Christmas treats for kids don’t need to be complicated to be magical. Whether you’re planning a festive classroom snack or just want to create sweet holiday memories at home, these three fun Christmas treats are perfect for little hands to help make — and eat! From chocolatey Reindeer Brownies and adorable Marshmallow Snowmen to cheerful Santa Claus Rice Krispies, these easy no-fuss recipes bring the spirit of the season straight to your kitchen. No fancy equipment, no culinary degree required — just a sprinkle of joy and a dash of creativity. Let’s dive in and get those holiday smiles started!
The holidays are all about joy, laughter, and making sweet memories with our little ones. And what better way to do that than with some simple yet adorable Christmas treats for kids? These recipes are playful, colorful, and perfectly festive — and best of all, they’re so easy that even toddlers can join the fun (with supervision, of course!). Whether you’re hosting a kids’ holiday party, prepping for a bake sale, or just want to enjoy a cozy December afternoon, these treats are sure to delight.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Kid-friendly, no baking expertise required
- Perfect for parties, playdates, or school treats
- Easily customizable with candies or icing
- A fun way to bond and create holiday traditions
- Great for make-ahead and storing
Ingredients
🎄 Reindeer Brownies
- 1 box brownie mix (or homemade equivalent)
- 8–10 pretzels (for antlers)
- 8 sets candy eyes (or white icing)
- 8 red hots or red icing (for noses)
☃️ Marshmallow Snowmen
- 24 regular marshmallows
- 32 pretzel sticks
- 24 mini chocolate chips (buttons)
- 16 mini chocolate chips (eyes)
- Brown/black icing or melted chocolate (mouth)
- 8 pieces candy corn or colored icing (nose)
🎅 Santa Claus Rice Krispies
- 1 batch Rice Krispie treats
- Red icing (hat)
- White icing (hair + beard)
- 12 red hots or red icing (nose)
- 12 sets candy eyes
Instructions
1. Make the Reindeer Brownies
- Bake your brownies and let them cool completely.
- Cut into 8 triangles.
- Insert broken pretzel halves into the top sides as antlers.
- Add candy eyes or white icing.
- Place red hot or red icing at the bottom for the nose.
2. Assemble Marshmallow Snowmen
- Stack 3 marshmallows using icing or pretzel sticks to hold.
- Add chocolate chips vertically for buttons and on top for eyes.
- Use candy corn or icing for the nose.
- Dot a mouth with icing or melted chocolate.
- Stick pretzels into sides and bottom for arms and legs.
3. Decorate Santa Rice Krispies
- Cut cooled Rice Krispies into circles with a cutter.
- Pipe red icing for a hat, white icing for hair and beard.
- Add candy eyes and red hot/icing nose.
- Let icing set before serving.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 (for decorations only)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 brownies, 8 snowmen, 12 Santa Krispies
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 140
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fat: 6g
- Sugar: 14g
- Protein: 2g
(Estimates based on average ingredient values)
Tips & Variations
- Swap red hots for mini M&Ms for more color
- Use cookie cutters for fun shapes
- Chill in the fridge to set icing faster
- Let kids customize each treat as a DIY station
- Store in airtight containers up to 5 days
3 Fun Christmas Treats for Kids
Equipment
- ### Equipment
- – Baking pan
- – Icing piping bag (or zip-top bag)
- – Cookie cutter (round)
Ingredients
- #### Reindeer Brownies
- – 1 box brownie mix
- – 8–10 pretzels
- – 8 sets candy eyes
- – 8 red hots or red icing
- #### Marshmallow Snowmen
- – 24 marshmallows
- – 32 pretzel sticks
- – 24 mini chocolate chips
- – 16 mini chocolate chips eyes
- – Candy corn or icing
- – Black/brown icing or melted chocolate
- #### Santa Rice Krispies
- – 1 batch Rice Krispies
- – Red & white icing
- – 12 candy eyes
- – 12 red hots or red icing
Instructions
- Bake brownies and cut into triangles. Decorate with pretzels, eyes, and red nose.
- Stack marshmallows, decorate with pretzels, candies, icing for snowmen.
- Cut Rice Krispies into circles, decorate with icing and candy for Santa.
Notes
– Let kids customize decorations
– Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
FAQs
Q: Can I use homemade brownies instead of boxed?
A: Absolutely! Just make sure they’re fully cooled before cutting.
Q: Do these need to be refrigerated?
A: No, they’ll keep well at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Q: Are these safe for nut allergies?
A: Most ingredients are nut-free, but always double-check packaging.
Conclusion
When it comes to holiday fun, these Christmas treats for kids check every box — easy, cute, festive, and memory-making. Let the kids take the lead, and don’t worry about perfection. The real magic comes from the joy in their faces (and the chocolate on their noses!). Have a merry, sweet holiday season!