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- Milkybar® Christmas Pudding Rice Crispy Cakes
- Milkybar® Christmas Biscuits
- Milkybar® Christmas Shortbread Snowmen
- Smarties® Christmas Cookies
- Smarties® Reindeer Muffins Recipe
There’s something special about Christmas baking for kids. The joy of being together in the kitchen, the warmth from the oven, the smell of chocolate and cinnamon in the air, and sticky little fingers sneaking tastes from the bowl. Whether it’s your little one's first time rolling dough or your teen’s turn to crack the eggs, baking with kids isn’t about the treats. It’s about the giggles, the happy mess and the memories.
These family-friendly recipes are simple, delicious and designed with small hands (and short attention spans) in mind. The bakes make great gifts, sweet table centrepieces or cosy weekend activities when it’s too chilly to go outside.
1. Milkybar® Christmas Pudding Rice Crispy Cakes
These adorable little crispy cakes are a joyful twist on the classic Christmas pudding. They’re no-bake, quick to make and perfect for children to get stuck into. They have a secret crunch and a creamy topping of Milkybar® white chocolate – and the recipe can be made gluten-free, with the right brand of rice cereal They’re great for Christmas fairs, stocking fillers or adding a playful pop to your sweet table. Little bakers will love how easy these are to shape and decorate – and as they're no-bake, the clean-up is minimal too.
2. Milkybar® Christmas Biscuits
Soft, buttery and fun to decorate, these vanilla biscuits are as enjoyable to make as they are to eat. The dough comes together quickly and doesn’t need chilling, so there’s no waiting around before the fun begins. Simply roll it out, cut into festive shapes like stars, snowflakes and Christmas trees, and bake until golden and just crisp around the edges.
Once cooled, the decorating really brings the biscuits to life. Dip them in melted Milkybar® chocolate and set up a decorating station with bowls of sprinkles, sugar pearls and edible glitter. You can even get the red and green gel icing out to create holly and berry details.
Minimal fuss and maximum fun, these biscuits tick every box for easy Christmas baking ideas for kids. They also make a thoughtful and personal gift – just pop a few into clear cellophane bags (we like compostable ones, available online), tie with a festive ribbon and you’ve got a sweet handmade treat that looks as good as it tastes.
3. Milkybar® Christmas Shortbread Snowmen
These cute, crumbly Christmas shortbread snowmen are easy to roll and cut out, making this recipe suited to young bakers. Kids will love bringing their snowmen to life with different expressions, colours, and accessories. Why not make a whole family of them, each with their own personality? They’re brilliant for relaxed baking afternoons when you want something festive and fun without too much fuss. The shortbread is melt-in-the-mouth delicious too.
4. Smarties® Christmas Cookies
These might just be the most charming biscuits of the season. Our Smarties® Reindeer cookies are crunchy and full of character. They’re also easy to bake, fun to decorate, and everyone can join in. Kids will love getting creative with their designs, whether it's sleepy eyes, silly faces, or even a moustache. You could write names on each one with an icing pen for an extra personal touch. They also make lovely edible tree decorations – just poke a hole in the top before baking and thread with ribbon once cooled on the rack. Whether you’re wrapping up bakes as gifts or simply searching for easy Christmas baking ideas for kids, these reindeer cookies are a definite go-to.
5. Smarties® Reindeer Muffins Recipe
There’s something magical about baking with the help of little hands at Christmas — the warm scent of cocoa in the air, the rustle of muffin cases, and the excitement as your little ones press the final Smarties® in place for the reindeer’s nose. These chocolate muffins are soft, rich, and full of holiday charm, with just a hint of nuttiness in every bite. It’s the kind of Christmas tradition that leaves your kitchen dusted with flour, your hearts full, and your home smelling like joy.
Melted Milkybar® becomes the glue for the red, pink and brown Smarties® noses and edible googly eyes, while mini pretzels make the perfect reindeer antlers. It’s a hands-on activity that the kids can help with all the way through, from filling the cases to adding those all-important finishing touches.
These muffins are a great kids’ Christmas bake for a cosy day indoors or as a surprise treat left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
Tips for fuss-free baking with kids
Before you head to the kitchen, here are a few handy tips to make baking with kids more fun:
- Prep ahead: Measure out ingredients before the kids join in.
- Choose age-appropriate tasks: Toddlers can mix and sprinkle, older kids can crack eggs and decorate.
- Embrace the mess: Floury noses and sticky fingerprints everywhere are part of the joy.
- Keep decorations within reach: Set up a decorating station with all the toppings they’ll love.
These small steps can make a big difference when you’re baking with little helpers, keeping things moving while making space for creativity and connection.
Ready, set, bake!
These Christmas baking ideas for kids are all about fun over perfection. Think wobbly icing, wonky antlers and the occasional Smarties® mysteriously vanishing (into little mouths, of course). But together you’ll be making special memories that’ll last longer than any novelty toy.
For more sweet ideas and seasonal inspiration, visit our recipes hub. It’s packed with cosy cookies, brilliant blondies and festive favourites to try this season. You can also sign up for our newsletter for even more delicious ideas, plus sneak peeks at new recipes before anyone else.
Wishing you lots of floury fingers, sticky smiles and merry mess-making!
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