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27 Creative Kid-Friendly Recipes

From Twigged Candy Apples to Candy-Concealing Desserts

— August 21, 2012 — Lifestyle
These creative kid-friendly recipes show how simple and fun cooking and baking can be.

Developed with younger taste buds in mind, these recipes are mostly desserts, but make a valiant effort to try to incorporate healthy ingredients like fruit. Because children can be picky when they eat, these culinary creations often incorporate beloved characters into the mix, making eating a more fun and enjoyable experience. Sure to please parents and their young ones alike, the recipes are often simple enough to be made with kids in mind, and don't take an extraordinary amount of time or effort.

Cake pops, in particular, have become a great option for kids. Easy to transport and simple to make, recipes like these are redefining children's food.
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Star-Spangled Berries
Star-Spangled Berries
These DIY 4th of July Chocolate Covered Strawberries are Strictly American
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Twigged Candy Apples
Twigged Candy Apples
The 'Allyson Baker Design' Blog Shows How to Spruce Up a Traditional Treat
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Breakfast Treat Recipes
Breakfast Treat Recipes
Buttercream Bakery's Homemade Pop Tarts are an Early Morning Delight
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Faux Melon Marshmallow Sweets
Faux Melon Marshmallow Sweets
These Watermelon Krispie Treats Were Made for the Summer
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Berry Flavorful Explosions
Berry Flavorful Explosions
The Fresh Fruit Enchiladas Offers a Wonderful Sweet Pastry Treat
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Cookie-Filled Cupcakes
Cookie-Filled Cupcakes
The '1fine Cookie' Reeces Pieces Cupcakes Will Increase Sugar Levels
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Decadent Avocado Desserts
Decadent Avocado Desserts
Scarletta Bakes Whips up a Fresh Take on the Classic Pop-Tart
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Cucumber-Enclosed Sandwiches
Cucumber-Enclosed Sandwiches
The Make the Best of Everything Sub Recipe is Great for Snacking
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Sweetly Swirled Confections
Sweetly Swirled Confections
Mardi's Marshmallows Will Let You Taste the Rainbow
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DIY Squirmy Compost Desserts
DIY Squirmy Compost Desserts
The Disney Family Fun Mud Cake is Ideal for Children
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Sweet Strudel Muffins
Sweet Strudel Muffins
This 'Sally Baking Addiction' Peach Pie Creation is Jam-Packed with Fruit
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Safari Disguised Desserts
Safari Disguised Desserts
The 'Camo Cupcake Sandwiches' are a Hilarious Sweet Treat
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Smirking Morning Meals
Smirking Morning Meals
Teddy Bear Toast is a Cute Way to Spice Up the Traditional Breakfast Dish
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Carnival-Inspired Cupcakes
Carnival-Inspired Cupcakes
The Ice-Cream Cupcakes are Deceiving Yet Delicious
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Frozen Yogurt Fruit Sandwiches
Frozen Yogurt Fruit Sandwiches
The 'Make the Best of Everything' Kiwi Treat is a Healthy Snack
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Mini Toasted Treats
Mini Toasted Treats
The Chocolate Smores Cupcake Offers the Best of Both Desserts
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DIY Cheesecake Pops
DIY Cheesecake Pops
The Wedding Chicks Cakepop Recipe is a Delicious Treat on a Stick
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Enticing Carrot Patch Treats
Enticing Carrot Patch Treats
The Disney Family Fun Garden Cookies are Fun to Eat
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DIY Butterscotch Oatmeal Bites
DIY Butterscotch Oatmeal Bites
The 'Live, Laugh, Eat' Cookie Dough Balls are a Healthy Treat
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Cosmic Princess Cupcakes
Cosmic Princess Cupcakes
These Princess Leia Cupcakes by Justjenndesigns are Nebular Noms
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School Supply-Inspired Sweets
School Supply-Inspired Sweets
The Bakerella Pencil Push Up Pops are Academically Adorable
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Facetious Campfire Confections
Facetious Campfire Confections
These S'mores Cookies are a Fun Take on a Camping Favorite
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DIY Cookie Recipe Jars
DIY Cookie Recipe Jars
The Bakerella 'Cowgirl' Project is Great for Gift-Giving
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Doughy Truffle Pops
Doughy Truffle Pops
These 'Bakerella' Chocolate Chip Desserts are Mouth-Watering
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Delicate Bonnet Biscuits
Delicate Bonnet Biscuits
Bakerella Cookie Hats are a Sweet Treat on a Sunny Day
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Fruit-Inspired Red Velvet Desserts
Fruit-Inspired Red Velvet Desserts
The ‘Watermelon Cake Pops’ are Adorably Delicious
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Candy-Concealing Desserts
Candy-Concealing Desserts
These Pinata Sugar Cookies Deliver a Stunning Sweet Surprise
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