There’s something magical about Christmas treats—especially when they’re made just for kids! Whether you’re baking with your little ones, planning a holiday party, or prepping fun food for a classroom celebration, these sweet and silly Christmas treats are guaranteed to bring giggles and joy.
From reindeer-shaped Rice Krispie treats to Grinch fruit kabobs and snowman marshmallow pops, each recipe is designed with fun in mind. They’re easy to make, full of color, and perfect for tiny hands to help decorate (or sneak a taste!). Best of all, many of them are no-bake or semi-homemade, which means less stress for you and more time for memory-making.
So roll out the sprinkles, unwrap the chocolate, and let the kids dive into the most fun part of the holidays—treats made just for them!
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
Classic Rice Krispies dressed up as adorable reindeer—complete with pretzel antlers and red noses.
These festive no-bake bars are a holiday favorite for kids and adults alike. They’re chewy, crunchy, and so much fun to decorate. Perfect for class parties, Christmas movie nights, or cookie trays with a twist!
Ingredients
Makes about 12 treats
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pretzel twists (for antlers)
- Candy eyes
- Red M&Ms or similar candy (for noses)
- Melted chocolate or frosting (for attaching decorations)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until fully coated.
- Press the mixture evenly into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Let cool for 20–30 minutes.
- Once set, cut into rectangles or squares to resemble reindeer heads.
- Use melted chocolate or frosting to attach two pretzels at the top as antlers, two candy eyes, and a red M&M nose to each treat.
Tips for Success
- Use wax paper or a greased spatula to press the mixture evenly into the pan without sticking.
- Let kids help decorate—the sillier the reindeer faces, the more fun they are!
- You can shape the treats into ovals for more realistic reindeer head shapes.
Serving Suggestion
Display them on a festive tray or wrap individually in clear treat bags with a red ribbon. Great as stocking stuffers, party favors, or edible crafts during a family baking day.
Santa Hat Brownie Bites
Mini brownies topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry—Santa’s hat has never tasted so good.
These adorable two-bite treats are the perfect blend of rich chocolate and fresh fruit, topped off with a swirl of cream for a whimsical holiday finish. They’re quick to assemble, incredibly festive, and ideal for little hands (and appetites). Great for classroom parties, dessert trays, or a cozy family brunch.
Ingredients
Makes about 24 mini bites
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
- Fresh strawberries, hulled
- Whipped cream or frosting (homemade or store-bought)
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare brownie mix according to box directions. Bake in a mini muffin pan until set (usually 12–15 minutes). Let cool completely.
- Remove brownie bites from the pan and top each one with a swirl of whipped cream.
- Place one hulled strawberry upside down on the cream to form a Santa hat.
- Add a small dollop of whipped cream to the strawberry tip for the pom-pom.
- Optional: Lightly dust with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
Tips for Success
- Make sure brownies are fully cooled so the cream doesn’t melt.
- Use a piping bag for cleaner whipped cream swirls.
- Substitute cream cheese frosting for a richer flavor.
Serving Suggestion
Arrange on a white platter with mint leaves or red and green sprinkles for extra holiday flair. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Christmas Tree Sugar Cookie Pops
Festive sugar cookies shaped like Christmas trees, decorated with icing and sprinkles, and served on a stick for extra fun.
These colorful cookie pops are a holiday hit with kids and adults alike. They combine classic sugar cookies with a cake-pop presentation—perfect for gifting, dessert tables, or edible crafts. They’re easy to decorate and even easier to eat without the mess.
Ingredients
Makes about 15–20 cookie pops
- 1 batch sugar cookie dough (homemade or store-bought)
- Green royal icing or frosting
- Assorted holiday sprinkles or mini candies
- Lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks
- Optional: star-shaped sprinkles or candy for toppers
Instructions
- Roll out sugar cookie dough to about ¼-inch thick and cut into tree shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Carefully insert lollipop sticks into the base of each cookie. Press gently to secure without breaking the dough.
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 10–15 minutes.
- Bake according to recipe instructions (usually 8–10 minutes at 350°F), then let cool completely.
- Decorate with green icing, sprinkles, and candy toppers. Let icing set before handling.
Tips for Success
- Chilling the dough helps it hold shape and prevents spreading during baking.
- Use piping bags or squeeze bottles for more precise decorating.
- Let kids personalize their own trees with their favorite toppings.
Serving Suggestion
Stand cookie pops upright in a mason jar filled with sugar, or wrap them in cellophane bags for party favors or stocking stuffers.
Rudolph Oreo Pops
Chocolate-dipped Oreo pops transformed into reindeer with pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and bright red noses.
These no-bake treats are almost too cute to eat—but way too delicious to resist. With minimal ingredients and no oven required, they’re perfect for a quick holiday project with kids or to add a playful touch to your Christmas dessert spread.
Ingredients
Makes about 12 pops
- 12 Oreo cookies
- 12 lollipop sticks
- 1 cup chocolate candy melts or semisweet chocolate chips
- 24 mini pretzel twists (for antlers)
- 24 candy eyes
- 12 red M&Ms or similar candy (for noses)
Instructions
- Gently twist apart each Oreo and press a lollipop stick into the cream side. Add a bit of melted chocolate if needed to help it stay in place. Press cookie back together.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20–30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each Oreo pop into the melted chocolate, covering fully. Let excess drip off.
- Place pops on wax paper or a cooling rack. Immediately add pretzel halves at the top for antlers, candy eyes in the center, and a red nose at the bottom.
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
Tips for Success
- Use double-stuffed Oreos—they hold the stick more securely.
- Snap pretzels carefully for more symmetrical antlers.
- Work in small batches to prevent chocolate from setting too fast.
Serving Suggestion
Stick the pops upright into a foam base or festive mug for a fun edible centerpiece, or wrap individually for gifting.
Grinch Fruit Kabobs
Simple and healthy Christmas kabobs made with grapes, bananas, strawberries, and mini marshmallows—designed to look just like the Grinch’s little Santa hat.
These cheerful kabobs are a fun and festive way to add fruit to your holiday treats. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or as a light addition to a sweet brunch spread, they require no baking and take just minutes to assemble. Even picky eaters will want a bite of the Grinch!
Ingredients
Makes about 12 kabobs
- 12 green grapes
- 12 banana slices (about ½-inch thick)
- 12 strawberries, hulled
- 12 mini marshmallows
- 12 wooden skewers or large toothpicks
- Lemon juice (optional, to prevent banana browning)
Instructions
- Slice bananas and lightly toss in lemon juice if desired to reduce browning.
- On each skewer, stack one grape, one banana slice, one strawberry (pointy side up), and finish with a mini marshmallow.
- Chill until ready to serve or eat immediately for best texture.
Tips for Success
- Use ripe but firm bananas for easier stacking.
- Serve with a side of vanilla yogurt dip for extra fun.
- Let kids assemble their own for a quick edible craft.
Serving Suggestion
Display the kabobs standing upright in a festive jar or lay them out on a white tray for a colorful, healthy snack station.
Snowman Marshmallow Pops
Three marshmallows stacked on a stick and decorated with icing and candy to create a cute, edible snowman.
These frosty little guys are as fun to make as they are to eat! With just a few ingredients and no baking required, they’re perfect for a Christmas craft session with kids, holiday parties, or winter-themed treat bags. Add scarves, faces, and even hats to give each snowman its own personality.
Ingredients
Makes about 10 snowmen
- 30 large marshmallows (3 per snowman)
- 10 lollipop sticks or skewers
- Black gel icing or mini chocolate chips (for eyes and buttons)
- Orange sprinkles or icing (for noses)
- Fruit leather strips or thin licorice (for scarves)
- Optional: chocolate hats, M&Ms, or edible glitter
Instructions
- Push 3 marshmallows onto each stick to form the snowman’s body.
- Use black icing or melted chocolate to dot on eyes, mouth, and buttons.
- Add a small orange sprinkle or line of orange icing for the nose.
- Tie a thin strip of fruit leather around the middle marshmallow to make a scarf.
- Customize with extras like candy hats or sprinkles if desired. Let set before handling.
Tips for Success
- Use a food-safe marker for more control when drawing faces.
- Want them to stand? Stick the base into a block of foam or cupcake liner filled with rice.
- Make a snowman family by using mini and jumbo marshmallows.
Serving Suggestion
Serve standing upright in a mason jar, cupcake stand, or wrap individually in treat bags for adorable party favors.
Peppermint Bark Pretzel Rods
Crispy pretzel rods dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes—sweet, salty, and festive.
This easy treat brings together the irresistible combo of chocolate, peppermint, and pretzels in a festive, giftable form. They’re simple enough for kids to make and elegant enough for holiday dessert platters or stocking stuffers. Plus, no baking required!
Ingredients
Makes about 20 rods
- 20 pretzel rods
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or melts
- 1 cup dark or milk chocolate chips or melts
- ½ cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies
- Optional: festive sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Melt the chocolates in separate bowls, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip each pretzel rod halfway into the melted chocolate, then gently rotate to coat evenly.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed candy canes (or other toppings) over the chocolate before it sets.
- Lay on the prepared baking sheet and let cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge.
Tips for Success
- Use tall mugs or narrow jars for easier dipping.
- Crush candy canes using a zip-top bag and rolling pin.
- Decorate half in white chocolate and half in dark for variety.
Serving Suggestion
Tie a few rods together with ribbon for a quick homemade gift, or place them upright in a jar for a centerpiece that doubles as a snack.
No-Bake Christmas Oreo Truffles
Rich, chocolatey Oreo balls dipped in chocolate and decorated with festive sprinkles—no oven needed.
These little bites of holiday joy are perfect for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or making with the kids. With just a few ingredients, they come together in minutes and can be decorated in endless festive ways. They’re soft, creamy, chocolatey, and completely addictive.
Ingredients
Makes about 24 truffles
- 1 package (36 cookies) regular Oreos
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups chocolate or white chocolate melting wafers
- Holiday sprinkles, crushed peppermint, or drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Place the Oreos in a food processor and pulse into fine crumbs.
- Add the cream cheese and blend until fully combined and dough-like.
- Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the freezer for 15–20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip chilled truffles into melted chocolate, using a fork to coat. Let excess drip off.
- Place back on parchment and immediately top with sprinkles or drizzle.
- Refrigerate until set (about 20–30 minutes).
Tips for Success
- Double-stuffed Oreos are not recommended—they make the mix too soft.
- Chill the rolled truffles well before dipping to help chocolate set quickly.
- Use colored melting wafers for a bright holiday effect.
Serving Suggestion
Serve in mini cupcake liners on a dessert tray, or pack into cookie boxes for gifts. Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Christmas Tree Brownies
Fudgy brownies cut into tree shapes and decorated with green frosting, sprinkles, and candy cane “trunks.”
These Christmas Tree Brownies are a fun, festive twist on a classic dessert. Whether made from scratch or using a boxed mix, they’re a hit with kids and look adorable on a holiday dessert table. This is one of those easy decorating activities that feels like edible crafting—perfect for holiday fun.
Ingredients
Makes about 12 trees
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients to prepare) or your favorite homemade recipe
- Green frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Mini M&Ms or holiday sprinkles (for ornaments)
- Candy canes, broken into 2-inch pieces
- Optional: star-shaped sprinkles or gold pearls for toppers
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare brownies according to the box or recipe. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan and allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, remove from pan and slice into long rows, then cut triangles from each row to form tree shapes.
- Carefully insert a candy cane piece into the base of each triangle as a trunk.
- Decorate with green frosting to mimic pine branches.
- Add mini M&Ms or sprinkles for ornaments and a star sprinkle at the top.
Tips for Success
- Let brownies cool fully before cutting to keep clean edges.
- Use a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped for easy decorating.
- Save the leftover triangle edges as “brownie bark” for snacking.
Serving Suggestion
Display the brownie trees on a platter with a dusting of powdered sugar “snow,” or wrap them individually in clear bags for a sweet, festive gift.
Hot Chocolate Spoons
Spoons dipped in rich melted chocolate and topped with marshmallows and candy—perfect for stirring into warm milk.
These DIY hot chocolate spoons are a cozy, creative treat that kids love to make and drink. They’re great for edible gifts, party favors, or setting up a hot cocoa bar at your holiday brunch. Just swirl one into a mug of steamed milk and enjoy instant hot chocolate magic.
Ingredients
Makes about 12 spoons
- 12 plastic or wooden spoons
- 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (or melting wafers)
- Mini marshmallows
- Crushed peppermint candy, sprinkles, or chocolate curls
- Optional: white chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip the bowl of each spoon into the chocolate, coating generously.
- Place spoons on a wax or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- While the chocolate is still wet, top with mini marshmallows, crushed candy, or sprinkles.
- Optional: drizzle with melted white chocolate for a decorative finish.
- Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Tips for Success
- Use deep, narrow bowls or mugs to dip more easily.
- Don’t overheat the chocolate—it should be smooth, not runny.
- Wrap individually in cellophane with ribbon for gifting.
Serving Suggestion
Serve in a mug filled with hot milk or cocoa, or place in jars for a cute cocoa station display. Great paired with whipped cream or peppermint sticks.
Snowball Popcorn Balls
Chewy, sweet popcorn rolled into snowball-sized treats and dusted with sugar or sprinkles.
These nostalgic, marshmallowy popcorn balls are a winter favorite and a fun no-bake project for kids. Light, crunchy, and sweet, they look just like little snowballs—perfect for parties, edible gifts, or snowy movie nights.
Ingredients
Makes about 10–12 balls
- 10 cups popped popcorn (plain, lightly salted)
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- White sanding sugar or powdered sugar (for coating)
- Optional: festive sprinkles or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- Remove from heat and immediately pour in the popcorn. Stir gently to coat all the kernels.
- Let cool for 2–3 minutes until safe to handle but still warm and pliable.
- Lightly grease your hands and form the mixture into 2½ to 3-inch balls.
- Roll each ball in powdered sugar or white sanding sugar to finish.
- Let set on a parchment-lined tray until firm.
Tips for Success
- Work quickly, as the marshmallow mixture sets fast.
- Use food-safe gloves or grease hands with butter or oil to avoid sticking.
- Add sprinkles or chocolate chips before shaping for extra fun.
Serving Suggestion
Serve in cupcake liners, wrap in cellophane for gifts, or pile high in a bowl as a sweet centerpiece at brunch.
Elf Donut Holes
Mini powdered donut holes dressed up like jolly little elves with candy eyes, icing smiles, and festive accessories.
These tiny elf treats are as playful as they are delicious. With no baking required, they’re a fun hands-on decorating activity for kids—and a whimsical addition to your Christmas brunch table. Each donut hole becomes its own mini character, making them perfect for parties, treat bags, or Santa’s helpers on display.
Ingredients
Makes about 20 elf faces
- 20 powdered sugar donut holes
- Candy eyes
- Red or green icing (for hats, mouths, buttons)
- Mini chocolate chips or sprinkles
- Licorice strings or fruit leather (for scarves or hair)
- Optional: mini Santa hats or edible bows
Instructions
- Place donut holes on a flat tray or plate.
- Use dabs of icing to attach candy eyes and create smiling mouths.
- Decorate each one with colorful icing to form hats, collars, or buttons.
- Add licorice or fruit leather strips as scarves or hairstyles.
- Let set for 10–15 minutes before serving or packaging.
Tips for Success
- Use store-bought writing gel or colored icing tubes for easy decorating.
- Let kids get creative—no two elves need to look alike.
- You can insert toothpicks into the bottoms for easier handling.
Serving Suggestion
Arrange elf donut holes in a festive box, cupcake liners, or tiered stand. Great as a party centerpiece or edible name tags at a kids’ table.
Gingerbread Man Dippers
Mini gingerbread cookies paired with a sweet, creamy dip—perfect for dunking, snacking, or decorating and devouring.
This interactive treat brings together the spicy snap of gingerbread with a smooth vanilla cream cheese dip. It’s a crowd-pleasing combo that feels part dessert, part activity. Whether served at a holiday brunch or packed as a DIY gift, these dippers are a festive favorite for kids.
Ingredients
Makes about 20 dippers
For the cookies:
- 1 batch mini gingerbread cookies (homemade or store-bought, shaped like people or stars)
For the dip:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp milk (to thin, as needed)
- Sprinkles or crushed cookies (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy. Thin with milk if desired for a dip-like consistency.
- Transfer to a small serving bowl and sprinkle with festive toppings if using.
- Arrange mini gingerbread cookies around the dip for easy dunking.
Tips for Success
- Use cookie cutters to make mini gingerbread men, trees, or stars.
- Make the dip ahead and chill until ready to serve.
- Add cinnamon or maple extract to the dip for a flavor twist.
Serving Suggestion
Serve on a wooden board or platter as part of a holiday snack spread. Include a spoon or spreader and napkins for easy dipping.
The magic of the holidays isn’t just in the gifts or the decorations—it’s in the little moments spent together, especially in the kitchen. These Christmas treats for kids aren’t just sweet snacks—they’re memories waiting to be made. Whether you’re dipping marshmallows, stacking fruit kabobs, or frosting mini brownies, each recipe is a chance to laugh, bond, and sprinkle a little extra joy into your holiday season.
So turn up the Christmas music, lay out the sprinkles, and let the kids get messy—because the best treats are made with love (and sticky fingers). Happy baking and merry Christmas!