Holiday Recipes for Kids
Little ones can help stir up playful sweets for holiday party fun or gift giving with these kid-friendly holiday recipes.
Snowmen Donut Sticks
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
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 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 Recipe
Create an edible string of multi-colored Christmas lights with this unique idea for chocolate-covered strawberries.
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Marshmallow Snowmen
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
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
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
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 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
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