Create Magical Christmas Treats with Your Toddler: 10 Fun Recipes
Christmas Treats to Make with Your Toddler!
We have 10 fun, festive recipes that you and your little one will love! The holiday season is filled with magic, and cooking with your toddler can make it even more special. Not only does creating Christmas treats together add extra holiday cheer to your home, but it also helps build essential skills. So, why not try these simple and delightful recipes? Each one is designed with toddlers in mind, making every moment together memorable and delicious.
1. Father Christmas Pancakes
Make breakfast magical with Father Christmas pancakes! Start by creating the face with a circular pancake. Use whipped cream to make his fluffy beard, and add berries for his hat and nose. Let your toddler sprinkle on their own festive decorations – it’s the perfect chance for them to create an edible masterpiece while having fun.
Find the recipe here at https://realfood.tesco.com/recipes/father-christmas-pancakes.html
2. Christmas Tree Sandwiches
Bring festive cheer to lunchtime with Christmas tree sandwiches! Use cookie cutters to shape bread into triangles or stars. Then, let your toddler decorate their “tree” with green cream cheese, slices of ham, cucumber, and cherry tomato “ornaments.” This fun, hands-on activity will have them giggling and enjoying every bite.
Find the recipe here at https://www.myfussyeater.com/christmas-tree-sandwiches/
3. Reindeer Rice Crispie Pops
Craft adorable reindeer faces with this Rice Crispie pop. Shape the festive treats with toddlers into rectangles, cover half with chocolate, then add pretzel antlers, icing eyes, and a red Smartie for the nose. This pop is both tasty and easy for little hands to assemble.
Find the recipe here at https://www.sainsburysmagazine.co.uk/recipes/edible-gifts/reindeer-crispie-pops
4. Cheese Snowman
Create a winter wonderland snack with a snowman-shaped cheese dip! Start by mixing cream cheese with shredded cheese, then roll it into three different-sized balls to form the snowman. Stack the balls, and let your toddler add the details: black peppercorns for eyes, a mini carrot for the nose, and pretzel sticks for arms. This adorable, savoury treat will add a dash of snowy fun to your holiday spread!
Find the recipe here at https://www.gestationaldiabetes.co.uk/cheese-snowman/
5. Christmas Wreath Cookies
Create no-bake Christmas wreath cookies for a quick and fun holiday treat! Begin by making simple cornflake cookies, then let your toddler decorate them to look like festive wreaths. With green icing as the base and colourful candies or sprinkles on top, these cookies will be just as delightful to make as they are to eat.
Find the recipe here at https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/christmas-wreath-cookies/
6. Reindeer Apple Slices
For a healthy festive treat, turn apple slices into playful reindeer faces! Simply spread peanut butter over each slice, then add pretzel antlers for a fun touch. Next, pop on chocolate chips or icing for eyes, and use a raspberry or blueberry for the nose. This snack is both nutritious and an exciting way to celebrate the season!
Find more festive recipes here http://www.allaboutkids.org.uk/2019/11/healthy-kids-christmas.html
7. Gingerbread Shapes
Bake gingerbread cookies in festive shapes like stars, trees, and gingerbread men. Let your toddler use cookie cutters, then help them decorate with icing and sprinkles for a truly personal touch.
Find the recipe here at https://www.annabelkarmel.com/recipes/gingerbread-men/
8. Festive Fruit Kabobs
Create colourful fruit kabobs with Christmas shapes. Use cookie cutters to make melon stars, then thread onto skewers with berries and grapes. This recipe is refreshing, healthy, and visually delightful.
9. Hot Chocolate Reindeer Bombe
Make hot chocolate even more special with these reindeer hot chocolate bombes. Warm up some milk and watch the reindeer dissolve to release the hidden mini marshmallows. The entire family will love sipping this festive creation!
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10. Nutella Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Such a simple but delicious holiday recipe. Cut some puff pastry into a tree shape, twist the branches and bake. Decorate the tree with Nutella, dried cranberries, chopped nuts.
Find the recipe here at https://www.nutella.com/uk/en/get-inspired/recipes/puff-pastry-tree-by-nutella
Cooking with Your Toddler
Cooking with your toddler isn’t just about the finished treat – it’s about bonding, laughter, and building holiday memories together. These Christmas treats to make with toddlers are designed to be simple, engaging, and delicious. Get ready to create new holiday traditions with your little one.
Happy cooking, and happy holidays!
Love From Love & Tiers x