65 Christmas Bake Sale Treats That Everyone Will Love
If you’ve got a Christmas bake sale coming up and you’re wondering what on earth to make, I’ve got plenty of ideas for you! I love all the fun little treats you can make at Christmas, especially the ones that look really impressive but are actually so easy to put together. And there’s just something lovely about a table full of homemade Christmas goodies, isn’t there?
I’ve put together 65 Christmas bake sale treats, with everything from festive cookies and gooey brownies to homemade fudge, Christmas cupcakes, and some really cute little reindeer and snowman treats. There are plenty of easy recipes here too, so you don’t need to spend all day in the kitchen trying to get everything ready. Some of them don’t even need baking, which is always a bonus when you’ve got a million other things to do in December!
These are all lovely for school Christmas bake sales, Christmas fairs, and holiday fundraisers, but you definitely don’t need a bake sale as an excuse to make them. They’re also great for Christmas parties, giving as homemade gifts, or just making with the kids over the holidays. I think the hardest part is going to be deciding which ones to try first!
Why You’ll Love These Recipes
- There’s loads to choose from. I’ve included everything from Christmas cookies and brownies to fudge, cupcakes, and some really cute Christmas treats, so there’s bound to be something you fancy making.
- Most are really easy to make. You don’t need to be amazing at baking to have a go at these. Some don’t even need you to turn the oven on!
- They’re great for school bake sales. Lots of these can be cut into smaller portions or popped into little bags, so they’re easy to sell without too much fuss.
- The kids can get involved too. I think they’d have so much fun making the little reindeer, snowmen, and Grinch treats, especially when it comes to decorating them.
- You can make plenty in one go. If you’ve got a whole bake sale table to fill, there are lots of recipes here that make a good-sized batch.
- You don’t need a bake sale as an excuse! I’d happily make any of these for a Christmas party, to give as little homemade gifts, or just to have something nice to nibble on over Christmas.
Christmas Cookies and Cookie Bars
1. Cake Batter Christmas Cookies
I love how fun and colorful these look with all those Christmas sprinkles! They’re lovely and soft with that sweet cake batter flavor, and I can just imagine the kids picking these out at a Christmas bake sale. They’re really easy to make too, which is always a bonus!
GET THE RECIPE2. Crumbl Copycat Gingerbread Cookies
If you love gingerbread, you’ve got to try these! They’re big, soft cookies with that lovely warm gingerbread spice and a delicious creamy frosting on top. They look like something you’d pick up from a fancy bakery, and I think they’d be really popular at a Christmas bake sale.
GET THE RECIPE3. Ginger Maple Glazed Cookies
The combination of ginger and maple syrup is just lovely, especially at Christmas! These cookies have that nice warming ginger flavor with a sweet maple glaze on top. They’re a little different from your usual Christmas cookies, so I think they’d make a lovely addition to a bake sale table.
GET THE RECIPE4. Grinch Biscoff Cookies
How cute are these little Grinch-inspired cookies?! They’ve got that lovely Biscoff flavor and are dipped in green chocolate with a little red heart to finish them off. I think the kids would absolutely love spotting these on a Christmas bake sale table, and they’re really fun to make too!
GET THE RECIPE5. Mint Blossom Cookies
Mint and chocolate are such a lovely combination at Christmas! These little cookies are perfect if you fancy something a bit different from the usual sugar cookies, and I love how the chocolate in the middle makes them look that little bit more special. They’d be lovely packaged up in little bags for a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE6. M&M Cookie Bars
You can’t go wrong with a big tray of cookie bars. These are lovely and soft, packed with colorful M&Ms, and so much easier than making lots of individual cookies. Just slice them into squares and they’re ready for the bake sale. I think these would disappear pretty quickly!
GET THE RECIPEChristmas Brownies and Dessert Bars
7. Christmas Brownies
How fun are these little Christmas designs?! The brownies are cut into triangles and decorated to look like Christmas trees, reindeer, and snowmen with colorful frosting and little candy decorations. They’re such a fun way to dress up a simple brownie, and I can just imagine how cute they’d look all lined up on a Christmas bake sale table!
GET THE RECIPE8. Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Chocolate and cherries are such a lovely combination, and these are a nice change from your usual brownies. They’re rich, chocolatey, and have that delicious fruity cherry flavor running through them. I’d definitely be tempted to pick one of these up at a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE9. Grinch Brownies
These are bound to catch everyone’s eye at a Christmas bake sale! You’ve got lovely chocolatey brownies topped with bright green frosting and little red and green candies to give them that Grinch look. They’re really fun, and I think the kids would be reaching for these straight away!
GET THE RECIPE10. Pecan Pie Brownies
If you can’t decide between brownies and pecan pie, why not have both? These have a lovely rich, fudgy brownie base with a sweet, gooey pecan pie topping, and they look absolutely delicious. They’re a little bit different from your usual bake sale brownies, and I think they’d go down a treat!
GET THE RECIPE11. Pecan Pie Bars
All that sweet, gooey pecan filling on top of a buttery crust is just delicious! These are great for a Christmas bake sale because you can cut them into little squares, and they’re much easier to serve than a whole pie. I’d definitely have a hard time stopping at just one!
GET THE RECIPE12. Grinch S’mores Bars
I love the idea of giving s’mores a little Grinch makeover for Christmas! These have all that lovely chocolate, gooey marshmallow, and crunchy graham cracker goodness, but with a fun festive twist. They’re great for cutting into squares for a bake sale, and I think the kids would love them!
GET THE RECIPE13. Christmas Potato Chip Crack
I wouldn’t normally think of using potato chips in a Christmas treat, but they work so well with the chocolate! You get that lovely mix of sweet, salty, and crunchy, and it’s really hard to stop at just one piece. It’s easy to make a big batch too, so you can pop some into little treat bags for the bake sale.
GET THE RECIPE14. Ritz Crack Candy
It’s amazing how something as simple as Ritz crackers can turn into such a delicious little treat! You get that lovely mix of crunchy, buttery crackers, sweet toffee, and chocolate, and it’s so hard to stop at one piece. Break it up into smaller pieces and pop it into little bags for the Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPEChristmas Fudge, Candy and Chocolate Treats
15. Cookies and Cream Fudge
This is a great one to make if you want something easy that still looks lovely on a Christmas bake sale table. It’s rich and creamy with plenty of crunchy Oreo pieces mixed through, and you only need a little square because it’s so sweet! I think these would look really nice packaged up in little treat bags too.
GET THE RECIPE16. Hot Chocolate Fudge
I love making fudge at Christmas, and this one has all those lovely hot chocolate flavors in a rich, creamy little treat. It’s perfect for cutting into small squares and packaging up in little bags for a Christmas bake sale. I think this one would be really popular, especially with the kids!
GET THE RECIPE17. Maple Bacon Fudge
Bacon might sound like a strange thing to put in fudge, but trust me, it works! The sweet maple flavor goes so well with the salty bacon, and you get a lovely mix of flavors in every bite. It’s something a little different for a Christmas bake sale, and I think people would be really curious to try it!
GET THE RECIPE18. Mocha Almond Fudge
Chocolate and coffee are always a lovely combination, and the almonds add a nice bit of crunch too! This is a rich, creamy fudge that’s perfect for anyone who likes their Christmas treats a little less traditional. I’d cut it into small squares and package a few together for the bake sale. I think the grown-ups would especially love this one!
GET THE RECIPE19. Pecan Pie Fudge
I love pecan pie, but sometimes it’s nice to have those same lovely flavors in something a bit different! This fudge is rich and creamy with that delicious nutty pecan flavor, and it’s a lovely little treat for Christmas. Cut it into small squares and you’ve got something a bit special to add to your bake sale table!
GET THE RECIPE20. Christmas Chocolate Bark
This is one of my favorite easy treats to make at Christmas because you can have so much fun decorating it! The chocolate is topped with festive candies and sprinkles, so it looks really pretty without needing much effort. Just break it into pieces and pop a few into little treat bags. It would look lovely on a Christmas bake sale table!
GET THE RECIPE21. Rudolph Chocolate Bark
How cute would little pieces of this look all packaged up for a Christmas bake sale?! The chocolate is decorated with adorable Rudolph faces, complete with those little red noses, and it’s such a fun treat to make. I can just imagine the kids spotting these on the table and wanting to take some home!
GET THE RECIPE22. Christmas Tree Candy Pops
These little treats are so cute, and I love how colorful they look with all their Christmas decorations! They’re a fun alternative to cookies and cupcakes, and having them on sticks makes them really easy for little hands to hold. I think they’d look lovely displayed together at a Christmas bake sale, and the kids would be straight over to have a look!
GET THE RECIPE23. Peppermint Chocolate Truffles
There’s something about chocolate and peppermint that just feels so Christmassy. These little truffles are lovely and rich with that refreshing peppermint flavor, and they look a bit fancy even though they’re really easy to make. Pop a few into little gift boxes or treat bags and they’d make a lovely addition to a Christmas bake sale!
24. Snickerdoodle Truffles
I love anything with cinnamon at Christmas, and these little treats are no exception! They’ve got that lovely snickerdoodle flavor in a sweet, bite-sized truffle, and they’re just the right size for when you fancy something sweet. I think a few of these packaged up together would be really popular at a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE25. Reindeer Oreo Balls
How adorable are these little reindeer?! They’re packed with that lovely cookies and cream flavor, then decorated with cute little faces and red noses to make them look like Rudolph. They’re such a fun Christmas treat, and I can just imagine how quickly they’d disappear from a bake sale table, especially with the kids around!
GET THE RECIPE26. Nutella Christmas Ritz Cookies
Nutella sandwiched between two buttery Ritz crackers is already delicious, but adding a little Christmas decoration makes them even better! I love the mix of sweet chocolate hazelnut spread and salty crackers, and they’re so easy to put together. They’re a lovely little treat for a Christmas bake sale, and I think they’d be a big hit with the kids!
GET THE RECIPE27. Pretzel Santa Hats
I think these little Santa hats would be so much fun to have on a Christmas bake sale table! They’re cute, festive, and have that lovely sweet and salty combination you get with pretzels and chocolate. They’re nice and easy to make in a big batch too, and I can see the kids being really excited to pick one out!
GET THE RECIPECute Christmas Treats for Kids
28. Buddy the Elf Bugles
Anything inspired by Buddy the Elf is bound to be a bit of fun, isn’t it? These crunchy little treats have that lovely mix of sweet and salty flavors, and they’re a nice change from all the usual Christmas cookies and brownies. Pop a handful into little treat bags and you’ve got something really fun for the kids to pick up at a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE29. Grinch Nutter Butters
These are such a fun way to turn ordinary peanut butter cookies into something a bit more Christmassy! I love the bright green coating and little red hearts that give them that classic Grinch look. They’re really easy to make, and I think they’d be one of the first things the kids would spot at a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE30. Grinch Muddy Buddies
I love making a big batch of muddy buddies at Christmas, and this Grinch version is such a fun one! You’ve got all that lovely sweet, crunchy goodness with a festive green twist that makes it perfect for Christmas. It’s great for dividing into little treat bags for a bake sale, and I think the kids would love it!
GET THE RECIPE31. Grinch Oreos
You can’t go wrong with Oreos at a Christmas bake sale, especially when they’re decorated to look like the Grinch! The bright green chocolate coating and little red hearts make them so cute, and they’re really simple to put together. I think they’d look lovely alongside all the other Christmas treats, and I can’t imagine them hanging around for long!
GET THE RECIPE32. Melted Snowman Nutter Butters
There’s something so funny about these poor little snowmen looking like they’ve melted all over the cookies! The peanut butter cookies are covered in sweet white chocolate and decorated with cute little snowman faces, making them such a fun Christmas treat. I think they’d get plenty of smiles at a bake sale, and they’re a lovely change from the usual cookies!
GET THE RECIPE33. Reindeer Oreos
Who could resist a cute little reindeer with a bright red nose?! These are such a fun way to dress up regular Oreos for Christmas, and I love how adorable they look with their little antlers and faces. They’re easy to make, taste delicious, and would look lovely all lined up on a Christmas bake sale table. I think the kids would absolutely love them!
GET THE RECIPE34. Reindeer Nutter Butters
Nutter Butter cookies are just the right shape for making little reindeer, and I think they look so cute with their antlers and red noses! You still get that lovely peanut butter flavor underneath all the fun Christmas decorations too. They’re a great one to make with the kids, and I can see these being really popular at a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE35. Penguin Oreos
These little penguins are almost too cute to eat! I love how you can turn a simple Oreo into such an adorable Christmas treat with a bit of chocolate and some fun decorations. They’re just the right size for little hands, and I think they’d look so sweet displayed together at a Christmas bake sale. I can see these disappearing pretty quickly!
GET THE RECIPE36. Polar Bear Oreos
How sweet are these little polar bears with their cute faces and tiny ears?! They’re covered in white chocolate, which makes them look lovely and snowy, and you’ve still got that delicious Oreo crunch underneath. I think they’d be a really cute addition to a Christmas bake sale, especially displayed alongside all the other little Christmas characters!
GET THE RECIPE37. Snowman Oreos
A few simple decorations can turn an ordinary Oreo into the cutest little Christmas snowman! With their sweet white chocolate coating and adorable faces, they’re almost too cute to eat. They’re a fun one to make if you’ve got a Christmas bake sale coming up, and I think they’d be especially popular with the younger kids!
GET THE RECIPE38. Christmas Ornament Oreos
I think these look so pretty with their white chocolate coating, colorful Christmas sprinkles, and little peanut butter cup tops! They’re made to look like tiny Christmas baubles, which is such a fun idea, and you still get that lovely Oreo crunch underneath. They’re really simple to put together too, and I think a few packaged up in a little box would be lovely for a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE39. Christmas Tree Oreos
How lovely do those little green Christmas trees look against the chocolate cookies?! I love the tiny yellow stars and colorful sprinkles, and the white chocolate dipped bottoms make them look even more festive. They’re a really simple way to turn a packet of Oreos into something special, and I think they’d look so cute all lined up on a Christmas bake sale table!
GET THE RECIPE40. Christmas Tree Meringues
Something a little different from the usual Christmas cookies, these are so light and crisp with a lovely melt-in-your-mouth texture! I love the pale green color, little piped layers, and colorful sprinkles that make them look like tiny Christmas trees. They’re almost too pretty to eat, and I think they’d look lovely packaged up in clear treat bags for a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPEChristmas Snack Mixes and Sweet Nuts
41. Candied Nuts Chex Mix
It’s always nice to have a few crunchy snacks alongside all the cookies, cakes, and fudge at a Christmas bake sale! This sweet and nutty mix is full of lovely flavors and has that delicious crunch that makes it hard to stop eating. I like the idea of filling little bags with it so people can grab one to take home, although I wouldn’t blame anyone for eating the whole lot on the way!
GET THE RECIPE42. Sweet Toasted Pecans
The smell of nuts toasting always makes the kitchen feel so cozy, especially at Christmas! These have a lovely sweet coating and a delicious crunch that makes it very hard to stop at just a handful. They’re a nice change from all the chocolate treats at a Christmas bake sale, and I think they’d be lovely sold in little bags for people to snack on later!
GET THE RECIPE43. Sugared Cranberries
I always think cranberries look so Christmassy, especially when they’re covered in a lovely sparkly coating of sugar! They’ve got that delicious mix of sweet and tart flavors, with a little crunch from the sugar on the outside. They’re a bit different from the usual cookies and cakes, and I think they’d look really pretty packaged up in little bags for a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPEChristmas Cakes, Cupcakes and Festive Desserts
44. No Bake Cinnamon Toast Crunch Pie
If you love cinnamon sugar, this is definitely one to try! It’s creamy, sweet, and full of that lovely cinnamon flavor, with a delicious crunchy cereal crust that makes it a bit different from your usual pies. There’s no baking involved either, which is always a bonus when you’ve got lots of Christmas treats to make. I’d cut it into slices ready for the bake sale, and I think it would go down a treat!
GET THE RECIPE45. Christmas Tree Mini Cupcakes
I think these would look absolutely lovely on a Christmas bake sale table! The little chocolate cupcakes are topped with white frosting and pretty green Christmas trees, complete with a dusting of sparkly sugar that makes them look so festive. They’re just the right size for a little treat, and I love how the trees stand up on top. They’re almost too pretty to eat!
GET THE RECIPE46. Mini Rudolph Pies
Those little pretzel antlers and bright red noses make these look just like Rudolph! I love how the chocolate filling turns a simple little pie into such a cute Christmas treat. They’re already in individual portions too, which makes them really handy for a bake sale. I think the kids would have a hard time choosing between these and all the Christmas cookies!
GET THE RECIPE47. Mini Santa Cheesecakes
Strawberries make the cutest little Santa hats, especially with mini marshmallows around the edges! I love how the bright red strawberries look against the creamy cheesecake filling, and they’re just the right size for a little Christmas treat. They’re a lovely alternative to cookies and brownies, and I think they’d be a really pretty addition to a Christmas bake sale table!
48. Christmas Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
All those lovely red and green colors make this such a fun dessert for Christmas! It’s packed with sweet sugar cookie pieces and creamy cheesecake filling, with plenty of festive sprinkles and whipped cream on top. I love the little Christmas tree cookie decoration too! Cut it into individual squares and you’ve got a really pretty treat to add to your Christmas bake sale table.
GET THE RECIPE49. No Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake
Gingerbread is one of those flavors that just belongs at Christmas, and it’s so good in a creamy cheesecake! This one has a lovely spiced cookie crust, a thick, smooth filling, and the cutest little gingerbread man sitting on top. There’s no need to turn the oven on either, which is always handy when you’ve got lots of Christmas baking to do. I’d cut it into smaller squares for the bake sale so everyone can have a little taste!
GET THE RECIPE50. Christmas Poke Cake
Just look at those lovely red and green swirls running through the cake! It’s so soft and fluffy, with a thick layer of creamy topping and festive sprinkles that make it look really Christmassy. I love how pretty the colors look when you cut into it, and it’s a great one for making a big batch of slices to sell at a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE51. Cranberry Sauce Poke Cake
Cranberries are such a lovely flavor to use at Christmas, and they work so well in this soft, moist cake! The tart cranberry sauce goes really nicely with the sweet, fluffy topping, and I love the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries scattered over the top. It’s a nice change from all the chocolate desserts, and you can cut it into generous squares ready for your Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE52. Peppermint Pudding Pie
Chocolate and peppermint are such a lovely combination at Christmas, and this creamy little dessert is a great way to enjoy both! It’s got a chocolate cookie crust, a smooth peppermint filling, and a fluffy topping covered in crushed candy canes and mini chocolate chips. I think it looks so pretty with all those festive colors, and you could cut it into smaller slices to sell at a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE53. Gingerbread Eggnog Tiramisu
If you’re looking for something a little different from the usual Christmas cakes and cookies, this is a lovely one to try! It’s got all those delicious gingerbread spices mixed with creamy eggnog flavors, making it feel really festive. The soft, creamy layers are such a treat, and I think it would be especially popular with the grown-ups at a Christmas bake sale. Cut it into individual portions and you’ve got something a bit special!
GET THE RECIPE54. Peppermint Chocolate Baked Alaska
This is definitely one of the more impressive desserts you could make for a Christmas bake sale! I love the combination of rich chocolate and cool peppermint, with that lovely fluffy meringue on the outside. It looks like something you’d find in a fancy dessert shop, but it’s such a fun treat to make at home. I think this one would really stand out among all the usual Christmas cakes and cookies!
GET THE RECIPEChristmas Breads, Muffins and Cinnamon Rolls
55. Cranberry Cream Cheese Bread
There’s something so lovely about a slice of homemade sweet bread at Christmas, especially when it’s packed with juicy cranberries! The cream cheese makes it beautifully soft and moist, and I love how the tart cranberries balance out the sweetness. It’s a great one to bake in a loaf and cut into thick slices for a Christmas bake sale. I think it would be really popular with anyone who fancies something a bit less chocolatey!
GET THE RECIPE56. Cranberry Orange Muffins
The combination of tart cranberries and sweet orange is so good, especially at Christmas! These muffins are lovely and soft, with little bursts of cranberry in every bite and a fresh citrus flavor that makes them really delicious. They’re a nice change from all the rich chocolate treats, and I think they’d be perfect for a Christmas bake sale because everyone can just grab one and enjoy!
GET THE RECIPE57. Gingerbread Streusel Loaf
You can’t beat the smell of gingerbread baking in the oven at Christmas! This lovely soft loaf is full of warm spices, with a sweet, crumbly streusel topping that makes it even more delicious. I think it would be perfect sliced up into generous pieces for a Christmas bake sale, especially for anyone who loves a slice of homemade cake with their afternoon coffee!
GET THE RECIPE58. Glazed Ginger Pound Cake
A thick slice of this with a cup of coffee sounds like such a lovely Christmas treat! The cake is rich and buttery with that delicious warm ginger flavor, and the sweet glaze on top makes it even better. It’s a nice, simple bake that still feels a bit special, and I think it would be lovely cut into individual slices for a Christmas bake sale!
GET THE RECIPE59. Banana Cinnamon Bun Cake
If you love banana bread and cinnamon rolls, this is such a delicious combination of the two! It’s lovely and soft, with plenty of sweet banana flavor and those gorgeous cinnamon swirls running through it. The sweet topping makes it feel like a proper little treat too. I’d cut it into generous squares for a Christmas bake sale, and I think it would be a lovely change from all the usual festive cookies and brownies!
GET THE RECIPE60. Orange Cranberry Christmas Tree Pies
How cute are these little Christmas trees?! The golden, flaky pastry is filled with a delicious combination of sweet orange and tart cranberries, and I love the red, green, and white sprinkles decorating the tops. They’re such a fun alternative to the usual Christmas cookies, and being individually sized makes them really handy for a bake sale. I think they’d look lovely all lined up on a festive treat table!
GET THE RECIPE61. Orange Cranberry Walnut Sourdough
Not everyone wants something really sweet at a Christmas bake sale, and I think this would be a lovely option to have! The chewy sourdough bread is packed with tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of orange that gives it such a nice festive flavor. It’s delicious toasted with a little butter, and you could sell it as a whole loaf or cut it into thick slices. Something a bit different from all the cakes and cookies!
GET THE RECIPE62. Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls
I do love a good cinnamon roll, especially when it’s still a little warm and the icing is all lovely and gooey! The sweet potato makes these really soft and fluffy, and they’re packed with that delicious cinnamon sugar filling. They’re a bit different from your usual Christmas bake sale treats, but I think they’d go down really well. Who doesn’t love a homemade cinnamon roll?!
GET THE RECIPE63. Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls
These are such a fun way to make ordinary cinnamon rolls feel a bit more Christmassy! They’re shaped like little Christmas trees, with all that lovely cinnamon sugar filling and sweet icing on top. I think they’d look really cute on a Christmas bake sale table, especially with a few festive sprinkles added. And you really can’t go wrong with a soft, gooey cinnamon roll, can you?!
64. Santa Cinnamon Rolls
And if you love the Christmas tree version, these little Santa hats are another really cute way to decorate cinnamon rolls for Christmas! The red and white icing and marshmallow on top make them look so festive, and they’re actually pretty simple to decorate too. I think they’d look lovely alongside the Christmas tree ones at a bake sale, and I’m sure the kids would love them!
65. Apricot Nut Bread
For something a little more traditional, I think this would be a lovely addition to a Christmas bake sale! It’s packed with sweet, fruity apricots and crunchy nuts, giving every slice plenty of flavor and texture. I love the idea of wrapping up individual slices or even selling a few whole loaves for people to take home. It’s the sort of thing that would be delicious with a little butter and a nice hot cup of tea!
GET THE RECIPEI hope you’ve found some lovely ideas for your Christmas bake sale! There are so many delicious treats to choose from, and I think you’ll have a hard time deciding which ones to make!
You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen making anything fancy either. Some of the easiest recipes are just as delicious, and I bet they’d sell just as quickly! I’d definitely make a mixture of cookies, brownies, fudge, and a few of the cute Christmas treats too. And of course, make a little extra so you’ve got something to enjoy at home!
