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Christmas Recipes for Kids

Below is a collection of Christmas recipes - some of our family favorites. Kids love to eat them! They like to help too!

Christmas Recipes by Collection
	Christmas Bread Recipes Biscuits, Bread, Gingerbread, Reindeer Bread and Sandwich Yule Log.
	Christmas Breakfast Recipes Yuletide Breakfast in a Package and Muffins.
	Christmas Candy Recipes A Bit of Frosty Fudge, Baked Apple Nut Fudge, Butterschotch Nut Crunches, Candied Fruit Nut Fudge, Candy Cane Marble, Candy Cane Patties and much, much more!
	Christmas Cake Recipes Chocolate Cake, Johnny Cake and Sponge Cake.
	Christmas Cookie Recipes Candy Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies, M & M Cookies, Pineapple Drop Cookies and Spritz Cookies.
	Christmas Drink Recipes Christmas Spirit Eggnog and Holiday Punch.
	Christmas Main Course Recipes Jolly Ole St. Nick Ham
	Christmas Side Dish Recipes Cherries in the Snow, Creamed Potatoes, Honey Deviled Eggs, Put a Bow On it Corn Bake, and Santa's Elves Potato Delight.
	Christmas Snack Recipes Nuts and Bolts Party Mix.
Christmas Recipes - Alphabetical by Recipe Name
	A Bit of Frosty Fudge When spreading fudge into a prepared pan use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon greased well with butter.  This will keep the fudge mixture from sticking and will help in spreading it out evenly.
	Almond Malted Toffee Anytime you are cooking sugar and water to make a toffee mixture you should always try to maintain a steady boil. If the mixture begins to boil more or less adjust the heat until you reach the desired boiling stage.
	Baked Apple Nut Fudge Making fudge is not as difficult as one might think.  To ensure fool proof fudge every time stick to the recipe and never try and double a fudge recipe.
	Biscuits Yum...hot buttery bisquits out of the oven.
	Blissful Buckeyes The northern part of the United States is known for the buckeyes. These fruits have been said to bring luck to those who carry them. Just don't put these little wonders in your pocket eat them up. Bet you can't eat just one.
	Bread There's nothing like homemade bread for the holidays!
	Butterscotch Nut Crunches Butterscotch may not be your favorite so try these with melted chocolate or caramels instead.  To give these a little more salty taste try using potato sticks instead of chow mien noodles.
	Candied Fruit Nut Fudge Soft ball stage in candy means that when a small amount is dropped into cold water a ball will form.
	Candy Cane Marble A chocolate delight with peppermint candy canes.
	Candy Cane Patties These can also be made with lemon extract and crushed lemon drops.  Use your imagination and find just the right combination of flavoring and candy to make these your very own special treats.
	Candy Kiss Peanut Butter Cookies Yummy soft peanut butter cookies with a melted candy kiss on top!
	Caramelized Pecan Crunch Keeping the candy wrapped in pieces of foil and in an airtight container will keep this candy fresh for up to 2 weeks.
	Carmel Cappuccino Pecan Toffee You can change the taste of this toffee by using a different flavor of instant cappuccino.  Vanilla or mint both work well.  You can also use Kahlua coffee liqueur instead of the cold coffee if you prefer.
	Cherries in the Snow This is a quick and easy side dish that kids will love to make and eat!
	Chocolate Cake The kids will love this chocolate cake recipe!
	Chocolate Raspberry Ornaments These chocolate balls can be used to decorate your holiday table.
	Christmas Angel Wands These Christmas wands are a little naughty and a little nice.  Give them as gifts.  Tie the sticks all together with a Christmas ribbon and place them in a Christmas bag.
	Christmas Spirit Eggnog The whole house will smell like Christmas when you make this!
	Christmas Time Bonbons These wonderful Christmas colored bonbons can be dipped in chocolate, butterscotch or caramel.  They can also be rolled in colored sugars or powered sugar for a special treat.
	Cinnamon Coffee Truffles When melting chocolate be sure to stir continuously.  This will help the chocolate to melt and become smooth. Should your chocolate become clumpy add 1 t of solid shortening per square of chocolate and continue stirring until the mixture becomes smooth.
	Cocoa Fudge Cocoa fudge makes a great gift for friends and neighbors!
	Coconut Krispie Balls Tint the coconut with red and green food coloring to make these a more festival candy for the holidays. Any type of dried fruit will also work in this recipe as long as it can be chopped small enough.
	Coconut Walnut Drops These treats are very simple to make.  This candy is an excellent candy for the kids to help make and eat.
	Cookies and Cream Break Apart This bark is so simple to make and takes very little time. Add chopped nuts if desired to give the bark a crunchy bite. 2 T of peanut butter can also be added to give this bark a nutty taste.
	Creamed Potatoes A great dish with any meal. Kids can help make this creamed potatoes recipe.
	Elf Nibblers So easy to make and so delicious they will be asking for more.  Any type of flavoring will work including peppermint.  Other food coloring will also work to make the candy more festive.
	Fudge Fudge always makes a great gift!
	Ginger and Spice Truffles These truffles can be rolled in powdered sugar or even finely crushed gingersnap cookies for a little different treat.
	Gingerbread Good to eat with fun holiday smells throughout the house!
	Happy Holiday Mints These mints make great decorations for that Christmas table.  The look wonderful filling up those candy dishes and arranged in a bowl of nuts.  They are pretty sweet so be careful not to over indulge.
	Holiday Punch Make your next party festive with this fun colorful fruit punch!
	Holly Sugar Berries These make a great snack candy. Any type of fruit will work with this recipe like grapes, banana slices, apples or oranges. These also make a great garnish for cheesecakes, pies or cupcakes.
	Honey and Oat Wonders Many different types of cereal can be used in this recipe.  Find your favorite one and give it try to see what types of creations you can come up to please everyone's taste buds.
	Honey Deviled Eggs Great snack and party food!
	Honey Fudge Drops To check for the accuracy of your candy thermometer place it in a cup of boiling water.  The temperature should read 212 degrees which is boiling.  If it does not you will need to adjust the temperature either up or down by however many degrees it's off to ensure you are reaching the desired temperature for the candy.
	Johnny Cake A favorite for kids!
	Jolly Ole St. Nick Ham A special Christmas recipe that you'll want to make a tradition.
	Joy to the World Fruit Balls For something a little different add the pecans to the fruit mixture when adding the coconut.  Roll in confectioner's sugar or red and green sprinkles.
	M & M Cookies What is your favorite color M & M? This is cookie is always popular during the Christmas season.
	Maple Syrup Pecan Fudge Fudge makes great Christmas gifts.  Place several varieties into Christmas tins.  Fudge call also be wrapped in foil paper and tied with inexpensive bows.  Place them in an attractive Christmas bag or wrapped box for that special someone on your list.
	Melt in Your Mouth Marshmallow Drops Always use the recommended size and type of pan when making candy. A pan that is too small or too large can affect the cooking time of the candy.
	Mocha Coconut Drops Toasted coconut can be used with candy, as a topping for fruit salads or as a garnish on cakes or cupcakes. It can be stored in an airtight jar for up to 1 week.
	Mom's Easy to Make Peanut Brittle Warming the peanuts before adding them to the sugar/syrup mixture helps in coating them better when placed in the saucepan. Be sure to remove any skins that may be on the peanuts before adding them to the mixture
	Muffins Great for Christmas breakfast.
	Nuts and Bolts - Party Mix A salty snack that is perfect for drop in company or feeding a large crowd!
	Nutty Caramel Nougats If nuts are not at the top of your list these also taste great using chopped dried fruit.  Dried apricots, cherries or even raisins work well and better yet taste great.
	Peanut Lovers Christmas Candy These little treats are a snap to make and because there is no cooking with heat involved they are the perfect candy for children to make. These can be rolled not only in nuts but in colored sugars or even holiday sprinkles. Let them give these to their teachers, grandparents and friends for a one of a kind Christmas gift.
	Peppermint Sandwich Fudge It takes a little time for this fudge to firm.  Make it the night before to ensure ample time for the fudge to firm.  To create a fancy fudge plate line the fudge squares on a large plate in a candy cane form alternating back and forth between the white and red middles.
	Pineapple Drop Cookies A soft, chewy and sweet cookie!
	Praline Pretzel Patties The mixture of sweet chocolate and salty pretzels along with the caramel and peanut butter give these crunchy treats big thumbs up with all of Santa's little helpers.
	Put a Bow On It Corn Bake Something different for picky eaters that like corn.
	Raspberry Christmas Truffles Orange, peppermint, almond or rum extract can be used in these yummy Christmas truffles. If you can't find the flavored extract you want use 1/4 C of flavored liqueur instead.
	Reindeer Bread Better hide this from Santa's reindeer. It's so good, they'll want it all.
	Reindeer Munchables These little munchies can be made with pecans, walnuts or just regular peanuts. To mix up the nuts use 1 C of each. Add a few pretzel sticks and raisins after the nuts are roasted for a real treat.
	Rudolph's Favorite Candy Candy that reminds Rudolph of his own shiny nose!
	Sandwich Yule Log A hands on activity that all kids will love. Kids use their favorite filling and then eat their work of art!
	Santa Claus Candy Clusters Coconut,, chocolate, oats and marshallows - yum!
	Santa's Elves Potato Delight Santa's version of scalloped potatoes.
	S'more Christmas Candy Squares Use a buttered wooden spoon when spreading candy into a pan.  This will keep the candy from sticking to the spoon and make it easier to spread the mixture evenly.
	Sponge Cake A fun healthy dessert!
	Spritz Cookies Decorate with sprinkles. Cookies melt in your mouth!
	Sweet Pecan Poppers For a more Christmas affect use 1/2 C red and 1/2 C green sugar instead of regular sugar to cover the pecans.
	Vanilla Peanut Butter O's Want a little change in your Circle of Light Squares.  Use your favorite pudding mix and add 2 C of Fruit Loops along with the 2 C of Cheerios.  You can also use smooth peanut butter if you prefer.
	Whipped Peanut Butter Glazed Fudge Nuts can be added to just about any type of fudge.  Pecans, walnuts or almonds all work well.  Be sure to chop the nuts into pieces before adding them.  Stir them into the fudge mixture just before spreading it into a prepared pan.
	White Chocolate Rum Fudge Cut the fudge into bite size squares and store in an airtight container.
	Winter Snow Fudge If you don't have a double boiler you can use two sauce pans and generate the same effect.  The bottom pan needs to be just slightly larger than the top pan.  Place enough water in the bottom pan to not quite reach the bottom of the top pan when it is resting inside the other pan.
	Winter Wonderland Snow Balls By buttering a wooden spoon you should have no trouble removing the candy mixture onto the wax paper to cool.
	Yuletide Breakfast In a Package Great way to start your day on Christmas morning!

Note: Christmas holiday resources can be found in two separate categories. You will find navigation to both categories on each resource page:

Christmas Fun - Activities that promote the season of hope, love and charity through Santa Claus, St. Nick, and Kris Kringle.

Religious Christian Christmas - Activities more religious in nature to remind us of the reason for the season...