These cute and easy Christmas recipes for kids are perfect for getting little hands involved in the kitchen while creating memories and making yummy festive treats. From Christmas tree rice krispie treats to Grinch popcorn, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy.

Snowman Oreo Pops

This is the treat I make when I want something the kids can help decorate themselves.

Snowman Oreo Pops
Adorable Snowman Oreo Pops are fun to make and decorate. They are a hit at any winter party, and fun for any age!
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Christmas Marshmallow Pops

This is the treat I make when I want something quick that doubles as an edible gift.

Christmas Marshmallow Pops
Christmas Marshmallow Pops are the most adorable Christmas time treat. Chocolate covered marshmallows are delicious, and not only are these a cute quick treat, they are a sweet edible gift!
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Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Reindeer

This is the treat I make when I want something cute enough for a classroom party but easy enough for little hands to help.

Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Reindeer
These Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Reindeer are a cute Christmas treat idea that’s easy to make. They’re a merry addition to any party or playdate!
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Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

This is the treat I make when I want the kids in the kitchen with me.

Decorated green Rice Krispie treat Christmas trees with candy ornaments and white frosting, next to tree-shaped cookie cutters and a bowl of colorful candies on a white background.
Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
These Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats are great to make with kids. They are easy and fun to make, plus they look so festive for the holiday season!
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Easy Christmas Fudge

This is the fudge I make when I want a homemade gift that looks fancier than it actually is.

A chocolate-covered cake shaped like a wreath, garnished with red and green candied fruit, partially sliced.
Easy Christmas Fudge
This Easy Fudge Recipe shaped like a Christmas wreath makes a delicious holiday dessert. It also makes a perfect homemade Christmas gift.
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Grinch Popcorn

This is the snack I make when we want something sweet and salty for movie night.

Grinch Popcorn
Grinch Popcorn is the perfect treat to make for movie nights and Christmas parties. It is sweet and salty while being so festive.
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Santa Hat Mini Cheesecakes

This is the dessert I make when I want individual treats that feel a little fancy.

Santa Hat Mini Cheesecakes
These Santa Hat Mini Cheesecakes are an easy, festive, and tasty single-serving Christmas dessert. Perfect for all your holiday gatherings!
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Yule Log Cake (Bûche de Noël)

This is the cake I make when I want to go all out for a holiday dessert table.

Yule Log Cake
This classic Yule Log Cake is a tender chocolate sponge cake filled with mascarpone whipped cream and covered with whipped chocolate ganache! It’s delicious, festive, and made completely from scratch!
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Reindeer Chow

This is the snack mix I make when I need something fast that still feels like a homemade gift.

Reindeer Chow
This Reindeer Chow is a must-make Christmas treat! The mixture of Rice Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, peanuts, and M&Ms is coated in white chocolate and chilled to set. Set out bowls as holiday snacks or package up individual bags for a special homemade gift. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare!
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Christmas Pretzel Hugs

This is the treat I make when I want something the kids can assemble almost entirely on their own.

Christmas Pretzel Hugs
Quite possibly the easiest holiday treat ever, these yummy, poppable Christmas Pretzel Hugs are so simple to make and require only 3 ingredients: pretzels, Hershey’s hugs, and M&M’s.
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Easy Christmas Tree Brownies

This is the brownie project I make when I want an easy way to dress up a basic brownie.

Easy Christmas Tree Brownies
Just cut the brownies into triangles, add a candy cane trunk, squeeze on some icing, and sprinkle on your favorite toppings!
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Christmas Reindeer Chow

This is the reindeer chow I make when I want a peanut butter and chocolate version instead.

Christmas Reindeer Chow
Make this Christmas Reindeer Chow in just 15 minutes with Chex, peanut butter, chocolate, powdered sugar, pretzels, and holiday M&M’s! A must-make holiday snack.
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I’m the home cook and photographer at Southern Bytes. My love of cooking started in my mom’s kitchen more than 30 years ago and grew even stronger after I married into a Louisiana family that lives and breathes Southern food. These are the recipes that capture the heart of Southern tradition, from collard greens and gumbo to cornbread and red beans and rice.

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