Christmas for kids recipes (2024)

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  • Mini gingerbread house mug toppers

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    Perch these delightful little gingerbread houses on the edge of your mug for a festive treat. Try them with hot chocolate or mulled wine for adults

    • 32 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Snowman cake

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.10 ratings

    Get in the seasonal spirit with this stunning snowman cake. It will be a hit with the whole family and kids will love getting involved with the decorating

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Chocolate robins' nests

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    Prep these festive chocolate robins' nests in less than 30 minutes. Made with cornflakes, they‘re ideal for getting younger children involved in the kitchen.

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Salted caramel crispy Rudolphs

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    Get kids in the kitchen to make this simple circular puffed rice cake, cut into wedges and decorated to look like reindeer. It's a great festive family bake

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Combine salty popcorn, pretzels, sweet marshmallows, chocolate and tangy dried cranberries to make the perfect Christmas movie snack

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Red velvet brownies

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Enjoy these festively red, rich and fudgy brownies swirled with a tangy cheesecake filling. They're perfect treat when you have guests over at Christmas

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Snowman biscuits

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.17 ratings

    Get little ones to help decorate these festive snowman biscuits. You can bake and freeze the biscuits ahead, then bring them out for a winter’s day activity

    • 1 hr 14 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Chocolate hazelnut yule log with meringue mushrooms

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings

    Challenge budding little MasterChefs to create this chocolate hazelnut yule log decorated with meringue mushrooms. It's a perfect Christmas centrepiece.

    • 2 hrs
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

    Try these peanut butter and jam cheesecake squares. We’ve chosen a fruit topping, but you could opt for chocolate – turning it into a giant peanut butter cup.

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
  • Ultimate easy gingerbread

    A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.98 ratings

    Make some gingerbread stars to hang from your Christmas tree. This biscuit dough is extremely forgiving if overworked, so it's perfect for baking with children

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Stollen bites

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.5 ratings

    Turn stollen into bite-size treats. With squidgy, sweet bread studded with fruit and wrapped in marzipan, it’s easy to see why this German bake is so popular.

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Get the kids involved in making these cute elf and Santa cupcakes with our template for the chimney-style paper cases

    • 58 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Classic everyday fruitcake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Use citrus juice to soak the fruit - instead of alcohol - in this lighter, family-friendly fruitcake. It can also work as an easy Christmas cake.

    • 2 hrs 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Snowy chocolate crackle biscuits

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.14 ratings

    Roll balls of dough in icing sugar to give these chocolate biscuits their ‘crackle’ effect. They make perfect presents for kids to make at Christmas time

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Easy gingerbread recipe for kids

    A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.66 ratings

    Make decorating these adorable gingerbread men even easier (and less messy!) with tubes of shop-bought icing and sweets. Get the kids involved too

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Snowflake pretzels

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

    Treat family and friends to these gorgeous white-chocolate-coated pretzel snowflakes. Package them up to give as edible Christmas gifts

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas tree cupcakes

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.6 ratings

    Treat guests during the festive season to these gorgeous Christmas tree cupcakes. Decorate with sugar balls, sprinkles or chocolate beans to make baubles

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas pudding cake pops

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.17 ratings

    Try making these Christmassy lollipops as a festive treat for kids – and get them involved in the kitchen too

    • 2 hrs 10 mins
    • More effort
  • Christmas rocky road

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.12 ratings

    Adapt this festive rocky road however you like. It’s great for using up leftover Christmas sweets and biscuits, and you can get kids involved in making them, too

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
  • Christmas truffles

    A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.8 ratings

    Pop these homemade Christmas truffles in a pretty box if you want to give them as a gift. Kids will love giving them to family and friends

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Gingerbread stained glass biscuits

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.8 ratings

    Bake these pretty gingerbread biscuits with a stained glass centre as treats at Christmas time with the kids. They make great presents for friends and family

    • 46 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Chocolate stirrers

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Get the kids in the kitchen making these chocolate stirrers that you pop into hot milk for a DIY hot chocolate. Experiment with your own flavour combinations

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
Christmas for kids recipes (2024)

FAQs

How to make Christmas craft for kids? ›

To make: Cut a piece of brown kraft paper into a shape that can be rolled into a cone shape. Draw reindeer antlers, eyes, and a large red nose in the middle of the paper. Roll the shape into a cone and tape together. Fill cone with birdseed.

What are 3 traditional Christmas foods? ›

Every family in every part of the world serves their own traditional Christmas foods, but in the U.S., some are enjoyed nationwide:
  • Turkey.
  • Prime Rib.
  • Baked Ham.
  • Mashed Potatoes & Gravy.
  • Stuffing.
  • Green Bean Casserole.
  • Candied Sweet Potatoes.
  • Roasted Vegetables.
Dec 21, 2023

What are 3 food items that are popular for Christmas dinner? ›

They cover the savory side of Christmas dinner, from prime rib, baked ham, and roast turkey to scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, and cranberry sauce.

What is a good Christmas budget for kids? ›

In my family, for example, we set a budget and go from there—and many families do the same. According to a November 2022 study, most parents are budgeting $220 for each child—with the highest budgets for 7 to 12-year-olds, though 28% of those surveyed are trying to keep it below $100.

How to make easy craft for Christmas? ›

DIY Toy Drum Ornaments

To create these toy drum ornaments, cut down a toilet paper roll with scissors to about 1.5”-2” tall. Then, paint the outside with acrylic paint and let dry. Cut two circles that are the size of the opening of the roll out of craft paper, and attach using some hot glue.

How do you make green Grinch slime? ›

Ingredients Needed

In a bowl mix 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup of glue (make sure to really mix to combine completely). 2. Next add in a drop of green food coloring. After you have your color mixed in, you can add in your green glitter to this step.

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