Top 30 Best Easy Dessert Recipes For Kids (2024)

Baby bakers can have fun with these easy dessert recipes for kids that are tasty as well as simple to create! Encourage your kids to become pros in the kitchen from a young age with these delicious sweet treats.

Often coming together in one bowl, or not needing the oven, there are so many delicious recipes on this list of easy desserts for beginners in the kitchen. Some desserts on this list are surprisingly indulgent that kids and adults both love and you will also find some healthy kid desserts for the little ones.

Best Easy Dessert Recipes For Kids

1. Edible Cookie Dough Bites

This easy dessert recipe will satisfy any kid's cookie dough cravings, with no oven required! Made with just 7 simple ingredients, they are fun and simple to make yet are filled with buttery goodness and chocolatey crunch.

Grown-ups will love them, too, so you should certainly encourage the kids to make a double batch. Enjoy them chilled or straight out of the mixing bowl (which is my preferred method). Check how to freeze them in this how to freeze cookie dough article.

2. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gooey, chocolaty cookies are always a hit, and this recipe is super simple for kids to follow. What's more, this recipe uses oil rather than butter, so it does not require chilling before baking, and the kids can make them straight away.

My easy cookie recipe also explains the science behind creating the perfect chocolate chip cookies, which makes it fun and educational for kids, too.

3. Edible Brownie Batter

Ready in just 10 minutes and using a handful of ingredients and a single bowl, this surely has to be one of the best easy dessert recipes for kids to make. Packed with rich, chocolatey, fudgy goodness, they'll be happily eating it off a spoon in no time.

Furthermore, there are no raw ingredients involved, so it is totally safe. I like to serve it as a dessert dip recipe with pretzels and crackers to scoop it up with.

4. No-Bake Cheesecake Bites

I've never met a kid who didn't like cheesecake, but the baked varieties can be fiddly and need a water bath, which is not so much of a kid-friendly dessert recipe! Enter, no-bake cheesecake bites.

Small, delicious, bite-sized treats that will keep them busy but aren't complicated at all. The easy biscuit base is fun to make; kids can take turns crushing the Graham crackers in a bag with a rolling pin. You can use a food processor, but that's not as entertaining. Check out some other types of cheesecakes too.

5. Sugar Donuts

Sweet, crunchy, and hard to resist, thesehomemadesugar donutsare the perfect mid-day treat alongside coffee or tea or as a post-dinner dessert. This easy sugar donuts recipe is a breeze, requiring onlyeight ingredientsand30 minutesof your time. Kids and Adults will love it!

6. No Bake Cookies Without Peanut Butter

Made with dark chocolate chips, cocoa powder, old-fashioned oats, and a touch of vanilla, it's allergy-friendly yet delicious, too. What's more, this is a no-bake recipe easy for kids to make, as it doesn't require the oven. And you don't need a stand mixer either! But, there are some steps to follow when preparing the sugar, so older kids might be better suited to this recipe.

7. Triple Chocolate Brownies

If you want to give your kids a treat, a triple chocolate brownie gives them not one, not two, but three types of chocolate to enjoy in each serving. These super tasty brownies have some of the most intense chocolate flavors out there, with fudgy richness and chunks of chocolate chips.

What's more, kids can make and bake this easy brownie recipe in under an hour! And it’s so simple, too.

8. White Chocolate Matcha Cookies

Kids will love the fun and vibrant bright green color of these matcha cookies, and the sweetness of the white chocolate chips against the taste of matcha. This simple matcha recipe requires no special equipment, and it comes together in 15 minutes!

Kids might say they don't like matcha, but trust me, this recipe can easily turn matcha haters into matcha lovers. In fact, they're one of my favorite matcha desserts.

9. Mini Blueberry Muffins

Kids love these easy muffins because they are loaded with blueberry flavor and small enough to be a bite-size kids dessert. Alternatively, use them as a lunchbox snack or quick breakfast. You can also swap out the blueberries for other fruit, chocolate chips, or a sprinkle of spices.

Also, read my guide on how to store muffins and keep them fresh to enjoy the best-tasting muffins for as long as possible!

10. Pecan Brownies

Gooey and fudgy yet also crunchy and nutty, this brownie recipe with pecans is the perfect combination of textures and flavors. Kids always love the thick and dense inside and crinkly, crispy top. A pinch of cinnamon adds a hint of warmth to this tasty fall dessert.

Perhaps ask the kids to make this tasty treat for the Thanksgiving dessert table.

11. Chocolate Ganache Cake

If you're searching for the perfect chocolate cake recipe for kids to make, look no further. Not only is this rich chocolate ganache cake super simple, but it also has enough decadent chocolate flavor to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth.

This could certainly be a good option for kids to bake their own birthday cake, or cake for a special occasion.

12. Banana Mini Muffins

Baking with bananas adds more than bold banana flavor; it also makes your desserts incredibly moist. So, even though these muffins are small, there is zero chance of them being dry. Even when the kids are making them! This is a foolproof recipe withbasic pantry ingredients that's ready in under 30 minutes. Trust me when I say the kids will have so much fun, and love the result.

13. Pumpkin Blondies

Kids love pumpkin season, so getting them to bake theseeasy pumpkin blondieswith chocolate chips is a no-brainer. With pumpkin pie spice, chocolate chips, and unbelievably delicious caramel butterscotch undertones, they might just become your favorite easy snack, too!

Pumpkin desserts like these blondies work really well at Fall birthday parties or even for potluck.

14. Vanilla Muffins

Task the kids with making easy, breezy muffins! No fancy ingredients or equipment are required to make these easy muffins for kids. And with just eight minutes of prep and 22 minutes in the oven, you all get to enjoy delicious muffins in just half an hour!

The recipe uses both butter and oil to get the most perfect moist and fluffy texture that sticks around, even days after baking them.

15. Palmiers

Did you ever think that you would find a fancy French pastry that was also an easy dessert recipe for kids to make? All you need is a package ofstore-bought puff pastryand a bit of sugar. Furthermore, this2-ingredient easy recipe for kidscomes together in just40 minutes!

If you're looking for easy desserts with few ingredients that kids can follow, you can surely stop here. Puff pastry desserts have never been easier!

16. Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These simple pecan cookies are super easy to make and combine nutty, buttery, and chocolatey flavors in every bite. Everyone needs a fun and easy cookie recipe for kids to whip up anytime. And they will be delighted to find the gooey center in the middle of each cookie and keep them coming back for more.

17. Blondie Brownies

Got kids who can't decide what to bake? This brownie blondie recipe is the best of both worlds. With all the richness of a chocolate brownie and the buttery taste of a blondie all in one bite! Undoubtedly, all kids will adore the chewy, swirled, chocolaty ultimate flavor mash-up.

Certainly, brownies are an easy dessert for beginners to make. So if you want to learn alongside your kids, give them a try!

18. Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

Here is an excellent way to give the little nut lovers in your family a sweet treat. This recipe is a great alternative to classic chocolate chip cookies, and the addition of nuts gives them the feel of a brand-new recipe that the kids will want to bake again and again. It's a satisfyingly thick and fudgy cookie to sink your teeth into and tastes great with coffee (for grown-ups).

19. Red Velvet Brownies

Brownies are an easy-to-make treat for any time, and kids will enjoy the vibrant red color of this spin on a classic. Red velvet brownies are one of those fun dessert recipes for kids to make that you will love just as much. The sweet cream cheese swirl is fun to create as well as tasty, too! This is an excellent way for everyone to enjoy the famous red velvet dessertin brownie format.

20. Puff Pastry Cinnamon Twist

Let the kids choose how much cinnamon spice they want to add to this easy kids dessert recipe, but everything else is as easy as anything. Light, flaky, and packed with buttery flavor, these tasty twists are one of the most fun and easy sweet treats you can bake. What's more, the cleanup is easy as well! Who doesn't love a tasty dessert that doesn't result in a messy kitchen?

21. Red Velvet Muffins

Bright and vibrant red velvet muffins are the ultimate handheld version of the classic red velvet dessert. But they are super simple, which makes them one of the best easy dessert recipes for kids to make. There's no need for red velvet muffin cake mix here!

The muffin batter contains one of my secret baking hacks that gives them a beautiful rise while keeping them moist and fluffy, too. The creamy white frosting is super simple to throw together and gives a deliciously rich tang.

22. Biscoff Brownies

If your kids are fans of Biscoff desserts, they'll love these super gooey brownies loaded with Biscoff butter and intense chocolate flavor. Furthermore, the super moist brownies are then topped with the famous Biscoff cookies themselves. Certainly, little Biscoff fans will rejoice.

Also, did you know you can make your own homemade Biscoff spread?

23. White Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Whoever thought that getting kids to eat fruit could be fun? Simply give them a bowl of melted chocolate and some fruit, and away they go. You can try different types of chocolate and fruit, too, and let them enjoy it. You could certainly call them healthy kids desserts!

24. Nutella Puff Pastry Twists

Filled with rich, creamy chocolate hazelnut flavor, these crispy twists are super simple and simply scrumptious! It's a quick and easy2-ingredient recipeusingstore-bought puff pastry and Nutella spread, which is always popular with young ones. What's more, they take just30 minutes to make! Certainly, it's a kid-approved dessert recipe.

25. Brownie Muffins

If your kids love brownies, and love muffins, this is a dream! Baked in a large muffin pan, they are full of decadent chocolate, but the sweetness is perfectly balanced with a dash of salt. Seriously, they arejust waiting to be topped with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

26. Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Light and fluffy baked donuts are the best! And baking donuts is a healthier alternative to frying them, as well as being easier too. What's more, the kids will be using a mold for this donut recipe, which reduces the risk of anything going wrong in the oven.

There's no need for a deep-fat fryer or any complex ingredients or techniques. And all the ingredients are simple pantry basics!

27. Funfetti Cookies

Kids love Funfetti, and this easy cookie recipe is certainly fun for everyone to make and decorate. Made withbasic pantry ingredients andcrunchy colored sprinkles, they are asoft, chewy treatthat all ages will love.

This recipe is made 100% from scratch, with no box mix! Once your kids have mastered it, they can customize it to their liking with different toppings, add-ins, and flavors.

28. M&M Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Here are kids desserts; the summer edition. These large bakery-style cookies filled with vanilla and chocolate ice cream are simply the best dessert for kids to make in summer! The cookies are full of mini chocolate chips and mini M&M's and all the kids will love assembling them with the ice cream sandwiched in between. Try them at a party; everyone will certainly be hooked!

29. Easy Puppy Chow

If you haven't tried making this classic Midwestern snack made from Chex cereal, melted chocolate, peanut butter, and butter, you're missing out! Kids and grown-ups alike are forever grateful to the pet food company Ralston Purina for offering a chocolaty human version of their products and spawning a heavenly food obsession.

This is a no bake dessert recipe for kids to make that comes together in one bowl, and they can add as many fun extras as they like.

30. Chocolate Pudding

Kids can make this rich and sweet chocolate pudding recipe in under 10 minutes, and it's fun for them to serve it in individual pots or glasses. All they need to do is measure out the ingredients and simmer them together on a stovetop. That's it! What's more, it can easily be made dairy-free if you need to work around a dietary restriction or allergy.

Let kids customize their chocolate dessert with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh berries, or even some shaved chocolate to make it look fancy. It's one of the best easy family dessert ideas.

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