The holiday season is the perfect time to get kids involved in festive fun, and what better way to do that than with easy, no-fuss Christmas treats! These kid-friendly snack ideas are simple, creative, and guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to your kitchen. No complicated baking required—just a little imagination and a lot of sprinkles (which I LOVE)!
1. Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats
Turn classic Rice Krispie treats into adorable reindeer faces. Use pretzels for antlers, candy eyes, and red chocolate candies for Rudolph's nose. A festive spin on a beloved favorite.
2. Strawberry Santa Hats
Fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and mini marshmallows create these sweet little Santa hats. They’re colorful, healthy(ish), and look absolutely adorable on a dessert tray. Added tip - add some chocolate drizzle while serving so you can dip them if you want!
3. Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods
Kids will love decorating these chocolate-dipped pretzel rods with sprinkles, mini candies, or edible glitter. They’re sweet, salty, and endlessly customizable for any holiday theme.
4. Marshmallow Snowmen
Stack marshmallows on a skewer, add candy for faces and buttons, and top with a mini chocolate hat. A simple, fun activity that’s perfect for little hands.
5. Grinch Fruit Kabobs
Make mini Grinch faces with green grapes, strawberries, bananas, and mini marshmallows. They’re colorful, healthy, and a hit with little ones who love the classic holiday story.
6. Holiday Popcorn Mix
Toss together popcorn, pretzels, chocolate candies, and mini marshmallows for a quick and festive holiday snack. Add a drizzle of melted chocolate and red/green sprinkles for extra holiday flair.
7. Candy Cane Oreo Bark
Crushed candy canes and Oreo pieces are mixed into melted white chocolate, then broken into snackable pieces. Sweet, crunchy, and perfect for holiday movie marathons.
8. Christmas Tree Brownies
Cut brownies into triangles and decorate them as Christmas trees using green icing, sprinkles, and a pretzel stick as the "trunk." These festive treats double as a fun decorating activity for kids.
9. Snowflake Sugar Cookies
Pre-baked sugar cookies become edible works of art with blue and white icing, edible glitter, and snowflake-shaped sprinkles. A timeless treat that kids can decorate their own way.
10. Peanut Butter & Pretzel Reindeer
Take pretzel twists, peanut butter cups, and candy eyes to craft mini reindeer faces. Cute, quick, and perfect for snacking in between holiday activities.
These easy Christmas treats are perfect for holiday parties, cozy movie nights, or just as a fun kitchen activity to keep kids entertained. Not only do they look festive, but they’ll create great memories with your kiddos during this time of year. Enjoy the holiday magic!
