Struggling to think of projects to do with kids this Christmas vacation? Here are a few that are fun for kids and parents alike. They’re not huge undertakings. And they won’t destroy your kitchen. But they will give you memories with your kids! And a project that doesn’t involve a screen. Enjoy!
Peppermint Bark
Layers of chocolate and crushed candy canes or starlight mints make this an easy and festive treat. Break it into pieces for sharing during movie nights.
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Dark Chocolate Homemade Truffles
These rich and creamy truffles are simple to make with kids and delicious to eat, too. Roll them in cocoa powder, sprinkles, or chopped nuts for a personalized treat everyone can help create.
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Pie Crust Cookies
Pie crust cookies are a fun and easy way to use leftover pie dough. Fill with cinnamon sugar for a crisp, sweet snack that’s great for little hands to shape and bake.
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Mini Yule Log Cakes
These small, festive cakes are a playful take on a classic dessert. NO BAKING NEEDED! Simple directions make this project perfect for kids.
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Crock Pot Candy
With a few ingredients and your crock pot, you can whip up batches of chocolatey candy. This is a simple and hands-off way to make something delicious with family.
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Chocolate Cool Whip Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies come together with just a few ingredients. They’re the perfect way to use up leftover cool whip and they taste great!
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Amish Doughnuts
Ever made homemade doughnuts? They’re a weekend treat that feels extra special and fun! Everyone can pitch in on making the dough, and cutting out the doughnuts. Adults should fry these because kids and hot oil don’t mix.
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Peppermint Oreo Truffles
Put those oreos to good use in some handmade truffles. Coated in white chocolate and topped with candy canes they’re a great to use up leftover baking supplies.
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Make an Easy Pop-Tart Holiday House
Use Pop-Tarts to create this fun and tasty holiday house. It’s a creative twist on gingerbread. But it’s NO BAKE! Kids and adults alike will have making, decorating and eventually eating their holiday house.
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Divinity Candy
This light and fluffy divinity candy is a traditional candy that’s surprisingly easy to make. This fun recipe will get everyone together to make it.
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Russian Tea
This easy to make hot drink mix makes the perfect warming drink for after all your fun winter excursions. Sweet but not too sweet, and so tasty friends and family will ask for it by name.
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