Fun Holiday Treats For Kids
If you have the patience for a gingerbread house, that’s great. If not, you can stack chocolates on pretzels and call it a day.
1. Snowman Cake Pops

Much cozier than going out in the cold and building a real snowman. Instructions here.
2. Sweet Tortilla Snowflakes

Ever cut a snowflake out of a folded piece of paper? Turns out, tortillas work, too. Instructions here.
3. Sugar Cookie Christmas Trees

4. Rice Krispie Wreaths

Put the elves to work forming the sticky rice krispies into wreaths. Instructions here.
6. Candy Cane Bark

So simple, but, the end product makes a great hostess gift. Making the bark is a great way to get in the holiday spirit without having to commit a whole afternoon to baking. Recipe here.
7. Marshmallow Dreidels

Marshmallows > Clay. Instructions here.
8. Christmas Puppy Chow

Throw all the ingredients in a ziploc bag, and shake. Just make sure it’s totally sealed. Recipe here.
9. Melting Snowman Christmas Cookies

Instructions here.
11. 3D Cookie Christmas Tree


This one will really impress your kids; just know that you’ll be the one doing most of the work. Instructions here.
12. Krispie Treat Christmas Tree

If a sugar cookie tree is too much, try this much easier rice krispie version. Instructions here.
13. Tootsie Roll Menorah

100% foolproof. Instructions (SPOILER: chocolate frosting base, tootsie rolls, and jellybeans on top) here.
15. Peppermint Crunch Popcorn Pops

Instructions here.
16. Chocolate-Cherry Clusters

These three-ingredient, no-bake clusters are simple enough to make with your kids, but classic enough that they’re a good last minute option for a holiday party or cookie swap. Recipe here.