7 Christmas Treats to Make this Holiday Season
You can’t have Christmas without Christmas treats, am I right? The Christmas I was pregnant with Ollie, we had just moved into our house like 3 days before and although we had a tree and some decorations up (#priorities), we didn’t have any Christmas treats and something felt like it was missing! Especially for an 8 month pregnant woman.
Ever since then, I’ve made a mental pact with myself that I will always try to make at least one treat during the Christmas season! But which to choose from?? I know. It’s tough. But it’s about to be made easy! Here are some of our most favorite Christmas treats that we have made, including the recipe to one of my in-law’s favorite treats. They are tried and tested, so fear not!
If you have any favorite treats not on this list, please share them below! I would love to add more to our list and share them with you!
Russian Creme
This is a favorite during the holidays in Josh’s family. It is not too sweet and tastes so refreshing and delicious!
![russian creme with berries on a cutting board, simply sid & co](https://www.simplysidco.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_1749-2-1024x683.jpg)
Homemade Fudge
Fudge is classic, quintessential Christmas, and I LOVE it. Of all the recipes I’ve tried, this is by far a favorite at our house.
![easy chocolate fudge on white plate](https://www.foodiecrush.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/FoodieCrush-Fudge-0032.jpg)
S’mores Bark
I’m not into peppermint bark as much as I wish I was, but when I found this recipe, I felt ok with it. This is always a good one for the holidays to make and share with your neighbors!
![s'mores chocolate bark sticking out of a small white bowl with wax paper, surrounded by graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and mini chocolate chips](https://simplejoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/smores_chocolate_bark-683x1024.jpg)
Christmas Crunch
I have recently gotten really into popcorn, so I’m especially excited to make this recipe this year! It’s always magical to have Christmas-ey popcorn while watching a Christmas movie with the tree on.
![Christmas Crunch popcorn with pretzels, white chocolate coating, m and m's and sprinkles.](https://www.cookingclassy.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/christmas-crunch-17.jpg)
Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
Ever since I went to England, I have a special place in my heart for shortbread cookies. This is one of our favorite recipes, but we also like to add chocolate chips to them because chocolate, right?
![Plate of finished shortbread thumbprint cookies with a cooling rack in the background with cookies on top](https://i2.wp.com/bakerbettie.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shortbread-thumbprint-cookies-3-700x1050.jpg)
Christmas Oreo Balls
Oreo balls have always been a favorite treat of mine so finding a recipe that made them Christmas-worthy was a beautiful day!
![Oreo Balls decorated for Christmas](https://hoosierhomemade.com/wp-content/uploads/Oreo-Balls-for-Christmas-2.jpg)
Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
These cookies are so delicious! Josh made them a couple of years ago and even though I wasn’t so sure about them, I am a fan now!
![Stack of Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies](https://livforcake.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/dark-chocolate-candy-cane-cookies-8.jpg)
![Making Christmas treats with a toddler, simply sid & co, baking with a toddler](https://trello-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/5f9897b8257f107565bb4637/1200x800/3e02f370a45aa72604e9719667229486/IMG_1498.jpg)
![Making Christmas treats with a toddler, simply sid & co, baking with a toddler](https://trello-attachments.s3.amazonaws.com/5f9897b8257f107565bb4637/1200x800/a84c3c3f5d0132bbda1796b3f68ec19d/IMG_1501.jpg)