The best recipes for Christmas balls without baking. Luxurious taste, simple preparation!

It’s a fact that not everyone wants to spend Christmas time at the stove creating elaborate cookies.

Luckily, we have some great options for those who want to take it easy without sacrificing taste. We’ve selected the most delicious recipes for unbaked balls that you can prepare just a few days before Christmas with minimal effort.

Not only do they taste amazing, but they also look great.

You should definitely try the variants with dates, chocolate, oatmeal, or honey!

Apricot Coconut Balls

The distinct taste of apricots, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk creates an irresistible combination you will love. Making Christmas cookies couldn’t be easier!

What you will need

• 2 cups dried apricots
• 2 cups moist shredded coconut
• ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup coconut or 1 cup powdered sugar

Method

• Put the apricots and coconut in the bowl of a food processor. 
• Pulse a few times until the apricots are chopped fine. 
• Add the sweetened condensed milk and processed until combined.
• Scoop scant 1 tablespoon and roll the mixture into a ball.
• Roll in shredded coconut or confectioners’ sugar.
• Process all the dough like this.
• Store in the refrigerator.

Unbaked Nut&Chocolate Oatmeal Balls

Naturally sweetened Oatmeal Balls contain protein, fiber, and healthy fats from delicious ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey. You can enjoy them as dietary Christmas cookies, but you can also prepare them at any time of the year as a nutritious snack.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup old fashioned whole rolled oats
• ½ cup raisins or dried cherries or dried cranberries
• ½ cup unsalted peanuts or cashews
• ⅓ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened)
• 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (no sugar added)
• ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Method

• Add the oatmeal, raisins (or dried cherries or cranberries), peanuts, and coconut to a food processor and pulse a few times to chop the ingredients a little, but not ultimately.
• Whisk together the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
• Pour the dry mixture into a large bowl and mix until well combined.
• Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
• Put the mixture in the fridge for 20 minutes.
• Shape the mixture into balls.
• Store in the fridge in an airtight container between layers of baking paper to prevent sticking.
• Enjoy it!

Christmas Unbaked Rum Balls

Rum balls take less than 20 minutes to throw together, or even less if you involve the kids! No baking is required, and no need to melt any chocolate! You only need a few ingredients to make them, which combine to create a rich, decadent flavor!

Ingredients

• 9 ounces vanilla wafers/cookies, or plain chocolate cookies
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (e.g., Nestle)
• 3 tbsp rum (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (e.g., Hershey’s)
• 1/2 cup finely shredded or desiccated coconut
• pinch of salt
• 3/4 cup finely shredded or desiccated coconut (or more) for coating

Method

• Place the cookies in the ziplock bag, seal them, and crush them with the rolling pin.
• Alternatively, crush in the food processor until fine crumbs form. It’s OK if there are some slightly larger pieces.
• Add the crushed cookies, coconut, cocoa powder, condensed milk, rum, and vanilla to the large bowl.
• Mix the ingredients well using a wooden spoon, then your hands once it gets too thick.
• Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of milk if the mixture is too thick.
• Scoop out a tablespoonful of mixture and roll into a 1 – 1 1/2 inch ball.
• Roll the balls in coconut until completely covered
• Place the wrapped balls on a baking sheet.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Bon apetite!

Gluten-free Vegan No Bake Christmas Almond Balls

No-bake Almond Balls are a scrumptious holiday dessert made with only 5 ingredients! Gluten-free, grain-free, vegetarian, and vegan. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make and look beautiful!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 cup dairy free white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoons sugar free sprinkles

Method

• Add the almond butter, coconut flour, and maple syrup to a large bowl.
• Mix well until everything is combined.
• Scoop out the batter and roll it into balls with your hands to form 1-inch thick balls.
• Spread on a tray lined with baking paper.
• Place in the freezer.
• Heat the white chocolate chips in a bowl for just under a minute.
• Stir with a spoon to remove any clumps.
• Take almond balls out of the freezer.
• Use a fork to dip each one into the melted chocolate, spreading evenly.
• Put the chocolate balls back on the baking sheet lined with baking paper.
• Finally, sprinkle with confectionery sprinkles as desired.
• Place back in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
• Enjoy it!

Christmas Chocolate Walnuts balls

Unbaked balls made of chocolate, condensed milk and chocolate wafers filled with walnuts are a delicious sweet festive candy that you will love and not only because of its easy preparation.

What you will need

• 10oz bitter chocolate chips
• 14oz (1 can) sweetened condensed milk
• 9oz Famous brand Chocolate Wafers (Finely Crushed)
• 26 halves of shelled walnuts

Method

• Melt chocolate chips in sweetened condensed milk on the stove or microwave.
• Stir continuously.
• Remove from heat.
• Then, add the crushed chocolate wafers and mix thoroughly.
• Let cool for about 2 minutes.
• Then, take 1 spoonful of the mixture, shape it into a ball, flatten it, and place half of a walnut in the center.
• Roll out a ball and place it on baking paper.
• Repeat this until all the dough is used up.
• Let cool completely and serve.

Unbaked Poppy Seed Balls

These poppy seed balls are unbaked, have only a small number of ingredients, and are relatively quick to make. If you love poppy seeds, you might really like these on your Christmas cookie platter. They are definitely unique!

Ingredients

• 7 oz pitted dates (soft, not dried), such as Medjool
• 3 ½ oz ground poppy seeds
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of water (optionally, you can mix with a teaspoon of honey)
• 1 handful of whole poppy seeds (any type can be used, but the “blue” variety are especially pretty)
• blanched and peeled whole almonds (optional)

Method

• First, pit the dates.
• Then separate 1 cup.
• Blend the dates with 1 cup of ground poppy seeds in a food processor or blender.
• Then, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to make the mixture sticky.
• If the dates are a little dry and/or not too sweet, you can use a little honey (1 teaspoon maximum) as part of the measured amount of water.
• Transfer the mixture to baking paper and mix into a mass.
• Divide into four equal portions.
• Then, shape each part into a log.
• Cut each log into eight equal-sized pieces.
• Roll each piece (there will be 32 in total) into balls.
• Pour a handful or two of whole poppy seeds into a shallow dish.
• Wrap each ball thoroughly in the whole poppy seed.
• Optionally, gently press a whole blanched and peeled almond (pointy side down) into the center of each coated ball.
• Place the balls ideally in paper cups.
• Bon apetite!

3-Ingredient Raffaello Coconut Balls

Unbaked Raffaello balls are among the favorite sweets in most households. It is simple and quick to prepare and tastes absolutely divine. You can prepare it in just 15 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1 and ½ cups desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup condensed milk
• 1/8 cup hazelnuts or almonds (about 15 pieces)

Method

• Mix a cup of coconut with condensed milk thoroughly.
• Nut in this mixture and roll into a ball.
• Continue until all the mixture is used up.
• Roll each ball in the remaining coconut and cool in the fridge before serving.

No Bake Apple Almond Butter Balls

Delicious and healthy Christmas balls that you don’t have to bake are vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and high in fiber. Eat without regrets!

Ingredients

For balls:

• 1 cup dried unsweetened apple rings
• 1 cup dried pitted dates
• ½ cup almonds
• 2 tablespoons of almond butter
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder of choice
• 1 small gala apple, cored and chopped
• pinch of salt

Optional for decoration:

• 1/4 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 2 tablespoons granola of your choice
• 1/4 cup crushed almonds
• 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar

Method

• Soak dates in hot water to soften for 10-15 minutes, then drain.
• Add the dates, dried apples, almonds, almond butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, protein powder, and chopped apple to a food processor and blend for 1-3 minutes, scraping the sides of the processor with a spatula as needed.
• You should have a sticky but mostly smooth batter.
• Scoop the batter out into a bow,l and using a tablespoon measure, scoop a slightly smaller than golf ball-sized portion and roll it into a ball using the palms of your hands.
• It sometimes helps to have slightly wet hands if the batter is extra sticky.
• Once you have made a little ball, roll the ball into the coating of choice (oats, granola, crushed almonds, etc.), and place the ball on a cookie sheet covered in wax/parchment paper.
• Do this with the rest of the batter to make around 14 balls.
• Enjoy it!

The Best Biscoff Christmas Truffles Recipe

These unbaked balls of the popular lotus are a great combination of flavors you must fall in love with. In addition, they are covered in melted chocolate, which creates an incredibly indulgent experience. The best part is that you only need a few ingredients to make them!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Lotus biscoff spread
• 1/2 cup Lotus biscoff cookies, blended into crumbs
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 2/3 cup chocolate, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil, melted (optional)

Method

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a medium-size bowl, combine the Lotus spread, the Lotus cookie crumbs, and the cream cheese.
• Blend until smooth.
• Form 8-10 balls.
• Add to a baking sheet and place in freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up, or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate in the microwave after 30 seconds.
• Or melt the chocolate in a water bath on the stove.
• Dip each hardened ball into the melted chocolate, covering all sides.
• You can add coconut oil to the chocolate to make the chocolate smoother.
• Place back in the freezer for another 10 minutes to set the chocolate, or in the fridge for 30 minutes.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Honey “Marlenka” Balls

Marlenka is an ancient Armenian honey-layered cake with nuts. This old Armenian recipe recently came to light in the Czech Republic, where an Armenian became famous with this honey cake, which he called Marlenka, after his wife and daughter’s name. You can make significant and simple Christmas cookies that look beautiful and taste delicious, inspired by Marlenka cake.

Ingredients

• 1 cup hazelnuts
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 7oz butter
• 1/2 cup consented milk

Method

• Blend the nuts.
• Put the honey a bowl.
• Mix with the mixed nuts.
• Add soft butter and condensed milk.
• Shape into balls and wrap in the rest of the crumbled nuts.
• And that’s all 🙂
• Enjoy your meal!

No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls

The preparation of these date balls only takes a few minutes, and they disappear from the plates even faster 🙂 They smell and taste like gingerbread and can be prepared and frozen well in advance.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces dried, pitted dates
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/16 teaspoon allspice
• 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/16 teaspoon ground ginger
• finely chopped pecans (you’ll need about 1/4 – 1/3 cup chopped pecans for the entire batch) + optional for coating

Method

• Place all ingredients in a food processor.
• Process the date mixture until it reaches the desired consistency (from a bit chunky and chewy to silky-smooth).
• Scrape the bowl once or twice if necessary.
• If you have trouble processing the dates because they are extra dry, add a drop or two of water.
• With very slightly dampened hands (to prevent sticking), roll the date mixture into 1-inch balls and lay the balls on parchment or wax paper to dry.
• If you are coating the date balls in chopped pecans, do so immediately after forming them while they are still sticky.
• Press the pecans lightly into the date balls to make them stick better.
• Bon apetite!

Kid-Friendly Rum Balls

The easiest 4 ingredient kid-friendly rum balls that take just 5 minutes to make are perfect for Christmas, and your kids can taste them, too!

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain sweet biscuits (like a sugar cookie or butter cookie)
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut for rolling, extra

Method

• Crush the biscuits until they resemble fine crumbs using a food processor, blender, or rolling pin, and then place them into a large bowl.
• Stir through the cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, and sweetened condensed milk until well coated.
• Using your hands, roll heaped teaspoons of the mixture into balls and then roll through the extra coconut to coat.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.

What’s excellent about no-bake balls is that you don’t have to follow any strict recipe. Just get inspired and use the ingredients you like. The basis is often biscuits, nuts, dried fruit, honey, or syrup. Add cocoa, vanilla extract, and spices – such as cinnamon, ginger, or orange peel to create unique flavor combinations.

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