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15 Of The Best Recipes To Make With Kids

Do the kids in your life love to cook, but you want to pull your hair out every time they step foot in the kitchen? Or maybe you want to teach the children in your life how to cook, but you don’t know where to start?

We’ve pulled together some of our favorite simple yet hands-on recipes that are kid-friendly! These dishes will give your little ones the satisfaction of helping create some of their favorite foods… without stressing you out.

1. Oatmeal Carmelitas

These gooey dessert bars are just as delightful to make as they are to eat!

2. Homemade Macaroni And Cheese

If your kids like boxed mac and cheese, they’ll love the real deal.

3. Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Nuggets

What better way to save money on fast food and keep the kids entertained than homemade nuggets?

4. Chex Mix

A fun, convenient snack to make.

5. White Chicken Chili

Making this variation on the classic chili will provide novelty and color to your diet.

6. No-Bake Cookies

These cookies are extremely easy to make – no hot oven required!

7. American Chop Suey

Although it is nothing like its namesake dish, American Chop Suey is simple but hearty.

8. Sweet Potato Casserole

Anything made with marshmallows is guaranteed to make kids happy.

9. M&M Cookies

What’s better than M&M’s? M&M’s in cookies!

10. A Simple Quiche

Quiche is basically scrambled eggs in the form of a pie. What’s not to love?

11. Cupcakes

Who doesn’t love a good cupcake? Especially when you add sprinkles!

12. Chicken Noodle Soup

Who needs canned soup when you can make your own?

13. Homemade Ice Cream

Making your own ice cream feels like doing magic.

14. Homemade Butter

If you’ve never felt like your arm was going to fall off from shaking butter in a jar, have you really lived?

15. Pigs In A Blanket

This is probably the ultimate kid-friendly recipe.

Now our mouths are watering, and we’re sure yours are, too. We hope you and your kids love these recipes as much as we do! With these in your cooking arsenal, you can never go wrong.

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