Specially selected because of their popularity with kids, these sweet treats run the gamut. There’s something for the tween who can’t get enough of the Great British Bake Off as well as the tot who wants to do whatever the big kids are doing. Find a recipe to fit your family or work your way through the whole list. All of these recipes are as fun to make as they are delicious to eat!
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 11 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 3 hr 30 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 16
Ooey-gooey and chewy—what kid (or adult, for that matter) could resist such a bar? Featuring a chocolate chip cookie base loaded with caramel bits, a fudgy chocolate middle and an oaty topping, these bars are bound to become a household favorite.
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 34 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 3 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 12
Show kids how to make their favorite sweet breakfast treat with a little help from Betty’s cake mix. This doughnut-flavored bundt cake gets filled with sweet raspberry jam and brushed with a powdered sugar glaze, so there are lots of hands-on tasks little bakers will enjoy.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 70 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 1 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 18
Salty-sweet and crumbly peanut butter cookies sandwiched together with creamy peanut butter frosting and jam make these cookies the ultimate version of a PB&J. Whip them together on a whim, they’re easy as can be and little hands are adept at smearing the jam and peanut butter filling.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 16 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 1 hr 30 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 24
Scare up your pantry odds and ends for these monster bars, which feature M&M’s, chocolate chips, cocktail peanuts and oats. With so many fun mix-ins to measure and stir into the dough, this is a perfect easy baking project for beginners.
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 2 hr 25 min
- Ingredients: 9
- Servings: 24
These chewy and crunchy bars are loaded with peanuts, caramel and chocolate chips, so they have all the flavor of your favorite candy bar and then some, plus a topping made of Snickers® bars themselves. What can we say, sometimes more is more!
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 15 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 2 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 16
The only thing better than brownies are brownies topped with OREO cookies! And curious kiddos can lead, while you play sous chef, because this recipe gets off to an easy start—thanks to a box of Betty’s brownie mix. Crushing cookies, mixing up frosting and assembling the whole treat is a project that’s sure to make your little baker proud.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 30 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 1 hr 20 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 28
Deceptively simple (six ingredients!) and undeniably delicious, these chewy sugar cookies studded with sweet-tart dried cranberries and rich dark chocolate chunks are a kid-friendly recipe that’s always a hit.
4.1 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 67 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 55 min
- Total time: 55 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 36
No need for an introduction here, these cookies speak for themselves. And this recipe delivers them up in a jiffy—thanks to a shortcut ingredient courtesy of Betty Crocker. Before you throw these together, enlist a little helper to roll cookie dough balls, plant Kisses™ and take care of quality control.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 327 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 35 min
- Total time: 1 hr 35 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 24
Miss the ice cream man? Get your little bakers involved in making a treat that’s just as sweet and in no danger of melting away. These cupcake-stuffed cones made with rainbow chip cake mix take 10 minutes to prep. After that, let them decorate away with a tub or two of Betty Crocker™ Rich and Creamy frosting and all the sprinkles their little hearts’ desire.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 3 reviews.- Prep time: 45 min
- Total time: 1 hr 15 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 36
Inspired by an old-school snack, these peanut butter-oatmeal cookie sandwiches filled with fluffy frosting taste even better than you remember. Little helpers will love scooping the dough for these soft and chewy cookies and spreading the frosting filling.
4.5 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 22 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 20 min
- Total time: 3 hr 50 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 16
Made from a buttery shortbread cookie base topped with sweet strawberries and streusel, this simple dessert is so wholesome, it almost doesn’t count. It’s made with fruit after all! Mix these bars up when you need a project that’ll keep little hands busy.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 13 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 3 hr 40 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 24
There’s no need to scold anybody for sneaking a bite of cookie dough with this yummy recipe. A clever concoction from the Betty Crocker Test Kitchens, the frosting in this recipe features chocolate chips and other delicious add-ins mixed together with cream cheese so it perfectly mimics the flavor and texture of cookie dough. Kids can sample away even though the “cookie dough” is raw.
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 8 reviews.- Prep time: 60 min
- Total time: 3 hr 15 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 48
If your kiddo thinks the best part of playtime is the moment when they knock over their Lego house or destroy their sandcastle, this hands-on recipe is sure to be a hit. Tearing up an entire baked cake is the key to making this recipe and it’s a deliciously messy process that adults might find just as fun (and therapeutic) as their kids. So, give it a try!
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 137 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 5 hr 45 min
- Ingredients: 14
- Servings: 18
Surprise and delight your children with this magical cake whose layers shift during the baking process. Don’t let them in on the secret, instead involve them in the baking and let them discover the switcheroo when they dig into a slice.
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 83 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 55 min
- Total time: 1 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 54
We flipped the usual formula on its head for this chocolatey cookie studded with white chocolate chips. These easy, scratch-made cookies bake up crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Get your little cookie monsters in on the cookie-making fun, and they’ll enjoy the result of their efforts that much more!
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 10 reviews.- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 2 hr 50 min
- Ingredients: 8
- Servings: 24
With cookie crushing, chocolate drizzling and more delicious tasks involved, this recipe is as fun to make as it is to eat. Get it off to a quick start with your handy box of Betty’s brownie mix, then mix up the rich marshmallow frosting and make sure to get kids involved in the decorating.
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 6 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 35 min
- Total time: 2 hr 0 min
- Ingredients: 18
- Servings: 40
If you grew up eating store-bought iced oatmeal cookies, this recipe is a must-try. These soft, chewy and warmly spiced cookies get a swipe of homemade buttercream frosting for an upgrade that you’ve just got to share with your kids.
4.4 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 11 reviews.- Prep time: 45 min
- Total time: 1 hr 35 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 24
You’d be hard-pressed to find a cuter cupcake and that’s not all this recipe has going for it. Made easy, thanks to Betty Crocker cake mix and frosting, these cupcakes are all about the decoration. So, keep the kids busy with this baking project that yields sweet rewards.
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 119 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 10 min
- Total time: 1 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 3
- Servings: 24
The name says it all! This recipe is all about sweet simplicity and it’s perfect for launching a kiddo on their baking journey. So, grab that box of Betty Crocker cake mix and let your little lead on the mixing and measuring.
5.0 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 24 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 1 hr 10 min
- Ingredients: 7
- Servings: 30
We doubled down on butterscotch in this recipe by adding both butterscotch pudding and butterscotch chips to the mix. The result is a deeply caramelly cookie whose sweetness you’ll appreciate even more with a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
4.8 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 5 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 1 hr 35 min
- Ingredients: 5
- Servings: 24
These adorable cookie cups are easy as pie—actually, they’re easier! Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix and spiced pie filling provide a shortcut start to these irresistible apple treats that are perfect for fall.
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 26 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 40 min
- Total time: 4 hr 30 min
- Ingredients: 10
- Servings: 60
Here’s an over-the-top cookie kids and adults can agree on. These fudgy scratch-made treats studded with chopped maraschino cherries and drizzled with more chocolate are delightfully rich and chewy.
4.7 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 53 reviews.- Prep time: 45 min
- Total time: 45 min
- Ingredients: 11
- Servings: 36
Soft peanut butter cookies cups filled with mini Reese’s cups are the ultimate cookie for chocolate-peanut butter lovers. If you’ve got a few of those in your house, this fan-favorite recipe is a guaranteed hit.
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 18 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 30 min
- Total time: 1 hr 15 min
- Ingredients: 4
- Servings: 22
Looking for a doable and delicious baking project? Marbled sugar cookies are a perfect way to while away an afternoon with kiddos. From making the marbling pattern, to trying out the rolling pin and cutting out cookies, this recipe includes jobs for kids of all ages.
4.9 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 37 reviews.- Prep time: 35 min
- Total time: 4 hr 55 min
- Ingredients: 12
- Servings: 8
Pie and cheesecake come together beautifully in this dessert mash-up that’s hard to beat. Topped with a fresh blueberry sauce, this sweet and creamy pie is a surefire hit!
4.2 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 17 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 25 min
- Total time: 1 hr 15 min
- Ingredients: 6
- Servings: 36
These darling sugar cookie cups are stuffed with a mini Twix® bars and drizzled with caramel for a delectable treat kids will definitely want to bake and eat.
4.6 out of 5 stars, average rating value out of 49 reviews.Kitchen Tested- Prep time: 15 min
- Total time: 1 hr 45 min
- Ingredients: 4
- Servings: 16
Combining chocolate chip cookie dough with vanilla pudding mix and chopped Rolo® caramels, these soft and chewy cookie bars are an indulgent treat you don’t want to miss!
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