15 Best Cookies for Kids (to Help Make and Eat!)

Bake up the best cookies for kids to help make and eat, from loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies and easy Sugar Cookies, to Oatmeal Raisin, Pumpkin Cookies, Applesauce Cookies, and more!

 Cookies for Kids

In my mind, dessert is meant to be shared—which is why I love making less sweet cookies to share with the kids. These delicious desserts have less sugar and more whole grains than their conventional counterparts, yet still taste amazingly good. We love making them for the holidays or  to share on any old afternoon.

Easy Cookie Recipes to Make with Kids

These recipes are all super straightforward to bake with the kids—I am fully aware of the reality of kids in the kitchen!  Most of the batters are simply stirred together in one bowl without anything more than a wooden spoon or clean hands. And when you’re done enjoy them together with some milk for a classic duo.

TIP: The majority of these cookies have allergy-friendly options so you can adjust as needed if there’s a food allergy in your house.

Easy Sugar Cookies

These easy sugar cookies are so fun to roll and cut out—and to frost! And the batter is egg and dairy free (and less sweet), so they’re a great option for any families with food allergies.

Recipe: Healthy Sugar Cookies

Sweet Potato Cookies

Made with whole grains, mashed roasted sweet potato, and minimal added sweetener, this is a cookie that will surprise you with its deliciousness. We love adding a super simple yogurt frosting to make them extra-special.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Cookies

Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

With a shredded apple and carrot in the mix, plus whole grain rolled oats, these  oatmeal cookies are a fun afternoon treat to share. I love how well they store and that they have just the right mix of textures.

Recipe: Oatmeal Cookies with Apple and Carrot

No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

Made with protein-rich cashews and dates, these no-bake cookies are easy to make—and you can even turn them into shapes if you press the batter into a silicone baking mold! My girls like to make them into hearts.

Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Cookies

No-Bake Oatmeal Apricot Cookies

With granola, dried fruit, and coconut, these simple cookies taste like the old-fashioned Apricot Balls that my grandma used to make (only they’re a lot less sweet). They are a great snack or dessert and you can also play around with using other fruits.

Recipe: No-Bake Oatmeal Apricot Cookies

Soft Pumpkin Cookies

These cookies are super fluffy and super delicious. They are one of our favorite pumpkin desserts, especially to make in the fall.

Recipe: Pumpkin Cookies

Easy Gingerbread Cookies

These cookies have a  pleasant texture with just a tiny amount of crispness and they are so easy to make. We love to bake these together with the kids each holiday season.

Recipe: Gingerbread Cookies

Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies

A little chocolate, rolled oats, and dried fruit make these healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies a go-to for anyone who loves a classic cookie.

Recipe: Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies

Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies

This has long been one of my favorite gluten-free cookie recipes, which boasts a soft texture with delightfully crisp edges. They are completely delish right out of the fridge.

Recipe: Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

A few healthy ingredients combine to make a classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. These are easy to make with the kids and they freeze well too!

Recipe: Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Apple Cookies

Fresh apple and options to adjust for allergies if needed, these easy cookies are so yummy any time of the year…and the easy drizzle on top really seals the deal!

Recipe: Apple Cookies with Oats and Raisins

Applesauce Cookies

Using applesauce in place of oil makes for moist cookies that boast a naturally sweet flavor the kids (and parents!) will enjoy. These are a great everyday cookie (surely I’m not the only one who thinks that sort of thing is a good idea!)

Recipe: Applesauce Cookies

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

These easy cookies are so healthy you can serve them for breakfast! They’re also a wonderful make-ahead snack and a great way to use up a too-ripe banana.

Recipe: Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Sugar-Free Banana Cookies

Without added sugar, these are an amazing cookie to make if you love bananas. The flavor is so good and the sweetness impressive. They’re a great addition to a lunchbox.

Recipe: Banana Cookies

Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies

These don’t actually have anything in them that the kids can’t eat, so they have been a must-make for me whenever I’ve had a baby in the house…and my older kids have always loved them too. Not saying you have to share, but you can (and the kids will love them).

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Lactation Cookies

Best Tips for Baking with Kids

If you make these recipes with your kids, here are some resources to help.

• Invest in a Kids Apron to help them stay clean (and feel like a pro!) in the kitchen.
• Remember these easy tips for sane baking with kids.
• Some basic kids cooking tools can help make those little hands get right to work.

I’d love to hear which cookies your kids love to bake or eat, so please chime in below in the comments to share. I love hearing from you guys.

Filder Under:Desserts, Holiday, Recipes