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
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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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