The holidays wouldn’t be complete without tasty cookies and treats, and making them as a family is half the fun. For kids who love lending a hand in the kitchen, cooking classes are a fun way to get out of the house and learn new skills on their own or alongside mom or dad. Decorate gingerbread houses, bake sweet holiday treats, or create edible cookie art in these six festive classes. Who knows, you might even find that your kids love making the sweet treats more than actually eating them—maybe. Either way, you”ll have a lot of fun cooking together in the kitchen.

Kids Class: Decorating Gingerbread Men

Decorate festive gingerbread men and enjoy a light snack before and after class. Wine and beer are available for parents to purchase.

Location: Cook Street School of Culinary Arts, 1937 Market St., Denver

Date: December 3 and 10

Time: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Cost: $50 registration includes two seats in the class; children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class

Website: cookstreet.com

Christmas Baking: Tiny Treats

Learn to make sweet treats perfect for holiday parties and get-togethers. Goodies include homemade marshmallows, macarons, cake pops, and more.

Location: The Seasoned Chef Cooking School, 999 Jasmine St., Ste. 100, Denver

Date: December 10

Time: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Cost: $69 per person; ages 11 and older, must be accompanied by paying adult

Website: theseasonedchef.com

Kids Holiday Gingerbread Workshop

Kids decorate and take home their own edible gingerbread house creations using icing, decorations, and candy.

Location: Stir It Up Cooking School, 1140 S. Lashley Ln., Boulder

Date: December 10 and 11

Time: Saturday 2 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.

Cost: $40 per child, discount for siblings; ages 5-14, drop off only

Website: stiritupcooking.com/gingerbreadworkshops

Gingerbread Houses in the Teaching Kitchen

Sip warm apple cider while decorating gingerbread houses with all the festive fixings including frosting, sprinkles, candies, and more.

Location: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver

Date: December 11 and 18

Time: 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.

Cost: Included with museum admission

Website: mychildsmuseum.org

Family Fun: Sweet Holiday Gifts

Learn to make sweet treats including chocolate-dipped marshmallow pops, gingerbread snowflakes, and cranberry and white chocolate bark.

Location: Sur La Table Boulder, Centennial, and Denver locations

Date/Time: Dates and times vary by location

Cost: $49 per person; ages 6 and older, must be accompanied by paying adult

Website: surlatable.com

Cookie Decorating Workshop

Learn to create professional-style designs that will transform your holiday sugar cookies into edible art.

Location: Sur La Table Boulder, Centennial, and Denver locations

Date/Time: Dates and times vary by location

Cost: $69 per person; ages 13 and older, must be accompanied by paying adult

Website: surlatable.com