There’s something magical about baking cookies with kids, and these Fruit Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect recipe for little hands! From rolling the dough into balls to making the thumbprint centers and filling them with colorful jams, every step is fun, simple, and hands-on.

Baking with kids can be a joyful and rewarding experience, especially when the results are as yummy as these mini fruit pies. These small, colorful treats are perfect for little hands to help prepare while also teaching some advanced skills. Plus, mini fruit pies are versatile, allowing you to use a variety of fruits and flavors that your family loves. This guide will walk you through simple recipes and tips to make mini fruit pies with your kids.

Think Cheez-its. Or, think Goldfish. These land somewhere between copycat Cheez-its and copycat Goldfish crackers. They are 1000% delicious - especially warm right out of the oven. A variety of cheese cracker shapes. This recipe requires getting out the food processor, but once you taste these crackers, you won't mind. Plus, kids love being in charge of the "pulsing" button. It's just so fun.

Fruits offers a rainbow of color choices. From the red hues of the ripest strawberries to the bright green of kiwis, the color palate found in fresh fruits will brighten up any plate. Back in 2019, I taught a summer flavors themed baking camp. One of my favorite recipes of the week was Fruit Cookie Pizza. During class, kids made a cookie crust and cream cheese sauce for the pizza. The highlight of the day was watching the kids seeing fruit as an ingredient to incorporate

If you’re looking for a baking activity that’s meaningful and skill-building, these Homemade Resurrection Rolls are perfect for just that. This recipe goes beyond simple mixing—it introduces kids to real baking techniques like working with yeast dough, proofing, and shaping. While it does require a bit more time and a few tools, it’s a great opportunity for kids to experience how baking really works from start to finish.

Today, we’re sharing our recipes for One-Bowl Tuscan Chicken Casserole and Football Brownies that we made at Take & Bake Dinner & Dessert classes recently. Whether you’re looking for a hearty dinner that the whole family will love or a festive treat for game day, these two recipes are sure to be a hit.