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5 EASY COOKIE RECIPES YOU CAN TRY WITH YOUR KIDS



So lately, I have been looking for easy recipes I could try with my little cousin, who has seemed to develop an interest in cooking. And by randomly create, I mean I have been gently nudging him in that direction for weeks now. Initially, I had no intention of curating a catalog of recipes. I had just wanted quick and easy recipes to try with him, to engage him and further develop his interest in cooking —which aside from being an essential life skill, I also happen to love and would love to pass on to him.

Each day, I would pour through loads of, sometimes, uber complicated recipes until I found just the right one. The one that would keep his interest and attention until we were done. Sometimes, the ingredients were inaccessible, and we had to improvise with other ingredients, but it would still turn out terrific. That said, here are some of the recipes we tried and loved.

  1. Basic cookie dough

We're starting off with the easiest of all. The name of the game is easy and straightforward. So, we stuck to that from the jump. I was cooking with a kid, and I did not want to bore or burden him with a lengthy prep and cooking process. Although simple, this recipe delivers a beautiful and delicious product that fills your kitchen with the most delightful aroma. Needless to say, you can't mess this up.

  Ingredients

250g butter, softened

140g caster sugar

1 egg yolk

2 tsp vanilla extract

300g plain flour

 


Directions

  • Cream the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon in a large mixing basin, add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, and beat briefly to incorporate.

  • Sift in the flour and stir until everything is fully incorporated. Get your hands dirty, mix everything together, and push the dough together.

See? Simple and delicious.


 

                            pic;  wilton.com


  1. Giant monster cookies

The name says it all, doesn't it? Who does not love a giant and monstrous cookie? It turned out very filling and delicious, and this will be a surefire hit with the kids.

Ingredients

2 cups creamy peanut butter

2/3 cup butter, softened

1-1/3 cups sugar

1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

2-1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon light corn syrup

6 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 cup milk chocolate M&M's


Directions

  • Cream peanut butter, butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and creamy, about 5-7 minutes. Whisk together the eggs, baking soda, vanilla, and corn syrup in a separate bowl. Mix in the oats thoroughly. Combine chocolate chips and M&Ms in a mixing bowl. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, 3 inches apart. Bake for 14-18 minutes, or until gently browned around the edges. Allow cooling for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. Keep the container sealed.


 

                   pic; centercutcook.com

 

        Below is a short video summary


  1. Oatmeal raisin cookies

We will definitely be trying again. I know you might see oatmeal and raisin and immediately write off this as boring but trust me, you will be pleasantly surprised. They were so good; we could not keep our hands off them.

Ingredients

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed light brown sugar

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup raisins

 

 
pic; recipetineats.com

Directions

  • Cream the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. One at a time, beat in the eggs, beating vigorously after each addition. Blend in the vanilla extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly mixed and add creamed mixture, and stir. Add the oats and raisins to the mix.

  • Shape into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a greased glass bottom.

  • 10-11 minutes at 350°F until golden brown. Don't overcook. Allow cooling on a wire rack.

          

  1. Coconut milk chocolate cookies

How could this not be a hit? We loved every bite. It was easy to make and came out just fine. Also, these are hard to mess up, as they are so easy and straightforward.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

5 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each)

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream butter and sugars in a large mixing basin until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Add oats and coconut into the mixing bowl.

  • Make 1-inch balls out of the dough. Place 2 inches apart on baking pans that haven't been oiled; flatten slightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.

  • Each candy bar should be broken into 12 pieces, and a chocolate piece should be pressed into the center of each warm biscuit. Place on wire racks to cool.

 
pic;  stephaniesain.com

  1. The three-ingredient cookies

For this recipe, we went back to fast and easy. I was not expecting much from this overly simplified recipe, but boy, was I happy we tried it. It was so good; we made a second batch.

Ingredients

1 (15.25-oz.) box cake mix of your choice (such as chocolate or lemon)

2 large eggs

⅓ cup canola oil

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (325 degrees Fahrenheit if using dark or covered pans). Add the cake mix, eggs, and oil to a medium mixing bowl. Scoop 1 1/2 scoops of dough onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

  • 10 to 12 minutes in a preheated oven until faintly brown around the bottom. Allow 3 minutes on baking sheets before removing to cool or serve warm.

These are a few of the numerous recipes we tried, loved, and thought to share. Give them a try and let us know what you think.








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