The Best Cookies To Bake With Kids

A collection of the ten best cookies to bake with kids. Keep your cookie jar full with these easy and delicious recipes!

Okay, so you’re home. The kids are home. Everyone’s home. You’re in the mood for some distract-a-baking {yes, that’s a word} and the kids could use a little project to keep them from drawing on the walls. Choose your own cookie adventure from the list below and get baking! Each recipe is made with basic ingredients you likely already have hiding in your pantry and any add-ins are easily substituted. I hope this list of my favorite kid friendly treats encourages you to keep your cookie loving hearts full and your cookie jar even fuller. Happy Baking!

JUMBO EVERYTHING COOKIES

A thick and chewy jumbo everything cookie chock full of all kinds of goodies from your pantry. It’s everything you {and your kids!} want in a cookie and then some.

CHEWY MAPLE SNICKERDOODLES

These snickerdoodles are a cookie lover’s dream. Soft and chewy with a hint of maple flavor and a sprinkle of sugar, this is one irresistible cookie! Kids of all ages love these super snack-able sugar dusted cookies.

HOT COCOA SANDWICH COOKIES

A rich and fudgy cookie spiced with a hint of cinnamon and a dash of cayenne pepper. For a kid friendly version, simply omit the spice and this cookie is like an Oreo cookie kicked up 1000 notches! Filled with a swirl of fluffy vanilla buttercream, these hot chocolate sandwich cookies are the perfect afternoon treat with a cup of milk.

CARAMEL POPCORN COOKIES

The ultimate crispy, chewy, sweet and salty cookie. Made with homemade caramel popcorn, this irresistible cookie has all the things you want in a perfect treat. You’ll wonder why you waited so long to put popcorn in your cookies. Enlist the kids to help pop the popcorn and scoop the cookie dough. These cookies guarantee a fun day in the kitchen!

SOFT & CHEWY TAHINI CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, these tahini chocolate chip cookies require zero chill time and might just give traditional chocolate chip cookies a run for their money! Kids will love stirring and scooping the dough. And did you know tahini is the new peanut butter?? Loved by kids, approved by moms!

WANNA-BE BROWNIE COOKIES

Okay, so one kiddo wants a cookie. Another wants a brownie. Problem solved! Make these rich and fudgy wanna-be brownie cookies. They are totally irresistible right out of the oven. Easy to make, soft, chewy and packed full of flavor. These won’t last a hot minute in a house full of cookie {or brownie} lovers!

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Think you don’t need another chocolate chip cookie recipe? Think again! You can never go wrong with a classic. These thick and chewy, melt in your mouth cookies require only basic ingredients and come together in a pinch. I make these classic chocolate chippers almost on the daily and they are a household favorite. They freeze beautifully too so put those kiddos to work in the kitchen and stash some in the freezer for a rainy day.

LEMON POPPYSEED SHORTBREAD

Not in the mood for chocolate? Try these deliciously tart shortbread-like cookies that pack a punch of fresh citrus flavor. Perfectly buttery, light and crispy, these lemon poppyseed cookies are delish with a tall glass of milk or a cup of tea any time of day. Plus they stack up nicely for a little game of cookie Jenga after dinner.

ESPRESSO & RYE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS

So…while not technically a cookie, these chocolate chip cookie bars will pass the test with cookie lovers everywhere. Made with rye flour and a hint of espresso these bars are slightly nutty and ultra chocolatey. The espresso is subtle and really just enhances the chocolate flavor but feel free to omit it altogether if baking with little ones. These one pan wonders get bonus points for no chilling required and kids can easily mix the batter and spread it in the pan all by them big selves. There’s just thirty minutes standing between you and this game-changing dessert!

PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE SANDWICH COOKIES

These peanut butter sandwich cookies are a delightful twist on a childhood favorite, the peanut butter sandwich. This magical pairing starts with two pillowy soft, ultra peanut buttery cookies dusted with sugar on top. They are irresistible straight from the oven and lots of fun for tiny hands to assemble. Kids will have a blast rolling the cookie balls and covering them in sugar. Hand them a piping bag or a small spoon and let them go to town making cookie sammies. These lights-out delicious cookies are worth the mess, trust me! {Recipe from The Cookie Collection, by Brian Hart Hoffman}

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