(Family Features) Making the holiday season special is an important tradition for many families, and it’s likely to take on heightened importance this year with gatherings, celebrations and festivities taking on a different look than years past. One family-favorite way to create holiday magic is through delicious desserts that can be made and enjoyed together.
Don’t be afraid to try something new this year by turning to foods typically associated with warmer weather. For example, watermelon is available year-round and makes a surprisingly nutritious, flavorful addition to your seasonal spread, whether it’s the main ingredient or included in recipes from entrees to sides and drinks to desserts.
For a kid-friendly, tasty treat, ask your little ones to help make these Holiday Watermelon Cutouts. Because they only require a few ingredients and plenty of creativity, they’re perfect for getting the whole family involved.
To find more holiday dessert solutions and other sweet recipe ideas, visit watermelon.org.
Holiday Watermelon Cutouts
Recipe courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board
1/2 watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch thick disks
vanilla frosting or yogurt
sprinkles, for decorating
Using holiday cookie cutters, cut shapes out of watermelon disks.
Decorate watermelon shapes with yogurt.
Top with sprinkles.
Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board
