One of my favorite holiday memories is of going to my grandmother’s house to bake pies together as a child. I can still vividly remember the feeling of sitting in her small kitchen with appliances circa the 1970s and rolling dough out on her circular kitchen table.
Looking back, I have to give her credit for including me in such an ambitious baking feat every year. Granted, she is an excellent baker, but still, doing anything with kids makes it one thousand times more complicated. Maybe someday my kids and I will bake pies together too, but for now, I’m sticking with something a little easier and more kid-friendly for the tiniest of hands to help.
Read on for 15 fun (and easy!) holiday treats to tackle with your little one(s) this year.
1. Melted Snowman Cookies

Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron
2. Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Source: Cooking Classy
3. Santa Hat Cupcakes

Source: Frugal Momeh
4. Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Source: Savory Nothings
5. Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

Source: No.2 Pencil
6. Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

Source: Chungah Rhee
7. Christmas Bark

Source: Celebrating Sweets
8. Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Source: Savory Nothings
9. Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies

Source: Two Peas & Their Pod
10. Christmas Butter Cookies

Source: Brown Sugar
11. Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Stars

Source: Gimme Delicious
12. Reindeer Cupcakes

Source: Half Baked Harvest
13. Cookie Cutter Peppermint Bark

Source: Peas and Crayons
14. Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies

Source: Brown Sugar
15. Grain-Free Santa Hat Brownie Cups

Source: Ambitious Kitchen