The Best Desserts to Make With Kids This Holiday Season

These buttery blondies are the perfect Christmas treat to leave out for Santa! Featuring just 10 basic ingredients all baked together in one pan, this recipe is simple enough for kids to take the lead on, but challenging enough to leave them feeling proud of the finished product.

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This no-bake, five-ingredient recipe is perfect for getting younger kiddos involved in the kitchen. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter puts a fun twist on crispy rice squares. To make these allergen-friendly, swap out the peanut butter for cookie butter or sunflower butter.

These colourful and chewy treats make for a wonderful homemade gift that the kids can put their stamp on. The whole recipe comes together in the microwave so no baking is required, and the colourful gumdrops throughout are as nice to look at as they are to eat. Opt for red and green gumdrops to give the nougat a festive feel.

If your kiddo’s favourite holiday traditions include curling up with a mug of hot chocolate, try introducing them to this cookie butter version of the drink! Featuring a base of white chocolate and cookie butter melted together with milk, it’s smooth, creamy and so satisfying.

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This gorgeous sweet treat is part baking project, part art project! With  just a few ingredients, these apple roses come together quickly and make for a fun kid-friendly activity, perfect for keeping them busy over the holiday season.

If you’ve got a little Swiftie in your house, they’ll love making this recipe from Taylor Swift herself. The warm chai spices are the perfect complement to the buttery cookie dough, so whether you’re leaving these out for Santa or bringing them to the school holiday party, they’re sure to be a smash hit.

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Skip the store bought toaster pastries and make your own extra large Pop Tart-inspired slab pie instead! Kiddos will especially love spreading the cookie butter filling and decorating the top of this slab pie with their own creative flair. Try adding colourful sprinkles for a festive touch.

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If you’re looking for a holiday dessert that’s a bit healthier and lighter on sugar, this frozen yogurt berry bark uses maple syrup, mixed berries and dark chocolate for a touch of natural sweetness. Plus, no baking is required: kiddos can top the Greek yogurt base with their favourite toppings, then freeze for a few hours for a fun and satisfying treat.

If your kiddo can never decide between brownies, pie or candy canes, this is sure to be their new favourite treat. Use a pre-made pie shell to cut down on prep time, then mix up the fudgy, gooey brownie batter and fill. The peppermint whipped cream gives this kid-friendly treat the perfect final festive touch.

Inspired by kid-favourite Dunkaroos, kiddos will have fun cutting the colourful cookies into their favourite festive shapes. While the cookies bake, you can whip up a quick sweet cream cheese dip that’s loaded with sprinkles and perfect for dunking.

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