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.
27 Creative Kid-Friendly Recipes
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Fruit-Inspired Red Velvet Desserts
The ‘Watermelon Cake Pops’ are Adorably Delicious
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Candy-Concealing Desserts
These Pinata Sugar Cookies Deliver a Stunning Sweet Surprise
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Facetious Campfire Confections
These S'mores Cookies are a Fun Take on a Camping Favorite
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Delicate Bonnet Biscuits
Bakerella Cookie Hats are a Sweet Treat on a Sunny Day
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Doughy Truffle Pops
These 'Bakerella' Chocolate Chip Desserts are Mouth-Watering
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DIY Cookie Recipe Jars
The Bakerella 'Cowgirl' Project is Great for Gift-Giving
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School Supply-Inspired Sweets
The Bakerella Pencil Push Up Pops are Academically Adorable
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Cosmic Princess Cupcakes
These Princess Leia Cupcakes by Justjenndesigns are Nebular Noms
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Carnival-Inspired Cupcakes
The Ice-Cream Cupcakes are Deceiving Yet Delicious
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Mini Toasted Treats
The Chocolate Smores Cupcake Offers the Best of Both Desserts
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DIY Cheesecake Pops
The Wedding Chicks Cakepop Recipe is a Delicious Treat on a Stick
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DIY Butterscotch Oatmeal Bites
The 'Live, Laugh, Eat' Cookie Dough Balls are a Healthy Treat
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Cucumber-Enclosed Sandwiches
The Make the Best of Everything Sub Recipe is Great for Snacking
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Cookie-Filled Cupcakes
The '1fine Cookie' Reeces Pieces Cupcakes Will Increase Sugar Levels
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Sweet Strudel Muffins
This 'Sally Baking Addiction' Peach Pie Creation is Jam-Packed with Fruit
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DIY Squirmy Compost Desserts
The Disney Family Fun Mud Cake is Ideal for Children
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Twigged Candy Apples
The 'Allyson Baker Design' Blog Shows How to Spruce Up a Traditional Treat
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Frozen Yogurt Fruit Sandwiches
The 'Make the Best of Everything' Kiwi Treat is a Healthy Snack
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Enticing Carrot Patch Treats
The Disney Family Fun Garden Cookies are Fun to Eat
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Safari Disguised Desserts
The 'Camo Cupcake Sandwiches' are a Hilarious Sweet Treat
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Smirking Morning Meals
Teddy Bear Toast is a Cute Way to Spice Up the Traditional Breakfast Dish
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Decadent Avocado Desserts
Scarletta Bakes Whips up a Fresh Take on the Classic Pop-Tart
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Star-Spangled Berries
These DIY 4th of July Chocolate Covered Strawberries are Strictly American
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Sweetly Swirled Confections
Mardi's Marshmallows Will Let You Taste the Rainbow
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Breakfast Treat Recipes
Buttercream Bakery's Homemade Pop Tarts are an Early Morning Delight
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Faux Melon Marshmallow Sweets
These Watermelon Krispie Treats Were Made for the Summer
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Berry Flavorful Explosions
The Fresh Fruit Enchiladas Offers a Wonderful Sweet Pastry Treat
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The ‘Watermelon Cake Pops’ are Adorably Delicious
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The 'Bakingdom' Halloween Baked Goods are a fun and Delicious Treat
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These Frozen Greek Yogurt Covered Strawberries are Refreshing and Adorable
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The Brit & Co. Jolly Rancher Treats are Easy to Make
Animated Bovine Branding
Dynamic Chilly Moo Packaging Promotes the Delectable Qualities of Dairy
Flirty Duo Desserts
These Heart Polka Dot Macaron Cupcakes Are Deliciously Girly
Dessert-Inspired Drinking
These Strawberry Cheesecake Jello Shots are Delectable
DIY Jumbo Lollipop Decorations
The 'Trendy Tree' Blog Shows How to Make Affordable Party Accents
DIY Balloon Bean Bags
The Disney Family Fun Ball Project is Ideal for Children's Play
DIY Spiked Watermelon Pops
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make a Refreshingly Cool Treat
Pool Party-Inspired Bites
These Beach Ball Cake Pops Were Made for the Summer Season
DIY Teacup Illuminators
Cupcakes and Cashmere Teacup Candles Make for a Charming Gift
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The Rock Lobster 'Lobstah Palooza' Event Brings the Ocean to Toronto
DIY Twig Decorations
The Cakies 'Sweet Bird Hanging' is a Fun Project for the Home
Luscious Lemon Desserts
The Brit & Co. Cupcake Recipe is Visually Appealing
Creamy Fried Festive Bites
These Deep Fried Mash Potato Cubes are a Must-See
Fruit Imitating Popsicles
Beat the Summer Heat with These Cute and Kitschy Watermelon Ice Pops
Doughy Truffle Pops
These 'Bakerella' Chocolate Chip Desserts are Mouth-Watering
DIY Tube Cakes
The 'A Beautiful Mess' Cupcake Pushpop are a Fun Treat
Printable Delectable Decorations
The 'Barnyard Cupcake Toppers' are a Convenient Design
DIY Dried Fruit Decorations
The 'Annie's Eats' Pineapple Dessert Flowers are Surreal
Faux Fabric Confections
These Burlap Bunnies Are a Dressed-Up Version of the Classic Sugar Cookie
Impaled Nobleman Confections
These Game of Thrones Cake Pops are Bloody Delicious
DIY Ombre Sweets
The Wedding Chicks Colored Sugar Recipe is Alluring and Tempting
Red Wine Ice Pops
The 'A Beautiful Mess' Blog Shows How to Make Delicious Fudgesicles
Antique Floral Confections
These Lavender Cookies are the Perfect Dainty Tea Time Treat
Sweet Tweeting Treats
Bakerella's Bluebird Cake Pops are Almost too Cute to Eat
Jarred Cake Confections
The 'How Sweet It Is' No-Bake Coconut Cream Cheescake Looks Delicious
Lip-Puckering Lemon Biscuits
Sweetopia's Citrus Cookies Are Sweetly Styled and Company-Ready
Heroic Handheld Desserts
These Avengers Cake Pops are Super Sweet
DIY Soda Bottle Creatures
The ‘Spoonful’ Polar Bear Project is a Great Way to Re-Purpo
Clever Cookout-Themed Treats
Cake Pop BBQ Grills are the Perfect Treat for Dad on Father's Day
Pretty Pastel-Hued Sweets
These Easter Egg Sugar Cookies are Almost Too Beautiful to Eat
Impostor Pork Confections
These Bacon Cookies Offer a Sugary Sweet Impression of the Real Deal
DIY Spiked Berry Edibles
The Brit & Co. Raspberry Pudding Bites are Made for the Mature Palate
Lucky Sweet Axes
These ShamRock Cookies Will Hit All the Right Notes this St. Patty's Day
Cute Cotton Tail Confections
These Bunny Hole Push Pops are Hilarious to Look at and Fun to Eat
Heavenly Hybrid-Layered Treats
The Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is a Dessert Within a Dessert
Carnival-Inspired Cupcakes
The Ice-Cream Cupcakes are Deceiving Yet Delicious
Glorious Golden Hive Cakes
These Chocolate Beehive Cupcakes are Creating a Buzz You Can't Refuse
Disguised Dessert Chips
These French Fry-Shaped Cakes are a Sweet Take on Savory Snacks
Sumptuous Saucer-Side Sweets
These Shortbread Tea Bags Are the Perfect Compliment to Your Cuppa
Fruit Hollowing Devices
Get Rid of the Stalk with the Chef'n StemGem Strawberry Stem Remover
DIY Unraveling Surprise Gifts
The Cakies Blog 'Love Ball' is Packed with Excitement
Avant-Garde Food Photography
Andrew Stellitano Creates Decadent Designs out of Delicious Dishes
Faux Frozen Treats
These Dripless Ice Cream Cone Macarons are a Playful Take on the French Dessert
Cocktail-Inspired Pops
These Mojito Cheesecake Bites are Here to Help You Beat the Heat
Baked Pastry-Inspired Lollipops
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Pie Pops' are Miniature Desserts
Disguised Cereal Cakes
These Rice Krispie Cupcake Pops are Cute, Crisp and Delicious
Breakfast-Inspired Crumbles
The Cupcakes and Cashmere Baked French Toast Recipe is Delectable
Nesting Doll Confections
These Babushka Cookies are Almost Too Beautiful to Nibble
Sweet Campfire Drinks
Emily Schuman's 'Toasted Marshmallow Shakes' are Akin to S'mores
Classic Dessert Combo Cakes
These Milk and Cookie Cupcakes Sport Tiny Biscuits and Bottles
Scrumptious Meat Stuffed Sweets
The BBQ Pulled Pork Cupcake is Filled With Savory Goodness
DIY Cheesecake Pops
The Wedding Chicks Cakepop Recipe is a Delicious Treat on a Stick
Decadent Baseball-Themed Sweets
These Ballpark Cupcakes Pay Homage to Classic Sporty Cuisine
Tart Summery Desserts
The Smitten Kitchen Pink Lemonade Bar is Refreshingly Sweet
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Avian Imitation Sweets
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Coconut Nest Cupcakes' Mimics Bird Dwellings
Fruit Flag Desserts
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make a Stars and Stripes Fruit Platter
Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Mac and Cheese Cups' Update Dessert Treats
Healthy Cupcakes
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make Low-Fat Treats
Healthy Tortilla Brunches
Joy the Baker's 'Breakfast Nachos' are a Nutritious Morning Meal
Spud Concealing Cakes
These Sweet Potato Chocolate Cupcakes are for Gardeners with a Sweet Tooth
Beachy Iced Biscuits
These Sand Dollar Cookies Were Made for Sunny Summer Vacations
Ice Cream S'more Desserts
The Cakies Ultimate Campfire Treat Will Satisfy
Super-Sized French Pastries
The Macaron Cake Impresses with its Size and Delicate Construction
Gourmet Hybrid Hoagies
This Roasted Strawberry Brie Chocolate Grilled Cheese is Decadent
Liquor-Filled Fruits
The Watermelon Keg Mixes and Pours All at Once
Circus-Inspired Party Treats
The Disney Family Fun Balloon Cupcakes are Visually Appealing
DIY Fruit Flavored Condiments
The 'Half Baked' Strawberry Honey Butter is a Delicious Spread
DIY Ghostly Jug Decorations
The 'Disney Family Fun' Spirit Lanterns are Great for Halloween
Safari Disguised Desserts
The 'Camo Cupcake Sandwiches' are a Hilarious Sweet Treat
Salty Stacked Snacks
The Spam Musubi Push-Pops are Delectable
Sweet Stout Confections
Joy the Baker's 'Honey and Beer Spice Cake' is Sugary and Boozy at Once
Creamy Veggie-Infused Condiments
The Shutterbean Tomato Butter Recipe is Delectable
Oversized Dessert Get-Ups
This Cupcake Muumuu is Over-The-Top
DIY Pickling Projects
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Bread and Butter Pickles' Recipe is Hands-On
Sweet Sticky Spirits
The Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka is Dessert-Inspired
Spill-Proof Platters
The Taco Plates Will Make Mexican Night Less Messy
Picnic-Patterned Confections
These Gingham Cookies Are the Perfect Fashionable Treat for Spring
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The ‘House to Home’ Site Shows How to Make Playful Containers
Upscale Spud Snacks
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Potato Pockets With Caviar' Reworks Bar Food
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These Spring Tulip Cookies are the Perfect Way to Welcome the Season
Faux Flapjack Stacks
The Pancake Cake is a Discrete Way to Enjoy Dessert for Breakfast
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This Foie Gras Corndog is an Unexpected Mash-Up
Faux Melon Marshmallow Sweets
These Watermelon Krispie Treats Were Made for the Summer