Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Chocolate cupcake recipe and frosted with chocolate frosting with a bite taken out.
Double Chocolate Cupcakes are another great option for Valentine’s Day treats to share with classmates. Just whisk, bake, and frost (with a spoon!) for moist, chocolate goodness. Sprinkle on a little pink sanding sugar to match the theme.
Easy Chocolate Pudding in the Microwave
Chocolate pudding in microwave
You don’t need to stand over a hot flame to make this chocolate pudding! Even young hands can whisk the mixture and pop it in the microwave for a few rounds. If bittersweet chocolate is too intense, use semisweet or milk chocolate.
Brownie in a Mug
Side view of a brownie in a white mug and topped with ice cream and with a stir spoon inside.
Did you know that you can make brownies in a mug? This impressed my kids! I’ve tried this recipe with olive oil instead of butter and it was delicious. Yes, add those extra chocolate chips on top.
No Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies drizzled in peanut butter
Don’t want kids around the hot oven? No Bake Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookies are made with pantry staples and taste like brownies. For a nut-free option, use sunflower butter with a pinch of salt instead of the peanut butter.
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Peanut Butter Buckeyes
Peanut Butter balls or Buckeye balls
Buckeyes are another no-bake treat with, again, that all-purpose peanut butter. This recipe is perfect for kids that like making things with clay. The dough is rolled into little balls then dipped into melted chocolate.
How to Make Homemade Chocolate Truffles
Overhead view of chocolate truffles covered in cocoa and chopped nuts.
I am awestruck with how simple chocolate truffles are to make. Inspire a young baker with this easy, chocolatey recipe that is special enough to gift and share with loved ones.
Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Your kids will be wowed by these homemade treats that are often store-bought. You’ll be surprised how easy these chocolate-covered pretzels are to make. Don’t stop with chocolate decorations. Let your kids personalize them with sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, and even crushed candies.
Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Pile of Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies on a Baking Sheet
Visual Editor Wanda Abraham says, “The best peanut butter for these cookies is regular smooth peanut butter, not the all-natural kind. All-natural peanut butter will cause the cookies to spread too much, resulting in a flat, crunchy cookie.”
