chocolate Berry Cups in a large-white bowl on a salmon colored cloth. The Chocolate Berry Cups are a chocolaty base and topped with fresh berries and chopped pistachios.
    Chocolate Berry Cups. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These chocolate berry cups combine berries and chocolate with pistachios to create a delicious confection everyone is going to love.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Berry Cups

    Kahlua Hot Chocolate

    Kahlua Hot Chocolate with marshmallows.
    Kahlua Hot Chocolate. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Kahlua Hot Chocolate is a delicious wintertime drink that's perfect for celebrations. It's a great way wind down at the end of a day.
    Get the Recipe: Kahlua Hot Chocolate

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Close-up of red velvet brownies, perfectly baked. Topped with frosting sprinkles, stacked on a cooling rack.
    Red Velvet Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Red Velvet Cookie Bars are easy and quick to make. Perfect when you need an amazing, decadent, chocolate dessert in a hurry, covered in cream cheese icing!
    Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Cookie Bars

    Reindeer Chow

    bowl of chex mix, M&M's, mini peanut butter cups and pretzels.
    Reindeer Chow. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This reindeer chow recipe makes the perfect sweet and salty treat that's the ideal snack for holiday get-togethers, Christmas movie night, or decorating the tree.
    Get the Recipe: Reindeer Chow

    Christmas Crack Pretzel Toffee

    Close up of pretzel toffee with sprinkles and walnuts on top.
    Christmas Crack Pretzel Toffee. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Christmas Crack Toffee (homemade toffee) is what Christmas dreams are made of. Six ingredients—this is a holiday dessert dream come true!
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Crack Pretzel Toffee

    Christmas Hot Chocolate (Grinch Hot Chocolate)

    Christmas Hot Chocolate topped with marshmallows.
    Christmas Hot Chocolate (Grinch Hot Chocolate). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Christmas Hot Chocolate aka Grinch Hot Chocolate is a rich, creamy, chocolatey drink perfect for the holidays and totally irresistible to kids and adults alike.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Hot Chocolate (Grinch Hot Chocolate)

    Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

    A plate of cookies made with Oreo cookies features chunks of the classic sandwich cookies embedded in a light-colored dough, making for easy treats.
    Oreo Cheesecake Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Oreo Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds. These cookies are perfect for any level cook!
    Get the Recipe: Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

    Christmas Holiday Punch Recipe

    Close up of Christmas holiday punch with with a lemon slice.
    Christmas Holiday Punch Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This holiday punch recipe is delicious! As far as Christmas punch recipes go, you're not going to want to miss this simple cranberry punch.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Holiday Punch Recipe

    Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge

    Squares of white chocolate peppermint bark with crushed candy cane pieces on top.
    Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge is an easy, creamy, melt in your mouth sweet treat! Full of refreshing mint chocolate flavor this dessert will not disappoint!
    Get the Recipe: Layered Mint Chocolate Fudge

    Lemon Fudge (Sugar Free Option)

    Close-up of a stack of square lemon bars.
    Lemon Fudge (Sugar Free Option). Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This super easy lemon fudge recipe only uses a handful of ingerdietns to deliver sweet, zingy fudge that everyone will love.
    Get the Recipe: Lemon Fudge (Sugar Free Option)

    Muddy Buddy Cookies

    A stack of chocolate crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar, surrounded by chocolate chips.
    Muddy Buddy Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Muddy Buddy Cookies are easy no bake cookies that the perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter. Fun and family friendly..
    Get the Recipe: Muddy Buddy Cookies

    White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Fudge

    a piece of white chocolate fudge stacked on another piece with cranberries and white chocolate chips ontop.
    White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    If you're looking for the perfect holiday dessert, look no further than this decadent and delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Fudge.
    Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Cranberry Nut Fudge

    How To Make Funnel Cake Fries

    A funnel cake fry with powdered sugar being dipped in a sauce.
    How To Make Funnel Cake Fries. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    A funnel cake fries recipe? Oh, yes! Learn how to make funnel cake fries, an easy, delicious version of classic funnel cake!
    Get the Recipe: How To Make Funnel Cake Fries

    Gingerbread Ice Cream

    A scoop of cookie dough ice cream being served from a container with cookie crumbles scattered around.
    Gingerbread Ice Cream. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Homemade gingerbread ice cream combines the quintessential flavors of gingerbread cookies with the smooth, creamy texture of ice cream.
    Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Ice Cream

    Gingerbread Milkshake

    Gingerbread Milkshake. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Get the Recipe: This gingerbread milkshake recipe combines the best of both worlds: the warm and cozy flavors of gingerbread with the creamy goodness of a milkshake

    Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Milkshake

    Chocolate Covered Pecans

    Two chocolate covered pecan cups with a bitten taken out of the top one.
    Chocolate Covered Pecans. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    If you're looking for a sweet treat, you're going to love these Chocolate Covered Pecans. You'll love this simple chocolate pecan recipe!
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Pecans

    Christmas Funfetti Bread

    Christmas funfetti bread with sprinkles  and icing on top, cut open so u can see the inside.
    Christmas Funfetti Bread. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Christmas Funfetti Bread is so sweet and so pretty. This frosted funfetti Christmas bread is a sweet treat that just looks like Christmas.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Funfetti Bread

    Snowman Cake Pops

    Snowman Cake Pops. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This snowman cake pops recipe is a great treat or gift for the holiday season. They're so cute, so tasty, and so much easier than you think!
    Get the Recipe: Snowman Cake Pops

    Christmas Marshmallows

    Decorated chocolate Christmas marshmallows on a candy cane stick.
    Christmas Marshmallows. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Christmas marshmallows are festive holiday treats made with candy canes and marshmallows dipped in chocolate and decorated with sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Marshmallows

    Christmas Oreos

    Bowl of oreos covered in icing and spinkles
    Christmas Oreos. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Christmas Oreos are simple to make, these sweet Oreo cookies are dipped in festive chocolates and then coated in fun sprinkles.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Oreos

    Christmas Tree Cake

    A piece of Christmas tree cake with icing and sprinkles.
    Christmas Tree Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Christmas Tree Cake is a show stopper that will impress your friends, family, co-workers and more. Plus it's delicious.
    Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Cake

    Best Strawberry Cheesecake Fudge

    Close-up of strawberry swirl cheesecake bars topped with graham cracker's
    Best Strawberry Cheesecake Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Best Strawberry Cheesecake Fudge recipe uses vanilla, white chocolate, condensed milk, cream cheese, graham crackers and strawberry sauce!
    Get the Recipe: Best Strawberry Cheesecake Fudge

    Cookies And Cream Fudge

    Close-up of several pieces of cookies and cream fudge made with Oreo.
    Cookies And Cream Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Cookies and Cream Fudge is super easy, and totally rich and creamy! Full of Oreo cookies, this easy dessert or edible gift is ideal for any celebration!
    Get the Recipe: Cookies And Cream Fudge

    Dulce De Leche Fudge

    Closeup of a piece of fudge on counter.
    Dulce De Leche Fudge. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This dulce de leche fudge recipe is rich, creamy, and full of white chocolate and caramel flavor. It's an easy dessert you'll love.
    Get the Recipe: Dulce De Leche Fudge

    Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    A hand holding a piece of chocolate fudge with visible chunks of walnuts embedded in and on top.
    Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge is a fan favorite! Find out how to make this simple fudge recipe with just a few easy steps.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Chocolate Walnut Fudge

    Easy Sugar Cookie Bars

    A slice of a cookie bar topped with M&M's, Oreo's and icing.
    Easy Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    The combo of butter and cream cheese makes this easy sugar cookie bars recipe so soft. Make these easy bar cookies as Christmas cookie bars!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Sugar Cookie Bars

    Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    A cupcake with icing and sprinkles.
    Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    This easy Christmas tree cupcakes recipe is a festive twist on the classic cupcake. You will love how quickly they come together.
    Get the Recipe: Easy Christmas Tree Cupcakes

    Easy Chocolate Fudge

    A plate with several pieces of rich chocolate fudge and a few decadent chocolate chips, placed on a light-colored surface.
    Easy Chocolate Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Chocolate Fudge made with condensed milk is the best simple chocolate fudge recipe around! Learn how to make it with nuts or without!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Chocolate Fudge

    Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

    A pile of fudge pieces with one on top missing a bite.
    Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Cookie Dough Fudge includes chocolate chip cookie mix, your favorite treats and this chocolate chip cookie dough chocolate fudge will not disappoint!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Fudge

    Easy Gingerbread Cupcakes

    An easy gingerbread cupcake with icing and sprinkles with a bit taken out of it.
    Easy Gingerbread Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Gingerbread Cupcakes are supermoist, and so flavorful, covered in a wonderfully spiced cream cheese icing! Perfect for every holiday celebration!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Gingerbread Cupcakes

    Easy Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies

    Stuffed gingerbread cookies stacked on each other.
    Easy Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Easy Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies are one of our favorite Christmas and holiday cookies. The delicious cookie, creamy filling and decorating are so much fun!
    Get the Recipe: Easy Stuffed Gingerbread Cookies

    How To Make Yogurt Bark

    How To Make Yogurt Bark. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    How to Make Yogurt Bark is the best frozen yogurt bark recipe with greek yogurt or without, berries, kiwis, chocolate, nuts or your favorites.
    Get the Recipe: How To Make Yogurt Bark

    Air Fryer Candied Walnuts Recipe

    A bowl of candied walnuts on a table, surrounded by cinnamon sticks and more walnuts, with a patterned napkin nearby.
    Air Fryer Candied Walnuts Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    If you're looking for a quick snack, you're going to go crazy for this Air Fryer Candied Walnuts recipe. They're so simple and easy to do!
    Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Candied Walnuts Recipe

    Homemade Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

    A cupcake decorated as a reindeer.
    Homemade Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These adorable chocolate reindeer cupcakes are fun, festive, and delicious. They're the perfect holiday treat for any occasion.
    Get the Recipe: Homemade Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes

    Naked Red Velvet Cake

    A close up of naked red velvet cake.
    Naked Red Velvet Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Naked red velvet cake bares it all for the world to see. It features layers of red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting and is so easy.
    Get the Recipe: Naked Red Velvet Cake

    Chocolate Snowman Cupcakes

    A cupcake decorated as a snowman.
    Chocolate Snowman Cupcakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    These delicious chocolate snowman cupcakes are perfect for the holiday season, super festive, delicious, and so easy to make! They're loved by all.
    Get the Recipe: Chocolate Snowman Cupcakes

    Spicy Candied Pecans Recipe

    jar full of Spicy Candied Pecans.
    Spicy Candied Pecans Recipe. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

    Spicy Candied Pecans are very easy to make using toasted pecans and an amazing sweet spice blend that makes this spiced snack so satisfying.
    Get the Recipe: Spicy Candied Pecans Recipe

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