35 Classroom Christmas Treat Ideas That Kids Love
Are you planning for your annual holiday party at school? I’m guessing you’ll have some combination of games, decorations, sweet treats, and some type of book or toy exchange.
If you’re like most teachers, it’s pretty stressful trying to pull off a special Christmas party with the added pressure of extra parents in the classroom, challenging behaviors ramping up before a break, and of course, getting in your grades on time.
You know what doesn’t have to be stressful during the holiday season? FOOD for kids! Honestly, they’re perfectly happy with store-bought sugar cookies with that yummy red and green frosting and holiday sprinkles.
Since it’s just too tempting to be cute, and you do love the little friends, here’s my round-up post of the best classroom Christmas treat ideas to make your class party an easy, breezy success.
Classroom Christmas Treat Ideas
When you’re hosting a classroom Christmas party or a holiday party for kids, you want easy Christmas treats that won’t break the bank or include hard-to-find ingredients. The collection of recipes below are guaranteed to be simple and kid friendly for teachers and volunteers.
Christmas Snack Foods
If you’re looking for something savory or made from ready-to-go ingredients, here are quite a few that will suit you.
Snowman String Cheese by Burlap and Blue
These snowmen are such festive treats, and it’s great that you can add a little protein into the mix since they’ll get way too much sugar.
Reindeer Pudding Cups by Two Kids and a Coupon
Could anything be easier or more cheerful? These are tasty treats without any of the prep work. Just arrive at the party and assemble on the spot for fresh and yummy results.
Vegan and Gluten Free Peppermint Muddy Buddies by Strength and Sunshine
I love this treat because it’s still yummy and sweet while also being sensitive to kids with dietary restrictions. Everyone loves Muddy Buddies, but this version doesn’t leave anyone out.
Chocolate Christmas Tree Pretzel Sticks by Drugstore Divas
Here’s the perfect treat for your school Christmas party. Everyone loves a happy little tree, and this one makes for a fun little project at home, too. Candy melts are shining bright in this recipe!
Holiday Rolo Pretzels by Dinner at the Zoo
These are such basic ingredients with some salty and sweet mixed together. Classroom Christmas treats need to be easy, and this one fits the bill.
Reindeer Chow by Dinner at the Zoo
Here’s another easy Christmas snack to assemble. Once it’s made in bulk, all you need is a scoop and a smile for serving.
Adorable Snowman Pretzels (with earmuffs!) by Dancing Through the Rain
These are just the cutest thing ever for a classroom party, especially one with kids from lots of different religious traditions, where you may not want a big emphasis on Christmas. This sweet treat will be the showstopper of your school party and they’ll be fun to make, too.
Homemade Christmas Tree Pop Tarts by XOXO Bella
This recipe is extra special, if you want to go above and beyond for the kids’ special day. Anytime you serve up completely homemade foods, people are sure to take notice. This recipe has only 7 ingredients, so it’s not hard to pull together.
Christmas Cookies
Chances are good that your favorite Christmas recipes probably include at least one special cookie. A class holiday party needs at least one cookie option! So here are some of my favorites.
Christmas M&M Cookie Bars by Cookin’ Chicks
This simple cookie bar will dress up any cookie platter. It’s simple but kids will love it! After all, who doesn’t love M&Ms?
Grinch Crinkle Cookies by Zen and Honey
Here are some inspired cookies from the Grinch Stole Christmas. Crinkle cookies are always delicious, so find that perfect shade of green food coloring and add simple hearts.
Peppermint Mocha Cookies by Zen and Honey
What’s a more magical holiday flavor pairing than peppermint and chocolate? I can’t think of many! These are soft and gooey, with a crunch on top.
Shortbread Snowman Cookies by Three Olives Branch
Everything tastes better with chocolate chips, and these adorable snowmen are sure to please.
Fancy Fondant Cookies by Dani’s Cookings
Kids love to be fancy sometimes, too. If you’re wanting to try something new, check out these fancy fondant cookies. Don’t worry; you don’t need a paintbrush to achieve this look.
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies by Urban Bliss Life
These tasty cookies include cinnamon and ginger, so they taste like Christmas from the first bite.
Snowflake Cookies by Urban Bliss Life
How lovely are these? I love the decorating sugar she uses to get them that pretty crystalized look. They are perfect for holiday parties, and the best part is that the cookies freeze well before you decorate them and it’s a super simple cookie that is made with basic pantry ingredients.
Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies by Dinner at the Zoo
This is a German recipe that makes the prettiest cookies. I love the simplicity of red and green sprinkles, too.
Hot Chocolate Cookies by Easy Family Recipes
These taste like a warm cup of hot cocoa with their chewy texture and marshmallow filling.
No Bake Snowman Oreo Cookies by Mama Celebrates
These use candy melts and a microwave, plus an oreo cookie mold from Amazon.
Easy Reindeer Cookies by XOXO Bella
I love these Nutella and Nutter Butter cookies and they look so stinking cute on a platter. Plus, what’s not to love about melted chocolate flavors?
Sugar Cookie Pizza by XOXO Bella
A new twist on an old recipe – that’s what makes these classroom treats so fun. Kids love pizza, so why not make it Christmassy! The starlight peppermints make it look vintage, but candy canes would be a great touch, too.
Cinnamon Biscuits by Hungry, Healthy, Happy
The authors over at Hungry, Healthy, Happy boast of cinnamon’s anti-inflammatory properties and say that the spice lowers blood sugar, too! Can we call these healthy Christmas treats? It seems a stretch to me, but they’re so gorgeous, I really don’t care much.
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies by Savor the Spoonful
Kids love decorating gingerbread cookies, so why not leave these plain and save yourself the time? Maybe your child’s teacher would love to have you lead the decorating activity, too! Gluten-free is a great idea for the classroom, because you’re almost sure to have at least one student with that restriction in place.
Christmas Oreos by All You Need is Brunch
These cookies are so pretty and the recipe is simple. All the fun comes in when it’s time to decorate, and All You Need is Brunch provides step-by-step instructions for how to make Santa, Mrs. Claus, and ornaments!
Christmas Bark
I love these recipes because they are no bake! Both of these are a fun holiday treat that kids are sure to love.
Melted Snowman Cookie Bark by XOXO Bella
Do you live in an area where snowmen never last more than a day or two? Here in West Texas, they’re barely worth the trouble! Melted snowman bark will make everyone smile.
Candy Cane Chocolate Bark by It’s Not Complicated
Only two ingredients and a microwave will do the trick! Yes, please! If that’s not a perfect solution for classroom parties, I don’t know what is!
Christmas Brownies
Repeat after me: Every kid loves brownies! And if I weren’t extremely gluten intolerant, I’d be digging in, too!
Reindeer Peanut Butter Brownie Cups by Completely Christmas
I love a little sweet and a little salty, and I think kids would love these. They’re the perfect blend of brownie and candy, and plus, they make cute Christmas treats.
Santa Hat Brownie Bites by Completely Christmas
This is a fabulous solution for busy parents prepping for a classroom party because you can use store-bought brownie bites and then top with strawberries and vanilla frosting. Easy peasy!
Fudgy Red Velvet Cake Mix Brownies by Savor the Spoonful
Red velvet cake is so pretty over the holidays, especially when topped with white chocolate chips.
Holiday Fudge
Y’all, I cannot resist a bite of fudge, but I’ve never made a decent batch. Nothing could compare with my nanny’s fudge over the holidays, so I haven’t tried in a while. But this Christmas, I fully intend on giving these a test run!
Grinch Fudge by Three Olives Branch
This fudge is made with white chocolate, green food coloring, and absolutely precious red hearts. My own kids would love these, and once I master the recipe using my own microwave, I’ll be sharing in our own classrooms.
Cardamom and Cinnamon Fancy Caramel Fudge by Cooking Odyssey
Here’s a “real fudge” that you make on the stovetop, if that’s your jam. I was also interested in this one because I love Indian cooking and anything with cardamom in it. It will certainly be an unexpected offering at a school Christmas party, but give it a try!
Easy Christmas Fudge by Lynn’s Way of Life
Here’s another fudge recipe that doesn’t require a candy thermometer, which is what I like! The little sprinkles on top make it extra kid-friendly, too.
Holiday Rice Krispie Treats
Note: The original rice krispy cereal is no longer gluten-free because of the barley malt, but you can find gluten-free alternatives of this cereal! Rice krispies are so yummy that I never feel like I’m missing out on holiday fun if they’re around.
Santa Hat Rice Krispie Treats by Emily Fabulous
How cute are these rice krispie treats!? I love the Santa hats, and so will the kids.
Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats by Emily Fabulous
If you’re making Santa Hats, why not mix it up and add some reindeer to your platter? It’s an easy addition after you’ve already gone to the trouble.
Christmas Cakes
It’s hard to serve an entire cake and a bit messy. But here are my favorite alternatives!
Snowy Reindeer Cupcakes by Mama’s Buzz
These snowy reindeer cupcakes will earn you some smiles, and they’re so simple, too.
Candy Cane Reindeer Cupcakes by Eating on a Dime
Love reindeer, but want an unexpected twist? How about these festive little guys? Usually, antlers are made with pretzels, but the candy canes work well, too.
