Fun and Simple Christmas Food Crafts for Kids
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When it comes to the holidays, we all love to gather together to enjoy all sorts of yummy foods. From adorable Santa Claus sugar cookies to warm hot cocoa to Mama’s homemade apple pie, food makes everyone smile.
What better way to get the kids involved in the holiday season than with some delicious and creative Christmas food crafts for kids?
Kids will love making different creations with food. These holiday themed food crafts are a great way for them to get their little hands and hearts into the holiday spirit.
Kids will use different types of ingredients, skills, and creativity to make a delicious dish or treat they can enjoy with these Christmas craft ideas.
Whether you want a fun activity for the kids to do during the holidays or you want to throw in some educational fun with food, these crafts will be a great way to celebrate during the Christmas season.
Best Christmas Food Crafts for Kids
There are so many snowman crafts for kids out there, but these cookies are creative and so much fun to make!
The snowman bellies are clear with snowflakes in them and are decorated with white icing. You’ve got to go check them out and give them a try!
These delicious cookies would make beautiful edible gifts for your kids’ teachers or next door neighbors!
Perfect for the holidays, this cheese ball is easy to make, and the kids can help decorate it to look like a cute reindeer.
Using ice cream cones, let the kids decorate the cones to look like Christmas trees or just make some green frosting and you have an easy Grinch treat!
Let the kids get crafty as they make these reindeer pops! Mini candy canes are filled with chocolate and then decorated to look like reindeer.
Adorable and fun for the holidays, these cookies are crafted and decorated to look like penguins. The kids will have fun making these for the holidays!
Celery and Peanut Butter Reindeer Snacks
Not just a fun snack for the holidays, the kids can put together these peanut butter and celery snacks for a Christmas food craft that’s easy and healthy.
Using candy kisses and Reese’s peanut butter cups, kids can put together these adorable Christmas trees. It’s a fun holiday craft the kids will enjoy doing.
One of the best Christmas food crafts for kids is a gingerbread house. The kids will love putting their house together, decorating it, and then either enjoying it or saving it for the holidays.
If you are looking for a fun Christmas food craft that also makes a great lunch, these mini burgers are made to look like reindeer and the kids will love them.
Want to serve a festive guacamole dip for the holidays? Let the kids help you put a platter together with a Grinch decorated guac dip and some vegetables and crackers. A great idea for spreading Christmas cheer!
Let the kids get creative and make their own fruit tree pizza that is shaped in the form of a wreath. As the kids make the wreath, they can put together the toppings in a creative way.
These candy cane reindeer crafts will be the perfect addition to your holiday table when serving guests. You can even send them home with the kids for holiday parties.
Turn these cheese balls into a fun craft activity for the kids. They can help put together the layers and create an edible Christmas ornament.
Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats
Let the kids get creative and decorate these mini rice Krispie treats! Just add a straw or popsicle stick to make everyone you know an individual Christmas tree treat.
DIY Reindeer Christmas Mason Jars
A fun Christmas craft for the kids to make this year, these mason jars are dressed up to look like reindeer and are filled with candy. Kids can turn them into ornaments or you can create large ones to use as decorations for the house.
Santa Stuck in the Chimney Bars
Not only are these delicious, but these Santa bars will also make a fun and easy Christmas craft for kids. The rice krispie treats are decorated with chocolate and candy to make it look like Santa is stuck in the chimney.
Another easy to make Christmas food craft for kids that’s made with rice krispie treats, these are shaped and decorated to look like ornaments. Kids can get creative as they decorate the ornaments and make their own special treat.
Want a special sweet treat for the kids to make and enjoy Christmas morning? These adorable Rudolph donut holes are great for kids of all ages to get their little hands involved during the holidays.
This sweet little food craft is great for younger children. Save the pom poms for another activity and pop a bag of your favorite popcorn! Little ones can count the pieces of popcorn while working on their fine motor skills as they glue the popcorn on the construction paper to make Santa’s beard and hat. Add some googly eyes, and you have an adorable Santa craft to display all season long!
Snow Globe Mason Jar Hot Cocoa Gifts
Looking for a great DIY Christmas gift idea for teachers and friends, then look no further. This snow globe mason jar filled with all the ingredients to make a delicious cup of hot cocoa will be easy for your kids to put together and bring smiles to all who receive this sweet gift.
Peppermint Candy Christmas Ornaments
This Christmas tree craft candy ornament is quick and easy for the entire family to do. Melt peppermints in metal cookie cutters, poke a small hole in the candy before it hardens again, add some string, and these will look so festive hanging on your Christmas tree.
Candy Coated Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees
Need to make good use of that leftover Halloween candy? This easy edible craft is sure to be a hit in your home this holiday season! Make these ice cream cone Christmas trees as part of your yearly tradition. Kids will enjoy decorating these ice cream cones with candy, coconut, sprinkles–the options are endless and so is the fun!
Another great DIY project for younger kids, this mini-marshmallow and toothpick easy craft will be fun for little hands to make while working on counting and patterning skills. These would make great Christmas decorations or Christmas tree ornaments.
Marshmallow Snowman Edible Craft
What better way to celebrate all season long than with these adorable edible snowmen! Grab some paper plates, graham crackers, marshmallows, mini-chocolate chips and a candy corn nose and you have a fun way to spend time with your little ones with this great craft idea.
These adorable reindeer cupcakes will bring great joy to any Christmas party this year! Older children will enjoy the task of making the cupcakes and decorating them, and you can enjoy the quality time in the kitchen as you sing your favorite Christmas songs! Fun for all!
Enjoy These Christmas Food Crafts for Kids!
This is the most wonderful time of year! As you make your Christmas lists and plans for the season, be sure to include a day or two of cheerful creativity as you and your children enjoy making memories with some of these easy and edible Christmas crafts. Happy Holidays to you and your family!
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