15 Unique Christmas Recipes for Kids

Santa's Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

These whimsical Rice Krispie treats are designed to look like Santa’s reindeer, making them both delicious and fun for kids to make.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cups mini marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Pretzel twists (for antlers)
• Red M&M's candies (for noses)
• Candy eyes

Cooking Method:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, then add marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
2. Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
3. Press the mixture into a greased baking pan and let cool.
4. Cut into rectangles and decorate each with melted chocolate chips, pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a red M&M nose.

North Pole Mac and Cheese Bites

Transform the classic mac and cheese into bite-sized delights perfect for little hands to enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked macaroni
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg

Cooking Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in milk and cheese until smooth.
3. Stir in cooked macaroni and spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin.
4. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.

Jolly Snowman Pancakes

These adorable snowman pancakes are a creative and yummy way to bring joy to a festive breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• Chocolate chips (for eyes and buttons)
• Sliced bananas and strawberries (for decoration)

Cooking Method:

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.
2. Whisk in buttermilk and egg until smooth.
3. Pour batter onto a hot griddle to create three connected circles for the snowman shape.
4. Decorate with chocolate chips, banana slices, and strawberries to make the snowman's face and buttons.

Christmas Tree Veggie Platter

A healthy yet festive treat, this Christmas tree veggie platter encourages kids to enjoy their veggies in a fun way.

Ingredients:

• Broccoli florets
• Cherry tomatoes
• Yellow bell peppers
• Carrot sticks

Cooking Method:

1. Arrange broccoli florets in a large triangle shape on a serving platter to mimic a Christmas tree.
2. Use cherry tomatoes as ornaments, placing them sporadically throughout the "tree."
3. Cut yellow bell pepper into a star shape for the top of the tree.
4. Line the bottom with carrot sticks for the tree trunk.

Snowy Chocolate Pretzel Rods

Perfect for little hands and sweet tooths, these snowy chocolate pretzel rods are a festive treat that adds a touch of sweetness to any holiday gathering.

Ingredients:

• Pretzel rods
• White chocolate chips
• Sprinkles

Cooking Method:

1. Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
2. Dip each pretzel rod in the melted chocolate, covering about two-thirds of its length.
3. Sprinkle with festive sprinkles and place on parchment paper to set.

Rudolph's Red Nose Cupcakes

Delight your kids with these colorful cupcakes that pay homage to everyone’s favorite Christmas reindeer.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of chocolate cake mix
• 1 can frosting
• Red M&M's candies
• Small pretzel twists
• Candy eyes

Cooking Method:

1. Prepare cupcakes according to the instructions on the cake mix box.
2. Let cool, then frost each cupcake with frosting.
3. Decorate each with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and a red M&M for Rudolph's nose.

Gingerbread House Cookies

Gingerbread cookies shaped like mini houses are as fun to decorate as they are to eat.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• Royal icing
• Assorted candies for decoration

Cooking Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and ginger.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar, then mix in dry ingredients.
4. Roll out dough and cut into house shapes; bake for 8-10 minutes.
5. Once cooled, use royal icing to decorate and attach candies.

Holiday Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops

These sweet marshmallow pops are the perfect holiday treat, combining the flavors of candy canes and marshmallows in a fun-to-eat format.

Ingredients:

• Large marshmallows
• Candy canes
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Crushed peppermint candies

Cooking Method:

1. Insert a candy cane into each marshmallow.
2. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
3. Dip each marshmallow into the chocolate, then roll in crushed peppermint candies.
4. Allow to set on parchment paper.

Frosty the Snowman Pizza

Bring some holiday cheer to dinner time with these fun and customizable snowman pizzas.

Ingredients:

• Pre-made pizza dough
• Tomato sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Black olives (for eyes and buttons)
• Red and green bell peppers (for scarf)

Cooking Method:

1. Roll out pizza dough and shape it into a snowman with three connected circles.
2. Spread tomato sauce over the dough and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
3. Decorate with olives for eyes and buttons, and bell peppers for the scarf.
4. Bake according to dough package instructions until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.

Elf Hat Fruit Cones

These festive fruit cones are a healthy snack option that kids will love to help make and eat.

Ingredients:

• Sugar cones
• Green grapes
• Strawberries
• Mini marshmallows

Cooking Method:

1. Fill sugar cones with grapes and place one strawberry on top.
2. Secure a mini marshmallow at the tip of the strawberry using a toothpick to complete the elf hat look.