Kids' party recipes

Bake these chocolate chip squares for the family. Easy to make, this traybake is ideal for cooking (and eating!) with kids

This watermelon lemonade looks amazing but is super-simple to make. It's perfect for a kids party or makes a refreshing summer drink for kids or adults

You could add cucumber, salad cream or piccalilli to this sandwich – we like a few salad leaves and tomatoes for freshness

Make these yummy fruit skewers with kids. The recipe guides children through the basics of using a knife to help them build confidence in key kitchen skills

Wafer cones make an unlikely but perfect case for light custard and vanilla sponge- decorate with buttercream and your favourite ice cream toppings

Children love colour, so what could be better than a birthday cake with two different coloured sponges made from one mixture and a colourful icing?

Turn a chocolate roulade into Rudy the reindeer! Kids will love helping out making this festive dessert – it's perfect for a Christmas party

Stack up our best ever chocolate sponges and smother in a biscuit icing to make this towering celebration cake

Use tortilla wraps and a muffin tin to make individually portioned egg, salami and tomato bites - ideal for lunch boxes or picnics

Make our southern-fried chicken tacos for a budget family dinner that you can prep in just 10 minutes with a handful of ingredients

Rustle up these easy meringue-topped tarts for a celebration. They don’t require cooking, so they’re ideal for young children to get involved with making

Make these mini egg muffins for an easy breakfast or lunch with the kids. Add chopped ham, bacon or smoked salmon, if you fancy

Make a kids' classic with these chocolate rice crispy cakes and decorate with sweets, nuts or dried fruit for the ultimate hometime treat

Forget takeaway pizzas, encourage kids to eat a rainbow every day with this colourful recipe full of fresh flavours – guaranteed to please even fussy eaters

Try a new, fun way to serve watermelon to kids. You could also push green and black grapes onto kebab sticks and finish with a strawberry

Update a classic school-dinner recipe by using caramel sauce instead of pink custard to serve alongside chocolate squares. Kids (and big kids) will love it

Pop these in little lunchboxes for a cheesy treat come lunch time - great for kids aged 4 - 8

This clever twist on the classic bakewell has a delicate floral flavour, making it ideal for serving at spring garden parties or bake sales

With just three ingredients, these simple peanut butter cookies will delight kids and grown-ups alike – and they're gluten-free, too

Everyone loves crispy chocolate cornflake cakes, whatever their age. Get the whole family in the kitchen to make these simple bites

Use tofu as a substitute for egg along with dairy-free mayo to make these vegan sandwiches. They're ideal for a kids' party where some children may have an intolerance or allergy

Who could resist our chocolate and raspberry cake? Like a Victoria sponge but better, try budget-friendly frozen raspberries for the cream

It's just not a party without unicorn cupcakes. Try these easy vanilla sponges with mesmerising rainbow-swirled buttercream and chocolate button and sprinkle decoration