48 Easy Christmas Treats for Kids of All Ages
48 Easy Christmas Treats for Kids of All Ages
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48 Easy Christmas Treats for Kids of All Ages
3/48 Oreos and Candy Cane Chocolate Bark 5 Reviews
by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cornflakes take the place of traditional rice cereal in these sweet, no-bake Christmas wreath cookies. Dressed up with green food coloring and red candies, they’re a pretty addition to cookie platters and dessert buffets. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen They’re sticky, gooey and tons of fun for kids of all ages to make—big kids like you included. If you can make Rice Krispies treats, whipping up these festive wreaths will be a breeze. 3/48 Oreos and Candy Cane Chocolate Bark 5 Reviews
We keep a big supply ready for gift-giving
Test Kitchen Approved Oreos and Candy Cane Chocolate Bark Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings about 1-1/2 lbs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There are incredible surprises in this festive bark, including dark chocolate, candy canes and cream-filled cookies. We keep a big supply ready for gift-giving. —Robin Turner, Lake Elsinore, California You’ll only need five ingredients and about 15 minutes to make this magical bark, so it’s perfect for smaller kids with shorter attention spans. They’ll love crushing the candy canes with a rolling pin and licking the bowl. 4/48 Frosty Polar
This is the perfect recipe to make with the little ones
Bears 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love spending time in the kitchen with my nieces. This is the perfect recipe to make with the little ones. Dang cute, easy and portable! —Emily Tyra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin These can also be dipped in milk or dark chocolate for a whole forest of tasty bear friends. If you don’t have peanut butter on hand, use Nutella or cookie butter for equally delicious results. 5/48 Holiday Reindeer Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Reindeer Cookies Recipe photo by Taste
If you listen closely, you might heard reindeer hoofs on the roof!
of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 32 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Gather ’round the tree on Christmas Eve and feast on these adorable reindeer cookies. If you listen closely, you might heard reindeer hoofs on the roof! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen The chocolate coating for these adorable treats is melted in the microwave, so kids can help with almost every step. They’ll love using M&M’s or Red Hots to decorate Rudolph’s nose. 6/48 No-Bake Cookie Butter Blossoms 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Cookie Butter Blossoms Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time
25 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chewy and sweet, these easy treats mix Rice Krispies, cookie spread and chocolate kisses in an unforgettable spin on an old favorite. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana You’ll only need four ingredients to create these ridiculously easy no-bake cookies. Just heat the cookie spread and corn syrup in a saucepan, stir in the rice cereal and press a chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. 7/48 Snowman Oreo Balls 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe
Creator: Get the kids involved with making these adorable snowman Oreo balls
Creator: Get the kids involved with making these adorable snowman Oreo balls. They can help roll, dip and decorate! A small box of these cuties makes a delicious food gift during the holidays. —Carla Giorgio, New York City, New York Kids will love transforming their favorite cookie into Oreo balls. The cookies are crushed in a food processor, then mixed with cream cheese and dipped in melted candy coating. A mini Oreo and a Rolo candy create the snowman’s adorable top hat. 8/48 Chocolate-Covered Pretzels 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate-Covered Pretzels Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time
1 hour Servings 20 pretzels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:
1 hour Servings 20 pretzels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These chocolate-covered pretzels came from my grandma, who loves to make candy and treats for my students. I have followed in her footsteps and make these for people at work and for other family members. —Aimee Worth, Fair Oaks, California Sure, you could spend a fortune buying pre-made chocolate-covered pretzels at the bakery—or you could create your own with just four ingredients. Experiment with different types of chocolate, like white, milk and dark, to create an elevated snack spread. 9/48 Cream Cheese Candies 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved
Pretty much everyone in my neighborhood has this recipe now!
Total Time 15 min Servings about 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These homemade mints make a perfect last-minute addition to holiday treat trays. Pretty much everyone in my neighborhood has this recipe now! —Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota Be warned: These irresistible cream cheese candies tend to disappear quickly. The recipe calls for peppermint or almond extract, but you can add any flavor you like, such as cherry or lemon. 10/48 Peanut Butter Christmas Mice 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From
Kids will love attaching the licorice tails and peanut ears
the Recipe Creator: With their black licorice tails, candy noses and peanut ears, these chewy “mice” were always a hit at classroom parties. My children are in their teens now, but they still ask me to make these cookies for the holidays. —Nancy Rowse, Bella Vista, Arkansas Santa deserves an extra special treat on his plate this year, and these sweet peanut butter mice are just the ticket. Kids will love attaching the licorice tails and peanut ears. 11/48 Cinnamon Almond Brittle 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Almond Brittle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min
No one believes how easy it is to make!
Servings about 2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It simply wouldn’t be Christmas at our house without this old-time favorite twist on peanut brittle. No one believes how easy it is to make! —Lynette Kleinschmidt, Litchfield, Minnesota Grown-ups need to pay close attention to the candy’s temperature while it cooks. Once the brittle cools and hardens, kids will love breaking it apart. 12/48 Peanut Butter Penguins 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Penguins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 32 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Could these be
any more adorable?
any more adorable? To treat your guests to this chocolaty, peanut buttery goodness, just cover Nutter Butter cookies with chocolate and decorate! They’re a lot of fun to make and even more fun to eat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Store-bought Nutter Butter cookies are dipped in dark chocolate candy coating and adorned with M&M’s, candy eyes and more. The result is a gang of penguins that are almost too cute to eat. 13/48 Holiday Cornflake Cookies 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 16 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I can’t
seem to make enough of these cornflake wreaths around the holidays
seem to make enough of these cornflake wreaths around the holidays. The cookies firm up quickly, so you’ll need to place the Red Hots right away. —Kathleen Hedger, Fairview Heights, Illinois These cute little wreaths require only three ingredients: butter, marshmallows and frosted cornflakes. Decorate them with Red Hot candies, sprinkles and whatever else your heart desires. 14/48 Homemade Holiday Marshmallows 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings about 9-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe was my grandpa’s favorite. Every year, he would busy himself by making Christmas marshmallows for his family
and friends
and friends. —Diana Byron, New London, Ohio Make homemade marshmallows at the beginning of December and they’ll last all the way until New Year’s. Store them in an airtight cookie storage container in a cool dry place for up to four weeks. 15/48 Chocolate Caramel Wafers 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To keep my holiday cooking quick, I’ve come to rely on fast recipes like this one. The crunchy-chewy tidbits are our youngster’s favorite. Little bakers will love breaking the chocolate into squares—and
eating a few—before placing one on each vanilla wafer cookie
eating a few—before placing one on each vanilla wafer cookie. If you don’t have an icing spatula, a butter or cheese knife will do the trick. 16/48 Snowman Treats 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 17 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter, Hannah, and I came up with this recipe on Christmas Eve when she wanted to make treats for Santa. Building a real snowman is fun, but we think coating one in candy is even cooler! —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia The color of the snowmen’s earmuffs are up to you.
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Peanut Butter Penguins 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Peanut Butter Penguins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 32 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Could these be any more adorable?
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