1. Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup molasses
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar, then add the egg and molasses.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour. Roll out and cut into shapes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes. Let cool and decorate with icing.
2. Christmas Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- Holiday-themed sprinkles and decorations
Instructions:
- Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and bake in muffin tins.
- Once cooled, let the kids decorate with frosting and sprinkles to create festive designs.
3. Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
Ingredients:
- Pretzel rods
- 1 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- Sprinkles or crushed candies for decoration
Instructions:
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip pretzel rods halfway into the melted chocolate and then into sprinkles.
- Place on parchment paper to set.
4. Snowman Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- Mini chocolate chips and candy corn for decorations
Instructions:
- Melt the butter and marshmallows in a pot over low heat until smooth.
- Stir in Rice Krispies until well coated.
- Let cool slightly, then shape into snowman forms (two balls for each snowman).
- Decorate with chocolate chips and candy corn.
5. Peppermint Bark
Ingredients:
- 12 oz dark chocolate
- 12 oz white chocolate
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions:
- Melt dark chocolate and spread it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Melt white chocolate and spread on top of the dark chocolate.
- Sprinkle with crushed peppermint before the chocolate sets.
- Once cooled, break into pieces.
These recipes are easy to follow and allow kids to get creative while making festive treats. Enjoy the baking and decorating process together!
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