I’m excited to share one of my favorite No Bake Christmas Snack Mix Recipes. I combined graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter and cream cheese with marshmallow fluff and chocolate chips for a festive treat. A hint of green food coloring, cocoa powder and a sprinkle of crushed Little Debbie Pound Cakes create an enticing blend.

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I love sharing these Easy No Bake Christmas Treats with everyone. I first made mine after reading about some fun No Bake Christmas Snack Mix Recipes and I immediately found myself mixing up graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, melted, and granulated sugar to form a solid base.

I then blend in 8 oz softened cream cheese with a cup of marshmallow fluff and a little powdered sugar to add some extra sweetness. I even throw in a teaspoon of vanilla extract and a drop or two of green food coloring to give a playful twist.

Some versions call for cocoa powder, semisweet chocolate chips and a can of sweetened condensed milk which makes everything rich and amazingly creamy. I know some kid friendly recipes like these always include mini chocolate chips and crushed Little Debbie Pound Cakes too.

These treats bring an interesting mix of flavors and textures that makes them perfect for holiday parties and simple Christmas candy easy treats. Enjoy experimenting with it!

Why I Like this Recipe

I really like this recipe because the graham cracker base is super crunchy and gives a nice start to the whole treat. I also love how the green cream cheese layer adds a fun, festive look while still being smooth and not too sweet. The chocolate mixture brings lots of rich, chocolaty flavor with different textures like the mini chips and crushed pound cake which totally makes it interesting. Plus, I like that I can add peanut butter if im feeling a bit adventurous – it makes the whole thing even more delicious.

Ingredients

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Graham cracker crumbs: mainly carbs that add a crunchy base with light sweetness.
Unsalted butter: supplies rich fats and smooth flavor without too much salt.
Cream cheese: creamy texture that gives a bit of protein and tang to the mix.
Marshmallow fluff: ultra-sweet, airy ingredient boostin the treat’s festive vibe.
Cocoa powder: gives a rich chocolate flavor and a slight bitter contrast to sweet.
Sweetened condensed milk: thick, sugary liquid that makes the dessert decadently moist.
Mini chocolate chips: tiny bursts of chocolate add a delightful crunch in every bite.
Crushed Little Debbie Pound Cakes: nostalgic crunch adds buttery sweetness and fun texture.

Ingredient Quantities

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup granulated sugar

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup marshmallow fluff

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 to 2 drops green food coloring

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1/2 cup crushed Little Debbie Pound Cakes

Red sanding sugar for decorating (to taste)

Mini marshmallows for topping (optional)

Optional: 1/2 cup peanut butter

How to Make this

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1. Grab a bowl and mix together 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Press this into a greased or parchment lined pan to form your base.

2. In another bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup marshmallow fluff and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until they’re smooth. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 to 2 drops green food coloring until the mixture turns a pretty even green. Then spread it evenly over your graham base.

3. In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, and one 14-oz can of sweetened condensed milk. Stir in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup crushed Little Debbie Pound Cakes. If you’re using it, add 1/2 cup peanut butter into this mix as well.

4. Pour the chocolate mixture carefully over the green layer and use a spatula to spread it out evenly.

5. Sprinkle red sanding sugar generously over the top for a festive look, and if you like, scatter some mini marshmallows on top.

6. Place the pan in the fridge and chill it for at least 3 hours until everything is firm and set.

7. Once chilled, cut into squares and enjoy your easy no bake Christmas treats!

Equipment Needed

1. A large mixing bowl for blending graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar
2. A separate bowl for beating together the softened cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring
3. Another bowl for stirring the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, mini chocolate chips, crushed Pound Cakes, and optional peanut butter
4. Measuring cups and spoons to correctly measure all the ingredients
5. An electric mixer or whisk to mix the cream cheese mixture until smooth
6. A spatula to spread both the base and the chocolate mixture evenly over the pan
7. A pan that’s greased or lined with parchment paper to form the base and hold all the layers
8. A refrigerator to chill the treat for at least 3 hours
9. A sharp knife for cutting the chilled treat into squares

FAQ

Q: How long do I need to chill these treats?

A: I'd say let 'em chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours so they firm up real nice.

Q: Can I swap out the peanut butter or leave it out?

A: Sure, the peanut butter is optional. If you don't like it or don't have it, just leave it out and the treat will still be yummy.

Q: Can I use a different type of cake instead of the Little Debbie Pound Cakes?

A: Yeah, you can use any pound cake, even home-baked ones. Just crumble it up like the recipe says.

Q: Are there any substitutions if I don’t have marshmallow fluff?

A: If you can't find marshmallow fluff, you might wanna try making your own or using a similar sweet topping, but the flavor might change a bit.

Q: Can I make these ahead of time for a party?

A: Definitely, you can make them 1 or 2 days in advance. Just store 'em in an airtight container in the fridge until it’s time to serve.

Easy No Bake Christmas Treats Recipe Substitutions and Variations

You can use margarine in place of unsalted butter if you’re looking to switch it up
Try crushed digestive biscuits instead of graham cracker crumbs which might give a slightly different texture
If cream cheese isn’t available, ricotta cheese can be a decent substitution, though you might need to let it drain first
Instead of semisweet chocolate chips, you can use chopped dark chocolate pieces to give you an extra rich flavor
Not into peanut butter? Almond butter could work great for a nutty twist

Pro Tips

• Try lightly toasting the graham cracker crumbs in the oven for a few minutes before mixing them with the butter and sugar; it fills the base with extra flavor and a slightly crunchier bite.

• Make sure to beat the cream cheese and marshmallow fluff really well until it’s smooth; a few lumps can ruin the texture and nobody wants that.

• If you use the peanut butter, mix it in thoroughly with the cocoa and chocolate chips so it blends evenly; clumps of peanut butter can throw off the taste in some bites.

• Allow the dessert to chill longer if you can, like even overnight if you’re patient; a longer set time helps all the layers meld together nicely and makes cutting the squares easier.

Easy No Bake Christmas Treats Recipe

Recipe by Tina Bueller

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Servings

servings

Calories

310

kcal

Equipment: 1. A large mixing bowl for blending graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar
2. A separate bowl for beating together the softened cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring
3. Another bowl for stirring the cocoa powder, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, mini chocolate chips, crushed Pound Cakes, and optional peanut butter
4. Measuring cups and spoons to correctly measure all the ingredients
5. An electric mixer or whisk to mix the cream cheese mixture until smooth
6. A spatula to spread both the base and the chocolate mixture evenly over the pan
7. A pan that’s greased or lined with parchment paper to form the base and hold all the layers
8. A refrigerator to chill the treat for at least 3 hours
9. A sharp knife for cutting the chilled treat into squares

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup marshmallow fluff
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 drops green food coloring
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed Little Debbie Pound Cakes
Red sanding sugar for decorating (to taste)
Mini marshmallows for topping (optional)
Optional: 1/2 cup peanut butter

Directions

Grab a bowl and mix together 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Press this into a greased or parchment lined pan to form your base.
In another bowl, beat 8 oz softened cream cheese with 1 cup marshmallow fluff and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until they’re smooth. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 to 2 drops green food coloring until the mixture turns a pretty even green. Then spread it evenly over your graham base.
In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, and one 14-oz can of sweetened condensed milk. Stir in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips and 1/2 cup crushed Little Debbie Pound Cakes. If you’re using it, add 1/2 cup peanut butter into this mix as well.
Pour the chocolate mixture carefully over the green layer and use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle red sanding sugar generously over the top for a festive look, and if you like, scatter some mini marshmallows on top.
Place the pan in the fridge and chill it for at least 3 hours until everything is firm and set.
Once chilled, cut into squares and enjoy your easy no bake Christmas treats!

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.