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Holiday Recipes for Kids

Updated December 08, 2009
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Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly Scones
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Little ones can help stir up playful sweets for holiday party fun or gift giving with these kid-friendly holiday recipes.

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Snowmen Donut Sticks

Snowman Sugar Donuts
Credit: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: JK Denim

Snowmen Donut Sticks Recipe

Store-bought sugar donuts become impressive holiday snowmen when decorated with chocolate candy pieces, pretzels, chocolate chips, and orange gummy candies.

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Tutti Fruity Crispy Candy

Tutti Fruity Crispy Candy
Credit: Oxmoor House

Bring the kids in the kitchen during their holiday break to make some super-cute (and tasty!) treats.

You only need three ingredients to make this crispy candy. Pretzels and fruit-flavored cereal (like Fruit Loops) stirred into melted white chocolate give this simple confection a sweet and salty twist.

Recipe: Tutti Fruity Crispy Candy

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Marshmallow-Krispie Christmas Trees

Marshmallow-Krispie Christmas Trees
Credit: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Blake Ramsey Murray

Marshmallow-Krispie Christmas Trees Recipe

Using pieces of cellophane (or cellophane bags), wrap each tree individually and tie with ribbon or twine to give out as gifts this Christmas.

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Christmas Light Strawberries

Christmas Light Strawberries
Credit: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: JK Denim

Christmas Light Strawberries Recipe

Create an edible string of multi-colored Christmas lights with this unique idea for chocolate-covered strawberries.

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Marshmallow Snowmen

Marshmallow Snowmen
Credit: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Karen Tack

These super-cute snowmen (which rely on melted caramels and royal icing to stay together) are easy for little hands to help put together, and they're a great way to enjoy some family time during the holidays.  Wrap them up in a simple, clear plastic bag for teacher treats or for your children to give to their friends.

Recipe: Marshmallow Snowmen

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Sugar Cookie Pops

Sugar Cookie Pops
Credit: Oxmoor House

Make a colorful (and edible) centerpiece for the kids' table by filling a container with florist foam, topping it with jelly beans, and then sticking the pops into the foam.

Recipe: Sugar Cookie Pops

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Giant Marshmallow and Cornflakes Christmas Tree Treat

Marshmallow and Cornflakes Giant Christmas Tree Treats
Credit: Ryan Moriarty; Styling: JK Denim

Giant Marshmallow and Cornflakes Christmas Tree Treat Recipe

Learn how to make a towering edible Christmas tree with this holiday riff on a classic treat.

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Fudge Ring

Fudge Ring
Credit: Oxmoor House

Perfect for the chocoholics on your gift list, this candy ring features milk chocolate fudge studded with chocolate candies and chocolate sandwich cookies.

Recipe: Fudge Ring

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Jelly Bean Thumbprint Cookies

Jelly Bean Thumbprint Cookies
Credit: Oxmoor House

Jelly beans make a fun middle for these classic vanilla thumbprint cookies.

Recipe: Jelly Bean Thumbprint Cookies

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Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly Scones

Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly Scones
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Dress up a holiday brunch – while making it fun for your kids – with these cute homemade peanut butter scones filled with a scoop of jelly.  Little ones will love helping spoon jelly into the dough.

Recipe: Peanut Butter 'n' Jelly Scones

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    1 of 10 Snowmen Donut Sticks
    2 of 10 Tutti Fruity Crispy Candy
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    4 of 10 Christmas Light Strawberries
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    6 of 10 Sugar Cookie Pops
    7 of 10 Giant Marshmallow and Cornflakes Christmas Tree Treat
    8 of 10 Fudge Ring
    9 of 10 Jelly Bean Thumbprint Cookies
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