Baking Bonanza: Holiday Treats to Make with Your Kids!
Dec 20, 2024By Nisha Baheti
The holiday season is almost here! What better way to create some long-lasting memories with your family than by baking together? Even though cooking with kids might be a bit chaotic and messy, of course, it's also loaded with moments of joy, laughter, and flour fights. We’re not asking you to stick to the traditional sugar cookies this time. Its time to take baking to the next level with kid-friendly recipes that are not just easy but infused with big flavors.
Read this recipe guide to explore some of the most tempting recipes to make holiday baking with kids more fun and delicious.
Hot Chocolate Brownie Bites
The gooey marshmallow center combined with hot chocolate is what defines these tiny, fudgy brownies, which are indeed a perfect winter cozy dessert recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 packet of brownie mix (better if you have your own homemade recipe).
- 12 large marshmallows cut into smaller pieces
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Mini chocolate chips
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Simulately, grease a muffin tray.
- Now prepare the brownie batter using the brownie mix according to the given instructions.
- Now add cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey flavor.
- Fill each muffin tray halfway with brownie batter.
- In the center of each, place one small chunk of marshmallow and pour some more batter over it.
- Bake for about 12–15 minutes or until properly baked.
- Top it off with some mini chocolate chips and enjoy warm.
Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree
It's time to make the Christmas season a little more special with a classic cinnamon recipe turned into festive cinnamon roll trees.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- Green food coloring
- Sprinkles
- Icing sugar
Procedure
- Preheat the oven based on the instructions given on the package.
- Now simply roll each cinnamon roll into a long strip and make a shape resembling a Christmas tree.
- Bake as per the given directions.
- Meanwhile, mix green food coloring into the icing and drizzle over the baked cinnamon trees.
- Top it off with some edible sprinkles and dust with some icing sugar.
Candy Cane Swirl Meringues
These candy cane swirl meringues are the perfect crispy, sweet recipe combined with the sharp peppermint gist, sure to melt into your mouths.
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- Red gel food coloring
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 95°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until you notice soft peaks.
- Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time. You will start to notice stiff peaks.
- Add some peppermint extract and fold the meringue mixture.
- In a piping bag, add streaks of red food coloring and fill with the meringue mixture.
- Now pipe little siwrls of meringue mixture on the parchment paper.
- Bake for about 1.5 hours. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside.
Orange Cranberry Holiday Bars
This citrusy tart perfectly combines the tart cranberries together with a zesty orange glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- Zest of one orange
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tsp orange juice
Procedure
- Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease an 8 x 8-inch pan with butter and set aside.
- To prepare the bars, mix flour, sugar, and butter to form a dough. Once done, press the prepared dough onto the greased pan.
- Now spread chopped cranberries evenly over the base and sprinkle with some orange zest.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- Sprinkle some powdered sugar and orange juice for that perfect juicy, zesty flavor.
Takeaway
Baking with kids is not merely about enjoying sumptuous treats but also comes with the fun of teaching your little ones new skills, introducing them to new flavors, and most importantly, creating memories for life. After, it's not the mess that matters but the sweet moments you savor.
