Baking with children is a great way to teach them valuable kitchen skills, and enjoy delicious treats together! By including them in the process of measuring ingredients, mixing batter, and helping to decorate, you are building their dexterity while allowing them to have fun and get creative. This Valentine's Day, what better way to celebrate than by baking some love-filled goodies with your little ones? Here are five simple and fun recipes from Mummy Cooks that your kids will love making (and eating!).
Valentine’s Cookies - Nothing says "Valentine's" like heart-shaped cookies! Let your kids have fun decorating them with pink and red icing, sprinkles, or even melted chocolate. These cookies can be stored in our portion pots to keep for up to a week.
Bake Sale Cupcakes - Cupcakes are always a hit with kids! Cupcakes are great to make for a school cake sale or any celebration and you can adjust the colour of the buttercream icing and cake decorations to suit the occasion. Pink and red sprinkles, heart-shaped toppers, and a swirl of fluffy buttercream will make these cupcakes a festive Valentine's Day treat.
Courgette Brownies - For a slightly healthier twist on a classic dessert, try baking courgette brownies. The courgette keeps these brownies moist and fudgy while sneaking in some extra veggies, and you won’t even know it's there! Find this recipe in my Lunchbox Made Easy Recipe Book
Rice Crispy Treats - This no-bake treat is a perfect recipe for children to make. These Rice Crispy Treats use dates to sweeten them, making them a healthier version of rice Krispy squares. You can shape them into hearts using a cookie cutter and drizzle them with white or milk chocolate for an extra special Valentine's touch.
Coconut Bites - These bite-sized treats are a great option if you're looking for something simple yet delicious. They are easy to mix, roll into small balls, and dip in chocolate. They're a healthier treat that kids can enjoy making and snacking on.
Happy baking!
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