15 Easy New Years Recipes For Kids To Make For A Tasty 2025

Ring in the New Year with the easiest New Year’s food recipes for kids of all ages to make.

These kid-friendly finger food and breakfast ideas bring the magic of a new year into your kitchen.

Fun Fact: In Spain, eating 12 grapes at midnight is said to bring luck for each month of the year. Try it!

easy new year recipes for kids to make; appertizers; desserts

Easy New Year’s Eve Finger Food Appetizers For Kids

New Year’s Eve is all about simple and delicious finger foods. Use these fun-to-make-and-eat recipes your kids can help you with!

Mix and match this list to create a festive New Year’s Eve charcuterie board everyone will love!

1. Baked Chicken Taquitos

Baked Chicken Taquitos
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Your kids can easily help make these fun-to-eat simple baked chicken taquitos. Use a rotisserie chicken for added ease!

2. Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

pepperoni pizza pockets; New year's eve appetizers and finger foods for kids
Photo Via simplyrecipes.com

Have your kids learn how to make these pizza hand pies with whatever ingredients they like! Use store-bought pie crust and they will be a total crowd-pleaser!

3. Kid-Friendly Chicken Fingers

New Year's food recipes for kids to make; baked chicken fingers

Bake these homemade chicken fingers in the oven or air-fryer for crispy results! Kid and adult approved.

4. Broccoli & Chive Stuffed Mini Peppers

stuffed peppers
Photo via tasteofhome.com

Get your veggies in a fun way! These stuffed peppers have cheese and broccoli inside!

5. Taco Pinwheels

taco pinwheels
Photo via tasteofhome.com

Taco pinwheels are the perfect party finger food and you can vary them. Kids can make the filling, spread it, and roll the tortillas.

6. Mini Cheese Balls

bite size mini cheese balls
Photo via iheartnaptime.net

What’s better than a classic cheese ball? Bite-sized cheese balls! Packed with bacon and ranch seasoning, these kid-approved treats are fun to make and a fresh twist on the traditional appetizer.

It’s the perfect party food!

Print and play this fun New Year’s This or That Questions Game at your celebration.

7. Cucumber Bites

cucumber bites



Forget about double-dipping with these individual cucumber bites. This healthy yet delicious appetizer is perfect for any party.

Grab some kid-friendly knives and let your little ones join in on the prep.

8. Crescent Roll Pigs-in-a-Blanket

pigs in a blanket
Photo Via parade.com

These pigs-in-a-blanket are simple and easy for your kids to help you put together. Plus they are delicious!

9. Air Fryer Ravioli

air fryer ravioli
Photo Via julieseatsandtreats.com

This crispy air fryer ravioli is quick and flavorful. They are perfect for any New Year’s Eve celebration.

10. Fruit Salsa

fruit salsa
Photo via everydaymomsmeals.blogspot.com

We love this fruit salsa at all our family gatherings. It’s an easy and healthy crowd pleaser. Add whatever seasonal fruit you like and enjoy with cinnamon graham crackers!

11. New Year’s Pretzel Rods

New Year's pretzel rods; dessert; recipes for kids
Photo via premeditatedleftovers.com

Dip large pretzel rods in melted white chocolate. Then, sprinkle with festive sprinkles for a fun and easy dessert.

Pro Tip: Go ahead and use up your leftover Christmas sprinkles. No one will care!

12. Kid-Friendly New Year’s Toast

gummy bear mocktail
Photo Via simpleseasonal.com

Kids will love raising a glass of this Gummy Bear Mocktail for their New Year’s Eve toast!

It’s a fun, easy-to-make, and creative treat that’s perfect for letting them join in on the celebration.

Use the gummy bears to play a fun New Year’s Eve Minute to Win It Game!

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Simple New Year’s Day Breakfast (Or Brunch) Food Ideas For Kids

Plan ahead for a filling breakfast with your family after a late night of celebrating!

13. Breakfast Food Year

new years breakfast recipes and ideas for kids to make
Photo via kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com

No matter how late you stayed up, your kids are sure to be up early and hungry! If you’re whipping up a big breakfast or brunch, make it fun by using your dishes to spell out the new year. Let your kids join in and get creative!

I love this idea for a yearly New Year’s Day tradition!

14. Rainbow Fruit Breakfast Skewers

rainbow fruit skewers
Via thepioneerwoman.com

Kick off the new year with these colorful rainbow skewers topped with a sprinkled donut hole. It’s a kid-friendly breakfast perfect after a late night of celebrations!

Grab the recipe for the easy yogurt dip here.

15. Kid-Friendly Breakfast Board

kid-friendly breakfast board
Photo Via thebakermama.com

This fun idea can be as simple as you want! Let your kids choose the food and design their own breakfast board. Then, relax with your coffee and enjoy a laid-back New Year’s Day together.

Get the breakfast board ideas here.

Ask these fun New Year’s Questions while you eat! (Grab the free printable cards!)

Exciting New Year’s Activities Too!

simple and easy new years recipes for kids

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