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Dec 18, 2024By Samridhi Rohatgi
Christmas—the occasion of twinkling lights, cozy family get-togethers, and not to forget tempting dessert delights. But when it comes to the little chefs of the home, desserts don't just need to be irresistible but simple too! And of course, without the fuss too!
Read below this guide to explore some of the easiest dessert recipe ideas for kids to make this Christmas 2024 a little more special for the little bakers.
Gingerbread Muffins
This recipe is all about enjoying warm gingerbread muffins that fill the kitchen with the smell of Christmas. Soft, sweet, and easy for the little chefs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Meanwhile, grease a few muffin tins with butter or vegetable oil.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Now add milk, melted butter, and vanilla essence to prepare a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the muffin tin and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and serve!
Rice Krispie Treats
Shaped like Christmas trees and decorated with sprinkles, these crunchy ice krispie treats are another fun and easy-to-make recipe for kids.
Ingredients
- 3 cups puffed rice cereal
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- Green food coloring
- Sprinkles and candy stars, optional
Procedure
- In a pan, melt butter and marshmallows over low heat.
- Now add green food coloring and mix well.
- Add puffed rice cereal into it and mix until it's evenly coated.
- Prepare small cones in the form of Christmas trees with that mixture.
- Decorate with edible sprinkles and stars and let it set for about 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Chocolate Coconut Balls
Rolled in coconut, these chewy, chocolaty treats are a perfect dessert recipe for kids that is fit for a Christmas theme and a hit among all!
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed digestive biscuits
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ cup condensed milk
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
Procedure
- In a bowl, mix crushed biscuits, cocoa powder, condensed milk, and half a cup of desiccated coconut to prepare a sticky dough.
- Prepare small balls with that dough and set aside.
- Now coat them with extra coconut and refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
Christmas Brownie Bites
No Christmas is complete without fudgy brownies. SAnd when cut into a Christmas-themed tree shape, this recipe takes on a festive touch.
Ingredients
- Homemade brownies
- Green icing
- Sprinkles and edible stars, glitter for decoration
Procedure
- Start by cutting the brownies into triangle shapes with the help of a cookie cutter.
- Now pipe green icing on each to make it look similar to a Christmas tree.
- Top it up with edible stars and sprinkles. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let it set.
Festive Pretzels
Easy to make, this festive pretzel recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and salty.
Ingredients
- 12 pretzel sticks
- 1 cup melted dark or white chocolate
- Assorted edible sprinkles
Procedure
- Start by dipping each pretzel stick into melted chocolate.
- Now shake off the excess chocolate and coat with sprinkles.
- Set aside on parchment paper and let them refrigerate for about 15 minutes. Enjoy!
Takeaway
Want to make your Christmas 2024 extra sweet and special for the little ones? From gingerbread cookies and muffins to rice krispie treats, here are some of the easiest and most irresistible dessert recipes for kids they can try this Christmas.
