Making kid-friendly treats can be easy and fun with our Toddler Recipes Australia blog! Discover child-friendly cookie recipes from our experienced baking experts that your little ones can confidently make without any help. From classic chocolate chip to fail-safe sugar cookies, our easy-to-follow recipes will keep your kids busy in the kitchen for hours - leaving you with plenty of peace and quiet! Check out our blog today to get creative with your children and treat them to delicious, homemade cookies they can make themselves.

Fun Cookie Recipes that Kids Can Make on Their Own

As a father of one and cybersecurity specialist, I love baking with my son. We always have so much fun in the kitchen! I enjoy finding recipes that he can make on his own, which allows him to develop his kitchen skills and develop better decision-making skills.

These are some of our favourite cookie recipes that kids can make on their own with minimal adult supervision:

Peanut Butter Cookies

These delicious Peanut Butter Cookies are quick and easy, and kids will delight at making this all-time classic.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the vanilla, eggs, and 2 tablespoons of water.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
6. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
8. Allow to cool before serving.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

These classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are a childhood staple! Kids will love making these soft, delicious treats.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1-3/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the vanilla and egg.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
9. Allow to cool before serving.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These tasty Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are filled with warm, cozy spices! Kids will enjoy making these wholesome treats.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1-1/2 cups rolled oats
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the vanilla and egg.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
6. Fold in the raisins.
7. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
9. Allow to cool before serving.

We hope you and your little ones have as much fun making these delicious cookies together as we have!