When it's too cold and snowy to play outside, baking with kids becomes the perfect indoor activity. These sweet treats are easy enough for them to actually help make, not just watch from the sidelines. They're fun, messy in the best way, and delicious enough that everyone will want seconds. Here are the recipes that'll keep kids entertained and fed on those long January snow days.
Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Making Brown Butter Pecan Chocolate chip cookies is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to celebrate the Fall flavors we all love! These cookies are chewy on the outside and gooey on the inside with deep chocolate and nutty flavors, a must-try during Fall or even Thanksgiving!
Get the recipe: Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chocolate Puff Pastry
If you love chocolate as much as I do, you will certainly want to try this easy chocolate puff pastry recipe! With just two main ingredients, this simple recipe takes store-bought puff pastry to the next level by rolling in decadent chocolate chips. The result is a soft, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate pastry with a flaky outer shell and a creamy chocolate interior.
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Chocolate Salami
Salami and chocolate might not be the first pairing that comes to mind, but this no-bake chocolate salami recipe will change that! Don't worry—there's no actual salami involved. Instead, you'll find a mouthwatering mix of rich dark chocolate, crushed tea cookies, citrusy orange zest, and crunchy chopped nuts, all rolled into a delicious package that the whole family will love!
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Apple Hand Pies
Apple Hand Pies are easier to make than full-size apple pie, and there is no need to share! They have flaky pie dough and a creamy spiced apple filling, plus they are super easy to make.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
No Bake Peanut Butter Pie is smooth and creamy, crunchy and sweet all at once! I love everything about this no bake pie. It has an amazing creamy texture, rich peanut butter taste, and an Oreo cookie crust that will satisfy anyone! What's more, it is so quick and easy to make.
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Chouquettes
Made with fluffy choux pastry dough and sweet Swedish pearl sugar, these light and airy chouquettes may be only one or two bites, but they are absolutely irresistible! Serve these delicious French sugar puffs for breakfast with a hot cup of tea or coffee, or enjoy a few as an afternoon snack or after dinner.
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Pecan Snowball Cookies
These sweet, crunchy, buttery pecan snowball cookies are a delicious way to decorate your dessert table this holiday season! Also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cookies, these snowy treats use just a handful of basic pantry staples to create a fun-shaped and eye-catching dessert that all ages will love. These are perfect for holiday parties or as edible gifts.
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Mini Brownie Bites
There can't be many people in the world who don't love brownies. Certainly, baking mini brownie bites is one of my favorite things to do, and brownie bites are the perfect mini-chocolate desserts to make for parties, snacks, and more.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
These gooey chocolate chip cookie bars take your classic round cookies and transform them into irresistible bite-sized squares, perfect for snacking on the go! Using just a few simple ingredients, they're ideal for gifting, sharing at parties, or indulging at home next to a scoop of ice cream.
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Peanut Butter Brownies
Made with two rich, fudgy chocolate brownie layers and a luscious, creamy peanut butter filling in the center, these peanut butter brownies are a flavor combo made in heaven! Whether baking for a gathering with friends or treating yourself to a crave-worthy dessert at home, keeping your hands off these mind-blowing treats will be almost impossible!
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S´Mores Cookies
These s'mores cookies put a fun, tasty twist on your regular chocolate chip cookies! Made with decadent dark chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and sweet graham cracker crumbs, they are a family favorite that you will want to make over and over again!
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Chocolate Mousse Cups
These no-bake chocolate mousse cups are a chocolate lover's dream come true! Made with rich dark chocolate and topped with delicious airy chantilly cream and sweet chocolate shavings, they are the perfect treat to satisfy your post-dinner sweet tooth. Not only are these drool-worthy desserts easy to make, but they are also eye-catching and beautiful!
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Oreo Brownies
If you're looking for the ultimate Oreo brownies, you're in the right place! This simple yet indulgent recipe infuses rich, fudgy brownies with crunchy chocolate Oreo cookies for a decadent combination that will easily become a favorite for all ages! Serve them alongside a bowl of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate party dessert or after-dinner treat.
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No-Bake Cookies Without Peanut Butter
These chocolatey, delicious no-bake cookies without peanut butter are the perfect allergy-friendly addition to any dessert table. Made with decadent dark chocolate chips, cocoa powder, old-fashioned oats, and a touch of vanilla, you won't be able to resist having more than one of these delicious sweet treats. The best part is, no oven is required!
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Brookies
These brookies are the perfect dessert for when you can't decide between chocolate chip cookies or brownies for dessert! Made from a combination of gooey fudge brownies and chewy chocolate chip cookie dough, this sweet combination of two household favorites is a match made in heaven!
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Butterscotch Cookies
Made with brown butter, these butterscotch cookies have a deeper, richer taste that brings out the caramel notes in every bite. The edges bake up beautifully crisp and chewy, the centers stay soft, and the butterscotch chips melt into little pockets of sweetness. If you love warm, comforting flavors with a hint of nostalgia, this is the cookie recipe you’ll want to bake on repeat.
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Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
If you're looking for a chocolatey addition to your dessert table, you have to try these melt-in-your-mouth brownies with cream cheese frosting! Ready in less than an hour, these moist, gooey brownies are baked to perfection and then topped with a creamy, yet not overly sweet, cream cheese frosting. Serve them alongside a bowl of vanilla ice cream for the perfect after-dinner dessert!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
Homemade and much healthier than traditional Rice Krispie treats, these chocolate peanut butter rice crisps are made with Kamut puffs, honey, and nut butter, deliciously covered with chocolate, and served as a cupcake. It's such an easy recipe and a favorite thing to make with kids.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
Monster Cookie Bars
These Monster Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and easy-to-make oatmeal cookie bars loaded with rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, chocolate chips, and M&M’s. A one-bowl recipe that is perfect for parties, gatherings, and more!
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4 Ingredient Dates Snickers
Indulge guilt-free with our 4-ingredient Dates Snickers recipe. This easy treat is made with wholesome ingredients and is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
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Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
These Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats only call for 3 ingredients, are super easy and inexpensive to make, and taste just like the nostalgic treats you had as a kid. This recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and is loaded with gooey, sweet marshmallows.
Get the recipe: Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
Honeycomb Candy
This easy-to-make honeycomb candy requires no candy thermometer and can be made within 40 minutes at home. The result is a crunchy treat with an irresistible honey flavor and a hint of vanilla.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge
This is the best no-bake peanut butter fudge recipe! Made with simple pantry staple ingredients like peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup, this fudge could not be easier to make and only requires a few minutes of hands-on time. Plus, it's vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Get the recipe: Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Fudge
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