30 Nut-Free Christmas Treat Recipes to Delight Everyone

The holiday season is all about indulgence, and what better way to spread joy than with homemade Christmas treats? However, if you're dealing with nut allergies or trying to accommodate guests with dietary restrictions, it can feel like finding the right treats is a challenge.

But fear not! I've got you covered with 30 Nut-Free Christmas Treat Recipes to Delight Everyone. These recipes are not only nut-free but also delicious, festive, and easy to make. Whether you’re baking with family, prepping treats for a holiday party, you’ll find a little bit of everything here. So, let’s dive in and make this holiday season safe and sweet for everyone!

1. Classic Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are a holiday staple, and they’re even better when decorated with colorful sprinkles or frosting.

Ingredients:

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
• Sprinkles or icing for decorating

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract (and almond extract if using).
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
6. Roll dough into balls, flatten slightly with a fork, and place on a lined baking sheet.
7. Sprinkle with sugar or decorate as desired.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden around the edges.

2. Peppermint Bark

This easy-to-make treat combines rich chocolate with refreshing peppermint for a classic holiday flavor.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz dark chocolate
• 12 oz white chocolate
• 1 cup crushed peppermint candies

Instructions:

1. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
2. Pour the melted dark chocolate onto a lined baking sheet and spread it evenly.
3. Melt the white chocolate the same way and pour over the dark chocolate layer.
4. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies on top.
5. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until set. Break into pieces and enjoy!

3. Shortbread Cookies

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a holiday favorite and perfect for gift-giving.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, beat together butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
3. Gradually add the flour and mix until a dough forms.
4. Roll dough into a log, then slice into ¼ inch rounds.
5. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.

4. Gingerbread Men

These gingerbread cookies are a must-have for Christmas, decorated with icing to bring them to life.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 ½ tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ cup molasses
• Icing for decoration

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
4. Add the egg and molasses, then mix in the dry ingredients.
5. Roll dough onto a floured surface and cut out gingerbread shapes.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Once cooled, decorate with icing.

5. Snowball Cookies

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are coated in powdered sugar, giving them a snow-like appearance.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped dried cranberries or raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Beat together butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add flour, cornstarch, and vanilla, mixing until dough forms.
4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then roll warm cookies in powdered sugar.

6. Rice Krispies Treats

This nostalgic treat is simple to make, and you can even add holiday sprinkles or melted chocolate for extra fun.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
2. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
4. Add Rice Krispies and mix until fully coated.
5. Press mixture into a greased pan and let cool before cutting into squares.

7. Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

A sweet and salty treat that’s always a hit, these pretzels are perfect for sharing.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag mini pretzels
• 12 oz white chocolate or milk chocolate
• Holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
2. Dip pretzels halfway into the melted chocolate.
3. Place on parchment paper and sprinkle with festive decorations.
4. Let set for about 30 minutes in the fridge.

8. Apple Cinnamon Fritters

Warm and comforting, these fritters are filled with apple and cinnamon flavors perfect for the season.

Ingredients:

• 2 apples, peeled and diced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ cup milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and sugar.
2. Beat in egg, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Fold in diced apples.
4. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and spoon in fritter batter.
5. Fry until golden, then drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

9. Hot Cocoa Bombs

These trendy treats are perfect for cozying up with a cup of hot chocolate, just drop them into warm milk and enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup mini marshmallows
• Hot cocoa mix

Instructions:

1. Melt milk chocolate and white chocolate separately in microwave-safe bowls.
2. Spoon melted chocolate into silicone molds and spread evenly.
3. Let set for 10 minutes, then add marshmallows and hot cocoa mix to the center.
4. Cover with more melted chocolate and let set completely.
5. When ready to serve, drop in warm milk for a delicious treat.

10. Candy Cane Fudge

This creamy, festive fudge is filled with crushed candy canes for a fun holiday twist.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions:

1. Melt white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over low heat, stirring constantly.
2. Once smooth, pour into a lined baking pan.
3. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and press down gently.
4. Let cool for 2 hours before cutting into squares.

11. Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

These warm, bite-sized treats are coated in cinnamon sugar and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients:

• 1 box cake mix (any flavor)
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix cake mix, eggs, and milk until smooth.
3. Pour batter into mini muffin tins.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then toss in cinnamon sugar while warm.

12. Chocolate Snowballs

Similar to snowball cookies, but this version is coated in chocolate and powdered sugar for an extra indulgent touch.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat together butter and powdered sugar.
3. Mix in flour, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips.
4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, bake for 12 minutes.
5. Roll in powdered sugar before serving.

13. Cranberry Orange Muffins

These muffins are light, fluffy, and full of tart cranberries and sweet orange zest.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup fresh cranberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix dry ingredients together.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients.
4. Combine both and fold in cranberries.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.

14. Vanilla Pudding Parfaits

Layers of creamy vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles make these parfaits a fun, easy treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 box vanilla pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup whipped cream
• Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions:

1. Prepare vanilla pudding according to package instructions.
2. Layer pudding and whipped cream in jars or glasses.
3. Top with festive sprinkles before serving.

15. Churro Bites

These soft, cinnamon-sugar-covered churro bites are a hit with both kids and adults.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oil for frying.
2. Boil water and butter, then add flour and mix.
3. Stir in eggs one at a time.
4. Fry dough in small pieces, then coat in cinnamon sugar.

16. No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

These no-bake cookies are a quick and easy treat that combines chocolate and oatmeal for a satisfying bite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup milk
• 4 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, bring sugar, butter, milk, and cocoa powder to a boil, stirring constantly.
2. Let the mixture boil for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and oats until well combined.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto parchment paper and let cool for 30 minutes until set.

17. Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

These elegant treats are perfect for any holiday occasion and are surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 pint fresh strawberries
• 8 oz milk or dark chocolate
• Sprinkles or crushed candy canes for decorating (optional)

Instructions:

1. Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly.
2. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
3. Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, coating it halfway.
4. Place on parchment paper to set.
5. If desired, sprinkle with crushed candy canes or festive sprinkles. Let the chocolate harden before serving.

18. Eggnog Cupcakes

These soft, flavorful cupcakes taste just like the classic holiday drink, eggnog, in cake form.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup eggnog
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
3. In another bowl, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in eggnog and vanilla.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients and stir until combined.
6. Spoon batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

19. Candy Cane Rice Krispies

A festive twist on classic Rice Krispies treats, these are full of crushed candy canes for extra holiday cheer.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
• 1 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir in marshmallows until completely melted.
3. Add Rice Krispies cereal and mix until coated.
4. Fold in crushed candy canes and press the mixture into a greased pan.
5. Let set for about 30 minutes, then cut into squares.

20. Sugar Plum Fairy Fudge

This creamy, fruity fudge is full of rich flavor and perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, or a mix)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk over low heat, stirring until smooth.
2. Stir in dried fruit and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the mixture into a lined pan and spread it evenly.
4. Refrigerate for 2 hours until set, then cut into squares.

21. Coconut Macaroons

These chewy, sweet coconut macaroons are a simple treat that will melt in your mouth.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold in sugar, coconut, and vanilla extract.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.

22. Cherry Chocolate Clusters

These sweet and tangy cherry chocolate clusters are a delightful combination of dark chocolate and dried cherries.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried cherries
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds.
2. Stir in dried cherries and walnuts (if using).
3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Let set at room temperature for 1 hour until firm.

23. Lemon Snowflakes

These refreshing cookies have a tart lemon flavor with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar.
3. Add flour, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix until a dough forms.
4. Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
5. Flatten slightly with a fork and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

24. Pecan-Free Toffee

If you love toffee but need a nut-free version, this recipe is just what you need.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and reaches a toffee-like consistency.
4. Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and spread evenly.
5. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and let set until firm.

25. Caramel Apple Bites

These mini caramel apple treats are a fun way to enjoy the classic flavor of caramel apples without the mess.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium apples, diced
• 1 cup caramel sauce
• 1 cup mini marshmallows

Instructions:

1. Dice apples into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat caramel sauce until smooth.
3. Dip each apple piece into the caramel sauce and place on parchment paper.
4. Top with mini marshmallows and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

26. Cinnamon Roll Bites

These cinnamon roll bites are an easy and fun twist on the traditional cinnamon rolls, making them perfect for holiday snacking.

Ingredients:

• 1 can cinnamon roll dough
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Roll out cinnamon roll dough and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
3. Roll the dough into a log and cut into small bite-sized pieces.
4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
5. Drizzle with icing before serving.

27. Hot Chocolate Truffles

These rich, velvety truffles are filled with hot cocoa mix, making them a perfect treat for cocoa lovers.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz milk chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 packet hot cocoa mix

Instructions:

1. Heat heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
2. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for a few minutes.
3. Stir until smooth, then add hot cocoa mix.
4. Chill the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour.
5. Roll into small balls and dip in cocoa powder.

28. Fruitcake Cookies

These fruitcake-inspired cookies are a deliciously chewy treat filled with dried fruit and spices.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried mixed fruit
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat together butter and brown sugar.
3. Stir in flour, cinnamon, ginger, and dried fruit.
4. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet.
5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden.

29. Pomegranate Chocolate Bark

This vibrant bark combines sweet pomegranate seeds with dark chocolate for a healthy holiday treat.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz dark chocolate
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios (optional)

Instructions:

1. Melt dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds.
2. Pour the melted chocolate onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pistachios.
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set, then break into pieces.

30. Spiced Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies have a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, giving them a warm and festive flavor.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
5. Roll dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
6. Flatten slightly with a fork and bake for 8-10 minutes.

Conclusion

These 30 nut-free Christmas treat recipes are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s face this holiday season, regardless of dietary restrictions. Enjoy experimenting with these fun and festive treats!