10 Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids

10 Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids

Cookies are an all-time favorite of nearly every householdespecially if you have children living with you. They're used to celebrate birthdays, holidays and significant events. Or sometimes they're simply eaten as an after-dinner treat. The incredible thing about cookies is that they are incredibly versatile. Whether you are craving a simple sugar cookie or a dessert loaded with add-ins and toppingsthere's a cookie recipe sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Cookies are also a great treat to make with your little chefs. Their simple step by step method makes for the ideal kitchen learning experience. To help make baking with your children a success, follow these simple tips before baking your cookies.

Pre-Baking Tips

Prep the Ingredients and Supplies Beforehand

10 Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog Setting up the recipe ingredients and supplies before inviting your children into the kitchen will help you determine age-appropriate tasks they can help with. Laying out the ingredients in order of use will help things run smoothly. Whereas separating the baking supplies will allow you to determine which are safe for your child, and which should be labeled "adult only."

Prepare for a Mess

Preparing for a mess by laying down mess-friendly towels, dressing your children in older clothes and keeping cleaning supplies nearby will help reduce stress. If a mess does get out of hand, you'll have the supplies to clean it up quickly.

Encourage Creativity

Children love exploring new tastes and textures. When spending time in the kitchen with your children, make sure that you're involved in the entire process. Whether you are tasting foods, cracking eggs, or trying new things, your child is likely to follow suit. Creating a space where your child feels safe to express themselves is an integral part of the learning process. Additionally, if your child is eager to create new recipes of their own, let them! Encouraging your children to incorporate add-ins and extra ingredients that they love will give them a sense of responsibility and achievement, knowing that they're responsible for the result. Now that you better understand how to make your kitchen time a success, it's time to start baking. For a rich and satisfying cookie experience, create one (or more) of these easy cookie recipes for kids.

10 Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids

Turtle Cookies

10 Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog In the mood for cookies, but don't feel like the regular chocolate chip cookie you're used to? We have the perfect recipe for you. These delicious Turtle Cookies are full of sweet flavors like smooth caramel and crunchy pecans. Kid-approved and loved by adults everywhere they're the ideal summertime treat when you're craving something sweet. To make this recipe even more delicious, we recommend pulling the cookies out of the oven once they've just begun to brown. Doing so will create the gooey-on-the-inside crunchy on the outside cookie that we all crave. While our favorite way to eat these cookies is straight out of the oven, we also love topping them with a scoop of ice cream.

Caveman Cookies

Is your family trying to stick to a paleo diet? As parents, we often hope to make the healthiest choices for our families and filling the pantry with healthy, wholesome ingredients is crucial. While sticking to any diet can be hard, it becomes even harder when you have little ones who crave sweets daily. The good news is that there are several ways to make sweet treats that fall within your diet guidelineslike these Paleo Caveman Cookies. Made with hazelnut flour, coconut flour, dark chocolate and almond butter, these cookies make it easy for your family to have their sweets and enjoy them too.

Cowboy Cookies

10 Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog Turn every little kid's dream of becoming a cowboy into a deliciously sweet reality with these Cowboy Cookies. Rough and tough around the edges, but oh so sweet on the inside, they're the perfect treat to make with your little ones. Were unsure of their original origin, but several cowboy-strong states claim these cookies. Loaded with good-for-you oats, chocolate, coconut, nuts and fruit, these cookies are made to provide long-lasting energy to even the most active children. Plus, just knowing that these cookies were made with cowboys in mind will have your little buckaroo feeling like he's truly in the wild Wild West. Easy to make, these cookies will turn your kitchen into the Wild Wild Westof fun and are the perfect cookie choice if you're searching for a dairy free or gluten free dessert.

Coconut Cookies

Summertime just isn't the same without a fruity, coconut dessert on the table and we have the perfect one for you. These delicious Coconut Drop Cookies are full of tropical flavors that will transport you to your dream family vacation. Simple to make, it's a great recipe to enlist the kiddos to help with. Whether you choose to enjoy these coconutty cookies in the comfort of your own home, or while hanging out by the pool, they'll scream summertime.

5 Grain Cookies

10 Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog Turn your child's favorite dessert into a healthy treat with these 5 Grain Cookies. Made with our wholesome 5 Grain Rolled Hot Cereal, they're a bundle of energy packed into a few delicious bites. Prepped and baked in less than 15 minutes, they're the ideal recipe to make when you're short in time and don't want something elaborate. Have your little ones help pass you the ingredients. Or, for more skilled young chefs, give them the task of mixing the cookie dough and shaping the cookies. It is a recipe so delicious that we had it printed on the back label of our 5 Grain Rolled Hot Cereal.

S'more Cookies

Too hot to camp out? Or maybe you're planning on staying home for the weekend. No matter the reasoning, be sure to bring summertime into your home this summer by making these delicious S' more Cookies. The perfect campfire treat can be enjoyed just about wherever. Classic ingredients like chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows are packed into a buttery dough. Whether you are watching a movie with the family or planning a backyard bbq, this campfire specialty is sure to leave everyone craving more. Simply made, it's a kid-friendly recipe that will leave your little baker excited for your next kitchen time together.

Gluten Free Brownie Mix Cookies

10 Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog If your child is a fan of brownies, then it's time to introduce them to this satisfyingly sweet recipe. These Gluten Free Brownie Mix Cookies are the ideal dessert for brownie-edge lovers everywhere. Their fudgy inside and crispy cookie edges create a unique dessert texture that is delicious no matter how you eat them. Made with our simple Gluten Free Brownie Mix, these cookies are the perfect recipe for introducing your children to gluten free baking. Top these cookies with ice cream, or dip them in milk for the ultimate after-dinner treat.

Applesauce Cookies

If you're a parent, we're confident that you've stocked up on applesauce once or twice. A typical healthy, kid-approved snack, applesauce is the perfect way to sweeten mealsespecially desserts, naturally. Teach your children how to turn their favorite mid-day snack into a tasty Applesauce Cookie Recipe. By combining sweet applesauce with our whole wheat flour, you'll create a cookie batter that's out of this world delicious. And because these cookies are made with wholesome ingredients, they're practically guilt-free.

Pug Cookies

10 Cookie Recipes to Make With Kids | Bob's Red Mill Blog Have a little artist on your hands? Test their skills with these adorable Pug Cookies. Whether your child loves art or simply loves animals, these cookies are the perfect kitchen creation to entertain them with. Make a small batch and keep around the house to satisfy your children's sweet tooth, or make a larger batch to share with friends. The perfect way to add a little pug love to your day and sure to put a smile on your little bakers face.

Gingerbread Cookies

Making cookies for a crowd? This Gingerbread Cookie Recipe is the perfect fit. Because this recipe makes a large batch of gingerbread mix, you can give these cookies away or prepare a significant amount for your next event. Easy to make, you simply mix the flour, sugar and spices and then add in the shortening until it's thoroughly combined. Because this cookie dough lasts well in the fridge, you can also make it ahead of time and have your little ones help shape the cookies later. We hope that these ten cookie recipes for kids have inspired you to invite your little ones in the kitchen. From mixing ingredients to decorating and frosting cookies, there are plenty of age-appropriate tasks that your little one can help out with. Now, it's time to have some messy fun!  
Bob's Red Mill
September 09 2020

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