When it comes to holiday baking, getting the kiddos involved is a sweet way to start new traditions. Plus, it’s a great way to develop those fine motor skills and encourage them to feel confident and creative in the kitchen. Read on for our favourite kid-friendly holiday recipes that they’ll be excited to help you make and devour this holiday season.
Candy Cane Blondies
These buttery blondies are the perfect Christmas treat to leave out for Santa! Featuring just 10 basic ingredients all baked together in one pan, this recipe is simple enough for kids to take the lead on, but challenging enough to leave them feeling proud of the finished product.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Rice Treats
This no-bake, five-ingredient recipe is perfect for getting younger kiddos involved in the kitchen. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter puts a fun twist on crispy rice squares. To make these allergen-friendly, swap out the peanut butter for cookie butter or sunflower butter.
Gumdrop Nougat
These colourful and chewy treats make for a wonderful homemade gift that the kids can put their stamp on. The whole recipe comes together in the microwave so no baking is required, and the colourful gumdrops throughout are as nice to look at as they are to eat. Opt for red and green gumdrops to give the nougat a festive feel.
Biscoff Hot Chocolate
If your kiddo’s favourite holiday traditions include curling up with a mug of hot chocolate, try introducing them to this cookie butter version of the drink! Featuring a base of white chocolate and cookie butter melted together with milk, it’s smooth, creamy and so satisfying.
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Puff Pastry Apple Roses
This gorgeous sweet treat is part baking project, part art project! With just a few ingredients, these apple roses come together quickly and make for a fun kid-friendly activity, perfect for keeping them busy over the holiday season.
Taylor Swift-Inspired Chai Sugar Cookies
If you’ve got a little Swiftie in your house, they’ll love making this recipe from Taylor Swift herself. The warm chai spices are the perfect complement to the buttery cookie dough, so whether you’re leaving these out for Santa or bringing them to the school holiday party, they’re sure to be a smash hit.
Cookie Butter Brown Sugar Slab Pie
Skip the store-bought toaster pastries and make your own extra large Pop Tart-inspired slab pie instead! Kiddos will especially love spreading the cookie butter filling and decorating the top of this slab pie with their own creative flair. Try adding colourful sprinkles for a festive touch.
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Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark
If you’re looking for a holiday dessert that’s a bit healthier and lighter on sugar, this frozen yogurt berry bark uses maple syrup, mixed berries and dark chocolate for a touch of natural sweetness. Plus, no baking is required: kiddos can top the Greek yogurt base with their favourite toppings, then freeze for a few hours for a fun and satisfying treat.
Brownie Pie With Peppermint Whipped Cream
If your kiddo can never decide between brownies, pie or candy canes, this is sure to be their new favourite treat. Use a pre-made pie shell to cut down on prep time, then mix up the fudgy, gooey brownie batter and fill. The peppermint whipped cream gives this kid-friendly treat the perfect final festive touch.
Dunkable Funfetti Cookies With Cream Cheese Dip
Inspired by kid-favourite Dunkaroos, kiddos will have fun cutting the colourful cookies into their favourite festive shapes. While the cookies bake, you can whip up a quick sweet cream cheese dip that’s loaded with sprinkles and perfect for dunking.