Christmas for kids recipes (2024)

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Have some festive fun and make our Christmas recipes for kids, this selection of easy biscuits, cakes and treats that can be made by the smallest of hands

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  • Mini gingerbread house mug toppers

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    Perch these delightful little gingerbread houses on the edge of your mug for a festive treat. Try them with hot chocolate or mulled wine for adults

  • Snowman cake

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    Get in the seasonal spirit with this stunning snowman cake. It will be a hit with the whole family and kids will love getting involved with the decorating

  • Chocolate robins' nests

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    Prep these festive chocolate robins' nests in less than 30 minutes. Made with cornflakes, they‘re ideal for getting younger children involved in the kitchen.

  • Salted caramel crispy Rudolphs

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    Get kids in the kitchen to make this simple circular puffed rice cake, cut into wedges and decorated to look like reindeer. It's a great festive family bake

  • Gingerbread mince pies

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    Combine two very traditional Christmas bakes - gingerbread and mince pies - to create a brilliant modern classic. Top with mini gingerbread people.

  • Red velvet brownies

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    Enjoy these festively red, rich and fudgy brownies swirled with a tangy cheesecake filling. They're perfect treat when you have guests over at Christmas

  • Snowman biscuits

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    Get little ones to help decorate these festive snowman biscuits. You can bake and freeze the biscuits ahead, then bring them out for a winter’s day activity

  • Chocolate hazelnut yule log with meringue mushrooms

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    Challenge budding little MasterChefs to create this chocolate hazelnut yule log decorated with meringue mushrooms. It's a perfect Christmas centrepiece.

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    Try these peanut butter and jam cheesecake squares. We’ve chosen a fruit topping, but you could opt for chocolate – turning it into a giant peanut butter cup.

  • Ultimate easy gingerbread

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    Make some gingerbread stars to hang from your Christmas tree. This biscuit dough is extremely forgiving if overworked, so it's perfect for baking with children

  • No-cook meringue Christmas tree

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    Make a simplified version of our magical meringue Christmas tree, using shop-bought meringues assembled in a tree shape, then decorated with white chocolate

  • Stollen bites

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    Turn stollen into bite-size treats. With squidgy, sweet bread studded with fruit and wrapped in marzipan, it’s easy to see why this German bake is so popular.

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    Get the kids involved in making these cute elf and Santa cupcakes with our template for the chimney-style paper cases

  • Classic everyday fruitcake

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    Use citrus juice to soak the fruit - instead of alcohol - in this lighter, family-friendly fruitcake. It can also work as an easy Christmas cake.

  • Snowy chocolate crackle biscuits

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    Roll balls of dough in icing sugar to give these chocolate biscuits their ‘crackle’ effect. They make perfect presents for kids to make at Christmas time

  • Easy gingerbread recipe for kids

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    Make decorating these adorable gingerbread men even easier (and less messy!) with tubes of shop-bought icing and sweets. Get the kids involved too

  • Snowflake pretzels

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    Treat family and friends to these gorgeous white-chocolate-coated pretzel snowflakes. Package them up to give as edible Christmas gifts

  • Christmas tree cupcakes

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    Treat guests during the festive season to these gorgeous Christmas tree cupcakes. Decorate with sugar balls, sprinkles or chocolate beans to make baubles

  • Christmas pudding cake pops

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    Try making these Christmassy lollipops as a festive treat for kids – and get them involved in the kitchen too

  • Christmas rocky road

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    Adapt this festive rocky road however you like. It’s great for using up leftover Christmas sweets and biscuits, and you can get kids involved in making them, too

  • Christmas truffles

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    Pop these homemade Christmas truffles in a pretty box if you want to give them as a gift. Kids will love giving them to family and friends

  • Gingerbread stained glass biscuits

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    Bake these pretty gingerbread biscuits with a stained glass centre as treats at Christmas time with the kids. They make great presents for friends and family

  • Chocolate stirrers

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    Get the kids in the kitchen making these chocolate stirrers that you pop into hot milk for a DIY hot chocolate. Experiment with your own flavour combinations

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Christmas for kids recipes (2024)

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What is a good Christmas budget for kids? ›

In my family, for example, we set a budget and go from there—and many families do the same. According to a November 2022 study, most parents are budgeting $220 for each child—with the highest budgets for 7 to 12-year-olds, though 28% of those surveyed are trying to keep it below $100.

What to get for kids during Christmas? ›

Some of the best Christmas gifts for kids include dolls, action figures, board games, puzzles, craft kits, and educational learning games. It's also a good idea to consider gifts that encourage workouts in kids, such as sports equipment, musical instruments, and dress-up clothes.

What can I make for my family for Christmas? ›

115 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List
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What can I make for my toddler for Christmas? ›

From gifts of light to delectable chocolatey treats, these handmade presents will help make this holiday one to remember.
  1. Salt Dough Tea Light Homemade Gift.
  2. Photo Holder DIY Gift.
  3. Scribble Coffee Mug Homemade Gift.
  4. Homemade Coupon Book.
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  7. Giant-Chocolate Dipped Marshmallows.

How to make easy craft for Christmas? ›

Toy Drum Ornaments

Cut down a toilet paper roll with scissors to about 1.5" - 2" tall. Paint the outside of the roll with acrylic paint and let completely dry. Cut out two circles the size of the opening of the roll out of craft paper and attach using a thin line of hot glue to secure.

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