Super-Fun Christmas Treats Kids Can Make

Holiday baking is something that many families look forward to each year.  It’s a wonderful time to get out the family recipes and have fun in the kitchen.  The problem, however, is that many of the old family favorites aren’t recipes that kids can make.  Some of the classics holiday treat recipes are a little too involved for kids.

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No fear! That doesn’t mean that your kids can’t help out.  They can still have lots of fun creating lots of yummy Christmas treats — the trick is finding the right recipes for them to make.

I’ve been busy collecting ideas that are perfect for getting kids in the kitchen this Christmas.  It goes without saying that you’ll need to be around to help since some of these ideas require an oven, but you can certainly let them do the heavy lifting with these fun recipes.

Christmas Treats Kids Can Make

1.  M&M Pretzel Treats – Salty and sweet, cute and colorful.

2.  Reindeer Christmas Snacks – No baking needed and perfect for an afternoon snack!  (PIN it here)

3.  Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees – You’ll need to help melt the chocolate, but it’s definitely kid-friendly and cute.  (PIN it here)

4.  Grinch Kabobs – Cute, healthy, and easy to assemble.  Plus they make a perfect snack for your How the Grinch Stole Christmas movie night.  (PIN it here)

5.  Christmas Tree Marshmallow Pops – Marshmallows, melted chocolate, and sprinkles always make for a fun afternoon.  You’ll need to help with the chocolate and stay nearby to keep it from getting too messy, but there’s no reason kids can’t make these marshmallow pops.  The hardest part by far is containing the mess. (PIN it here)

6.  Elf Shoes – Another salty and sweet combination that’s perfect for older kids to make.  (PIN it here)

7.  Peanut Butter Chocolate Kiss Cookies – A perfect cookie recipe for older kids to make because of the minimal ingredients needed.

8.  Snowman Pizza – How cute is this?  It’s perfect for lunch or a snack and your kids will love making it!  (PIN it here)

9.  Peppermint Bark – Great for younger kids because you can handle the bark and let your little one handle the sprinkles or crushed candy canes.  (PIN it here)

10.  Sugar Cone Christmas Tree – A great alternative to gingerbread houses!  (PIN it here)

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