Messy Hands, Happy Hearts: 15 Desserts Kids Will Love Making

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Getting kids involved in the kitchen is even more fun when dessert is on the menu! These easy, hands-on treats are perfect for little helpers, whether they’re stirring, decorating, or sneaking a few extra chocolate chips. From no-bake favorites to simple baked goodies, these recipes make sweet memories along with delicious results.

Minion Marshmallow Pops

Yellow and blue marshmallow pops resembling Minioni characters with eyes and smiles, attached to blue and white striped sticks, displayed on a surface with a red ribbon. — Image Credit: Lisa O’Driscoll / Fun Money Mom

These adorable Minion Marshmallow Pops are a fun and creative sweet treat, perfect for any Despicable Me-themed party. With their cute little goggles and happy smiles, they’ll be a huge hit with Minion fans of all ages!

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Unicorn Cheesecakes

Four unicorn-themed mini cakes with ice cream cone horns and floral decorations are displayed on a pink background, one on a small white stand. — Image Credit: Lisa O’Driscoll / Fun Money Mom

These unicorn cheesecakes might just be the most adorable bite size desserts ever! The best part is that since they’re no bake cheesecakes, they’re super easy and as much fun to make as they are to eat!

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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

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These adorable Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes are every bit as much fun to make as they are to eat. They’re a great way to add a whimsical touch to any birthday party or summer gathering.

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Shark Cookies

These shark cookies are a cute summer treat that’ll be a big hit with the kids! Make these adorable beach-themed cookies the next time you need a super easy and fun dessert.

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Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats

Add a splash of color to your snack time with these vibrant Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats.
They’re as fun to look at as they are to eat, making them perfect for parties!

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Beach Cupcakes

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These easy Beach Cupcakes are adorable, sweet treats that’ll bring a fun beach vibe to any summer party. Decorated with colorful beach umbrellas, a sandy beach, and a sunbathing teddy graham, these playful cupcakes are just too cute to resist!

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Mermaid Milkshake

A colorful mermaid-themed shake with aqua blue and pink decorations, candy pearls, and starfish on a confetti-scattered wooden table. — Image Credit: Lisa O’Driscoll / Fun Money Mom

This creamy vanilla Mermaid Milkshake is piled high with swirls of whipped cream and topped with whimsical sprinkles and colorful candies. It’s the most fun way we know of to cool off on a hot summer day!

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Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats

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These adorable Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats are shaped and colored to resemble
slices of watermelon. They’re a fun and fruity-looking treat that’s sure to impress!

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Easy S’mores Rice Krispie Treats

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Enjoy the classic campfire flavors of s’mores in these easy-to-make Rice Krispie Treats.
With gooey marshmallows and rich chocolate, they’re a sweet treat without the mess!

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Golden Snitch Peanut Butter Balls

These Golden Snitch themed peanut butter balls, made with peanut butter and chocolate, are the perfect treat for your next Harry Potter party or movie night.

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No Churn Galaxy Ice Cream

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Galaxy ice cream is a super fun treat for parties or just a cute dessert for the kids. The best part is that you can whip up a batch of this no churn ice cream in just minutes!

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Fruit Pizza

This Fruit Pizza recipe, with a soft sugar cookie crust, sweet cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit topping makes the perfect addition to your annual Easter brunch or dinner!

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Chocolate Bear Paw Cookies

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These super cute Chocolate Bear Paw Cookies are rich brownie-like cookies that are just as delicious as they are adorable! They’re whimsical, chewy and chocolaty caramel treats that are a whole lot of fun for kids of all ages.

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Unicorn Milkshake

This Unicorn Milkshake is just about the most fun you can have staying cool this summer! Colorful and cute, it’s almost too pretty to drink but you won’t be able to resist the taste of this deliciously smooth and creamy shake!

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Rainbow Donuts

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These easy Rainbow Donuts may just be one of the best breakfast treats ever! Kids and grownups alike will go nuts for these colorful mini donuts. The best part is that they’re made from a boxed cake mix, so they’re as easy as they are delicious!

Get The Recipe: Rainbow Donuts

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About Lisa O’Driscoll

Lisa O’Driscoll is a lifestyle and parenting expert, cookbook author, and the creative force behind Fun Money Mom, a popular blog she’s run since 2014. She’s the author of the children’s cookbook Roll It, Slice It, Mash It, Dice It, designed to get kids excited about cooking. With multiple TV appearances under her belt, she loves sharing her expertise on family-friendly recipes, creative DIYs, and party planning and is always on a mission to inspire and entertain!

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