Looking for Christmas treats to make with your kids? Start a new holiday tradition, and take quality time to the next level with these easy Christmas recipes that are cute and simple.
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From gingerbread houses and Rice Krispie treats to cookies and cupcakes; these Christmas recipes are perfect for kids to give as gifts, make for school parties, exchange at cookie swaps or to enjoy with family!
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
An easy Christmas treat for kids to make for friends & give as gifts! Find the recipe on Thirty Handmade Days
Santa Hat Cupcakes
Super easy (& super cute) Santa cupcakes via Lemon Lime Adventures
M&Ms Cookie Bars
Yummy M&Ms cookie bars via No. 2 Pencil
Grinch Popcorn
Sweet, salty, and deliciously festive Grinch popcorn goes perfectly with family movie night & looks adorable in treat bags for school parties! Get the recipe on Two Sisters
Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
Sugar cookies with a white chocolate center – topped with a Hershey’s Kiss via Creme De La Crumb
Krispie Christmas Trees
Find out how simple it is to make Rice Krispie Trees are on Raining Hot Coupons
Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Pretzels
This is an easy recipe to make with kids & they’re always a hit as a gift! Get the recipe on Lil Luna
Graham Cracker Gingerbread House
Gingerbread Houses are fun, but they’re also a lot of work! Take a shortcut & use this easy recipe for the most adorable 2D Graham Cracker Houses! Bonus: These make a great Christmas food craft for the classroom! Get the recipe on The Decorated Cookie
Reindeer Apple Sauce Treat
You can’t get any easier or cuter than this healthy Christmas treat for kids that doubles as a fun class Christmas party activity! See the details on The Melrose Family
Oreo Pops
Get the details on this easy goody bag treat on Chelsea’s Messy Apron
Gingerbread Cookies
Soft & chewy gingerbread cookies-perfect for decorating! Get the recipe on Cooking Classy
Buckeye Balls
A classic No-bake Christmas treat! Get the recipe on Dinner at the Zoo
Easy Reindeer Cookies
No-bake Christmas cookies using Nutter Butters, pretzels & M&Ms via Thrifty NW Mom
Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Perfect for cookie swaps or baking with kids via Liv for Cake
Christmas Lights Cookies
Decorated cookies with icing & mini M&Ms via Dessert For Two
Snowflake Cookies
The classic cut-out Christmas cookie! Get the recipe on Handle the Heat
What are some of your family’s holiday traditions? Do you have a favorite recipe that I could add to the list? Let me know in the comments!
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