Holiday Treats to Make With Your Child
The holiday season is here, and it's the perfect time to make special memories with your little ones. With colder weather and days off from school for winter break, kids are seeking ways to stay entertained and occupied indoors.
Making holiday treats with your child, grandchild, or niece/nephew can be a fun way to spend time together and celebrate the season. Here are a few kid-friendly suggestions to try out in your kitchen this year.
Classic Sugar-Cookie Cutouts
The timeless choice for a reason! Roll out cookie dough, pull out your favorite holiday cutters, and let kids press out stars, trees, bells, or snowmen.
Decorating is the best part—set out icing, sprinkles, and candies, then let their creativity shine.
Here's a simple,
delicious recipe.
Pretzel-Stick Snowmen
Dip pretzel rods into melted chocolate and decorate them with candy faces, sprinkle scarves, or mini chocolate chips for buttons.
They're fun to assemble, adorable to look at, and not quite as sugary as a whole cookie for those seeking alternative options.
Here is a starting point to lead you down a scrumptious road.
"Snowball" Cookies
These soft, buttery cookies rolled in powdered sugar look just like tiny snowballs. Kids love helping with the rolling (and sometimes the taste-testing).
Bottom line: they're simple, lightly sweet, and always a hit on holiday cookie trays.
Check out this sample recipe here.
No-Bake Cereal Snack Mix
For a quick and low-stress option, try a no-bake snack mix using cereal, melted chocolate or peanut butter, and a dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa.
Kids can stir everything together and help portion out treats into little holiday bags or bowls.
Here's some inspiration for this recipe!
Fruit or Veggie Holiday Trees
For a healthier twist, arrange green fruits or vegetables, like grapes, kiwi, broccoli, or cucumbers, into a Christmas tree shape.
For a healthy twist, you could use cherry tomatoes, berries, or cheese cubes as "ornaments."
It's bright, colorful, and gives kids a way to play with patterns and shapes.
Check out this helpful example to get started!
Strawberry "Santas”
A festive snack that's sweet but still fruity. Trim strawberries, add a bit of whipped cream or yogurt for trim and a "face," and use a blueberry or chocolate chip as eyes.
Kids love assembling these tiny holiday characters.
See how you can bring them to life here.
Brownie or Cake Christmas Trees
Bake a simple sheet of brownies or cake, cut it into triangle "trees," and decorate with green frosting and sprinkles.
This project is perfect for kids who enjoy decorating but aren't quite ready for intricate cookie designs.
Check out this delicious example to get started.
Holiday Snack Board
Create a colorful holiday board featuring cheese, crackers, fruit slices, nuts, pretzels, and a few additional treats. Let children help arrange everything.
They get a sense of creativity and ownership, and the family receives a festive platter to enjoy together.
Why These Work for Families
Holiday treats aren't just about the finished product: they're about the time spent together.
These activities encourage creativity, teamwork, and hands-on fun for kids of all ages. They're simple enough for little helpers, flexible enough for grandparents to enjoy, and festive enough to feel like a true holiday tradition.
Best of all, they create warm memories your family can savor long after the treats are gone.
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