7 Delicious Christmas Recipes to Make with Kids
Christmas is a magical time filled with traditions and joy. A delightful way to create lasting memories is to involve children in preparing delicious Christmas recipes. To inspire special family moments, we bring you 7 easy and fun Christmas recipes to make with children .
1. Decorated Christmas Cookies
Start the party by making themed cookies, such as trees, stars, and snowmen. For the dough, you will need 2 1/2 cups of flour, 1 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature, 1 cup of sugar, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Once removed from the oven, the kids can decorate them with colored icing and sprinkles.
2. Gingerbread House
Turn your kitchen into a gingerbread house-building workshop. Use ready-made dough or mix your own . Have icing, candy, and chocolates handy for decorating. Kids will love creating and customizing their own gingerbread houses.
3. Pretzel and Chocolate Trees
This is a simple and delicious project. Start by melting white or milk chocolate. Then, dip the pretzels into the melted chocolate, making sure to cover them completely. Place the coated pretzels on parchment paper and decorate with colorful sprinkles before the chocolate dries. The contrast between the crunch of the pretzel and the sweetness of the chocolate creates an irresistible combination.
4. Christmas Cake Pops
Christmas Cake Pops are a fun and delicious way to transform cakes into irresistible individual servings. Start by making cake balls, either from a ready-made cake or from your favorite recipe. Stick toothpicks into each ball and dip them into melted chocolate, ensuring even coating. Let your little chefs run wild with the decorating, using colorful icing, sprinkles, and themed sprinkles to create festive masterpieces.
5. Santa Claus Cupcake
Bake cupcakes and invite kids to decorate them like little Santas. Use whipped cream to create the cute beard and signature red hat. Add extra details with colorful sprinkles for the eyes, nose and mouth. Decorated cupcakes can be proudly displayed on the dessert table or shared as gifts with friends and family.
6. Star-Shaped Fruits
Promoting healthy habits can be a fun experience, especially at Christmas. For this recipe, choose a variety of fresh fruit. Use star cutters to create festive shapes. Let the kids participate in the activity by cutting out the stars or making their own combinations. Serve the fruit on colorful sticks or arrange them on plates to create a rainbow of healthy stars.
7. Special Hot Chocolate
End the evening with a delicious cup of special hot chocolate, adding a cozy touch to the holiday spirit. Make a traditional hot chocolate using milk, cocoa powder and sugar to taste. Then invite the kids to a toppings station. Have marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate shavings, cinnamon and even small cookies ready to add to the drink. Let each child personalize their own cup, making the moment an interactive and tasty experience.
These recipes are sure to turn your kitchen into a fun and creative place. Let your kids explore their creativity while celebrating the Christmas spirit. Petit Fox wishes you all a Christmas full of flavor and joy with your family!