Christmas is one of the best times of year to get the kids into the kitchen. From biscuits and buns to chocolatey bakes and warming drinks, festive cooking is a lovely way to spend an afternoon together — and you end up with treats (or gifts) at the end of it.
Here are 15 easy Christmas recipes that everyone will love, all simple enough to make with kids and perfect for parties, teacher gifts, or just a cosy family baking session.
Jump to a recipe:
- Christmas Star Biscuits
- Chocolate Tree Decorations
- Rudolph Buns
- Fantasy Christmas Canes
- Cranberry & White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Christmas Cake
- Gingerbread Men and Women
- Hot Mulled Cider
- More festive favourites
#1. Christmas Star Biscuits
These Christmas star biscuits are easy to make and would be a lovely homemade gift from the kids to a teacher or grandparent. Depending on the cookie cutters you have, you can turn these into any festive shape you like — stars, trees, snowmen, whatever suits. The best part is letting the kids get creative with the icing and decorations.
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#2. Chocolate Tree Decorations
What could be better than making your own edible Christmas tree decorations? This chocolate tree decorations recipe is perfect for baking with the kids — each child can decorate their own and hang it proudly on the tree. Fair warning: they may not last very long once everyone spots them!
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#3. Rudolph Buns
These Rudolph buns are a firm family favourite. The kids will love decorating the little reindeer faces, and they’re a great choice if you’re hosting a Christmas party. Even if you’re not, these buns go down a treat with the whole family.
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#4. Fantasy Christmas Canes
These fantasy Christmas canes are a Canadian tradition (hence the cup measurements), and unlike their candy-cane cousins, they melt in the mouth. They’ve been known to steal the show at more than one Christmas party.
#5. Cranberry & White Chocolate Chip Cookies
For a festive twist on a classic, try these cranberry and white chocolate chip cookies. They’re simple to bake and make a lovely gift if you’re visiting friends or family over the holidays — or just treat yourself to a cuppa and one of these in the busy run-up to Christmas.
#6. Chocolate Christmas Cake
If you fancy a change from the traditional fruit Christmas cake, this chocolate Christmas cake is easy to make and even easier to eat. The chocolate hit comes from dark chocolate and chocolate chips, and it uses roll-out icing, which makes decorating simple and fun for kids to get involved with.
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