20 Fun Things for Kids to Prepare in the Kitchen

Enjoy time in the kitchen with your children (or give them free reign on their own) when preparing these fun-to-bake and fun-to-create sweets and treats.

If you’re planning a cozy, at-home staycation and want to incorporate a fun baking or kitchen activity, there’s so many treats that your kids will love to try to prepare on their own! Depending on their ages, you can let them have fun while also enjoy the results. 

This is a time that you can let them experiment with trial and error, without being too worried that they’re following instructions correctly. They can always try again!

It’s time for them to learn, shine, and feel pride. 

This time, it’s about the process, and if the results are something you can all enjoy together, then that’s a bonus.

DRINKS

Drinks Kids Can Make

It’s not summer, but if it’s warm indoors you can still get the blender out and make a fun drink.

DRINKS

Hot Chocolate

The gelt is all finished, but you can still enjoy this with milk chocolate.

BAKING

Funfetti Muffins

The colorful version of our favorite Blueberry Muffins.

funfetti crumb muffins

BAKING

Funfetti Cake

The #1 most-baked kid-favorite cake.

BAKING

Very Vanilla Birthday Bars

Did you try this one yet?

Toasted Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies on stone - overhead view

BAKING

Toasted Marshmallow Sandwich Cookies

The S’mores inspired cookie that’s both fun to prepare and delicious.

BAKING

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Squares

The two best items are better together.

BAKING

Rochie’s Chocolate Hazelnut Twists

If you’re preparing challah dough, let your kids have a piece and prepare the dessert.

BAKING

Amazing Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies

This cookie recipe is so versatile and can be customized with any mix-in!

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies

BAKING

9×13 Lava Fudge Cake

For chocolate lovers. This doesn’t take much time but it’s fun to see the magic happen!

BAKING

O’Henry Bars

A classic they’ll love to create and savor.

The O’Henry Bars We’d Sneak from My Mother’s Freezer

ICE CREAM

Ice Cream Treat Logs

Whether you go with Rice Krispies or Fruity Pebbles, this is one they’ll love to prep and enjoy. Save it for Shabbos!

ICE CREAM

Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

Why wait for summer for this refreshingly good cake?

Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream on a cake plate, topped with the rest of the crumbs.

ICE CREAM

Razzles

This isn’t just a recipe–it’s also a fun activity. Plan the toppings, get cute cups, and bring the ice cream shop home. Make one big batch or let each member of the family customize their own.

ICE CREAM

Chocolate Crunch Butterfinger Ice Cream

Make the components, then assemble your own unique ice cream sundaes.

WHOLESOME

Healthy Chewy Muffin Squares

Stock the freezer!

WHOLESOME

Acai Bowls

Get the toppings ready and start blending.

Do you need a grab and go solution? Acai Cups are perfect

acai bowls

WHOLESOME

Overnight Oats

Experiment with something new.

WHOLESOME

Wholewheat Honey Oatmeal Cookies

Bake quickly and enjoy right way! Keep the rest of the stash in the freezer for school days.

oatmeal cookies

WHOLESOME

Healthy-Ish Oatmeal Cookies (Egg-Free)

Another favorite to fill up the cookie jar.

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