10 Cheap Christmas Treats To Gift & Share

Holiday sweets don’t need to be expensive or complicated to make. These cheap Christmas treats are simple to prepare and easy to package for sharing.

Whether you’re putting together holiday gift boxes or need a sweet treat for your party, these options are always a great choice. From Christmas puppy chow to Rolo pretzel turtles and sugar cookies, each one is festive and budget-friendly.

1. Christmas Puppy Chow

Christmas puppy chow in a bowl with red and green M&Ms. — Photo Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks

Chex cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar gets a festive upgrade with holiday M&Ms. It’s always a crowd pleaser, and making a big batch is budget-friendly.

Get the Recipe: Christmas Puppy Chow

2. Rolo Pretzel Turtles

Rolo pretzels turtles on a cutting board — Photo Credit: Savvy Honey

All you need are three ingredients to make these Rolo pretzel turtles that everyone always devours. It’s cheap to make and is one of the easiest treats you’ll make.

Get the Recipe: Rolo Pretzel Turtles

3. No Chill Sugar Cookies

Christmas tree and snowman sugar cookies with green and white icing and sprinkles. — Photo Credit: I Heart Eating

Made with pantry staples, these sugar cookies are perfect for holiday potlucks and parties. Since you don’t need to chill the dough, they’re ready quickly.

Get the Recipe: No Chill Sugar Cookies

4. Christmas Cracker Candy

Stack of Christmas Crack with red and green M&Ms. — Photo Credit: I Heart Naptime

A layer of saltine crackers, buttery toffee, and melted chocolate makes this classic Christmas candy irresistible. Since they come together with only five ingredients, they won’t break the bank to make a big batch.

Get the Recipe: Christmas Cracker Candy

5. Chocolate Covered Cherries

A close up shot of chocolate covered cherries. — Photo Credit: xoxoBella

These homemade cherry cordials are way better than store-bought. The sprinkles are optional, so if you want to keep costs low, you can skip them.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Cherries

6. Peanut Butter Fudge

A close up shot of peanut butter fudge. — Photo Credit: On My Kid’s Plate

This two-ingredient fudge mixes up quickly and sets into smooth, peanut butter-packed squares. It makes the best gifts for neighbors, friends, teachers, or anyone you need a little inexpensive gift for.

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7. Marshmallow Hot Chocolate Topper

A close up shot of marshmallow hot chocolate. — Photo Credit: Love From the Oven

These marshmallow toppers add a chocolatey crunch and a sprinkle of peppermint to elevate any cup of cocoa. They pack well for gifting and make warm drinks feel a little more festive.

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8. Grinch Pretzels

Heart-shaped pretzels dipped in green chocolate with red heart sprinkles. — Photo Credit: She’s Not Cookin’

Sweet and salty come together in these Grinch-themed pretzels topped with chocolate and a red heart candy. They’re the perfect treats to gift to kids or adults and are one of the cheapest goodies to make.

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9. Coconut Macaroons

A close up shot of coconut macaroons. — Photo Credit: Amanda’s Cookin

Five ingredients come together for chewy macaroons with plenty of coconut flavor. They’re way less to make at home than picking them up at a bakery.

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10. Homemade Peanut Brittle

A close up shot of peanut brittle. — Photo Credit: Easy Budget Recipes

For just over $5, you can make a batch of peanut brittle that yields about 16 servings. Talk about inexpensive! Package them in some cellophane bags or cookie tins (Dollar Tree always has some inexpensive ones).

Get the Recipe: Homemade Peanut Brittle