{"id":443168,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=443168"},"modified":"2026-01-11T06:59:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:59:55","slug":"christmas-recipes-to-do-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-recipes-to-do-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Best Christmas Recipes to Make with Kids for a Festive Family Celebration!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gathering around the kitchen with your little helpers during the holiday season is a wonderful way to create lasting memories. The excitement of baking and decorating treats can fill your home with warmth and cheer. Here are three delightful recipes that will not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also spark creativity in your kids!<\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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\/christmas-recipes-to-do-with-kids\/#Gingerbread_Men_Cookies\" >Gingerbread Men Cookies<\/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\/christmas-recipes-to-do-with-kids\/#Christmas_Tree_Cupcakes\" >Christmas Tree Cupcakes<\/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\/christmas-recipes-to-do-with-kids\/#Santa_Hat_Brownies\" >Santa Hat Brownies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gingerbread_Men_Cookies\"><\/span>Gingerbread Men Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/3309805\/pexels-photo-3309805.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Gingerbread Men Cookies\" title=\"Gingerbread Men Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Jill Wellington on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/top-view-of-gingerbread-cookies-laid-flat-on-a-wooden-table-3309805\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-cookies-1760545359.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/best-gingerbread-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (388 reviews). Total Time: 4 h 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SteelBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-men-1760545359.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Men\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sugarspunrun.com\/gingerbread-men\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Men<\/a><\/strong> from Sugar Spun Run<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (217 reviews). Total Time: 3 h 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Gold\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-man-cookies-1760545359.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Man Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastesbetterfromscratch.com\/gingerbread-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Man Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Tastes Better From Scratch<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 3.8 (243 reviews). Total Time: 35 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These classic cookies are a holiday staple, bursting with warm spices and a hint of sweetness. The dough is easy to work with, allowing kids to roll, cut, and decorate their own little gingerbread friends.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons ground ginger<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon ground cloves<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup unsalted butter<\/li>\n<li>1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup molasses<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>Royal icing for decorating<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkles and candies for fun toppings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes gingerbread men so special is not just their delightful taste, but the tradition behind them. Each cookie can be personalized with different decorations, allowing kids to express their creativity. Plus, the aroma of the spices baking in the oven is like a warm hug, making your home feel extra festive!<\/p>\n<p>As the kids cut out their cookie shapes and decorate them, laughter and excitement fill the air. It\u2019s a fantastic way to bond and teach them about holiday traditions while having tons of fun!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe\">\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\/classic-gingerbread-cookies-recipe-1760545390.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=brZVMqRlc5w\" target=\"_blank\">Classic Gingerbread Cookies Recipe<\/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\/gingerbread-man-cookie-recipe-laura-vitale-laura-in-the-1760545390.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Man Cookie Recipe - Laura Vitale - Laura in the ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YI6mtEfwV1w\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Man Cookie Recipe &#8211; Laura Vitale &#8211; Laura in the &#8230;<\/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\/the-most-flavorful-gingerbread-man-youll-ever-have-1760545390.jpg\" alt=\"The Most Flavorful Gingerbread Man You&#039;ll Ever Have\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EsQfvTp5HfY\" target=\"_blank\">The Most Flavorful Gingerbread Man You&#039;ll Ever Have<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christmas_Tree_Cupcakes\"><\/span>Christmas Tree Cupcakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6211005\/pexels-photo-6211005.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Christmas Tree Cupcakes\" title=\"Christmas Tree Cupcakes\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Tim Douglas on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/crop-woman-preparing-stuffed-apples-on-christmas-day-6211005\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Wheat\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/christmas-tree-cupcakes-1760545375.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Tree Cupcakes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/preppykitchen.com\/christmas-tree-cupcakes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Tree Cupcakes<\/a><\/strong> from Preppy Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (47 reviews). 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Total Time: 1 hr 15 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These whimsical cupcakes are like a mini holiday celebration in every bite! Topped with vibrant green frosting and adorned with colorful candies, they are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 box chocolate or vanilla cake mix<\/li>\n<li>Ingredients needed as per the cake mix instructions (eggs, water, oil)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>4 cups powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>3-4 tablespoons milk<\/li>\n<li>Green food coloring<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate chips or M&amp;M\u2019s for decorations<\/li>\n<li>Star-shaped candies or sprinkles for the top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The beauty of Christmas Tree Cupcakes lies in their creativity. Using a piping bag, kids can swirl the green frosting into beautiful tree shapes, turning simple cupcakes into festive masterpieces. The best part? Each cupcake is not only a treat to look at but also delicious to eat!<\/p>\n<p>These cupcakes are perfect for holiday parties or family gatherings, inviting everyone to enjoy a little festive fun. 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Total Time: 22 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These rich, fudgy brownies topped with strawberries and whipped cream are a delightful twist on a traditional dessert. They\u2019re quick to assemble and are sure to impress everyone at your holiday gathering!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients required)<\/li>\n<li>1 pint of fresh strawberries<\/li>\n<li>Whipped cream or frosting<\/li>\n<li>Mini marshmallows for the &#8220;fuzzy&#8221; part of the hat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes Santa Hat Brownies stand out is their festive presentation. When the kids layer the strawberries and whipped cream to create Santa&#8217;s iconic hat, it sparks excitement and joy. This recipe is not only delicious but also a fantastic way to get your little ones involved in the holiday spirit!<\/p>\n<p>These brownies are perfect for a quick treat or as a centerpiece for your dessert table. Plus, they combine the richness of chocolate with the freshness of strawberries, making them irresistible to everyone!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to create lasting memories in the kitchen with your little ones by exploring these three delightful Christmas recipes that are perfect for a festive family celebration!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":445784,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3626],"tags":[7803],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-443168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-christmas","tag-christmas-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443168","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=443168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443168\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/445784"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=443168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=443168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=443168"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=443168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}