19+ Cute Christmas Recipe Ideas Get Cooking And Enjoy!

1. Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 bag mini marshmallows
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red and green M&M's
• Pretzel twists
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
3. Add in the Rice Krispies cereal and mix until well coated.
4. Using a greased spatula, press the mixture into a 9x13 inch pan.
5. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then use a cookie cutter to cut out reindeer shapes.
6. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and use it to attach pretzel twists as antlers and M&M's as eyes and noses.
7. Let the chocolate harden before serving these adorable and delicious treats!

2. Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops

Ingredients:

• 12 marshmallows
• 12 candy canes
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• Red and green sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Skewer a marshmallow onto the end of each candy cane.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
3. Dip the marshmallows into the melted chocolate, coating them completely.
4. Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle red and green sprinkles on top.
5. Place the pops on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
6. Serve these festive and cute marshmallow pops at your holiday party or wrap them up as a sweet gift for friends and family.

3. Gingerbread Christmas Tree Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Green food coloring
• Candy decorations

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and add green food coloring to one half.
6. Roll out both dough halves and use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
7. Place the green trees on top of the plain ones and press lightly to adhere.
8. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
9. Once cooled, decorate with your favorite holiday candy for a cute and delicious Christmas tree cookie!

These are just a few of the many cute Christmas recipe ideas that are perfect for spreading holiday joy. Get creative and have fun with your baking this season. Happy holidays!