7 EASY Christmas Treats | Stress-Free Christmas Treats To Make With Kids That Won’t Break The Bank

[@janiewilliams5803]

We enjoy melting the Andes candies in a pyrex pie plate (flat and shallow). Pour in pretzels and stir gently. The stirring will coat the pretzels, no need to dip individually. Spread coated pretzels on waxed paper in a single layer. Allow to dry. Break apart. Enjoy!

[@cathyray3861]

Great idea...thanks for sharing

[@marylandmonroe]

That sounds good!

[@OllyOllyyyy420]

This sounds delicious 😋

[@izzynbuddy5551]

I love any shortcuts!

[@jannarodriguez9619]

Looks so yummy

[@ashleyadams6803]

Mel, I make the thin mints with ritz crackers but I melt chocolate almond bark, add a few drops of mint extract and dip. They are very good, much less expensive and you don’t have to unwrap all the candy.

[@jennykonrath6011]

" Things DON'T have to be perfect, to be special and memorable" # Best Qoute EVER! Bless you Ma'am! Merry Christmas!

[@meganlongacre1225]

Mel- I found you on a simple browse for Christmas treats and I am so glad! I’m from Texas but no longer live there and you sound like all my relatives and it’s extremely soothing to me. We also did a lot of Christmas things back in the 90’s with all my Texas family and something about your channel gives me nostalgia. Thank you for being so lovely!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank YOU for this sweet comment, it has made my night and has me smiling from ear to ear! I am definitely an old soul, always have been and I love the simple, slow family life too! So glad that this little video brought you back home for a bit. And welcome by the way, I'm so happy that you're here!

[@rethawilson6289]

Mel I always try to tell young moms time passes to fast. I'm 66 and my treasures are my children and grandchildren and great grand. I'm one BLESSED mommy

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

So true!

[@stefanielynn84]

Yep, anything to save from getting an extra dish dirty ☺️. I've become very good about using dishes efficiently to dirty up as little as possible. These treats look great, thank you for sharing.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You are a girl after my own heart LOL Merry Christmas

[@rhiannonwalker3047]

Same! You both sounded exactly like my husband and I! I'm the one who does all the baking and dishes. I am efficient. When he cooks, I turn around and every dish and cup is in the sink.🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

@@rhiannonwalker3047 they can't help theirselves 😂

[@rhiannonwalker3047]

@@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel 🤣🤣 Isn't that the truth! Haha! Happy Holidays!🎄❤

[@christinekoester2050]

@@rhiannonwalker3047…😂😂😂

[@Sandiastef]

We always drink friendship tea when we have sore throats. My mother in law adds red hots and they melt down. Thank you for saying to cherish every stage. My 3 year old is testing my patience, but I know it goes so fast.

[@ellencarroll2921]

I'm just checking about the friendship tea...could it be served either hot or cold?

[@OZARKMOON1960]

@@ellencarroll2921 It is better hot to dissolve all the spices. After doing that, you could have it cold but that will dull the flavors.

[@ellencarroll2921]

@@OZARKMOON1960 Ok. Thank you! ☕

[@AClark15]

We do the same.

[@JuliaDenine]

Merry Christmas Mel!! I know I don't comment much, only watch every video faithfully, but I had to thank you for these easy sweet treats that this old disabled girl will be able to make her family. I haven't been able to do much for 12 years, especially not standing up cooking and my sons have missed it. I can do these!! Tears are in my eyes, I'm so excited! Again I can't thank you enough. We don't have much, but you have given us a cheap sweets and mama can make them!! My boys are going to be so surprised. I just know you are going to realize how important and special this is! Love and Blessings ❤️ 🦋

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

I have tears in my eyes 🥰 Thank you for sharing your heart with me, it means so much to me to know that I'm helping. I can feel your excitement - and I just know that your family is going to feel it too when they see the joy it brings you to be able to make these together ❤️ Thank YOU for sharing with me and keeping me encouraged to keep on making videos. I pray that you have a blessed and Merry Christmas 🎄❤️

[@sandybowman7140]

Awe @Julia Montgomery I have tears in my eyes too, so I'm gonna pray and ask for a special blessing to come to ur dear family when u surprise them with a joyful project! Bless ur heart dear Julia, I hope u find joy & peace in yr suffering this Christmas!! Much love from chilly Michigan rt near the pinky. ✋ 🎄🎁❤🤗

[@christinekoester2050]

⁠@@sandybowman7140… I loved reading you live” right near the pinky” in Michigan! Good memories of cold, snowy Christmases past are coming to mind.❄️ I grew up across Lake Michigan from you, in Escanaba (on Little Bay de Noc). Thanks for the fond memories!🌲Merry Christmas!🌲

[@sandybowman7140]

@@christinekoester2050 A fellow Michigander, a "Yooper" + how wonderful & an "Esky" no less! I wonder how many times u used snowmobiles to go to town after big storms? I think the snow can get deep but not like Copper Harbor area or Hancock in the Keeweenaw Area. It's been years since I went to the UP, & maybe this year I'll have to! It can get bitter cold where ur from but there's always layers upon layers to snuggle up with. My people are Norwegian & German so cold, & fish are kinda our thing. I finally found a supplier of Blue Gill fish since there's so many restrictions on fishing now - they get them & fly them in from Nantucket of all places! Well I hope u have urself a snowy, cozy Christmas Christine & remember happy days of long ago! 🙋‍♀️ ✋️☃️🎄🎁💨❄️🏠☃️💕💕💕

[@rachelcastle8369]

“No cracker on my watch” 😂🤣 Love this video Mel! Everything looked delicious and awesome!!! Patrick is a hoot! 🤣 Mel, your tree was perfect!!! Have a great weekend!!

[@onlyattherushsjanuaryrush7084]

I truly enjoyed your video, the recipes you shared. I love how you involve your family. I to have been with my husband for 30 years, you are right cherish the memories you have and live each day to the fullest. Children grow up so so fast. Thank you for sharing

[@candyrain1971]

Mel, thank you so much for sharing with us today. God bless you and merry Christmas!

[@sandybowman7140]

Mel, I'm SO IMPRESSED! U have the ability to offer ideas that meet the tightest budgets & still offer fun in the making! Thank u sweet friend, can't wait to try them! I sent to my niece in Oregon with 2 precious young boys so she can try a couple with them. U are such a delight every time! 🤗🎄🎁

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank YOU so much friend, your sweet comments are always such an encouragement to me and leave me smiling from ear to ear! I really enjoyed putting this video together from the planning all the way thru to see these sweet responses. It always makes me so happy when I hear that people are enjoying and finding help and value in my channel. I hope you niece enjoys making these with her children and I pray a very blessed and merry Christmas for you and all your family! Thanks for always being here!

[@jenhellman7301]

I made the thin mints but I used Dewey's chocolate brownie wafers....so yummy! I made the caramel crispix too...delicious!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@CookCleanAndRepeat]

I LOVE this video! And love a good and easy Christmas treat! ❤️❤️

[@stillsimplystephanie]

Those ritz crackers look so good! Everything looks tasty!

[@donnarichey144]

I bet using the powder tang and lemon would go good on the marshmallows. Thank you an a Merry Christmas to you.

[@cathyray3861]

Easy and great ideas. I could just listen to you all day with your calming sweet voice. Thanks for sharing.

[@pgreene62]

It all looks delicious. Thank you for the yummy video. I love being a mama and spending 21 years day in and day out and when they leave it takes a part of your heart, but I now feel what my parent’s experienced in there life. However, the joy they bring when they return home for a visit is priceless and we continue to make more memories. Hope you and your family have an amazing Christmas 🌲⭐️. Keep your video’s coming.❤️

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

That's exactly right, new seasons in life are precious too! Merry Christmas

[@PumpkinIsLifexo]

Hello! I just found your youtube channel today, i been watching your videos and love how easy they are to make these! I want to bake more for Christmas but its stressful for someone who is a beginner. But watching your videos, im in the mood to start making these now! I also love that you make Christmas treats with ingredients that we ALL have in our kitchen! I dont even need to run to the store haha. ☺🎄

[@lovelife7249]

Oh my Mel. Love these ideas for my two little grandchildren to help me make. Thanks so much.

[@killabrownell6266]

Just got done making your recipe for "Ritz Crackers Thin Mints" and let me tell you that they are so wonderful I had to make a 2nd batch for the gift baskets cause everyone in the house ate the first batch up, and they do taste just like thin mints thanks so much for sharing this with everyone and have a wonderful Holiday Momma Mel!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Isn't it just amazing 😍 Who would have guessed?!? So glad you liked em too

[@SouthernFamilyLife]

Hey Mel!! ❤️ I love the no cracker left behind comment 🤣 Omg those ritz bitz crackers look amazing!! Everything you made looks absolutely delicious 😋 ❤️❤️❤️

[@mamahousershome]

Hey Mel, saying hello from the collab. All the recipes look scrumptious. I don't know how you had enough mints to melt. I would be so tempted to eat them by themselves.🥰 Have a Merry Christmas.🎄

[@pamleslie1131]

These treats look so yummy and unique. I have been looking for something different and have come across the usual treats. This was so fun just to watch. I will definitely be trying a few of these! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@bessiefaircloth6147]

These recipes are terrific!! I make the caramel Chex mix it's delicious and addicting!! I'm going to make some of these for gifts this year. I need something easy to do this year!! Thank you!

[@kittywetzel92]

These all look great! I love the frosting tree idea! So cute!

[@VICKIEWRIGHT]

I love these quick and easy holiday treats Mel. Thanks so much for sharing, my friend 😊

[@ChaoticCountry]

I’m so excited! You know I’m here taking notes! 🥰🥰

[@loushawl6721]

I love your channel Mel! I’m with you. My kids are grown up now and I miss the days when they were little. I am also loving this stage in life!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much for being here! And you're so right this stage has its pros and cons, right? Merry Christmas

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

Glad Christmas calories don't count. Lol. Definitely going have to try these Christmas treats. They all look and sound delicious. Making me hungry. 🤤😋🤤

[@carynopope]

Adding peanuts (if no allergies), pretzel sticks, maybe even some chocolate chips just before you pour the caramel sauce over. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for sharing these great and easy recipes.

[@maurinadittenhaffer6140]

Mel You look beautiful in your lovely sweater. Love seeing each of these treats. So simple and not expensive. Nice to see Patrick helping in the kitchen. I look forward to seeing your channel because I enjoy your creativity and content. Soon to be Merry Christmas. Sending love from Pa.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Thank you so much for this sweet comment, I love sharing and this is one of my most favorite videos to make every year! Merry Christmas and love

[@JenAultman]

Oh Mel, you said it so well…. Cherish the time with your children because they grow SO fast. I might try the thin mints with Andes chips on top! 🙂

[@paulanelson1884]

I am going to make a few of these for our Christmas! I haven’t had this tea in such a long time! Thank you for the recipe!

[@treenaakers9429]

Thanks for sharing your treats and family memories with us. Much love dear friend

[@donnapierce4073]

Thank you for the recipes and for your comments too. I don’t know which I love the most. God Bless You Sweet Lady..!!!

[@annamaria8755]

Can't wait to try these. They all look so good.

[@magaperson3402]

What great ideas you gave us today! I am certainly going to try out several of these for my family over the holidays. Merry Christmas to you, Mel and your family.

[@deborahhenry4305]

Mel, all these treats look wonderful, delicious, and easy. I'm going to have to try some of them for sure. I especially want to do the Thin Mints and the crispix. Thanks

[@margaretr.4427]

All these treats sound so delicious! Looking forward to trying a few!

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*Everything looks so good. Thanks Mel* 😍

[@glendagentry5959]

It's wonderful listening to you talk. God Bless!

[@Sammi_May]

Hey hey sweet friend ♥️. These are absolutely awesome! I will definitely be trying these!! Thanks for sharing 🎄❤️🎄 the marshmallows have me intrigued 🥰😍

[@debbielee7117]

Those little Ritz Bits are great dipped in chocolate. It’s a lot easier and so, so good.

[@pamelar5868]

Russian Tea! Holy Cow!!! Thank you! 67 yrs old here and this was Memories!!!

[@gailrogers7341]

Merry Christmas!! Thank you so much for all your wonderful videos and for bringing back so many wonderful memories!! 💖

[@OZARKMOON1960]

The orange/spice tea mix - love this stuff. First had it in college dorm where the RA made it for us and that was in 1980. It is so good and you can tweak it as you like: more cinnamon, allspice, or even tea mix with lemon in it to forego the lemonade mix. It is the perfect pick-me-up on cold days all winter long.

[@HomeandHearthHomestead]

Mama? You share such wonderful recipes and recipes that are easily doable on a budget! Thank you for inspiring us and making recipes accessible. You're a rock star!😁😇

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You are so sweet! Thank YOU for watching and being so supportive!

[@dianeagideon]

Thanks for sharing!! Great recipes as always! This tea recipe is one that Reese Witherspoon said that her grandmother always made. Merry Christmas!

[@LindaLou-oh6qz]

Oh my goodness. The recipes are pretty and festive on the eyes. So glad you ended with the spiced tea, felt like it was perfect to sip after all the treats. You are a gem! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@veevee111]

This is a fun video. My favorite is the frosting tree with cookies. Thanks, Mel 😊

[@sharonlatour6230]

YUM!!! Thank you Mel! Merry blessed Christmas to you and Patrick and your family!

[@dianedockery3763]

Wonderful ideas to make for the holidays! I've always loved Russian tea!

[@kellyrothweiler341]

I'm definitely gonna make the thin mints. Thank you for sharing.

[@CamirrasKitchen]

this was so sweet and reminds of of making christmas snacks with my family. there was 5 kids and my parents. we had a good time during christmas

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Great memories, merry Christmas!

[@beatricecampbell9631]

I was making my grocery list and added crispex to it that looks delicious I think I'm gonna add cashews to it. Merry Christmas Mel❤🦌

[@suedonnell7784]

That Christmas tree is adorable great job!

[@ameliaedge5253]

Couple of things. Was the vanilla just sitting with the ingredients for the Cheerios snack, or did I miss the amount used? Two, my husband LOVES Fiddle Faddle too. So, you might can tell what we'll be trying.😉

[@joannwarren62]

Wow y'all are awesome thanks for sharing god bless

[@1CathyHendrix]

Everything looks so good! Thanks for sharing such wonderful recipes with us. Hope you have a great weekend and God bless!

[@pattibentley7585]

Merry Christmas Mel and Family. These recipes look delicious for the holidays. 🎄😇💕

[@jeanettecliett7121]

Thanks so much for sharing the treat ideas. Have a wonderful day. 🎄☃️🤗

[@valerieallison8055]

Oh my goodness will sure be trying some of these. Thank you so much

[@maryables6752]

Thank you for sharing. Everything looks delicious and yummy 😋 😍 😊 😜

[@karenbrewer5864]

Thank you for all these good recipes. The frosting Christmas tree was so pretty!

[@arlene9342]

Thank you for sharing these scrumptious-looking treats! Love your channel, Mel.

[@vickiestephens8889]

I hope I can find these recipes again

[@brianajones596]

Everything looks yummy. Will give the drink a try. God bless Merry Christmas

[@melodycox9276]

So excited about this video. These are treats that I feel I can actually make. Not that great or have much confidence with treats or desserts but am making these for sure and especially the tea. Take something to neighbors so the tea will make a wonderful little gift with their card. Love your site, my favorite. Merry Christmas to you and your family and all your viewers. God Bless You All.

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Oh this makes me so happy, I love simple and easy ideas and sharing them to help others. Merry Christmas to you too sweet friend

[@melindaridinger3008]

Hey Momma Mel! I make crispex mix. I add nuts and pretzels. To make it over the top. I also add honey instead of koro syrup. it's delicious. Family favorite.

[@Linda-s5j9d]

Thanks for the reminder about honey! I try to stay away from corn syrup and had forgotten about honey! Thanks!

[@zoeepperson4369]

We call that tea my Witches Brew.. I've made it and gave it to friends who were sick and they said how much better they felt after drinking it... and it's awesome for a sore throat...

[@stacyboyd4591]

Merry Christmas 🎄 Thank you so much for these wonderful yet affordable blessings you have shared with us all. I can’t wait to try them. God bless

[@cherylmcwilliams7238]

I love the tea! My Mom used to make it starting Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas when the weather started getting cooler. Thanks for the great memories of my Mom. I'm going to make some again, it's been a long time since I've had it!!

[@donnakeeton168]

I love these! I always try to give little gifts from my kitchen to our neighbors at Christmas and these are perfect. As always, thank you Mel! ❤

[@angelabuzzard7783]

OMG!! Thank you! I’ve made stuff over the years, but this is was awesome, I make the whole complete dinner and goodies myself so sometimes I need a few quick and easies and this was PERFECT! God Bless you and your Family! Oh and I have 3 boys and 4 grandkids with a new baby on the way!!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

How blessed you are with all those sweet young ones, but honey it's a lot of work 🤣 So I'm happy this video has helped you out, have a very Merry Christmas 🎄❤️

[@Captjensden5Z]

I am so thankful I found you and your videos~~I love all the ideas and tips. Scraping the chocolate off the bowl and then using the toothpick to push it along off the fork was life saving for me. This tip for some maybe like duh, I’ve know this for years, but not me. So thank you!

[@normabuckley2770]

Love love love this video ❤️! Thank you for the time you put in to each one. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@gretroman8235]

Wonderful, simple recipes well presented. I dod buy miniature Andes candies, creme de menth and peppermint, at a package store. I used them to melt on top of brownies. I think your Ritz cracker coated with melted Andes can't sounds great. Made the Russian tea but used orange powdered drink mix and favorite non-sugar sweetener instead. Memories of the 60s. Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@darlenebatts5115]

Merry Christmas 🎄🌲 Mel. Your little Christmas Tree is so adorable. I'm excited to make these recipes with my little Love's. My Grandchildren love making treats. We have the best time. Thank you so much for sharing all of them. God Bless Y'all My Friend. Much Love From Indiana. ⛄🎄🎀

[@TMReagon]

I can't wait for the holidays. Thank you for sharing.

[@janniejames9626]

Just found this here in October 24. I'm going to a kid party and I'll do the gelatin marshmallows in orange and put a pretzel stick in them for a pumpkin. When my kids were little, we used Andies mints in our smores, they do melt well! Merry Christmas everyday!❤

[@lindaslager9203]

These are very easy recipes. Thanks for sharing.

[@bonnieg8356]

It’s 12:27 PM here in Nevada…. THANK YOU for all these great ideas!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

You are so welcome!

[@guestguest2030]

I am having a medical procedure next week and don't know if I will be up to any Christmas baking. Everyone is asking if I will be baking this year. Instead, I think I will make some of these treats (I'm especially excited to try the marshmallows!) and put them in pretty Christmas tins, and give those out. You always have the best ideas, Mel.

[@rebajackson1077]

Lots of good ideas. I’m going to be making some of these. Especially the tea. I’m a tea drinker, I don’t drink coffee. Thanks for the video.

[@nancyfranks3505]

Mel, these all look so yummy. I haven’t made the spiced tea in a long time. Plan to make it! Hugs from Colorado

[@donnamckeller2010]

Oh YUM!!! Sweet friend you are speaking my love language with these yummy treats! I’ve always loved popcorn but haven’t been able to eat it now for almost two years. I’m a snacked by nature and these all seem perfect! That sweet salty crunch of the crispex is calling to me. The ritz ones too… well all of them obviously. 😂 Have a blessed week and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@auntiepam5649]

I so love every single goodie, I will try them this year. Thank You Mel

[@jgraef919]

Great simple recipes. I'll be trying several. Loved the Andes mints with Ritz. So festive. Thank you for making your video for us to see how they're all made.😄

[@elizabethmann383]

I use to make and drink the Russian tea all the time. Forgot about it but you have made me want to have some again. I plan on making some of these for Christmas get togethers. Love your channel and thank you for not being shy with your faith.

[@lynnswartzentruber5416]

Hi enjoy your videos... We love the cereal crunch but it becomes stale the day after. Wasn't sure if it was the storing or my measurements on the cereal...we love it!

[@MaureenAnneCThompson]

God Bless You

[@pamelamontgomery6453]

Just loved these recipes! The friendship tea I remember from my childhood. I had forgotten about it but will be making this and some of your other recipes this Christmas. Thank you so much for your recipes!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

Hope you enjoy them and Merry Christmas!

[@paulaluse1684]

Merry Christmas Mel to you & your family.!!. Great recipes!!!

[@sheriekuhlmann254]

Love your videos! The Russian Tea really takes me back- it is great when you have a cold or a sore throat. Merry Christmas!

[@wilmaasato7225]

All the recipes looks for good and easy. I am going to try the ritz peanut butter churos. Thank you for sharing. Yummy.

[@tinag8725]

These treats look so delicious definitely making the Thin Mints Ritz treat TY!!

[@glendastouffer1470]

You could also sprinkle some glitter sugar after you color them. I can't wait to try this! Thank you for your ideas! You've inspired me to get started baking and cooking and freezing for the holidays!

[@InTheKitchenWithMommaMel]

That's a great idea! Thanks so much for watching

[@LadonnaSherman-h5k]

Thank you for some quick and easy ideas for a party.😊😊❤❤

[@manueladias7771]

Thank you for sharing this lovely treats. Oh yes for sure I’m going to make some. Have a lovely Merry Christmas and your family as well. ❤😊🎄

[@ChrisBury20]

Merry Christmas Mel, May you and your family have a Very Joyful Christmas!

[@tammiw4686]

I always made the caramel covered puff corn at the holidays. And I mixed and stored it in my big pink tupperware bowl just like the ine you used lol