Baking with Kids

Inspire unforgettable birthday themes for girls—with cakes, cookies, decor, and fun ideas! From unicorns to literary parties, there’s something for every personality.

Valentine's Day has a long, rich history, and the sweet treats we consume is part of the story!

These delicious peanut butter cookies turn out beautifully every single time. Best of all, they're easy to whip up.

If you’re planning your little one’s first birthday party and you are looking for the perfect theme, we’ve got you covered! In this post I’m going to share all of my favorite 1st birthday party ideas, including some of my favorite cakes and cookies.

Discover 25 festive and creative Christmas cupcake ideas for 2025—from cute reindeer and snowflake designs to Gingerbread Latte and Eggnog flavors—perfect for holiday bake-alongs, parties, and cozy kitchen memories!

If you love the rich flavor of Nutella and the crisp flakiness of puff pastry, have I got a treat for you! This amazing Christmas tree is simple to make, loads of fun with the kids, and is perfect for your holiday gathering. 

Celebrate the magic of Christmas in the kitchen! From festive cookies and cakes to savory breads, candies, and holiday pies, this roundup of family-friendly Christmas recipes is the perfect gift. Bake, share, and make lasting memories with those you love.

These Simple Lunchbox Desserts are quick, portable, and kid-approved! From cookies and bars to muffins and no-bake treats, these easy recipes are perfect for packing in school lunches.

In this post you're going to discover 70 delicious recipes, perfect for your next fall festival or event! These are easy to hold and most are also easy to make!

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!  What is a Cookie Bar?  I confess, back when I was a young bride I was a pretty terrible cook. I couldn’t even seem …

These Homemade Pop-Tarts are easy and fun, the perfect project to work on with the kids in your life. There's so versatile, too!

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!

Sweet treats during the holidays? Yes, please! And, making them with the kids? Why, that’s just the icing on the cake! And talk about great holiday memories!

It’s beginning to look a lot like. . .snowmen! If you’re a fan of Nutter Butter cookies and you’re in the Christmas spirit, I’ve got a great tutorial for you. In this post you’re going to learn how to make Nutter Butter Snowman Cookies!

If you're looking for a fun and colorful Christmas cupcake project for the kids, this is it! These simple Grinch cupcakes come together easily and quickly. And best of all, they start with a boxed cake mix!

This is a simple no-bake sweet treat, perfect for the holidays! A little cereal, a little chocolate, a lot of powdered sugar. . .and you've got a tasty treat for your guests!

If you were blessed to grow up with a family member or loved one who baked, perhaps you know the joy of bonding through baking. Great memories are formed in the kitchen, especially when you involve the kids. 

If you love the flavor and texture of a great peanut butter cookie but don't have the time or the ingredients, you're going to love this simple recipe! These peanut butter cookies are light, fluffy, loaded with flavor, and best of all, they start with a white cake mix!

You're in a hurry to make cookies for the kids but you don't have all of the ingredients you need. You look in the pantry and see something that just might work--a white cake mix. But, can you really use it to make cookies? You bet you can, and it's so easy, you might just ask the kids to do it!

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!

You love cinnamon rolls. You love pie crust. You're looking for something pastry-like and crisp, but with the brown sugar and cinnamon flavors you've grown to love.
You've come to the right place. These flaky Pie Crust Cinnamon Rolls are going to knock your socks off. Best of all, they're incredibly easy to make with no rising time necessary!

If you love the flavor of a yummy oatmeal cookie but you're looking for a bit more crunch, this is the recipe for you. Crisp and sweet, this delicious cookie is packed full of nutritious goodness. Best of all, it's incredibly easy to make.

If you love caramel apples, apple pie, or monkey bread… You’re going to absolutely love this new recipe for apple pie monkey bread biscuits. You can whip them together in minutes just like traditional monkey bread but this recipe focuses on individual portion sized muffins that you can share with your friends and family without the mess!

Whip up gooey, golden cinnamon rolls in under 30 minutes with this easy canned biscuit recipe—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.

I started to call these my "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" cookies because I (literally) throw everything in them that you can think of. Crunchy. Salty. Sweet. Savory. It all goes in these yummy Peanut Butter Ranger Cookies. You're going to love them because they hit all of the notes. Literally, all of the notes.

If you want to learn the zebra stripe cake technique, you've come to the right place! In this tutorial I'll give you all the tools you need to learn how to add layers of color to the inside of your cake.

Four easy treats you can make with the kids this Valentines Day!

Just the right mix of gooey and cakey, this easy from-scratch brownie mix really is perfect!

These yummy Valentines sugar cookies are perfect to give your friends and loved ones for Valentines Day.

If you're looking for the best chocolate covered graham crackers, you've come to the right place! This recipe calls for mild white chocolate, coupled with honey graham crackers and festive sprinkles.

This easy cut-out sugar recipe is perfect for decorating. Yummy taste and texture, great for any cookie cutter!

If you want to learn how to decorate a trendy Poppit cake and cookies you've come to the right place! Poppit Fidgets are all the rage, so I wasn't surprised when I was asked to make a cake and cookie combo with this theme. In the Beginning. . .Cake I started with the cake, which …

Minty, cool, sweet. . .this peppermint bark recipe is perfect, and not just at Christmas-time!

This is the perfect easy fudge recipe, only calling for three ingredients: chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and Oreos! I call this my "Leftovers" fudge and it's exactly what the name implies--fudge that's made out of leftovers.

These DIY cupcake trifles are the perfect way to keep your party guests entertained!

These light and fluffy snickerdoodles are soft, airy, and coated in cinnamon sugar. A classic, easy-to-make cookie that’s cozy, nostalgic, and always a hit!

These easy Christmas cupcakes are perfect for decorating with kids! Festive, fun, and simple to make — a sweet holiday activity the whole family will love.

Learn how to ombre a cake with this easy step-by-step technique. Create a stunning gradient effect using simple tools and tinted frosting — perfect for any occasion!

These holiday sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for decorating. A classic Christmas cookie recipe that holds its shape and tastes as festive as it looks!