From sprinkling sprinkles and cracking eggs to stirring the cookie batter, kids are curious about what’s cooking in the kitchen. Let’s invite them to the party! The Valentine’s Day party!

This is a round up of Valentine’s Day-inspired sweets that kids can help make, not just eat. Every recipe is simple, with a step or two easy enough for even our youngest sous chefs to help with. Check out our favorite picks below—we have brownies (many kinds!), truffles, cookies, and much more.

But safety first! Kids should have adult supervision in the kitchen, and even the simplest brownie recipe provides a teachable moment for following rules, listening to instructions, and learning to read through the recipe first (I know I still need reminders).

Thin and Crispy Chocolate Cookies

Let’s start this round up with the most recognizable treat that kids (and I) gravitate toward: a round cookie. Crispy, chocolatey, and fun to make, these chocolate chip cookies are great for dunking into a tall glass of milk.
Butter Cookies