Easy No Bake Cookies For Kids

No-bake cookies are a fantastic way to get children involved in the kitchen without the need for an oven. Recipes are very easy to prepare, and you can serve individual portions so children can create their own following the recipe. The following provides easy no bake cookie recipes for children. 

 No-Bake Coconut Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter

• 2 cups sugar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

• 3 cups quick oats

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and stir in shredded coconut, oats, and vanilla.

3. Drop spoonful onto wax paper and let cool until set.

Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter

• 2 cups sugar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 3 cups quick oats

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and stir in oats and vanilla.

3. Drop spoonful's of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until set.

No-Bake Cornflake Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup honey

• 4 cups cornflakes

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in sugar and honey. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and cornflakes.

3. Drop spoonful's of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until set.

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 cups quick oats

• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, oats, and chocolate chips.

3. Drop spoonful's of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until set.

No-Bake Rice Krispies Treats

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 4 cups mini marshmallows

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.

2. Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan and let cool. Cut into squares.

No-Bake Nutella Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 cups quick oats

• 1/2 cup Nutella

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, oats, and Nutella.

3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until set.

No-Bake S'mores Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1 cup sugar

• 1/2 cup milk

• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 3 cups quick oats

• 1 cup mini marshmallows

• 1 cup crushed graham crackers

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook for 1-2 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, oats, mini marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers.

3. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and let cool until set.

No-Bake Banana Oat Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1 1/2 cups quick oats

• 1/4 cup honey

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine mashed bananas, oats, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

2. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto wax paper and flatten slightly.

3. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.

Linking To The EYLF

Linking no-bake cookie activities to the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) can be a great way to support children's development across various learning outcomes. Here are some ways these activities align with the EYLF:

Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity

• Feeling Safe and Secure: Engaging in cooking activities helps children feel safe and secure as they follow familiar routines and instructions.

• Developing Autonomy: Children develop their emerging autonomy by making choices and taking responsibility for their tasks during the cooking process.

Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world

• Sense of Belonging: Cooking together fosters a sense of belonging to a group and community.

• Understanding Reciprocity: Children learn about reciprocal rights and responsibilities as they share ingredients and tools.

Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

• Social and Emotional Wellbeing: Cooking activities promote social interactions and emotional wellbeing as children work together and express their feelings.

• Physical Wellbeing: Handling ingredients and utensils helps children develop fine motor skills and take responsibility for their own health and safety.

Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners

• Curiosity and Creativity: Cooking encourages curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving as children experiment with ingredients and recipes.

• Learning Processes: Children develop skills such as measuring, mixing, and following sequences, which are essential for learning.

Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

• Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication: Cooking activities provide opportunities for children to communicate verbally and non-verbally with peers and adults.

• Expressing Ideas: Children express their ideas and make meaning through the process of cooking and sharing their creations.

By incorporating no-bake cookie activities into your program, you can support children's development in a fun and engaging way that aligns with the EYLF principles and outcomes.