Cookies for Kids: Easy, Fun Treats to Bake All Year Long

Soft and chewy M&M cookies made with mini chocolate chips and festive candies. A quick, easy cookie everyone loves! And talk about colorful! Kids are going to love these and they're versatile for every holiday!

Soft, cinnamon-sugar cookies that kids love rolling and coating themselves—half the fun is getting their hands a little messy! Add colorful sprinkles or cinnamon chips for an extra-special twist kids can help customize.

Classic, soft peanut butter cookies with that fun criss-cross pattern kids love to make with a fork. Easy to mix, easy to shape, and perfect for little helpers who want to leave their mark on every cookie.

These cookies go by different names. Some call them Mexican Wedding Cookies, some call them Snowballs. Some call them Pecan Sandies, others call them Pecan Balls. Some folks call these soft bites of wonderment Mexican Wedding Cakes or Russian Tea Cookies. No matter what you call them, they're delicious and super easy to make.

Soft, roll-and-cut cookies that turn baking into playtime with shapes kids love. Perfect for decorating with icing, sprinkles, and imagination—no two cookies ever turn out the same!

A no-bake treat that’s just as fun to make as it is to eat, with crunchy graham crackers dipped in melted chocolate. Let kids add sprinkles, mini candies, or drizzles to create their own sweet masterpieces.

A no-bake treat that’s just as fun to make as it is to eat, with crunchy graham crackers dipped in melted chocolate. Let kids add sprinkles, mini candies, or drizzles to create their own sweet masterpieces.

Loaded with peanut butter, oats, and crispy cereal, these cookies are full of texture kids love. Scooping the dough and spotting all the mix-ins makes baking them feel like a treasure hunt.

If you've been looking for the perfect sugar crinkle cookies, you've come to the right place! This easy recipe is so fool-proof that you'll use it again and again! It's perfect as a sugar cookie, but with a few variations can serve as a base for much, much more!

Every baker needs an amazing chocolate chip cookie recipe, one that causes people to stop in their tracks and say, "Oh my goodness, this is the best cookie I've ever eaten!" This recipe will bring that sort of reaction. It's got the charm of a traditional chocolate chip cookie with something extra--the bliss of browned butter.

You've seen those cookies in the store--the soft cake-like sugar cookies with a lovely spread of buttercream on top. You've tasted them, and they're really delicious. You wish you could make Lofthouse Cookies at home. Now you can!

Super simple cookies made with cake mix, so kids can help measure, mix, and scoop with ease. Soft, sweet, and nearly foolproof—perfect for first-time bakers and quick baking wins.

If you love a great pecan cookie, one with a hint of salt, you're going to flip over these Potato Chip Cookies. They are the perfect combination of crunchy and soft, salty and sweet.

If you love the cinnamon-sugar goodness of cereal but the flaky texture of a great cookie, you've come to the right place! This simple recipe merges basic cookie ingredients with something completely unexpected--Cinnamon Toast Crunch!

If you love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate, you've definitely come to the right place. Today's recipe is those soft, fluffy peanut butter cookies with luscious Hersheys Kisses on top.

Adorably spooky cookies wrapped in “mummy” stripes of icing, with candy eyes peeking through. Kids love decorating these almost as much as eating them—each mummy ends up with its own personality.

If you're looking for a fluffy, crisp, old-fashioned Sugar Cookie, do I have a treat for you! This is a simple sugar cookie recipe, packed full of flavor, and straight from Grandma's cookbook!

If you love the cozy taste of a cup of hot chocolate but you’re in the mood for cookies, I’ve got the perfect treat for you! In this recipe I’m going to show you how to make Hot Chocolate Cookies—perfect for any occasion!

These delightful little sugar cookies are colorful, bright, and loaded with flavor. They are perfect for your Easter celebration, bright and festive.

In this post I’m going to share my personal recipe for Butterfinger Cookies. They’re rich with peanut butter and chocolate lavor, loaded with texture, and simple to make! 

If you're looking for a simple base recipe for just about any kind of cookie, this is it! You can use this simple recipe as a foundation for literally any kind of cookie add-ins.

If you love a rich red velvet cake but you’re in the mood for something quick, have I got a treat for you! These homemade red velvet cookies give you the full-on red velvet experience, but in a fraction of the time!

If you love strawberries and chocolate together, I’ve got a treat for you! These simple cookies are packed full of flavor. And best of all, they start with a muffin mix!

If you’re looking for a quick, easy recipe for soft chocolate chip cookies, this is the recipe for you!

If you love the taste of raw cookie dough but you’re worried about the health hazards, have I got a treat for you. This delicious recipe will give you an edible cookie dough that’s safe and easy!

In this post I'm going to share a simple but delicious cookie recipe that's sure to be a big hit with kids and adults alike! These luscious chocolate sugar crinkle cookies are brownie-like in texture and loaded with chocolatey flavor!

If you love a delicious red velvet cake but you’re looking for something a lot simpler and quicker to make, this recipe is going to be perfect for you. In this post I’m going to show you how to make delicious Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies.

If you love a simple soft sugar cookie covered in a delicious and easy buttercream, this is the post for you!

If you love a sweet sugar cookie loaded with sprinkles but covered in a rich cream cheese frosting, this is the post for you! I’m going to show you how I made this Copycat Crumbl recipe for Birthday Cake Cookies!

Soft, pink crinkle cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a crackly, snow-dusted look kids love. Bright, sweet, and perfect for rolling and coating—these are always a cheerful hit.

If you love a terrific lemon-flavored cookie but you’re in a hurry, this is the recipe for you! These cake mix cookies are simple and delicious, and come together in minutes!

If you love the flavors of strawberry and lemon together, you’re going to flip over these cookies. They start with two boxes of cake mix and come together in minutes!

If you love the bright flavor of lemon and you’re also crazy about buttercream frosting, these little Lemon Cakesters are perfect for you. They’re simple, delicious, and best of all. . .they start with a box of cake mix!

If you love those traditional Reese’s flavors—chocolate and peanut butter—you’re going to flip over this simple cookie recipe. It comes together in minutes and tastes like a warm-from-the-oven Reese’s peanut butter cup!

If you love a colorful Christmas cookie, one that comes together in minutes for just pennies on the dollar, this is the perfect recipe for you! These Christmas crinkle cookies are so pretty and delicious!

If you’re looking for a simple but delicious gingerbread cookie, this is it! These come together so easily and they’re perfect for rolling and cutting!

If you love that delicious flavor and texture of a Nestle’s Crunch bar, you’re sure to enjoy these easy Cocoa Crunch Cookies. They’re delicious and simple. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix!

If you’re dreaming of a cookie that captures the very spirit of Christmas, this is it. These Dark Chocolate Peppermint Chip Cookies strike that perfect balance between rich, fudgy chocolate and cool, refreshing peppermint — like a mug of hot cocoa kissed by a candy cane. They’re fancy enough for a holiday cookie platter but easy enough for a late-night bake when carols are playing and twinkle lights are glowing.

Soft, dreamy vanilla cookies loaded with marshmallow bits and hot cocoa morsels—just the kind of melt-in-your-mouth treat you’d expect Mrs. Claus to bake at the North Pole. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays and holiday gifting!

These cookies are thick, chewy, deeply chocolatey, gently minty inside, and finished with a bold peppermint kiss on top—pure winter perfection.

Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies filled with gooey marshmallow fluff—because classic nostalgia deserves bakery-level treatment.

These soft, chewy Monster Cookie Bars are packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and colorful M&Ms. This easy recipe feeds a crowd and bakes in under 30 minutes—no scooping required!

If you love a good snickerdoodle but you want the ease of a cookie bar, this is the recipe for you! These delicious bars are light, delicious, and loaded with cinnamon flavor.

They’re colorful, crunchy, and loaded with chocolatey flavor. Best of all, these delicious Valentine’s Day Cookie Bars are super easy to make. Talk about the perfect treat for your loved ones! 

If you love a rich fruity bar loaded with strawberry and lemon flavors, have I got a treat for you! These come together in minutes and they’re delicious. Best of all, they start with a simple box of cake mix!

If you’re in the mood for some tropical flavors in the ease of a bar, have I got a special treat for you! You’re going to adore this simple lemon coconut bar. Best of all, it starts with a box of cake mix!

If you love cheesecake and berries, but you're not keen on baking a cheesecake from scratch, I've got a terrific alternative for you. These bars have a luscious strawberry crust and a rich layer of cheesecake baked on top. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix.

Lemon Blueberry Bars from Out of the Box Baking.com

If you love the flavors of cocoa and cream cheese, this is the recipe for you! In this post I’m going to show you how to make delicious Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars. Best of all, they start with a box of cake mix! 

If you love a yummy streusel, these apple crumble bars are going to make your day. They’re so easy and tasty and come together in minutes!

Delicious iced oatmeal cookie bars from Out of the Box Baking.com.

Just the right mix of gooey and cakey, this brownie mix really is perfect for kids and adults, alike.

Have you ever had a hankering for something sweet but couldn't quite put your finger on what you really wanted? These chocolate chip blondies are perfect for days like that! Not quite a cookie, not quite a brownie, not quite a cookie bar. Gooey, chewy, and crisp on the edges. . .they are (in a word) perfect.

A simple brownie mix upgrade that kids can help stir and customize with chocolate chips, candy pieces, or swirls. Quick, forgiving, and perfect for letting little bakers take the lead.

Sometimes you're just in the mood for chocolate. Nothing else will do. This luscious brownie recipe will satisfy that desire and it doesn't require a special brownie mix. A simple chocolate cake mix will do. Talk about a great hack!

If you love brownies but you're equally as fond of chocolate chip cookies, this is the perfect recipe for you! These Brookies have a lush brownie bottom and a tender chocolate chip cookie on top. Best of all, they start with a box mix.

If you love peanut butter and chocolate together, I’ve got a real treat for you! These delicious Brookies have a chocolate base and a peanut butter layer on top. Best of all, they’re easy to make because they start with a couple of boxes of cake mix! 

Soft brownies topped with fluffy white “snowball” frosting and sprinkles that make decorating feel magical. Kids love helping spread the topping and turning each brownie into a snowy treat.

If you're looking for a delicious brownie recipe that tastes homemade (but isn't) this is the post for you! Stay tuned for an easy, fabulous option that will come together in minutes.

Hot Cocoa Brownies made with a doctored brownie mix, rich cocoa flavor, and melty chocolate chips. These fudgy brownies taste just like a cup of hot chocolate.