Christmas Day is just around the corner. It is time to start making a gift list for friends, family, neighbors and coworkers that won’t break the bank. Fortunately, edible gifts carefully packaged in hand decorated wrapping are a Christmas staple and can help you stay on budget. To survive the season with a cheerful spirit and money in the bank, we’ve put together a list of crowd-pleasing Christmas recipes for desserts that are absolutely delicious, easy to make and budget-friendly. From decadent truffles to chocolate bonbon pops, these Christmas recipes for desserts are sure to delight everyone on your list.
No-bake desserts
Oreo Cookie Truffles
These delectable little morsels only have three ingredients and are deceptively easy to make. Factor in a little mid-prep refrigeration time to ensure the cream cheese and Oreo cookie center sets properly. As a treat, dip the truffles in chopped nuts, sprinkles, toffee pieces or crushed candy canes before the white chocolate layer cools. Package the truffles in a decorative tin tied with a fancy ribbon to showcase your gift.
Snowman Cookie Balls
Everyone will love these adorable snowman delights. This no-bake recipe takes a little bit of decorating and prep time, but the laughter you get when delivering these silly snowmen makes it all worthwhile. Line the snowmen up in a single layer in small cardboard boxes lined with waxed paper to prevent sticking and tie the box with a curly ribbon.
Candied Candy Canes
This easy recipe makes for a delightful, budget-friendly gift that almost everybody can enjoy. It only takes minutes to coat the top of each candy cane in chocolate, decorative sugar or sprinkles. To make this holiday present even more special, wrap several candy canes in a cellophane bag tied with ribbon or twine and pair them with a cute mug and some hot chocolate mix.