{"id":434380,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=434380"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:10","slug":"holiday-recipes-to-make-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/holiday-recipes-to-make-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Quick Holiday Recipes to Make with Kids for a Festive Family Celebration!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gathering in the kitchen with your little ones can create some of the best memories during the holiday season. The joy of cooking together not only fills the home with delightful aromas but also sparks creativity and laughter. Get ready to whip up some scrumptious treats that will add a splash of sweetness to your festive celebrations!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/holiday-recipes-to-make-with-kids\/#Holiday_Cookie_Decorating_Extravaganza\" >Holiday Cookie Decorating Extravaganza<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/holiday-recipes-to-make-with-kids\/#Festive_Fruit_Kabobs\" >Festive Fruit Kabobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/holiday-recipes-to-make-with-kids\/#Chocolate-Dipped_Pretzel_Rods\" >Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Rods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holiday_Cookie_Decorating_Extravaganza\"><\/span>Holiday Cookie Decorating Extravaganza<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/7110147\/pexels-photo-7110147.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Holiday Cookie Decorating Extravaganza\" title=\"Holiday Cookie Decorating Extravaganza\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Tara Winstead on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/baking-ingredients-on-the-table-7110147\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Crimson\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/school-holiday-recipes-1760481627.jpg\" alt=\"School holiday recipes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/school-holiday-recipes\" target=\"_blank\">School holiday recipes<\/a><\/strong> from BBC Good Food<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:WhiteSmoke\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quick-kid-friendly-dinners-1760481627.jpg\" alt=\"Quick kid-friendly dinners\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/collections\/quick_kid-friendly_dinners\" target=\"_blank\">Quick kid-friendly dinners<\/a><\/strong> from BBC<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Blue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-peasy-christmas-star-biscuits-1760481627.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Peasy Christmas Star Biscuits\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easypeasyfoodie.com\/easy-peasy-christmas-star-biscuits\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Peasy Christmas Star Biscuits<\/a><\/strong> from Easy Peasy Foodie<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (10 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Imagine a batch of soft, buttery sugar cookies, just waiting for your kids to unleash their creativity! This recipe uses a simple sugar cookie base that is perfect for decorating, making it a fun and interactive activity for the whole family. The sweet vanilla flavor combined with colorful icing will surely make these cookies a holiday favorite.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 3\/4 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups white sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>Assorted food coloring and sprinkles for decorating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these cookies special is not just their taste but the entire decorating experience! Kids can express their artistic flair by mixing colors, piping icing, and adding sprinkles galore. Plus, they can take pride in sharing their edible masterpieces with family and friends, making this a cherished holiday tradition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/christmas-cookie-baking-extravaganza-1760481640.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Cookie Baking Extravaganza!\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_nrRaXk1d0Y\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Cookie Baking Extravaganza!<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/christmas-cookie-extravaganza-1760481640.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Cookie Extravaganza\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=67dbvLaliUA\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Cookie Extravaganza<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dirty-christmas-cookie-extravaganza-2023-in-the-books-from-1760481640.jpg\" alt=\"Dirty Christmas Cookie Extravaganza 2023 in the books! 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From &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(instagram.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Festive_Fruit_Kabobs\"><\/span>Festive Fruit Kabobs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/8105034\/pexels-photo-8105034.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Festive Fruit Kabobs\" title=\"Festive Fruit Kabobs\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by solod_sha on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/melted-pink-cotton-candy-on-glasses-with-strawberries-8105034\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:RoyalBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/school-holiday-recipes-1760481632.jpg\" alt=\"School holiday recipes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/collection\/school-holiday-recipes\" target=\"_blank\">School holiday recipes<\/a><\/strong> from BBC Good Food<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Chartreuse\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quick-kid-friendly-dinners-1760481632.jpg\" alt=\"Quick kid-friendly dinners\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/collections\/quick_kid-friendly_dinners\" target=\"_blank\">Quick kid-friendly dinners<\/a><\/strong> from BBC<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightCoral\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-peasy-christmas-star-biscuits-1760481632.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Peasy Christmas Star Biscuits\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easypeasyfoodie.com\/easy-peasy-christmas-star-biscuits\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Peasy Christmas Star Biscuits<\/a><\/strong> from Easy Peasy Foodie<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (10 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Bright, colorful, and oh-so-fun, these festive fruit kabobs are a healthy and delicious treat! Combining juicy fruits with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon, this recipe is not only simple but also incredibly refreshing. Kids will love skewering their favorite fruits, creating a unique mix that looks as good as it tastes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved<\/li>\n<li>1 cup pineapple, cut into bite-sized chunks<\/li>\n<li>1 cup grapes (red or green)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup kiwi, peeled and sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon honey<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>Wooden skewers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The beauty of these kabobs lies in their versatility and vibrant presentation. Kids can mix and match their favorite fruits, making each kabob a personal creation. 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Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Sienna\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chocolate-covered-pretzel-rods-1760481635-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cookiedoughandovenmitt.com\/chocolate-covered-pretzel-rods\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods<\/a><\/strong> from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Crunchy pretzel rods coated in smooth chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles \u2013 what\u2019s not to love? These chocolate-dipped pretzel rods are a delightful mix of sweet and salty, making for the perfect snack that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The process of dipping and decorating is a hands-on experience that adds to the fun!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup pretzel rods<\/li>\n<li>1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark)<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoothness)<\/li>\n<li>Assorted toppings (sprinkles, crushed nuts, or crushed candy canes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These pretzel rods shine in their simplicity and the joy they bring when created as a family. Kids can unleash their creativity by choosing their favorite toppings, making each bite unique. Not only will these treats impress guests, but they also make fantastic gifts \u2013 perfectly packaged in a festive box or bag!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to create cherished memories with your little ones by trying out these three fun and easy holiday recipes that will bring festive cheer to your family celebration!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":434535,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3626],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-434380","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christmas","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=434380"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434380\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/434535"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=434380"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=434380"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=434380"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=434380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}