Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookies- These light and airy shortbread cookies are dressed in autumn's beautiful bold colors. The light maple flavoring is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving pumpkin and apple desserts.
Mexican Flag Sugar Cookies- Make these Mexican flag cookies for your Cinco de Mayo celebration this year. They will add a bright, festive look to your table and kids will absolutely love to help you make them.
Mini Dreidel Cakes- Serve these yummy cake bites to "top" off your Hanukkah dinner. These adorable mini dreidels are fun for kids to help make so get started today!
Moon & Star Cookies- With Space Day and Astronomy Day both falling in the beginning of May, it's a great time to make some tasty moon and star cookies. Kids love to work in the kitchen so take this opportunity for some fun family time.
Mummy Cookies- Ask your Mummy to bake some mummy cookies for you! These little guys are all wrapped up and just waiting to be eaten. Covered in frosting and white chocolate, they're just too cute to be scary.
Mummy Meatloaf- Looking for a fun and ghoulish dinner recipe to delight your kids this Halloween? Try this Mummy Meatloaf and see how fast they gobble him up!
New Year's Eve Treats for Kids- New Year's Eve doesn't have to be just for grown ups! Children can make these fun and festive recipes to celebrate the coming of the new year.
Nilly Dillyicious Pops- If you are looking for a fun and easy recipe to do with the kids, try these deliciously simple Nilly Dillyicious Pops. The kids will smile and giggle while making these treats, and will be licking their lips when all the work is done!
North Pole Igloo Cake- Brrr! Feel the chill in the air when you sit this adorable igloo cake, with its penguin friends,
onto the table in front of everyone! You’ll surprise everyone when you slice into it because it’s filled with ice cream!
Ooey Gooey Apple Crispies- Traditional rice crispy bars with a twist! Get the kids involved in making these treats. Pair them with a glass of milk for an after school snack or sneak them into their lunchboxes for a sweet surprise.
Patriotic Cake Balls- Hooray for the red, white & blue! These colorful cake balls are the perfect festive touch for your Independence Day picnic table. Getting the kids involved in making these treats will also help stave off summer boredom from settling in.
Patriotic Crispy Rice Star Sparklers- Kids will have fun waving these star sparklers to celebrate the 4th of July. Made from crispy rice cereal and gooey marshmallows, these all American treats will add a festive touch to your holiday table and provide a tasty dessert for after the picnic.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Mitten Cookies- Are you looking for an easy wintertime project or perhaps something to do with your kids on a snowy day? These mitten cookies are the perfect project for you! The best part is that the kids get to eat their creations. YUM!
Pretzel Wreaths- Add a touch of whimsy to your tree with these adorable and tasty pretzel wreaths. These also make the perfect last minute 'thank you' gift for friends, family or just about anyone.
Pumpkin Cake Balls- Dressed in bright orange and green, these little pumpkins will look charming decorating a party table. Add an icing face to them and they'll turn into jack o' lanterns, making them a irresistible favors for your Halloween party guests.
Rainbow & Shamrock Cookies- This St. Patrick's Day, decorate and dress up some plain old sugar cookies to be the life of the party... heck, why make make THEM the party? Get yuor kids together to decorate and have a good time!
Reindeer Cookies- These cute little cookies are sure to be a big hit with the kids this year. Don't forget to leave Santa some with a big glass of milk! Easy to make and super fun to eat. Give some as gifts, great for teachers!
Rice Crispy Turkeys- These cute little rice crispy turkeys will make a sweet addition to your child's Thanksgiving table. They are sure to gobble them up for dessert!
Sandwich Kabobs- Kids will love finding these kabobs in their lunchboxes. They are the perfect size for little hands, making a lot less mess to clean up afterwards. Made from all of their favorite sandwich ingredients, moms can rest assured that their kids are eating healthy and not trading with their friends for something else!
Scarecrow Cheese Ball- This guy is all dressed up and ready to appear on your
Thanksgiving table. This is one time that you won't
have to worry about a scarecrow shooing away the
birds!
Scarecrow Sugar Cookies- These scarecrows are a little nutty - they're cut from an acorn cookie cutter. Whip up a batch of these sugar cookies to keep the kids busy after Thanksgiving dinner while the adults enjoy a few minutes to relax.
Shamrock Ice Cream Sandwiches- A perfect way to end your St. Patrick's Day meal is with these scrumptuous ice cream sandwiches. These Shamrock shaped treats are sure to please all of the little Lads and Lassies at your St. Patrick's Day table!
Smart Snacks Equal Good Nutrition- In the car, after school, by the television set or at a sports event -- snacking is part of the American lifestyle. Kids of all ages love to snack, and that's good news! Because their stomachs are small and their bodies are rapidly growing, they may not be able to meet their nutrition needs with just three meals a day. Snacks can provide nutrients and food energy that are missing from their meals.
Snowman Biscuits- These adorable snowmen are almost too cute to eat. Made with simple refrigerator biscuits, raisins and pretzel sticks, your kids will be proud of their yummy creations! For a fun twist, paint with powdered sugar icing and decorate with colored sugar.
Spooky Eyeballs on a Stick- All eyes will be on you when bite into these creepy looking treats! You'll be the talk of the town when you serve these spooky eyeballs at your Halloween party.
Sports Ball Cookies- Show Dad that you've remembered Father's Day by baking him some cookies that represent his favorite sports. Make baseballs, basketballs and soccer ball shaped cookies. With a surprise like this, you'll become his #1 team!
Spring Bug Cupcakes- Do you have kids who are crazy about flying bugs? These sweet treats are made from their favorite candies. One look at them and who could resist smiling? They'll bring out the bug lover in all of us!
St. Pat's Goodies- Have some green fun with the kids this St. Patrick's Day by making these yummy treats. Be sure to invite your Leprechaun friends!
St. Patrick's Day Cookie Pops- If you are looking for a fun and easy recipe to do with the kids, try these deliciously simple St. Patrick's Day Cookie Pops. The kids will smile and giggle while making these treats, and will have something fun to give to family, friends, and classmates!
St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes- One of the easiest treats to dress up for holidays and
birthdays is the cupcake. All you need is food coloring,
cake decorator gel and frosting, and a little imagination.
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