5 Christmas Treats Ideas For Kids: Which One Will Your Family Love Most?

Christmas is a magical time filled with joy, laughter, and, of course, sweet treats! If you’re looking for fun, festive, and kid-approved recipes to make this holiday season even more special, you’re in for a treat. Below are five easy and delightful Christmas recipes your little ones will love helping you create and, more importantly, devour!

1. Rudolph Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 bag (10 oz) marshmallows
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 12 pretzel twists (for antlers)
• 12 red candy pieces (for noses)
• 24 candy eyes

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
2. Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
3. Press the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan and let cool.
4. Cut into rectangles and attach pretzels as antlers, candy eyes, and red candies for noses using a dab of melted chocolate.
5. Serve and watch your kids’ faces light up!

Helpful Notes:

To avoid sticking, lightly grease your hands with butter before pressing the mixture into the pan.

2. Snowman Oreo Pops

Ingredients:

• 12 Oreo cookies
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 12 lollipop sticks
• Mini chocolate chips (for eyes and buttons)
• Orange candy (for noses)
• Black writing gel (optional for details)

Instructions:

1. Insert a lollipop stick into each Oreo cookie.
2. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth.
3. Dip each Oreo into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.
4. Before the chocolate hardens, decorate with mini chocolate chips for eyes and buttons, and orange candy for noses.
5. Let the pops set on wax paper until firm.

Helpful Notes:

Keep the chocolate warm and stir frequently for a smooth finish.

3. Grinch Fruit Kabobs

Ingredients:

• 12 green grapes
• 12 large strawberries (hulled)
• 12 banana slices
• 12 mini marshmallows
• 12 toothpicks

Instructions:

1. Layer a grape, banana slice, strawberry (pointy side up), and mini marshmallow on each toothpick.
2. Arrange on a platter and serve.

Helpful Notes:

To prevent bananas from browning, toss slices in a little lemon juice before assembling.

4. Santa Hat Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 batch of your favorite brownie recipe (cut into circles using a cookie cutter)
• 12 strawberries (hulled)
• 1 cup whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Bake and cool brownies. Cut into circles with a round cookie cutter.
2. Place a strawberry upside down on each brownie.
3. Pipe whipped cream around the base of the strawberry and a small dot on top to resemble Santa’s hat.

Helpful Notes:

For a shortcut, use store-bought brownies.

5. Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Green food coloring
• Assorted sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, vanilla, and green food coloring.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until well combined.
5. Roll dough into balls and flatten slightly into tree shapes.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
7. Decorate with sprinkles once cooled.

Helpful Notes:

Let the kids get creative with sprinkles for unique designs.

These Christmas treats are not only delicious but also a fun way to make holiday memories with your kids. Which one will you try first? Let us know in the comments below and share your festive creations with your loved ones!