Cuteness overload: 13 holiday recipes kids will adore

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Dive into a world of sweet enchantment with these cute holiday treats! From whimsical snowman marshmallows to Santa-approved treats, this delightful collection promises to turn every meal into a magical adventure, leaving your little ones giggling with joy and asking for seconds.

A plate of melting snowman marshmallows and rosemary trees.
Melting Snowman Marshmallows. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Mini Christmas Muffins

Santa hat mini Christmas muffins on a white plate.
Mini Christmas Muffins. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked Christmas muffins wafting through the air on a Christmas morning. Your kids will be thrilled with these mini Christmas muffins that resemble adorable Santa hats.
Get the Recipe: Mini Christmas Muffins

Christmas Marshmallow Pops

Santa's hat Christmas marshmallow pops on a white table.
Christmas Marshmallow Pops. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

These homemade marshmallows are made to look like “Santa’s Bag”, topped with sweet treasures. They will be marveled at and then eaten, with delight, whether they are a part of a festive holiday celebration or as a homemade gift at a kid’s holiday party.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Marshmallow Pops

Santa Charcuterie Board

Santa charcuterie board on a blue surface.
Santa Charcuterie Board. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Elevate your Christmas family snack time with this eye-catching Santa charcuterie board. Kids won’t believe that this snack board looks like Santa himself. The best part is that it’s very easy to put together without lots of fuss in the kitchen.
Get the Recipe: Santa Charcuterie Board

Snowman Cheese Board

A snowman shaped platter of cheese and crackers.
Snowman Cheese Board. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Put a spin on your holiday charcuterie board recipe this year, and make this adorable snowman cheese board instead! Easy, simple, and without needing an oven or stove, this kid-approved holiday appetizer is a delicious Christmas centerpiece for your holiday table.
Get the Recipe: Snowman Cheese Board

Christmas Wreath Cupcakes

Christmas wreath cupcakes decorated with blue frosting on a cooling rack.
Christmas Wreath Cupcakes. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Melting Snowman Marshmallows

Bring winter wonderland magic to live with these stunning Christmas wreath cupcakes that are almost too cute to eat! And they are as equally delicious with mouthwatering frosting and white chocolate ribbons on top.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Wreath Cupcakes

A plate of melting snowman marshmallows and rosemary trees.
Melting Snowman Marshmallows. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

These super cute melting snowman marshmallows are a must-have on your Christmas dessert table. Topped with gooey mini marshmallows, these delectable treats create the illusion of sweet little snowmen melting into deliciousness your kids will love making and devouring.
Get the Recipe: Melting Snowman Marshmallows

Santa Hats Cupcakes

Santa Hats Cupcakes on a plate.
Santa Hats Cupcakes. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Discover the magic of baking with our Christmas Santa Hat Cupcake recipe, perfect for your next festive bash! These easy-to-make Santa hat cupcakes are not just super cute but also guilt-free, made with almond flour and sugar-free frosting that all the little elves (and their parents) will adore. Let the holiday joy begin!
Get the Recipe: Santa Hats Cupcakes

Berlinerkranser

A tray of christmas cookies with green ribbons on it.
Berlinerkranser. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

What a Christmas without a festive Christmas wreath?! These Norwegian Berlinerkranser cookies are wreath-shaped cookies with a light orange and buttery flavor. They are a festive holiday treat.
Get the Recipe: Berlinerkranser

Snowman Cupcakes

Snowman Cupcakes on a white piece of parchment paper with snowflake sprinkles in the background.
Snowman Cupcakes. Photo credit: Texanerin Baking.

These snowman cupcakes are super easy, have the most amazing, fluffy vanilla, orange, almond or coconut cupcake base, and are topped with cream cheese frosting and an easy-to-make snowman face. A truly cute treat for the kids!
Get the Recipe: Snowman Cupcakes

Glazed Sugar Cookies

Glazed sugar Christmas cookies on a white plate.
Glazed Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Make these fun and easy Glazed Sugar Cookies your kids will love! These swirled Christmas cookies will disappear quickly because they are so good!
Get the Recipe: Glazed Sugar Cookies

“Reindeer Poop” Cookies

Image shows no bake nutella cookies on wax paper sitting on a wooden board.
“Reindeer Poop” Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Make Nutella No Bake Cookies, also known as “reindeer poop.” Easy, fun, and perfect for Santa. They disappear fast, but you can make more in a snap.
Get the Recipe: “Reindeer Poop” Cookies

Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Christmas Tree Cupcakes with sprinkles.
Christmas Tree Cupcakes. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our festive Christmas Tree Cupcakes recipe in a shape of a cone decorated with green frosting and colorful sprinkles are favorites for all kids. Those Christmas tree cupcakes are easy to decorate, even for little hands.
Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Cupcakes

Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies

Christmas tree cutout cookies with red, white and green dots of icing.
Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Look how adorable these Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies are! They are full of warming spices and topped with icing dots. A real treat for those little Santa helpers!
Get the Recipe: Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies

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