Kid-Friendly Christmas Cookies That’ll Become Family Traditions

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Candy plus cookies? You bet. These classics hail from the Midwest, but if you haven’t had them before, bake them once and we bet they’ll earn a spot on your regular cookie roster. The colorful spice drops chopped and mixed into the batter are tender and chewy and add eye-catching bursts of color and sparkle. Not only will these cookies get kids’ attention and accolades, they’re easy enough to be a perfect project for young bakers.

Candy plus cookies? You bet. These classics hail from the Midwest, but if you haven’t had them before, bake them once and we bet they’ll earn a spot on your regular cookie roster. The colorful spice drops chopped and mixed into the batter are tender and chewy and add eye-catching bursts of color and sparkle. Not only will these cookies get kids’ attention and accolades, they’re easy enough to be a perfect project for young bakers.

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These cute reindeer make any cookie tray more festive, and they’re every bit as fun to make as they look. No special equipment is required to create your own sleigh-pulling team out of Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix—just a few extra ingredients to dress them up. When you’re finished, take a bite into these sweet and tender treats for even more Christmas joy.

These cute reindeer make any cookie tray more festive, and they’re every bit as fun to make as they look. No special equipment is required to create your own sleigh-pulling team out of Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix—just a few extra ingredients to dress them up. When you’re finished, take a bite into these sweet and tender treats for even more Christmas joy.

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If you’re decking the halls, why not deck the kitchen, too? These festive brownie cutouts set the mood for the season while letting you get creative at the same time. All you’ll need is Betty Crocker™ brownie mix, icing, candies and sprinkles—and your imagination, of course. Have everyone in the family decorate their own ornaments for a fun afternoon that will leave you with sweet, chocolatey treats and even sweeter memories.

If you’re decking the halls, why not deck the kitchen, too? These festive brownie cutouts set the mood for the season while letting you get creative at the same time. All you’ll need is Betty Crocker™ brownie mix, icing, candies and sprinkles—and your imagination, of course. Have everyone in the family decorate their own ornaments for a fun afternoon that will leave you with sweet, chocolatey treats and even sweeter memories.

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It takes just a simple handful of ingredients to make these outrageously cute polar bear cookies, and that’s why they’re one of our favorite recipes to make every year. Kids find their cute marshmallow ears and coal-black little noses as cute as can be—and we’ve known plenty of grown-ups who fell under their spell too. For a cuddly cookie that you can make at the drop of a hat, keep the ingredients for this recipe on hand all season long.

It takes just a simple handful of ingredients to make these outrageously cute polar bear cookies, and that’s why they’re one of our favorite recipes to make every year. Kids find their cute marshmallow ears and coal-black little noses as cute as can be—and we’ve known plenty of grown-ups who fell under their spell too. For a cuddly cookie that you can make at the drop of a hat, keep the ingredients for this recipe on hand all season long.

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You might say that chocolate chip cookies can’t be improved upon, but we think these festive chippers might just change your mind. Not only are they a classic cookie that’s guaranteed to disappear fast from the cookie tray, but they’re also a perfect opportunity for kids to get in on the fun of baking. Even the littlest helpers can lend a hand by adding the finishing touch of red, green and white sprinkles, and they’ll be proud to join the ranks of all the grown-up Christmas bakers!

You might say that chocolate chip cookies can’t be improved upon, but we think these festive chippers might just change your mind. Not only are they a classic cookie that’s guaranteed to disappear fast from the cookie tray, but they’re also a perfect opportunity for kids to get in on the fun of baking. Even the littlest helpers can lend a hand by adding the finishing touch of red, green and white sprinkles, and they’ll be proud to join the ranks of all the grown-up Christmas bakers!

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There’s something about a cookie pop that always feels extra special, and these festive trees are the example that really proves the rule. Gather up just a few ingredients and some lollipop sticks (available at most craft stores), and you have a fun and easy baking project that kids can join in on, too. Have them set the sticks before baking, and once the trees are out of the oven, they can pitch in with decorating, too!

There’s something about a cookie pop that always feels extra special, and these festive trees are the example that really proves the rule. Gather up just a few ingredients and some lollipop sticks (available at most craft stores), and you have a fun and easy baking project that kids can join in on, too. Have them set the sticks before baking, and once the trees are out of the oven, they can pitch in with decorating, too!

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An oh-so-sweet ode to the Christmas tree that everyone will love to make and eat. This simple recipe is a great option for novice bakers—especially kids—who are eager to make a fun Christmas treat. The dough is easy to make, and after a grownup helps with cutting the bars, kids can decorate to their hearts’ content with tinted frosting, sprinkles, sugars and candies. They’ll be so proud as they watch friends and family enjoy their creations that you can bet you’ll have a baking buddy for life!

An oh-so-sweet ode to the Christmas tree that everyone will love to make and eat. This simple recipe is a great option for novice bakers—especially kids—who are eager to make a fun Christmas treat. The dough is easy to make, and after a grownup helps with cutting the bars, kids can decorate to their hearts’ content with tinted frosting, sprinkles, sugars and candies. They’ll be so proud as they watch friends and family enjoy their creations that you can bet you’ll have a baking buddy for life!

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Looking for a cookie that’ll give you warm and fuzzy feelings? These cute and easy mini mittens are just the thing to make the season cozier. They come together in an ultra-easy preparation thanks to Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix, and then comes the fun part—decorating! Be inspired by colors and patterns, mixing and matching sprinkles, sugars and candies to create festive mittens or all descriptions. They’re also the perfect decorating project for aspiring little bakers!

Looking for a cookie that’ll give you warm and fuzzy feelings? These cute and easy mini mittens are just the thing to make the season cozier. They come together in an ultra-easy preparation thanks to Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix, and then comes the fun part—decorating! Be inspired by colors and patterns, mixing and matching sprinkles, sugars and candies to create festive mittens or all descriptions. They’re also the perfect decorating project for aspiring little bakers!

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Get kids excited for a visit from Santa with this fun and easy baking project that has plenty of jobs for little helpers. They can help add ingredients and mix the dough, dip the cookies in melted vanilla coating, add sprinkles and the finishing marshmallow puff. Set these out on Christmas Eve and you can be sure that Santa will keep you on the nice list.

Get kids excited for a visit from Santa with this fun and easy baking project that has plenty of jobs for little helpers. They can help add ingredients and mix the dough, dip the cookies in melted vanilla coating, add sprinkles and the finishing marshmallow puff. Set these out on Christmas Eve and you can be sure that Santa will keep you on the nice list.

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Everyone at your Christmas party or cookie exchange will be wowed by these fun cookies. They’re easy to make with just a few ingredients and a can-do decorating spirit. Betty Crocker™ cookie icing decorating gel makes it simple to create the scarves and little faces that make these cookies so cute. And if you eat them up quickly enough, Frosty won’t melt away!

Everyone at your Christmas party or cookie exchange will be wowed by these fun cookies. They’re easy to make with just a few ingredients and a can-do decorating spirit. Betty Crocker™ cookie icing decorating gel makes it simple to create the scarves and little faces that make these cookies so cute. And if you eat them up quickly enough, Frosty won’t melt away!

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Candy canes are the sweet baked-in hooks for this easy-mix sugar cookie.

Candy canes are the sweet baked-in hooks for this easy-mix sugar cookie.

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Kids can’t help but be drawn to colorful treats, and while these are sure to tempt the younger set, we bet some adults will be sneaking them off the cookie tray too. These easy cookies are made festive by adding sprinkles to Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix and are then pressed into mini muffin tins to form a cup shape. Once they’re cooled, fill them with a swirl of tinted and untinted Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting for an utterly irresistible Christmas treat.

Kids can’t help but be drawn to colorful treats, and while these are sure to tempt the younger set, we bet some adults will be sneaking them off the cookie tray too. These easy cookies are made festive by adding sprinkles to Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix and are then pressed into mini muffin tins to form a cup shape. Once they’re cooled, fill them with a swirl of tinted and untinted Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting for an utterly irresistible Christmas treat.

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Surprise! Your gingerbread man cookie cutters can do double duty in making cute holiday character cookies. Simply give him a flip and you’ve got the outline for these ultra-cute chocolate-iced reindeer cookies. Invite the kids into the kitchen so they can help with cutouts before baking and placing on the decorative details at the end.

Surprise! Your gingerbread man cookie cutters can do double duty in making cute holiday character cookies. Simply give him a flip and you’ve got the outline for these ultra-cute chocolate-iced reindeer cookies. Invite the kids into the kitchen so they can help with cutouts before baking and placing on the decorative details at the end.

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One of our favorite things to do with Betty Crocker™ cake mix? Make cookies! It yields soft and chewy cookies that are perfectly sweet, all with just a little bit of effort. This version of cake mix cookies get its festive look from colorful sprinkles inside and out (plus a good dollop of sweet frosting on top).

One of our favorite things to do with Betty Crocker™ cake mix? Make cookies! It yields soft and chewy cookies that are perfectly sweet, all with just a little bit of effort. This version of cake mix cookies get its festive look from colorful sprinkles inside and out (plus a good dollop of sweet frosting on top).

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Peanut butter cookie plus peanut butter cup equals one of our (and your!) all-time favorite cookie cups. These little bites are more than the sum of their parts, with tender texture plus a punch of extra peanut butter and chocolate flavor. We also love that they stand out on the cookie tray, make wonderful edible gifts and are perfectly portioned treats for the little cookie eaters at your holiday parties. Make a batch and watch how fast they disappear!

Peanut butter cookie plus peanut butter cup equals one of our (and your!) all-time favorite cookie cups. These little bites are more than the sum of their parts, with tender texture plus a punch of extra peanut butter and chocolate flavor. We also love that they stand out on the cookie tray, make wonderful edible gifts and are perfectly portioned treats for the little cookie eaters at your holiday parties. Make a batch and watch how fast they disappear!