Magic Mug Cake(Ages 5-16)
Normally, a cake would take an hour or more to make in an oven, but with a microwave oven, you can make one in minutes! Microwave ovens use waves of energy called – you guessed it – microwaves to cook food quickly. The microwaves go into the food and make water molecules inside move around really fast. The movement creates heat which cooks the food. But the microwave is just one part of this scientific process. First, you need to mix up ingredients. Two of the ingredients are key to making a tasty mug cake! Baking powder will make your cake spongy because it produces gas bubbles that get trapped in the batter as it cooks. The egg will help your cake rise because it has proteins that create a strong structure. Without these ingredients, your cake will look like soup! Experiment with the other ingredients to customize your mug cake. What will you add to give it a whole new flavor?!
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Homemade Marshmallows(Ages 5-16)
Your kids will love making (and eating) these homemade marshmallows. Once they've baked, have fun cutting them into any shape you choose!
Valentine's Day Ginger Crinkles(Ages 3-12)
These cookies are perfect to make for your Valentines!
'Thin Mint' Christmas Cookies(Ages 3-11)
With this simple recipe, you and your children can have thin mints any time of year. Take that girl scouts!
Microwave Cherry PIe(Ages 3-11)
Your child can treat your family to a special dessert with this easy-to-follow cherry pie recipe.
Star Spangled Fruit Pops(Ages 3-16)
Not ready for summer to end? Brighten up your day any time of year with some refreshing, star-spangled fruit pops!
Banana Truffles(Ages 3-7)
Kids love these chocolate dipped banana truffles, and they couldn't be simpler to make!
Peppermint Bark(Ages 5-16)
Oh, look, it's another lovely handmade holiday gift! Perfect on plates of goodies for neighbors, or in a pretty tin for Grandma.
Peppermint Ice Cream In A Bag(Ages 5-16)
Use this peppermint ice cream recipe to make a festive holiday treat, or choose your own flavors and follow the steps to make delicious, creamy homemade ice cream.
Valentine Banana Nut Chocolate Chip Muffins(Ages 3-16)
Valentine treats don't have to be all about candy. Here are some healthier treats with a bit of chocolate and an easy trick to shape these muffins into hearts for your sweeties.
10 Easy Desserts for Kids to Make
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but dessert is everyone's favorite meal of the day. Do your little chefs love helping you out in the kitchen? Why not treat yourself, and let them take the lead with these simple, delicious dessert recipes? Tasty desserts with minimal effort on your part? That sounds pretty sweet!