Kids' party recipes

Kids will love making these sweet chewy lollipops decorated with melted chocolate and cake sprinkles

Eat these family-friendly sausage rolls with a chutney or pickle. They make a great snack for a party buffet

Make these sweet iced letters and numbers with your kids during school holidays. They'll have fun making them and then devour them once ready

Enjoy these toasted egg and cress club sandwiches as part of a summer family picnic. Skewer each sandwich with a sandwich pick and serve with crisps

These fun cake pops are easy to make and great for parties. Kids and adults will love these colourful chocolate-covered bites

Make pizza for the family with a homemade base and tomato sauce. The recipe is perfect to get kids involved in cooking. Top with mozzarella and fresh basil

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

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?

What could be more exciting than a milkshake bar for kids (and big kids)? Perfect for a party or celebration, let guests choose their own toppings

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

Bake a plant-based version of a chocolate fudge cake for a birthday party. Everyone can enjoy it, including guests who have a dairy intolerance or egg allergies

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 Krispie 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

Rustle up a batch of vegan nuggets, packed with cannellini beans, cauliflower and carrot. They make great kids' party food that everyone can enjoy, or serve as an after-school snack

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

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

We used colourful candles rather than artificial sweets to brighten up this tasty birthday cake