20+ Christmas Sweet Treats for Dessert Tray

You don’t have to make your holiday dessert trays complicated when you have these 20+ Christmas Treats Recipes to choose from. This collection includes Christmas cookies, pretzel treats, dessert bars, and Christmas candy bark that are easy to mix and match. Whether you’re putting together a dessert tray for a Christmas party, cookie exchange, or family gathering, you’ll find plenty of festive treats everyone will enjoy.

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These sweet treats are some of the easiest and most festive Christmas dessert tray ideas to make this season, and I’m sure you’ll want to save this collection for future holiday gatherings.

Plus, there’s more Christmas treats here to make without using an oven.

You may also like my list of Creative Christmas Snowman Treats and my Most Popular Christmas Tree Snacks This Holiday Season.

Candy Cane Hearts

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These Candy Cane Hearts are such a simple and cheerful Christmas treat to make during the holidays. I love how easy they come together with just candy canes, chocolate, and a few sprinkles.

And these Rice Krispie Peanut Butter Christmas Balls are worth trying!

christmas dessert tray ideas - Christmas Crockpot Candy copy

This Christmas Crockpot Candy is an easy holiday treat! With creamy chocolate, crunchy nuts, and festive sprinkles, it’s a sweet-and-salty delight made effortlessly in your slow cooker.

And this Candy Cane Fudge is always one of the best sweet treats addition to your dessert tray.

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Holiday Turtles are adorable pecan clusters topped with gooey caramel, creamy milk chocolate, and festive red and green M&M’s—a quick and easy treat perfect for the holiday season!

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These Grinch Oreo Balls are an easy, no-bake Christmas treat made with green chocolate and red heart sprinkles on top, giving it that classic Grinch vibe.

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These Grinch-Inspired Oreos are an easy, no-bake holiday treat with green candy coating, heart sprinkles, and a touch of sparkle—ready in just 10 minutes!

christmas dessert tray ideas - Chocolate-Dipped Santa Oreo Cookies copy

These adorable Santa Oreos are an easy holiday treat! Dipped in festive red chocolate and decorated with a cute Santa suit, they’re fun to make, delicious to eat, and sure to bring holiday cheer to any gathering.

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These Christmas Tree Oreos are an easy, no-bake holiday treat you can make in under 30 minutes. With just 5 ingredients, they’re great for holiday dessert trays.

christmas dessert tray ideas - Sweet Peppermint Oreos copy

These Peppermint Oreos are an easy, no-bake Christmas treat made with Oreos, white chocolate, and crushed candy canes.

christmas dessert tray ideas - Reindeer Chocolate Covered Oreos copy

These Reindeer Chocolate Covered Oreos are a quick, no-bake treat for the holidays! Ready in just 25 minutes, they’re a fun and easy dessert for Christmas parties!

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These Christmas Ornament Oreos are a no-bake Christmas Oreo recipe made with only five ingredients, great for holiday parties.

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These Christmas Kitchen Sink Cookies are packed with M&Ms, chocolate, pretzels, and potato chips for a sweet-and-salty holiday treat the whole family will love.

christmas dessert tray ideas - Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies copy

Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies are a cute and festive holiday treat made with sugar cookies, simple icing, and fun candy decorations.

christmas dessert tray ideas - Santa Nutter Butter Cookies copy

These Nutter Butter Santa Cookies are a fun no-bake Christmas treat made with cookies, almond bark, and simple candy decorations.

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christmas dessert tray ideas - Christmas S’mores Graham Cracker Bark copy

This Christmas S’mores Graham Cracker Bark is a Christmas dessert in just 5 easy steps. Made with layers of crunchy graham crackers, gooey marshmallows, and rich chocolate are topped with festive red and green M&Ms and sprinkles.

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This Reindeer Chocolate Bark is a playful mix of smooth milk chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and Christmas-colored candy. It only takes 45 minutes to make.

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This Toasted Almond and Cranberry Bark is an easy Christmas treat recipe idea made with toasted almonds, dried cranberries, and sweet almond bark. It’s a no-bake treat ready in about 30 minutes.

christmas dessert tray ideas - Christmas MM Pretzel hugs

These Christmas M&Ms Pretzel hugs are made with just 3 ingredients, and they’re an easy Christmas treat recipe.

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These Grinch-Themed Christmas Pretzels are made with just three ingredients and ready in just 25 minutes. They’re salty, sweet, and dipped in green candy melts with a little red heart on top.

christmas dessert tray ideas - Christmas Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches copy

Christmas Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches are a quick and festive holiday treat made with pretzels, chocolate Rolos, and white chocolate coating. Topped with sprinkles, they’re crunchy, sweet, and perfect for Christmas parties or gift trays.

christmas dessert tray ideas - Christmas Rolo Pretzel Bites

These Christmas Rolo Pretzel Bites are a sweet and salty holiday treat made with just 4 ingredients. They can be an easy Christmas baking activity to make with your kids. 

christmas dessert tray ideas - Reindeer Rolo Pretzels copy

These Reindeer Rolo Pretzels are an easy, cute Christmas treat recipe made with only 4 ingredients. It’s a great fun holiday activity with kids, ready in no time.

christmas dessert tray ideas - No-Bake Layered Christmas Chocolate Fudge copy

This No-Bake Layered Christmas Chocolate Fudge is an easy homemade holiday treat made with layers of chocolate and white chocolate, topped with holiday sprinkles

christmas dessert tray ideas - Christmas Gum Drop Fudge copy

This Christmas Gum Drop Fudge is a no-bake Christmas dessert recipe made with white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla.

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These Fudgy Christmas Rudolph Brownies are homemade brownies decorated with pretzel antlers and a bright red M&M nose. A great addition to your dessert tray with pretzels, bark, and cookies.

christmas dessert tray ideas - christmas dessert lasagna

Christmas Dessert Lasagna is a festive layered treat featuring a red sugar cookie crust, creamy peppermint cheesecake, and rich white chocolate fudge, topped with crushed peppermint for the perfect holiday dessert!

My Favorite Mix of Christmas Treats

To make things a little easier, you can try my favorite mix of Christmas treats for your dessert tray.

Set 1: Classic Holiday Dessert Tray

Christmas Rolo Pretzel Bites, No-Bake Layered Christmas Chocolate Fudge, Santa Nutter Butter Cookies, Christmas Rudolph Brownies, Candy Cane Hearts

Set 2: Grinch-Themed Dessert Tray

Grinch-Themed Christmas Pretzels, Grinch-Themed Oreo Balls, Christmas Gum Drop Fudge, Grinch Poop Peanut Clusters, Grinch-Inspired Oreos

Set 3: Cute and Festive Tray

Christmas Rudolph Brownies, Chocolate-Dipped Santa Oreo Cookies, Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies, Christmas Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches, Christmas S’mores Graham Cracker Bark

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