The 50 Best Holiday Recipes, Crafts & Activities for Kids

This holiday season we're grateful for all of the amazing bloggers we work with on a daily basis who provide us with content that's sometimes funny, sometimes touching and always helpful. So in the true spirit of the holidays, we're sharing the collective genius of these helpful crafters, bakers and supermoms with 50 of the best holiday recipes, crafts and activities for kids, right from the blogs.

The sky's the limit when it comes to making these DIY ornaments your own. Your neighbours will be green with Christmas tree envy when they see these chic decorations dangling from your tree.

Classic sugar cookies plus a fairly easy method of decorating your favourite snowman—the hardest part of this yummy recipe will be watching the kids scarf down your perfected Frosty design.

We can't get enough of this super cute craft for you and the little ones to make. Just when you thought you couldn't have anymore fun than decorating them, these elves turn into the stars of the Christmas puppet show.

If baking isn't exactly in your bones, then you're gonna love this easy cheat. All you need is a box of Oreos and you're more than half way to the final product: a cute gift for your little one's classmates.

This beautiful country-chic centrepiece is perfect for even the most DIY-challenged. There's no glue gun required, and you won't be running all over town hunting down supplies.

Is there anything more rewarding or fun than making ornaments with your kids? These clay ornaments are made from 3 common pantry ingredients and are sure to last for years.

For the giftee who loves to bake, we love these homemade oatmeal cookies in a jar. All you have to do is put the ingredients together, while they get to experience the joy of baking up a batch with their fam.

The cream cheese frosting on these cute little cakes makes for a spicy and sweet treat the whole family will love. These cupcakes have been known to convert even the pickiest of eaters into gingerbread lovers!

These easy to make felt ornaments are the perfect craft for you and your budding sewer. The best part is that you can pick your felt based on the colour-scheme of your current Christmas decor.

Holiday flavours of candy cane, vanilla bean and cranberry elevate this classic French dessert to delicious new heights. The verdict: 'Ooh la la!'

Who said ice cream sandwiches were only meant for a hot summer's day? Not us, which is exactly why we'll be serving these up to the kiddies (and adults) at our next holiday gathering.

If you're the type of DIY-er who dreams of copying store designs, then you're sure to fall for this wreath. Inspired by a Starbucks look-alike, it's easier to make than you think.

It's a fact: kids love peanut butter balls. We love that this version uses healthier ingredients, like natural peanut butter and coconut oil.

These marshmallow wands are a sweet little treat just perfect for dunking and dipping in hot cocoa. We're sure that Santa would agree—it's a great alternative to milk and cookies.

Pretzels, chocolate and cookie dough—this bite-sized holiday recipe had us hooked before we could even say Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

We know your mailbox will be filling up with adorable family photos and pretty holiday greeting cards, which is exactly why we love this DIY card holder that acts as a decoration and a way to display all of those well wishes.

Is it just us, or is the chocolate and nut flavour pairing making a comeback? What we do know is that it's impossible to eat just one of these cashew cups.

This fun craft will keep their little hands busy for hours. It makes a great gift for family members who will surely appreciate the hard work of your creative crafters.

Brie is pretty much a staple around the hors d'oeuvres table, but when this recipe for apple butter is added on top, well, let's just say you'll know where to find us at our festive fete.

This sparkly DIY ornament is the perfect keepsake to put on your Christmas tree. We even like the idea of making a new one each year as you watch your babies grow up—just don't forget to add their name and year on the back.

All moms know that kids love playing with their food. So why not let them 'play' with it before it's ready to eat? Not only will they love decorating their very own indoor snowman, but they'll be tres excited when they finally get to chow down on its cinnamon goodness.

Capture the magic of a Winter Wonderland without the cold and slush. The kids will have a blast choosing figurines and animals for their very own snow globes.

These poinsettia-inspired drop sugar cookies are the baked good that will spruce up a plate of holiday sweets. Not only do they look appetizing, they taste delicious too.

Probably the simplest of decorations is the classic paper chain. They are easy to make, and beautifully themed scrapbook paper allows you to coordinate with any holiday you're celebrating this season.

When it comes to Christmas baking, we love any recipe that says 'no-bake'. And despite having nuts in them, these snowballs satisfy gluten, egg, dairy and sugar intolerances.

Whatever type of gathering you are hosting this holiday season, a festive cocktail is essential. This roasted cranberry version is certain to get you all the way through to the New Year.

There's something cozy about lighting candles around the house during the winter months, but it's not always safe when you have kids running around. So put them to work (we promise they won't see it that way) on these pretty lanterns, which will safely hold all of your votives.

This sweet and spicy glaze is warm with the rich flavour of molasses. The glaze takes just a minute to whip up, which is also about as long as your beautiful cooked ham will last once the fam gets a whiff.

Although it's a parents duty to tell our kids to stay far away from the yellow snow, there's nothing in the hand book that says they can't create their own colourful artwork on the never-ending blank canvas with these DIY spray paint bottles.

We're not sure what we love more: that this holiday twist on classic shortbread is a cinch to whip up, that it can be easily altered to suit allergies and taste preferences or that it can be made ahead of the holiday rush. It's a winning combo, no matter how you slice it.

If you're the type of family that loves exploring and collecting on a cool winter hike, then your little crafters will love these adorable wreaths made from (almost) all things found in nature. We think they make a great gift for grandma and grandpa too.

You'll never regret spending an afternoon making these adorable ornaments with your clan. The memories—and the ornaments—are guaranteed to be priceless.

We're pleased as punch that we can add this recipe for classic soft sugar cookies to our family recipe box. It's one that we're sure we'll return to in years to come.

We love giving out homemade goods during the holiday season, but we're not into spending a small fortune on pretty tins to hold our sweet treats. This practical and pretty way to package up holiday treats for gift giving is the perfect solution.

These maple gingerbread cookies—a Canadian twist on a holiday classic—have a milder, less spicy taste that we're betting is going to be a huge hit with your kiddos.

If you're the kind of mom who likes to decorate your tree with the right combination of homemade and elegant ornaments, then this stunning DIY feather ball will be the perfect addition to this year's decor.

Do you love fruitcake but find a whole cake is too much of a commitment—especially if you're a little lacking in fellow fruitcake fans? We're loving that this cookie-fied version takes the classic cake and makes it bitesized. You bet we're going to have our cake, and eat it too.

Somehow we always find mismatched puzzle pieces lying around the house. Whether they came from last year's Christmas cracker or were left out of an old puzzle, this kid's craft puts those stray pieces to a jolly good use.

Snowballs are a holiday fave—and is it any wonder why? Chocolate, mint, nuts, graham crumbs and coconut? Oh my! The classic version may be fab, but we're betting that this lightened-up, healthier version will have your taste buds—and your waistline—thanking you.

This holiday craft is a star in our books. We love that it's mess-free, makes your home smell delicious and leaves you with a keepsake for years to come.

The gifts are wrapped, the stockings are stuffed…time to put your feet up. We think this cocktail is perfectly suited for relaxing after that gift-wrapping marathon. Go ahead, you've earned it.

You've decorated the tree, hung the stockings on the mantle, and even convinced Fido to get in the holiday spirit with a pair of doggy antlers—now don't forget about the front door. Make a lasting first impression with this easy holiday front door makeover.

This craft is a triple whammy of holiday goodness. It's inexpensive to make, smells amazing, and is simple enough for small hands to put together.

We're convinced that the only thing better than eggnog itself is eggnog that's baked into a cake. Trust us—the results are eggceptional.

There's nothing cuter on a tree than an ornament made by little hands. Your evergreen is sure to be the best on the block when it's decked out in these pretty pinwheels.

It's holiday bark all grown up. We think the combination of pistachios, cranberries, and white chococolate is divine. We'd tell you more about it, but our mouths are full.

This simple guide breaks down an exquisite table setting into manageable steps. Your guests will ohh and ahh over your perfectly put-together table.

Eggnog comes around but once a year—better make the most of it while you can. There's eggnog in both the pancakes and the syrup here, but it's far from overkill. We'd even go so far as to call it perfection.

Store-bought advent calendars can be a tad dull. This DIY advent calendar is full of surprises. We think it's a perfect alternative for kids with allergies, or moms who are trying to cut back on the holiday sugar excesses.

These little snowmen are super easy to assemble. The younger set will have a blast coming up with creative versions. Frosty the Snowman never looked so sweet.