Because strawberry Santas, Christmas tree brownies and cheese reindeer recipes are essential for any kids' Christmas party or merry play date!
The Christmas silly season is well and truly upon us, and we’re loving getting our craft on with the kids and decorating our Christmas tree. Sure, you can outsource cooking on the big day by booking a Christmas feast, but what do the kids snack on at a home Christmas party (eek!)? Don’t fret, we’ve hand-selected several Christmas party recipe ideas that’ll win you Parent Of The Year…
20 easy recipes for a kids Christmas party
1. Christmas Cracker candy
Indulge in this scrumptious treat crafted by the Pioneer Woman – Salty Sweet Cracker Candy. It’s as easy as pie and irresistibly delightful with its blend of salty and sweet flavors. This recipe is not just a breeze to make, but it’s also an ideal opportunity for kids to join in the fun of creating something delicious. The end result is not only tasty but also exudes a festive charm, making it perfect for any occasion!
2. Santa’s Reindeer Puppy Chow
We stumbled upon this delightful recipe from The Baking Chocola Jess – Santa’s Reindeer Puppy Chow. Packed with Santa’s cherished treats, this concoction is not only colourful and festive but undeniably addictive! It’s a fantastic addition to any Christmas movie night, offering a mix of crunchy cereal coated in sweet chocolate. This snack isn’t just a crowd-pleaser; it’s a perfect blend of flavours that brings a dash of holiday magic to any gathering.
3. Festive Christmas Toasts
Embrace the holiday spirit by elevating plain toast into a festive culinary delight! With just bread slices, an array of toast spreads such as creamy cheese, peanut butter, and an assortment of vibrant toppings in festive colours—think veggies, fruits, grated coconut, chocolate chips, and more—you’re all set to create a holiday-themed toast extravaganza. The magic lies in your choice of toppings, turning each slice into a canvas for festive and flavourful combinations that’ll make every bite a celebration. Check out this step by step guide by Jolly Festive for ideas.
4. Christmas Oreo Pops
Crafting these Christmas Oreo pops, courtesy of It’s Always Autumn, is a breeze! Easy to assemble and incredibly enjoyable to create, these treats promise a delightful experience for everyone involved. The recipe is not only fun but also a perfect activity for kids to dive into. Plus, the finished pops are simply adorable—guaranteed to bring smiles with their charming appearance.
5. Kids Christmas party platter
Prepare to be wowed by this no-cook platter! Its vibrant and diverse spread ensures even the pickiest of eaters indulge like never before. What makes it truly remarkable is the sheer creative freedom it offers. You can mix and match all your favourites, making it a personal feast for everyone. This platter, curated by My Fussy Eater, is not just visually appealing but also promises a delightful medley of flavours that’ll leave everyone wanting more.
6. Sweetie Bauble decoration
Imagine the littlies grabbing their Christmas snacks from the yuletide tree. Yes, please! Here’s a fun-to-put-together snack that the fam and the kiddos will love to make, and it does not require any cooking. Yay! Sweetie bauble decoration by Good to Know requires just three ingredients including rice crispies, white chocolate and a bag of jelly tots. To hang the decorations from the tree, you will also require ribbon or string of your choice.
7. Christmas cookies
These Christmas goodies never run out of style and for many of us, the yuletide cookie-churning ceremony takes us back to our childhood. So bring out those cookie cutters, and if you don’t have any at hand, fret not! Cut your own shapes with a butter knife. Bigger Bolder Baking has not one but three easy types of Christmas cookies to try with your little elves with just one cookie dough recipe and they are delish!
8. Fun Snowman snack cups
These Fun Snowman snack cups by Eats Amazing are so easy-peasy to put together that you’ll probably be able to churn out a bunch in a flash. All you need the hob for is to pop the corn kernels. Once cooled, the kiddos can jump in to put their snowman snack cups together. So fun and so easy!
9. Christmas tree brownies
These festively decadent Christmas tree brownies are super-duper easy to make, and great to do with the kiddos on a rainy day. They taste amazing, too! Get the recipe from One Little Project.
10. Cheese reindeer
Looking for a healthy but festive snack? Let us introduce you to the cheese reindeer! Made from Laughing Cow mini cheese wedges, pretzels, olives and red capsicum, they’re simple to make and delightfully tasty, meaning you’ll be reaching for seconds… or thirds. We got this Christmas recipe from Cute Food For Kids!
11. Strawberry Santa
How cute are these Strawberry Santas?! So cute you might not want to eat them… but we’re gonna! Grab some fresh strawberries and whip up some vanilla cream filling to make these adorable little nuggets of joy – you can thank Smart School House for this genius idea!
12. Ham and cheese Christmas crackers
These crackers from Eats Amazing are great not only because they’re tasty, but because they take minimal effort to make. All you need to do is cut the shapes of the cheese slices with cookie cutters! Easy peasy lemon squeasy, and a surefire kids Christmas party food winner!
13. Reindeer rice krispies
Who doesn’t love rice krispies? Make these sweet, rectangular bars of joy for the young ‘uns this holiday. Our favourite bit’s the popsicle stick – less mess for little hands (hopefully). Check out the easy recipe from Thirty Handmade Days.
14. Christmas pudding cake pops
Get the kids involved in the kitchen by making this festive snack together. Follow the recipe listed on BBC Good Food and enjoy the fruits of your labour once they’re all done.
15. Candy bar pretzel bites
Pretzels and candy bars – who would’ve thought these two would go well together! We tried this sweet, sweet recipe from The Gunny Sack and the kids loved them. (In fact, the adults loved them too!)
16. Candy cane marshmallows
These sweet treats from Mom Foodie are easy to make and pair so well with some hot cocoa. Just hang them off your cup, and when you’re ready, dip and swirl them into your drink. Yum! They’re also perfect as a holiday gift to your guests after the festive get-together.
17. Grinch juice
Pay homage to Dr Seuss this Yuletide by making this green punch – don’t worry, no Grinch was hurt in the making of this Christmassy treat! Just follow the easy recipe by Sandy Toes and Popsicles and you’ll have a fun drink that’s a great complement to any Christmas party.
18. Cornflake Christmas wreaths
Here’s something that’s so easy to make, you can leave the kids to do it on their own. All you need are six ingredients and to follow the four steps listed down on I Heart Naptime. These look and taste so good!
19. Vanilla snow ice cream
Singapore’s hot weather getting to you? If Snow City is too out of the way, here’s the next best thing: vanilla snow ice cream! Three ingredients, instructions from Happy Hooligan, and voila – a cold, cool dessert for Christmas on the Little Red Dot. Now grab the kids and pretend that it’s snowing in Singapore!
20. Christmas tree cupcakes
We at HoneyKids HQ love us some crazy good cupcakes. These chocolate Xmas tree cupcakes by Just a Taste are the perfect festive goodie to help spread some holiday cheer. In fact, we’re confident these sweets can turn those bah humbugs into loud hallelujahs!
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