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9 Christmas Desserts You Can Leave For Santa

Leaving out treats, a carrot and glass of milk for Santa is an easy way to enhance the magic of Christmas for small children … And it’s a pretty delicious surprise for ‘Santa’ too.

  1. Magic Reindeer Food: Guide Rudolph and his team this Christmas Eve with some magical reindeer food. Sprinkle the mix of oats and edible glitter in the yard – the glimmer in the moonlight will light the way for Santa and his sleigh and the reindeer will have something to eat after all their hard work! View Recipe
  2. Mini Santa Cheesecakes: These tiny Santa cheesecakes are the ideal dessert for Christmas Day. The combination of sharp baked cheesecake, chocolate-y biscuit base and fresh zing of strawberry is so more-ish. Try stopping at one. View Recipe
  3. Super Easy Rocky Road: This family favourite is now even easier to make. Kids and adults will love this gooey, delicious treat packed with chewy dried apricots and crunchy slivered almonds. So delicious and simple to whip up whenever you’ve got a craving for something sweet. View Recipe
  4. Santa Strawberries: These cute little Santa strawberries are the perfect bite for fruit lovers young and old. Whip up some cream and you can have Santa appear on your table quick smart! View Recipe
  5. Christmas Cookies: This easy-to-make Christmas cookie recipe is a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen at Christmas time, as well as being a fun activity for the whole family. These cookies also make yummy decorations for the Christmas tree to share later! View Recipe
  6. Melted Snowmen Cookies: These melted snowman cookies are the perfect Christmas cooking activity for the kids. Get playing now! View Recipe
  7. Oreo Bauble Cookies: These little Oreo bauble cookies are an incredibly easy way to bring some festive fun to the kitchen this Christmas – great to do with kids! View Recipe
  8. Chocolate Star Biscuits: A fun Christmas tradition, kids and adults alike will love cutting festive Christmas cookies. They also make great Christmas gifts for friends. View Recipe
  9. Christmas Gingerbread Reindeer: These cute little reindeers are made from gingerbread and the kids will have lots of fun decorating them for Christmas. View Recipe

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