Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats Recipe

Delight your family this Christmas with these incredibly easy, no-bake cherry treats! A festive favorite, these sweet and irresistible cookies require no oven time – simply mix, shape, chill, and enjoy! Perfect for holiday gatherings or a quick sweet treat, these little gems disappear fast. Easily customizable, you can even swap maraschino cherries for drained pineapple chunks for a tropical twist. Get ready for a Christmas cookie sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 72.9 kcal
Protein 0g
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Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats 40

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Ingredients for Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats

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How to Make Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the rolled oats, mixing until well combined.
  4. Stir in the finely chopped pecans and maraschino cherries (or pineapple chunks).
  5. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  6. Place the cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or serving tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  7. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These are best served chilled.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

14g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats?

Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats?

Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats has approximately 72.9 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats?

The key ingredients for Unbaked Christmas Cherry Treats are Butter, Icing Sugar, Juice, Coconut, Almonds, Maraschino Cherries. See the full list with measurements above.

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