Easy Cookie Recipes for Kids

37 Easy Cookie Recipes for Kids that the entire family will enjoy. Get the kids in the kitchen and enjoy baking these fabulous cookies.

There are so many easy cookie recipes to choose from that are perfect for baking with kids. From Peanut Butter Cookies to Sandwich Cookies and the best Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, the ideas are endless. We have even included gluten-free options.

Why We Love These

Not only is it fun to make with kids but it is also an easy way to teach baking skills. They can learn the difference between adding a teaspoon vanilla or a tablespoon.

It is a fun way to sneak math in and have fun with easy cookie recipes for kids. Kids also love these donut recipes if you want to make even more treats.

Storage

Place the cookies inside an airtight container to ensure freshness. You can also cover with plastic wrap.

Most of these cookies you can store at room temperature. Some may require refrigeration. Be sure to note the individual recipe to see if you should place them in the fridge.

1. Sugar Cookie Truffles

Everything you love about sugar cookies is packed into this truffle recipe. From the white chocolate chips to the sprinkles, this is a delicious recipe.

2. Milky Way Cookies

The combination of chocolate, caramel and more make these cookies rich and decadent. The total time to prepare this is minimum for the perfect cookie for kids.

3. Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies taste even better with cream cheese. Each bite is so rich and creamy. Don’t forget to line the baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.

4. Rainbow Cookies

This recipe is so much fun to decorate. The bright colors and rich taste make this a fun dessert for kids to prepare.

5. Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Each bite of these soft and delicious cookies tastes wonderful, and the glaze kicks it up a level. You can also sprinkle with cinnamon sugar to elevate the topping.

6. Reese’s Pieces Cookies

Get your candy fix with this recipe packed with Reese’s Pieces in each bite. Just add a cup of milk to enjoy these amazing cookies. Mom might like this with iced coffee.

7. Unicorn Poop Cookies 

If you are throwing a Unicorn themed party, try making these whimsical Unicorn Poop Cookies.

8. Pilgrim Cookies

Thanksgiving is a great time to bake with the kids and these Pilgrim Cookies take just 4 ingredients. You can also try these Thanksgiving Desserts for Kids.

9. Caramel Stuffed Cookies

The inside is soft and gooey with lots of caramel combined with yoru favorite chocolate.

10. Unicorn Sugar Cookies

Brightly colored swirls of dough make these Unicorn Cookies absolutely fabulous.

11. Homemade Star Crunch Cookies

If your family loves the popular Little Debbie Star Crunch Cookies, this homemade version will be a hit. The kids will be delighted to enjoy these at home.

12. Mrs. Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies

Once you bake Chocolate Chip Cookies with these wonderful ingredients, you will be hooked. They are baked until golden brown and so delicious with simple ingredients.

13. Snickers Cookies

All of the flavors of Snickers candy is packed into this cookie recipe. It is a great recipe to use leftover candy and turn into the best cookie recipe. Feel free to double the batch using pantry ingredients including all purpose flour, salt, baking soda and more.

14. Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

While these cookies are made from scratch, it is very easy to make and so luscious with tons of strawberries.

15. Nutella Stuffed Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies with a surprise in the middle might be your new favorite dessert. The center is packed with Nutella!

16. Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let the kids combine everything in large bowl to make these gorgeous and tasty Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies.

17. Copycat Thin Mint Cookies

The instructions are easy to make these copycat cookies. The mint flavor and easy recipe will be a hit.

18. Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

From the soft and fluffy cookies to the sweet glaze drizzled on top, these cookies are impressive. The recipe is so easy starting with a cake mix.

19. Leprechaun Cookies

You don’t even have to turn the oven on to make these adorable Leprechaun Cookies.

20. Triple Chocolate Cookies

There is so much to love about these chocolate chip cookies. You will find multiple types of chocolate in this recipe. The hardest part is waiting for them to cool completely.

21. Lucky Charms Cookies

This treat is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or a rainbow themed birthday party. The colorful marshmallows make these cookies bright and cheerful.

22. Cowboy Cookies

These loaded cookies have all the best ingredients for a really delicious cookie. They are so much fun to make with the kids and will become a tradition.

23. Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

The colorful contrast of Strawberry Cookies with chocolate chips mixed in the batter is absolutely gorgeous. Kids will love how much fun these are to make and eat.

24. Jello Cookies

Let the kids choose all of their favorite Jello flavors. This easy sugar cookie recipe is flavored and colored with jello for a fabulous and fun recipe. Mis this together and chill the dough for a great treat ready to bake.

25. Football Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Transform Chocolate Covered Pretzels into footballs with a few easy steps. Kids can easily decorate these for a fun dessert. We also have football cake ideas.

26. Homemade Lofthouse Cookies

Lofthouse Cookies are a kid friendly dessert that everyone loves. From the soft and fluffy cookies to the decadent icing, it is perfect for kids to make and so delicious.

27. Strawberry Lemonade Sugar Cookie Bars

Teach kids how to make these wonderful Strawberry Lemonade Sugar Cookie Bars from scratch. The vibrant lemonade flavor in a sugar cookie bar is even better with strawberry frosting.

28. Buckeye Brownie Crumbl Cookie

Skip the bakery and make Buckey Brownie Cookies with the kids. The melted chocolate swirled with peanut butter is out of this world. This is one of our favorite easy cookie recipes for kids.

29. Eclair Cookies

Tasty filling is sandwiched between cookies and topped with chocolate frosting for an incredible dessert.

30. Cookies and Cream Cookies

Loads of Oreo Cookies in each bite make this recipe a popular choice without much work.

31. Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

Get out the stand mixer and teach the kids how to make these Oreo Cheesecake Cookies. They are loaded with so much cheesecake flavor and Oreo Cookies that kids will go crazy over this recipe.

32. Candy Cane Cookies

These easy Christmas Cookies will be the star of the party. Each delicious cookie is topped with a peppermint kiss.

33. Buckeye Brownie Cookies

The delicious flavor of brownies combined with peanut butter make these Buckeye Brownies a popular recipe to make. The recipe uses common ingredients such as large eggs, unsalted butter and more simple ingredients.

34. Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookies

Let kids transform these sugar cookies into dipped cookies with chocolate. They can also add sprinkles if they desire. this is a fun recipe to adapt to each season, holiday or special occasion.

35. Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Kids will have so much topping these cookies with Reece’s Cups. The combination tastes delicious too and makes a great treat for kids.

36. Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

The delicious combination of butterscotch and chocolate make each bite so decadent.

37. Red Hot Cookies

Kids will love the addition of red-hot candy in these soft and chewy cookies.

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