The holidays are a great time to create memories in the kitchen with your kids! Little chefs of all ages can practice their kitchen skills while creating treats that the whole family will enjoy. Here are eight Christmas recipes that are packed with fun and flavor!
1. Make snowman soup!
Snuggle up with a cozy mug of snowman soup! Your children can craft this thoughtful gift for teachers and friends while honing their measuring and mixing skills—no stove needed, just a bit of stirring!
2. Bake pumpkin bread pudding with caramel sauce
Impress your family or classmates with this yummy pumpkin bread pudding recipe! While it may seem elaborate, it’s easier than you think. Plus, it’s a great way for kids to practice following directions and build reading comprehension skills.
Once it’s baked to perfection, top it off with a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat!
3. Apple cider recipe
Chase the chill away with a cup of homemade apple cider! This holiday favorite is a hit with kids and grown-ups alike. For the best flavor, let it brew all day in a crock pot or simmer it on a stove for a few hours. As it cooks, your whole house will fill with an amazing aroma! Young helpers can join the fun by practicing knife safety and experimenting with ingredients to create their own twists on this drink.
4. Pretzel reindeer cookies
Sleigh the holiday party with these adorable reindeer cookies. With just cookie mix, mini pretzels, candy toppings, and peanuts, your children can whip up a festive treat that’s almost too cute to eat! This simple baking activity is perfect for building their confidence in the kitchen. Add these to the holiday spread, and Rudolph and the whole gang are sure to approve!
5. Stuffed sweet potatoes
Get your little chefs excited about making a healthy side dish! This stuffed sweet potato recipe is fun for kids to practice math and problem-solving. While the potatoes bake, encourage them to do online research on the many creative ways sweet potatoes can be used!
6. Pfeffernusse
Pfeffernusse, which translates to “pepper nuts,” are traditional German Christmas cookies. With this sweet and spicy recipe, your child can sharpen their fine motor skills, explore new ingredients, and even build muscle while stirring up the dough!
7. Create a Christmas wreath salad
Turn a classic holiday decoration into a delicious edible centerpiece! Kids from preschool to fifth grade can roll up their sleeves to create this Christmas Wreath Salad. Let them unleash their inner Gordon Ramsay by customizing it with your family’s favorite veggies and arranging the toppings into a festive masterpiece!
8. Build mini-penguin appetizers
Waddle you waiting for? Invite your children to bring the arctic to your dinner table with these mini-penguin appetizers. Perfect for kids of all ages, this fun activity lets them transform veggies into cute, delightful snacks. Whether they stick to the recipe or get creative with their favorite ingredients, your children will hone their attention to detail while crafting a treat the whole family will love.
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