34 Fun Things to Bake at Home with Bored Kids
Updated: Aug. 18, 2020Bring on the sprinkles, rainbows and fun-sized treats! Whip up these adorable baking recipes with the kids this weekend.
Pinwheel pops
“My mom used to make pinwheels every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful, and perfect for sharing in gift boxes.” —Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland
Chocolate-dipped ice cream cone cupcakes
“I created this recipe based on our family’s love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine’s Day. Vary the color to match the occasion.” —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
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Mini brownie treats
“I like to take these quick-and-easy treats to potlucks and family gatherings. They disappear quickly!” —Pam Kokes, North Loup, Nebraska
Pink velvet cupcakes
“My daughter loves all things pink, so this recipe was just right for her birthday. Even my teenage son (not a fan of pink) ate his share, too.” —Paulette Smith, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Gingerbread teddy bears
“These cookies have been a Christmas tradition in my family since I was a little girl. The big bears are so soft and chewy that we can hardly wait until they come out of the oven!” —Elizabeth Manzanares, Gloucester, Virginia
Homemade butterfly cake
“Impress guests by making an adorable and delicious cake. It is actually easy to put together.” —Bonnie Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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Rainbow cake with clouds
“Some cakes stand on their own without icing. For this bright rainbow cake, use a little whipped cream to make fluffy clouds.” —Janet Tigchelaar, Jerseyville, Ontario
Cheesecake pops
“This is a very quick, easy and fun dessert for any occasion. The possibilities are endless with these cute bites. Customize them for any occasion by using different toppings.” —Evelyn Moore, Elk Grove, California
Homemade confetti cake
“This moist and fluffy confetti cake has lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It’s almost impossible not to smile when you see the fun pop of rainbow confetti!” —Courtney Rich, Highland, Utah
Caramel apple bites
“Kids can help make these perfect fall bites by dipping the baked cookies in caramel and nuts. It’s a fun food craft for all of us.” —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Lemony gingerbread whoopie pies
“These spiced-just-right whoopie pies combine two popular flavors in one fun treat. The moist cookies are rolled in sugar before baking for a bit of crunch.” —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia
Rocky road cookie cups
“Traditional rocky road ice cream has nuts, marshmallows, and chocolate. Using prepared cookie dough makes it easy to put the flavors together in these fast, kid-friendly cups.” —Charlotte McDaniel, Jacksonville, Alabama
Melt-in-your-mouth lemon cutouts
“Full of lemony flavor, these cookies are great for any time of year and always popular with family and friends.” —Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska
Miniature peanut butter treats
“This recipe is one of my family’s favorites, and I make the treats a lot, especially at Christmas. I have three children and eight grandchildren, and every one of them loves those ‘peanut butter thingies,’ as the grandchildren call them!” —Jodie McCoy, Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Candy cupcakes
“Rich chocolaty cupcakes include a cream cheese surprise. Get kids in on the fun by letting them help decorate.” ‐Mrs. Walter Jacobson, Ashland, Ohio
Peanut butter kiss cookies
“Baking peanut butter kiss cookies to share doesn’t get much easier than this. Stir together four ingredients. Bake. Top with a kiss. Done! Your family will love this Hershey’s peanut butter blossom cookie recipe.” —Dee Davis, Sun City, Arizona
Chocolate-raspberry cutout cookies
“When my daughter, Katie, was two, the juicy, ripe raspberries in my backyard inspired me to create this cutout cookie. It’s become a mother-daughter tradition to pick the raspberries, choose the cutter shapes, cut out the cookies and frost them.” —Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois
Oreo cupcakes with cookies and cream frosting
“Kids and adults alike won’t be able to resist these Oreo cupcakes. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to thoroughly crush the Oreos.” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jelly bean cookies
“It’s a family tradition for my grandmother and me to make these colorful cookies every year for the holidays.” —Cheyenne Fink, Pleasantville, Pennsylvania
Frosted butter cutout cookies
“I have fond memories of baking and frosting these cutout cookies with my mom. Now, I carry on the tradition with my kids. It’s a messy but fun day!” —Sandy Nace, Greensburg, Kansas
Waffle-iron cookies
“The recipe for these cookies is the easiest to find in my book because it’s a beautiful mess. It’s covered with fingerprints, flour smudges and memories of more than 30 Christmases! I made these with my daughters, and now I make them with my granddaughters.” —Judy Taylor, Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Shortbread sandwich cookies
“I layer a creamy, coffee-flavored filling between buttery shortbread, then dip the sandwiches in chocolate. Guests always love them.” —Bertha Seyer, Oak Ridge, Missouri
Jelly donut cake
“Cake. Doughnuts. Now, you don’t have to choose between the two. Impress your family with this easy jelly-filled cake. Try your best to center the jelly in the middle of the half-filled Bundt pan so that it will not leak out the edges of the cake.” —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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Originally Published: August 18, 2020
Originally Published on Taste of Home