Christmas cookies are a classic, but they are not the only way to get kids into the kitchen during the holidays. If your family has already decorated several batches, a different baking project can make the next December afternoon feel fresh.
Bake a Christmas cake together
A cake gives children a larger surface to decorate and can become the centerpiece of dessert. House-shaped cakes add an extra holiday element without requiring separate walls to be assembled.
The Tomte Cake Set includes a pan that makes two house-shaped cakes, plus a storybook and Tomte figurine that turn the baking into a family tradition.
Try muffins or breakfast baking
A holiday breakfast project can be just as festive as dessert. Children can help mix, portion, or add simple toppings while adults manage the oven.
Make a family recipe
Pull out a cake, bread, pie, or dessert that has history in your family. Ask grandparents where the recipe came from while everyone works.
Turn decorating into the activity
Even a simple baked base becomes memorable when kids get to choose frosting, sprinkles, or a theme. The goal is participation, not a professional finish.
Add a story or game while you wait
Baking and cooling time can become part of the experience. Read a Christmas book, play trivia, make cocoa, or set up a quick scavenger hunt.
For more family holiday baking inspiration, explore Bätter!.