Tasty and Creative Treats to Make at Home with the Family

Trista - December 10, 2021

20. Making A Hershey’s Chocolate Pie To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Are you running out of ideas for what to make for the holidays? That goes double if you have been baking for the family for years and years. Are you in charge of desserts and aren’t sure what you should bring to the table? Finding ingredients at the last minute is a little tricky, but you may always have time to make a Hershey’s chocolate pie. You can also create some beautiful memories making these with the kids since you’re already using a premade crust instead of making one from scratch.

The filling is a little more complicated, but it only requires cooking all of the ingredients together in a pot until it’s all blended. The kids can help you dump in the chocolate chips and pour the mixture into the pie shell when it’s all done. Then just pop it into the fridge to chill for a few hours, and it’s ready to eat. Baking with the kids has never been so fun… and pretty simple.

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19. A Reese’s Peanut Butter Trifle That’s Easier To Make Than It Looks

Layered desserts can be some of the most challenging things to make. You have to make sure that you’ve made enough. That way, all of the layers are even. Because, really, it’s also about how the dessert looks at the end. However, this trifle dessert is the epitome of “easy baking” to the point that your kids can help you out. In fact, with some supervision, they could end up making this entire dessert all by themselves. This Reese’s peanut butter trifle will be not only delicious, but perhaps the start of your child’s budding career in baking.

Just add some instant pudding, whipped cream, and boxed brownies, and you’ll have a dessert that everyone is going to love. It’s rich with peanut butter goodness that you’ll keep coming back to again and again. The rich flavor will certainly wow your kids as well, and they’ll have a dish under their belts that they can make on their own in the future.

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18. An Alternative Healthy Snack That’s Still Delicious

It can be hard to find a healthy snack that your kids will enjoy, but these oatmeal jam bars will trick them into eating more fiber. They’re packed full of jam, with the nutty and crunchy texture of oatmeal on the outside. It’s almost like eating an oatmeal cookie with the sweetness of fruit instead of sugar. Furthermore, instead of enjoying them as a dessert, they can be eaten for breakfast, a great way to start your day when you don’t want to make a complete meal for yourself and your family.

This recipe is also great for adaptation. Why? Because you can use any flavored jam that you like, whether it’s blackberry, apricot, or original strawberry. That means you can customize orders, and really show off your baking flair. Not only can you customize the fruit jam you use, but you could add other healthy components like chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or other nuts! You can make oatmeal jam bars for just about any occasion, and you’ll have a hard time finding someone who won’t like them.

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17. A Great Way To Combine Your Favorite Cookie With Another Great Dessert

Everyone likes Oreo. And, come to think of it, mostly everyone also likes S’mores. So there should be absolutely nothing wrong with combining the two. Just separate the Oreos and start assembling with marshmallows, chocolate, and pretzels, sandwich them back together and put them under the broiler in your oven so that they can achieve that nice browned color. You can even add small pretzels to make these fast and easy treats for kids even more unique.

You’ll make some great memories putting these together with your kids, though they might end up a little hyper after eating all of this chocolate. It’s best to eat them warm since they don’t keep very well, and the marshmallow can become a bit chewy after it’s cooled down. So maybe start with a small handful and then see if anyone wants more. Keep reading to learn more easy dessert ideas you can bake with the children.

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16. Chocolate Cookies Right Out Of The Freezer

Who doesn’t love a scrumptious chocolate cookie anytime of the year? Your birthday, a graduation party, or any holiday calls for cookies. There’s nothing easier than making cookies right from the dough you bought at the store. However, that can taste a bit artificial, so there’s another excellent way to make cookies for later that is straight out of your fridge. What’s great about these cookies is that you can make the cookie dough several days beforehand and just put it in the refrigerator for later. Do the kids have a craving? Just slice off a few rounds and pop them into the oven.

These cookies are pretty easy to make. They only take about 12 minutes in the oven so that you can skip the whining of hungry kids in the other room. Not only that, but you’ll love the smooth and rich chocolate filling. Need to keep the dough longer? Pop it into the freezer as well so you can have cookies later down the road. These chocolate cookies are tasty treats are really a win-win anytime you enjoy them!

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15. Lemon Icebox Cake For Any Occasion

As you probably already know, you don’t need a special occasion to make a cake. Sometimes you just have a craving for something sweet. Perhaps a cake and frosting will do the trick. However, you don’t want to go overboard with the calories and sugar. Try a lemon icebox cake! Add in that delightful tart flavor of lemon with a hot cup of tea, and you have a great afternoon ready! This wonderful recipe for lemon icebox cake is pretty easy to put together, and your kids won’t care about the fact that there’s lemon inside it.

The added layers provide this cake with some complexity, but it’s not that difficult at all to put together. Want to know how to put this fast and easy dessert together? The secret is graham crackers and lemon pudding. That’s it! Add a little whipped cream or frosting on top, and you have a yummy snack for the kids (and yourself) in no time. Baking is a perfect activity to do with your kids into on a rainy day!

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14. Root Beer Float Cupcakes

Are you looking for fast and easy desserts for kids? Maybe they love drinking soda pop, and you want to incorporate that into a special birthday dessert. However, we all know that every parent is trying to cut down on the amount of soda their children drink in a day. It’s a real problem that can be hard to curb. So why not take their favorite fizzy drink and convert it into a dessert where they end up drinking less of the stuff? Root beer floats are all the craze, but have you ever tried making root beer float cupcakes?

This is a pretty easy dessert to make, and the taste will knock everyone’s socks off! That sharp bite will hit you instantly once you chomp down on these cupcakes, and your kids will flip head over heels for them too! They’ll probably ask you to make a new batch once the old one runs out! There’s nothing fancy you have to do except replace any milk or liquid ingredients with root beet instead. There are lots of root beer flavors and brands to choose from, but A&W root beer is our personal preference.

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13. Taking Cake Mix And Turning It Into Cookies

Well, not really turning it into cookies, but stay with us. Cookies and cake are made in two different ways, even though they share the same ingredients. You’ll have to add eggs and a little more oil to create shareable cookies that everyone will love out of a cake mix. However, you can take cake mix from a box and turn it into cookie-like bars that make sharing cake a lot easier for everyone in your household.

Throw in some chocolate chips, and you have yummy treats that are similar to chocolate chip cookies! It’s just that easy to make, takes only a few minutes, and you won’t have to worry about anyone getting a larger slice of cake than anyone else. You can cut everyone’s piece into the same size, which will make the kids happier too. They keep for a pretty long time; just cover them up in cling wrap and place them in the fridge, and you can snack on them throughout the week.

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12. A Spanish Dessert Combined With An Old Greek Classic Creates Perfect Treats

If you’ve never heard of sopapillas, then your world is about to be changed. They’re deep-fried bread that people use for any meal, even in desserts. You roll dessert sopapillas in cinnamon and sugar for a crispy, sweet treat anyone would love. Now combine that with the divine texture and flavor of cheesecake, and you have something else entirely on your hands.

Nothing may ever fulfill your sweet tooth craving ever again like this delectable dessert, so you should probably prepare this dish with caution. The crisp, light and fluffy texture of the crust will have you spinning in your shoes, and the delightful cream cheese in the center will keep you grounded enough for that next bite. Lucky for you that it’s pretty easy to make, though, as you can use crescent rolls from a can to make the beautiful crust.

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11. Pink Lemonade Popsicles For Those Hot Summer Months

Nothing is more annoying that children who are too hot complaining about how hot they are. Perhaps you can’t make it to the pool or beach. You don’t want them just sitting indoors all day, either. You need something yummy to quench their thirst and pique their interest. Pink lemonade remains one of the top beverages to drink during the summer, but it’s gone much too quickly when you make a jug. You can soon change that scenario by making these beforehand, and you can even get their little hands involved in helping you make them too. That’s why you make popsicles instead.

Just add pink lemonade to some popsicle molds and add a small orange slice in the middle to provide your kids with that burst of real fruit flavor. They’ll last much longer than a glass of lemonade, and they’ll cool your kids down much faster too. Soon enough, they’ll know how to make their own popsicles when you’re too tired to get up from the couch. Continue reading to discover more fast and easy snacks for kids.

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10. Making Pretzel Turtles Out of Rolo Candies

Do you remember the Rolo candy? Not everyone does in this day and age. However, they seem to be a favorite candy of the older generation, with its beautiful combination of chocolate and caramel for a nice treat you could keep in your pocket for when you are ready to eat it. Well, you’re going to have to start unwrapping a lot of Rolo candies for this recipe. However, it is worth it when your kids get to taste this scrumptious treat after all that hard work.

Just place one Rolo on square pretzels, bake them for a few minutes until the chocolate starts to melt, and then push a pecan into the top of each one so that it roughly looks like a turtle. They’re delicious, crunchy, and the burst of caramel in the middle will wow even your kids. You might have a hard time saving any of these by the end of the day. It would be best to have extra ingredients laying around for when your kids want to make them again. It it is around a holiday, simply purchase them a day or two after that big day to save some money on baking goods.

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9. Have You Ever Had Treats Called Billionaire’s Candy?

Despite calling this treat “Billionaire’s Candy,” you don’t have to spend a fortune on making these bite-sized treats. They’re just an amalgamation of other ingredients you might already have in your home. Alternatively, make just for yourself! You can mix caramel, Rice Krispies, pecans, and whatever else you may have around, and add them to some melted chocolate. Then spoon the mixture into a lined mini cupcake tin, and you have tasty little bites that you can share with company.

What’s great about this recipe is that you can make it differently every time, creating a new and delicious experience for you and your kids. Mix and match, add fresh ingredients or remove some to find the perfect combination that you’ll want to enjoy every single time. There’s no wrong way to make Billionaire’s Candy, which means your children can’t get it wrong either.

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8. Making A Nutella Cake Right In A Mug

We’ve all seen the phenomenon of making cakes right in mugs. You mix a few ingredients, put it in the microwave, and you have a delicious gooey cake you can eat with a spoon. It is the perfect serving for just one person. This recipe is just that easy too but uses the most decadent of chocolates: Nutella. Are you worried about everyone getting the same amount of cake? This takes that problem away because all ingredients cook in their own mug, and they all use the same amount.

It’s really just as easy as putting all of the ingredients into a mug, mixing, and cooking in the microwave. You have to keep an eye on it, though, to ensure that you and the kids are cooking it properly. Cook for too long, and you end up with a dry, hard cake; not long enough, and you have a mug full of liquid. Are you still bored stuck at home? Continue reading to discover other yummy treats that you can make with the kids using fast and easy dessert recipes.

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7. A Chocolate Pie That Doesn’t Require A Pie Crust

It can be troublesome to make a pie crust from scratch. You have to crush graham crackers, mix them with butter, and then press the mix down into a pie tin to get its shape. Moreover, if you bake it for too long, it can get too dry and crack. So why not skip the pie crust altogether? The kids will especially love this recipe because it’s no different from making a regular grilled cheese sandwich, except instead of cheese, you’re adding cherries and chocolate.

Called a pudgy pie, you place pie filling, almonds, and chocolate chips between two pieces of bread. Then, pop it onto a hot pan, and cook until both sides of the bread are brown and the chocolate has started to melt. These fast and easy treats for kids are ideal during winter when the snow has fallen, and you don’t want to go outside. Of course, there are many variations to this yummy dessert, so you can really customize it with the ingredients you prefer. Let your kids make their own versions of the pudgy pie to show off their unique palette!

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6. Peanut Butter Buckeyes For The Hungrier Ones At The Table

Are you searching for easy dessert recipes? If you’re a fan of peanut butter and chocolate, this is definitely this peanut butter buckeye treat that will satisfy your craving. Peanut butter mixed with a few ingredients and dipped into some melted chocolate is all you need to make these delicious buckeyes. It’s super easy to make that even your kids could make these all by themselves. There’s no baking involved either, so they don’t require much supervision.

This is also a favorite treat during the holiday season, especially around Thanksgiving time. So why not let your little ones feel like they’re bringing their own dishes to the table? It will make them feel much more included at the dinner table. Your children will be so proud of the dessert they baked. That goes double when they see their family eat the goodies right up. Keep reading for more fast and easy snacks for kids that they can bake, with your supervision!

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5. Lemon Drop Cookie That Are Simply To Die For

It’s not easy to find a simple treat that satisfies your cravings but isn’t challenging to make. Who wants to spend hours baking, mixing, or separating ingredients to achieve that perfect fluffy rice in a soufflé? Some of the simples things in life are the best, and these lemon drop cookies are no different. You just need to start with a simple sugar cookie recipe and make your own lemon curd to plop into the middle.

Your kids will have fun sticking their thumbs into the cookie dough before it’s baked for that perfect indentation for the curd. See if you can challenge them on who can stick their thumb in the most cookies first. Even if they mess it up, you can just roll the dough back up into a ball and try again. What’s a better way to get your children involved in baking than to use play in the process? Just make sure they wash their hands, of course! It’s best to partake in healthy hygiene practices whether you are baking with the kids, or by yourself.

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4. Coconut Macaroon Treats Bring The Taste Of The Island To Your Kitchen

The scent, taste, and texture of shredded coconut can make you feel like you’re on an island beach somewhere, dipping your toes into some warm sand. Unfortunately, you look outside, and there’s still snow on the ground. However, no worries; you can always get that feeling again by making these easy coconut macaroons that will bring summer that much closer to your doorstep. What’s even better? If it is sunny outside, these fast and easy snacks will fit the summery theme perfectly. Anytime someone smells coconut, they will remember you and the kids baking these tasty treats.

Sweetened with condensed milk, these sweet treats are perfectly chewy on the inside and warm and crunchy on the outside. What’s great about this recipe is that you only have six ingredients, and none of them are complicated or hard to find. They only take a few minutes into the oven too, and your kids can help you scoop out mounds of the coconut mixture onto a baking tray before they’re ready to be baked. Keep reading for more yummy snacks for kids.

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3. Cake Balls Are The Biggest Rage But Can Be Much Work

Have you ever heard of these little bits of goodness from heaven? Cake balls are not only delicious, but they’re also quite pretty to look at. They’re scrumptious little balls of cake covered in frosting that you can just pop into your mouth on the go. Your kids are free to eat a few, too, instead of having to struggle with a giant piece of cake that they’re not likely to finish. Nevertheless, making cake balls is something else. It’s a lot of hard work, but this recipe promises to make it as easy and painless as possible.

First of all, there’s no batter to speak of. You don’t have to make a whole cake then break it apart to get crumbs. Just blend the cake mix with some butter, sugar, and flour, and the dough is already the consistency you need. Then just melt some candy melts to dip them into, and they’re perfect little balls of sugary delight that your children will love to snack on.

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2. A No-Bake Cheesecake Means No Supervision With The Oven

The biggest problem with baking with your children is that you have to supervise them around the oven not to get burned. However, you can skip that worry this year thanks to a no-bake cheesecake. Just allow your children to mix some cream cheese and cool whip to create your cream cheese filling with this dessert idea. It’s just that easy, and with a premade pie crust, it’s even easier to put together. That way, you can enjoy bonding together as a fun without sacrificing safety even for a second.

Drizzling some caramel and adding chocolate chips on top will help round out this dessert’s saltiness. Everything is easy just to put in a bowl so that your kids can mix it. To think that your children could learn so much from making a simple dessert! By creating this unique and wonderful dessert with you, they’ll know the art of responsibility, following instructions, and baking.

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1. Putting A Can of Mountain Dew To Good Use For These Tasty Treats

Are you enjoying these easy dessert recipes? Apple dumplings can be quite warming to the soul on cold winter nights. They’re the perfect blend of hot apples, cinnamon, sugar, and browned butter that just makes you feel good down to your toes. You can make it even more decadent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that’s going to melt all over those hot apples.

So, where does the Mountain Dew come in? Adding it to the butter while it’s browning in the pan can create a beautiful syrup that is still citrusy in flavor, which compliments the apples perfectly. Let your kids mix each of the ingredients separately so that you can put them in the oven yourself for baking. They’ll reap the rewards of all the strenuous efforts with a lovely serving of this delicious recipe.

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