Christmas for kids recipes (2024)

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  • Ultimate easy gingerbread

    A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.98 ratings

    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

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

    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.

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
  • Gingerbread mince pies

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings

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

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Stollen bites

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.5 ratings

    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.

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Red velvet brownies

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    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

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas tree cupcakes

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.6 ratings

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

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Classic everyday fruitcake

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    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.

    • 2 hrs 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Easy gingerbread recipe for kids

    A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.66 ratings

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

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Snowman biscuits

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.17 ratings

    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

    • 1 hr 14 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas rocky road

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.12 ratings

    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

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
  • Chocolate hazelnut yule log with meringue mushrooms

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.2 ratings

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

    • 2 hrs
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • Snowman cake

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.10 ratings

    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

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Snowy chocolate crackle biscuits

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.14 ratings

    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

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

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

    • 58 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Snowflake pretzels

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.1 rating

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

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Gingerbread stained glass biscuits

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.8 ratings

    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

    • 46 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas truffles

    A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.8 ratings

    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

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • Mini gingerbread house mug toppers

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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

    • 32 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Combine salty popcorn, pretzels, sweet marshmallows, chocolate and tangy dried cranberries to make the perfect Christmas movie snack

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Salted caramel crispy Rudolphs

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Chocolate robins' nests

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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.

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • No-cook meringue Christmas tree

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

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

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • Christmas pudding cake pops

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.17 ratings

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

    • 2 hrs 10 mins
    • More effort
  • Chocolate stirrers

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
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