Strawberry Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars

Soft, chewy sugar cookie base made in one bowl topped with fluffy strawberry frosting. Easier than most baking recipes, these Strawberry Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars are great to bake with kids. They are also allergy-friendly and easy to make vegan and gluten-free. Freeze dried strawberries make the frosting naturally bright pink and perfect for Valentine’s…

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Recipes to Cook with Kids in February

In my house, February food is all about Valentine’s Day, football parties, and cozy meals and baked goods to enjoy together. Whether it’s the same at yours or slightly different, this lineup of recipes to cook with kids in February has something for everyone to enjoy.  Valentine’s Day Highlights: Heart “Beet” Smoothie Bowls: Whether for…

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Birthday Cake Breakfast Cookies

Kids will love baking and eating these nutritious, fiber-rich cookies that taste like “funfetti” cake! Birthday Cake Breakfast Cookies are a balanced addition to breakfast, snack time, or lunch boxes. You can make the cookies with wheat flour or almond flour to make them gluten-free. They are also easy to make dairy and egg-free. Kids…

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Essential Tools For Baking with Kids

There’s no doubt that kids love to bake! After teaching kids to cook for many years and baking with my own kids many times, I’ve come up with a short list of favorite things that I use over and over again. These Essential Tools for Baking with Kids will make your time in the kitchen…

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The Best Cookie Recipes to Bake with Kids

Whether it’s for the holiday season or just a weekend activity, baking cookies is something kids (everyone!) get very excited about. Below are my best cookie recipes to bake with kids. Cookies for all occasions–holiday cookies, everyday cookies, cookies with added veggies, and cookies for breakfast! My best tips for baking with kids as well…

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Recipes to Cook with Kids in December

Recipes to Cook with Kids in December focuses on both sweet and savory recipes to celebrate the hight of winter and holiday season. There is so much to enjoy in the kitchen together this month–cookies, crispy latkes, breakfast treats, fun snacks, and more! Making these recipes are not only fun, but will help kids learn…

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Honey Roasted Pears (Air Fryer or Oven)

Pears don’t get enough love! These Honey Roasted Pears are a simple way to enough the nutritious and delicious fall fruit. Just a few ingredients take the pears to the next level of flavor. Roast them in the oven or the air fryer for an easy side dish kids will love. They also make a…

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Recipes to Cook with Kids in November

For Recipes to Cook with Kids in November, we continue to focus on seasonal produce and holidays, like Thanksgiving. There are so many easy recipes that will get kids excited to get in the kitchen and try new foods. The whole family will enjoy recipes like Cranberry Applesauce, Apple Pie Stuffed Biscuits, Creamy Pumpkin Pasta,…

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Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes (whole grain and low sugar)

Healthy Sweet Potato Pancakes are a simple, nutritious pancake recipe that kids will love. Plus, they have an extra boost of nutrients and fiber thanks to whole wheat flour and mashed sweet potato. Make a batch and heat them up all week for easy breakfasts. Kids in the Kitchen: Measure: Since there are only a…

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Easy Homemade Candy Eyes

Store-bought decorative, edible eyes are great in a pinch. However, they are tasteless and so hard you might break a tooth on them. Instead, make my Easy Homemade Candy eyes for all your Halloween treats and snacks. They are only 2 ingredients, white chocolate and mini chocolate chips, and taste 100 percent better! Spooky, edible…

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