Whether you enjoy baking or not, there is something about letting the little ones get involved that makes even the easiest recipe fun. You will end up with significantly more of a mess and it will take more time, but it will also be ten times more fun! Plus, you creating meaningful memories as well as teaching them essential life skills.
Cupcakes
Cupcakes are excellent if you want to start with some easy baking. Not only can your kids help you with the measuring and mixing, but also the decorating once they are baked.
Pancakes
Pancakes are a simple favourite and you don’t need a lot of ingredients either. Your kids can help measure the ingredients and mix them up too. You might want to do the pouring and keep them away from the hot stove. Once they are ready, your kids can top the pancakes as they wish with fruit, syrup, chocolate sprinkles or whatever they prefer.
Biscuits
If your child loves playing with plasteline, then cookies are a great family activity. Let them get their hands sticky as they mix the dough. Then you can help them roll out the dough and cut it into various fun shapes. Cookies can be enjoyed after they have cooled or they can be decorated if you prefer.
Truffles
Delicious and easy to make, you don’t have to worry about any cooking. You won’t need to worry about burns and these recipes are flexible. You can make adjust the recipe to suit your preferences and it’s great having some extra hands when you want to prepare a large quantity of these.