{"id":443773,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=443773"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:53:14","slug":"christmas-cookie-recipes-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Feel-Good Christmas Cookie Recipes to Make with Kids for Sweet Holiday Memories! **"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is a magical time, especially when you&#8217;re surrounded by the laughter of kids and the delightful aroma of freshly baked cookies. Making Christmas cookies together is a wonderful way to bond and create sweet memories that will last a lifetime. Get ready to whip up some delicious treats that are sure to bring smiles all around!<\/p>\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-cookie-recipes-with-kids\/#Santas_Little_Helpers_Funfetti_Sugar_Cookies\" >Santa&#8217;s Little Helpers: Funfetti Sugar Cookies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-kids\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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-cookie-recipes-with-kids\/#Gingerbread_Snowflakes_A_Holiday_Classic\" >Gingerbread Snowflakes: A Holiday Classic<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/christmas-cookie-recipes-with-kids\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Santas_Little_Helpers_Funfetti_Sugar_Cookies\"><\/span>Santa&#8217;s Little Helpers: Funfetti Sugar Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6210873\/pexels-photo-6210873.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Santa&#039;s Little Helpers: Funfetti Sugar Cookies\" title=\"Santa&#039;s Little Helpers: Funfetti Sugar Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Tim Douglas on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/set-of-delicious-homemade-gingerbread-decorated-with-traditional-christmas-symbols-6210873\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Red\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-make-funfetti-sugar-cookies-1760547815.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make Funfetti Sugar Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cloudykitchen.com\/blog\/funfetti-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Make Funfetti Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Cloudy Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.6 (41 reviews). Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightSeaGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/christmas-funfetti-sugar-cookies-1760547815.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Funfetti Sugar Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.galonamission.com\/christmas-funfetti-sugar-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Funfetti Sugar Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Gal on a Mission<\/p>\n<p><small>Total Time: 15 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SkyBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/christmas-funfetti-cookies-1760547815.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Funfetti Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespeckledpalate.com\/christmas-funfetti-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Christmas Funfetti Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from The Speckled Palate<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (39 reviews). Total Time: 18 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These Funfetti Sugar Cookies are bursting with festive colors and sweet vanilla flavor, making them a cheerful addition to your holiday baking. With their soft, chewy texture and sprinkled goodness, they\u2019re perfect for kids and adults alike. The best part? They\u2019re super easy to make, so your little helpers can jump right in!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 \u00be cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 cup rainbow sprinkles<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these cookies special is the vibrant funfetti that adds a pop of color and excitement to each bite. Kids will love mixing in the sprinkles, and they can even help roll the dough into little balls before flattening them out on the baking sheet. Plus, the soft and chewy texture makes them irresistible \u2013 you might just find yourself sneaking a few while they\u2019re still warm!<\/p>\n<p>These cookies are not only delicious, but they also double as a fantastic canvas for creativity. You can let your kids decorate them with even more sprinkles or icing once they cool down! This recipe is sure to become a holiday tradition, and every time you make them, you&#8217;ll remember the laughter and joy shared in the kitchen.<\/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\/funfetti-cookies-with-kids-a-sweet-baking-adventure-1760547829.jpg\" alt=\"Funfetti Cookies with Kids: A Sweet Baking Adventure\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DNrHUCGZLB_\/\" target=\"_blank\">Funfetti Cookies with Kids: A Sweet Baking Adventure<\/a><br \/><small>(instagram.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/recipe\u2b07\ufe0f-homemade-santa-cookies-decorated-with-1760547830.jpg\" alt=\"Recipe\u2b07\ufe0f: HOMEMADE SANTA COOKIES, decorated with ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DDxXJfmMPKU\/\" target=\"_blank\">Recipe\u2b07\ufe0f: HOMEMADE SANTA COOKIES, decorated with &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(instagram.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/funfetti-sugar-cookies-soft-chewy-and-full-of-sprinkles-1760547830.jpg\" alt=\"Funfetti Sugar Cookies | Soft, Chewy, and Full of Sprinkles\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OiXD_O_SNIE\" target=\"_blank\">Funfetti Sugar Cookies | Soft, Chewy, and Full of Sprinkles<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gingerbread_Snowflakes_A_Holiday_Classic\"><\/span>Gingerbread Snowflakes: A Holiday Classic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/8250853\/pexels-photo-8250853.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Gingerbread Snowflakes: A Holiday Classic\" title=\"Gingerbread Snowflakes: A Holiday Classic\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Julia Filirovska on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/candies-and-fruit-8250853\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightPink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-snowflakes-1760547825.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Snowflakes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/8513071\/gingerbread-snowflakes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Snowflakes<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews). Total Time: 2 hr 15 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Peru\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-snowflake-cookies-1760547825.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alwayseatdessert.com\/gingerbread-snowflake-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Snowflake Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Always Eat Dessert<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2 reviews). Total Time: 3 hr 15 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Coral\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gingerbread-snowflakes-1760547826.jpg\" alt=\"Gingerbread Snowflakes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenserf.com\/gingerbread-snowflakes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gingerbread Snowflakes<\/a><\/strong> from Kitchen Serf<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1 reviews). Total Time: 2 hr 42 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Nothing says Christmas quite like the warm, spicy aroma of gingerbread cookies wafting through the house. These Gingerbread Snowflakes are not just beautiful; they\u2019re packed with flavors that capture the essence of the holiday season. The kids will love rolling out the dough and using cookie cutters to create these festive shapes!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon ground ginger<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cloves<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup brown sugar, packed<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup molasses<\/li>\n<li>Powdered sugar for icing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe is a holiday favorite because it combines the perfect balance of spices and sweetness, creating a warm and comforting treat. Kids will adore the process of decorating the snowflakes with powdered sugar icing, turning each cookie into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. As they sprinkle the icing, you can share stories about holiday traditions, making the experience even more memorable.<\/p>\n<p>These gingerbread cookies not only taste amazing but also fill your home with a nostalgic scent that brings back fond memories of holidays past. Plus, you can use the decorated cookies as festive decorations on your tree or as gifts for friends and family. Making gingerbread snowflakes is sure to become a cherished holiday tradition that will keep the spirit of Christmas alive for years to come!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to spread holiday cheer with two delightful and easy Christmas cookie recipes that kids will love making, ensuring sweet memories and festive fun for the whole family!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":546736,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-443773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cookies","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443773","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=443773"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/443773\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/546736"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=443773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=443773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=443773"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=443773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}