Baking

42 easy recipes to bake with kids

Lovely dessert recipes for the kids to make and decorate with you, including children's party food ideas like cupcakes, brownies, cookies and more.
CHOCOLATE Freckle Slice

Want to get creative in the kitchen this weekend and satisfy your sweet cravings? This collection of decadent treats are easy to make, perfect for getting your little ones involved with the cooking or decorating process. From our butterfly cupcakes to our triple-chocolate brownies, these little baked goods make lovely lunchbox fillers, birthday party food and edible rewards. Take a flick through our recipes with your kids and let them choose what to make this week.

Looking for more treats using cereals or more cookies and biscuits?

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Spotty Cookies

Spotty cookies

The kids will have so much fun decorating these!

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Anzac biscuits

Anzac biscuits

Flavours the kids love. It’s simple to make too.

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Vanilla butter cake

Basic vanilla butter cake

This simple butter cake is a good one to make with kids. Ice it any way you like or just eat it plain. It also freezes well if you want to save some for school lunches.

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Cheese muffins

Our base cheese muffin recipe plus four variations

For the kids that prefer savoury to sweet.

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Weetbix

Brekkie bliss balls

It’s not a baking recipe, but it is a fun one from our new Kids Love to Cook book. The kids won’t believe which breakfast cereal forms the basis of these delicious bliss balls!

Butterfly Cakes

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Butterfly cakes

Butterfly cakes

Butterfly cakes are cupcakes with a little added magic. A cream and jam filling and delicate wings take ordinary vanilla cupcakes to new heights.

triple chocolate brownies

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Triple chocolate brownie

Triple chocolate brownie

How do you improve on the humble brownie? These triple choc versions chock full of white and dark chunks take the humble brownie to new delights.

double chocolate freckles

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Double chocolate freckles

Double chocolate freckles

These fun and easy to make biscuits are great for kid’s lunch boxes, after school snacks or parties.

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Banana and choc-hazelnut dessert pizza

Banana and choc-hazelnut dessert pizza

Put a delicious sweet twist on this traditional Italian dish with the addition of chocolate, hazelnut and sweet bananas. The golden crumbly topping is the perfect ingredient to finish off this decadent dessert.

No-bake mars bar slice

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No-bake Mars Bar slice

No-bake Mars Bar slice

Mars Bars are a classic treat and what better way to enjoy them than this quick and easy slice.

Chocolate rough slice

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Chocolate rough slice

Chocolate rough slice

Layers of chocolate and choc-coconut filling combine in this traditional slice that’s loved by all.

chocolate crackle slice

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Chocolate crackle slice

Chocolate crackle slice

A new version of a old favourite, this chocolate crackle slice updates the classic chocolate crackle. Cut into bars for a crunchy treat if you prefer.

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Leftover cereal slice

Leftover cereal slice

Attention all budget-savvy bakers: this crunchy, chocolately slice is a genius way of using up leftover cereal.

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Malteser slice

Malteser slice

Chocolate lovers unite with this decadent Malteser slice. Rich, sweet and delicious – it’s sure to have you running back for more!

fruit and marshmallow dessert pizzas

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Fruit and marshmallow dessert pizzas

Fruit and marshmallow dessert pizzas

Spoil the kids with these amazing dessert pizzas topped with strawberries, banana and caramel sauce. Perfect for a sleepover party!

easy chocolate chip cookies

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Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate chip cookies

This classic biscuit loved by all, the humble chocolate chip cookie, is best enjoyed with a glass of milk. They’re great to bake with the little ones.

Butter biscuits

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Simple butter biscuits

Simple butter biscuits

These little slice-and bake-biscuits are incredibly easy to make & with just one bite, you’ll be hooked. They’re buttery, sweet and melt-in-the-mouth

teddy bear biscuits

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Teddy bear biscuits

Teddy bear biscuits

The kids will love these delightful teddy bear biscuits. You can experiment with different coloured smarties to have a variety of coloured noses, if you like.

Coconut Ice Snow Balls

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Coconut ice snow balls

Coconut ice snow balls

Chocolate freckle biscuits

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Chocolate freckle biscuit bark

Chocolate freckle biscuit bark

Warning: completely addictive.

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Golden cinnamon biscuits

Golden cinnamon biscuits

The dark caramel flavours of brown sugar and golden syrup spiced with cinnamon mean these simple golden cinnamon biscuits are absolutely full of flavour.

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Muesli slice

Muesli slice

Condensed milk biscuits

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Condensed milk biscuits

Condensed milk biscuits

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Lemon slice

Lemon slice

This classic lemon treat balances sweet and tart, creating a wonderfully creamy and flavoursome slice. Enjoy with a mug of hot tea or coffee.

Vanilla slice

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Vanilla slice

Vanilla slice

Dotted with tell-tale passionfruit seeds, this classic slice is a true Aussie icon. Be prepared to lose your dignity at any attempt eat with a fork.

jammy flowers

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Jammy flowers

Jammy flowers

choc-mint slice

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Choc-mint slice

Choc-mint slice

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Easy vanilla cupcakes

These easy vanilla cupcakes are the perfect starter recipe fo aspiring bakers. The ideal base to experiment with different colourings and decorations.

Slice and bake biscuits

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Slice and bake biscuits

Slice and bake biscuits

Slice and bake cookies are super simple. Make a large batch of one type, or smaller batches using the variations at the end of the recipe.

Gingernut Biscuits

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Gingernut biscuits

Gingernut biscuits

Perfect biscuits of gingernut baked to perfection. Watch them go at afternoon tea! Basking in the warm glow of spices like ginger and cinnamon.

Giant Pizza COOKIES

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Giant pizza cookies

Giant pizza cookies

Get creative with your favourite sweet toppings to recreate this pizza-inspired cookie.

bakewell slice

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Bakewell slice

Bakewell slice

Enjoy this buttery classic in slice form.

Liquorice allsorts slice

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Liquorice allsorts slice

Liquorice allsorts slice

A colourful and creative slice that can be made in less than 15 minutes. A perfect sweet treat for kids and adults alike.

Cake pops

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Colourful cake-pops

Colourful cake-pops

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Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Funny faces

Women’s Weekly Vintage Edition: Funny faces

Too cute! Get the kids involved with these simple biscuits and let them decorate away to their hearts content. Definitely a wet weather winner!

Tray Bake for school birthdays

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Tray bake cake for school birthdays

Tray bake cake for school birthdays

Lolly Cake BISCUITS

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Lolly cake biscuits

Lolly cake biscuits

beatrice beauty

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Beatrice beauty

Beatrice beauty

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Caramel slice

Caramel slice

This one will always be a favourite.

Passionfruit slice

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Passionfruit slice

Passionfruit slice

Channeling tropical flavours, this beautiful slice is complete with a golden, crumbly crust with a sweet, creamy passionfruit and coconut topping.

chocolate pear and hazelnut parcels

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Chocolate, pear and hazelnut parcels

Chocolate, pear and hazelnut parcels

CHOCOLATE Freckle Slice

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Chocolate freckle slice

Chocolate freckle slice

Nothing beats this simple chocolate slice topped with freckles.

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