Easy Christmas Recipes for Kids

The holiday season is a time for fun, family, and, of course, delicious treats. These simple recipes are perfect for getting little hands involved in the kitchen, creating memories, and making yummy festive treats.

From chocolate chip meringues to Christmas cookies, these ideas are sure to become favorite Christmas recipes. Our family tradition is to make a gingerbread house and nibble on the candy on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Dessert Recipes

These easy Christmas desserts are perfect for the holiday season, making family time fun and stress-free. From cookies to festive treats, there’s something here to get everyone in the Christmas spirit!

Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Fun and Festive for Little Hands

Shape your Rice Krispies into Christmas trees using a cookie cutter, then decorate with green frosting and candy ornaments. These easy treats are perfect for kids of all ages to make and are always a hit at holiday parties.

Christmas Tree Brownie Bites

Cute and Chocolatey Treats

Bake a batch of brownies and cut them into triangles or Christmas tree shapes using a cookie cutter. Decorate each “tree” with green frosting and sprinkle on colorful candy ornaments. Add a pretzel stick or candy cane at the bottom for the trunk. These festive treats are simple enough for little hands to decorate and they are a fun, chocolatey dessert to serve on Christmas day.

Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites

Bite-Sized and Perfectly Festive

Make mini no-bake cheesecake bites and top each one with a sliced strawberry “hat” and a dollop of whipped cream. These Santa Hat Cheesecake Bites are adorable, delicious, and easy enough for kids to help assemble. They make a great addition to any holiday dessert table and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Holiday Sugar Cookie Decorating

The Ultimate Christmas Cookie Experience

Whip up a batch of sugar cookie dough, cut it into festive shapes like snowflakes, trees, mittens, and stars – then let the kids go wild with decorating. Provide colorful frosting, chocolate, sprinkles, and candy so kids of all ages can have a great time creating their own edible masterpieces.

Decorating sugar cookies (or gingerbread cookies!) is a classic holiday activity and a great way to spend time together.

Grinch-Themed Popcorn

A Sweet and Salty Treat Inspired by the Grinch

Turn popcorn into a festive holiday snack by drizzling it with green candy melts and topping it with red heart sprinkles (like the Grinch’s growing heart) or red m&ms. Add mini marshmallows and chocolate chips for an extra treat. This easy recipe is perfect for holiday movie nights and will make kids grin from ear to ear.

Christmas Bark (Snowman Chocolate Bark)

Cute and Delicious

Chocolate bark is almost too cute to eat. It’s a simple, no-bake holiday treat that is made with only a few ingredients… and lots of chocolate. It’s a festive dessert that can be made for Christmas and beyond. (And it is a great homemade gift!)

Snowman Oreo Pops

An Easy, No-Bake Holiday Dessert

Dip Oreos in melted white chocolate and decorate them to look like snowmen! Use mini chocolate chips for the eyes and buttons, an orange sprinkle or candy for the nose, and pretzel sticks for the arms. These no-bake treats are fun for little hands to make and a great addition to any holiday dessert platter.

Hot Chocolate

A Cozy and Warm Drink for Kids

Make your favorite hot chocolate recipe and top each mug with whipped cream and chocolate chips. This easy, festive drink is perfect for warming up after a day of playing in the snow and will quickly become a favorite Christmas treat.

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods

Sweet and Salty Holiday Fun

Dip pretzel rods in melted white or milk chocolate, then roll them in your favorite crushed candy – think peppermint bark or colorful sprinkles! These simple treats are perfect for kids of all ages to decorate and are ideal for holiday gift-giving or snacking. (They are a great edible gift!)

Holiday Marshmallow Pops

Simple, Sweet, and Perfect for a Party

Skewer large marshmallows onto sticks and dip them in melted chocolate or candy melts. Decorate with sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or drizzle with more melted chocolate.

These holiday marshmallow pops are easy to make, festive, and perfect for little hands to help with. They’re great as gifts or for a Christmas dessert buffet.

You can even decorate them like reindeer to make Reindeer Marshmallow Pops!

Elf Donuts

Mini Donuts with a Holiday Twist

Make mini donuts using store-bought dough or a donut maker, then decorate them with green and red frosting, sprinkles, and candy eyes for an elf-inspired treat. These easy-to-make elf donuts are fun to decorate and perfect for holiday breakfast or snack time.

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Sweet, Nutty, and Chocolatey Goodness

Combine peanut butter, sugar, and eggs to form a dough, then roll into balls and bake. Once the cookies are out of the oven, press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each one while they’re still warm. These peanut butter kiss cookies are a holiday classic, combining salty peanut butter and sweet chocolate for a mouthwatering treat.

Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël)

A Sweet Slice of Tradition

Bring a touch of holiday tradition to your Christmas table with a delicious Yule Log Cake! This rolled sponge cake is filled with creamy chocolate ganache and decorated to look like a rustic log. It’s a fun and impressive treat that’s surprisingly easy to make for kids of all ages. Add a dusting of powdered sugar for a “snowy” effect, and top with edible holly leaves or mini candy canes for extra festive flair.

Holiday Pretzel Hugs

Sweet, Salty, and Addictively Delicious

Line up pretzels on a baking sheet and place a chocolate candy (like Hershey’s Hugs or Kisses) on each one. Melt them slightly in the oven and press a holiday-colored chocolate candy into the center. These pretzel hugs are simple to make, great for little hands, and perfect for snack time or holiday parties.

Christmas Meringues 

Light, Fluffy, and Oh-So Festive

For a lighter treat, Christmas Meringues are a sweet and simple option. These delicate, airy bites melt in your mouth and can be made in all sorts of festive colors. Whip up a batch of egg whites and sugar, then add a pop of red or green food coloring to match the holiday spirit, and maybe even a sprinkle of edible glitter.

These meringues make a beautiful addition to your holiday dessert table, and they’re sure to be a big hit with kids and adults alike! (And they are family favorites!)

Christmas Snack Recipes

Adding a variety of snack mixes and fun holiday appetizers is a great idea for Christmas celebrations with kids. Here are some festive and easy snack recipes:

Reindeer Chow (Snack Mix)

A Sweet and Savory Holiday Treat

Instead of puppy chow, make reindeer chow! Mix together your favorite mix of pretzels, mini marshmallows, holiday-colored chocolate candies, caramel popcorn, candy, or chocolate chips for a fun, festive snack mix. (Or, make your favorite puppy chow recipe!)

Package it in little bags and tie it with a ribbon for a great gift idea or serve it in a big bowl for a Christmas movie marathon. It’s easy to make and perfect for little hands to help mix!

Here are two yummy recipes:

Elf-Inspired Popcorn Mix

A Whimsical, Colorful Snack Kids Will Love

Make popcorn and toss it with melted white chocolate and green and red sprinkles. Add in mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, red and green M&Ms, and crushed candy canes for extra fun. This elf-inspired popcorn mix is perfect for a holiday movie night and will quickly become a favorite Christmas recipe for the whole family.

Santa’s Snack Board

A Kid-Friendly Charcuterie Board

Create a Christmas-themed snack board featuring kid-friendly foods like cubed cheese, fruit (strawberries, grapes, apple slices), crackers, and fun treats like chocolate chip cookies or holiday-themed gummies. Add festive touches, like using cookie cutters to shape cheese slices into Christmas trees or stars. This fun and easy snack board is perfect for holiday gatherings and encourages healthy snacking!

Christmas Veggie Tray

A Festive and Healthy Appetizer

Assemble fresh vegetables into the shape of a Christmas tree. Use broccoli florets for the tree, cherry tomatoes for ornaments, yellow bell pepper slices for a garland, and a star-shaped piece of yellow bell pepper for the top. Serve with a bowl of ranch dip for a healthy and fun holiday appetizer that’s sure to catch the kids’ attention.

Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips with Fruit Salsa

A Sweet and Crunchy Holiday Snack

Cut pita bread into triangles and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar and bake until crisp. Serve with a festive fruit salsa made from diced strawberries and apples. Add kiwi to make it more festive for the Christmas season. This snack is great for the holiday season and adds a fresh, colorful touch to any spread.

Festive Caprese Skewers

A Healthy and Colorful Appetizer

Skewer grape tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves onto toothpicks, and drizzle with balsamic glaze. For a festive twist, arrange the skewers in the shape of a wreath on a platter.

These Caprese skewers are fresh, healthy, and a fun way to bring Christmas colors to your appetizer table. Our kids love these – if yours don’t like balsamic, you can leave some cheese plain for them!

Grinchy Green Smoothies

A Wholesome and Colorful Drink

Blend together spinach, frozen pineapple, banana, and coconut water or milk for a green smoothie that’s as festive as it is nutritious. Add a drizzle of honey for sweetness and a sprinkle of edible green glitter for a fun touch!

These Grinchy green smoothies are a great way to get kids excited about a healthy snack during the holidays.

These easy Christmas recipes are perfect for getting the whole family involved in holiday fun.

Whether you’re making sweet treats, festive drinks, or savory snacks, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!