10 Fun Desserts to Make with Kids This Weekend

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Weekends are the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and what’s more fun than making desserts with the kids? Whether you’re looking to keep little hands busy or just want to enjoy some sweet family bonding time, these recipes are guaranteed to bring smiles (and maybe a little mess). From no-bake treats to simple recipes they can really help with, these desserts are as fun to make as they are to eat. So, are you ready to whip up some delicious memories?

Biscoff Blondies

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Baking with kids doesn’t have to be complicated, and these Biscoff blondie bars are the perfect example of an easy recipe to try! They’re sweet, crunchy, and packed with flavor, plus you can make them in just one bowl—less mess, more fun. Full recipe: Biscoff Blondies

Dark Chocolate Truffles with Caramel

Closeup of the inside of a chocolate truffle on a plate with a blue napkin in the background.
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Making dark chocolate truffles with caramel is such a fun activity to do with kids! They’ll love rolling the truffles (and maybe sneaking a taste), and you’ll love how easy and delicious they are. Full recipe: Dark Chocolate Truffles with Caramel

Chocolate Dipped Fruit

Overhead view of a variety of chocolate dipped fruits on an oval white platter.
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Chocolate-dipped fruit is a super fun and easy treat to make with kids! They’ll love dipping their favorite fruits into melted chocolate and adding sprinkles or other toppings. Full recipe: Chocolate Dipped Fruit

Chocolate Bark

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Sweet and salty chocolate bark is a total crowd-pleaser and so much fun to make with kids. The best part? You can customize it however you like—pretzels, peanuts, caramel, or anything else you’ve got on hand. Full recipe: Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

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These chocolate dipped rice krispie treats are such a nostalgic treat! They’re super easy to make and so cute to serve, and the kids will love helping you out with these. Full recipe: Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

Orange Cupcakes

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These cupcakes are fun to make, full of citrusy goodness, and perfect for a weekend dessert or a sweet surprise for friends and family! Full recipe: Orange Cupcakes

Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of triple chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk in the background.
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Triple chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers and so much fun to make with kids! We’re talking milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and white chocolate chips all in one chewy, decadent cookie. They’re the perfect excuse for some sweet family time! Full recipe: Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

Chocolate raspberry mug cake.
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Chocolate mug cakes are the perfect quick treat to make with kids! They’ll love mixing everything in a mug (so fun!) and watching it puff up in the microwave in just minutes. It’s rich, chocolaty, and just the right size for a personal dessert. Full recipe: Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies

a stack of three white chocolate and raspberry blondies
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White chocolate and raspberry is such a classic combo and this comes together in the form of soft, chewy, and delicious blondies! They’re so easy to make in one bowl which is always a win when baking with kids. Full recipe: White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies

Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

Orange chocolate chip muffins on a cooling rack.
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I love making muffins for breakfast during the holidays but they go just as well as a snack or after dinner treat! Little ones will love helping mix the ingredients and filling the muffin tins. Full recipe: Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins

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