20+ Easy Birthday Party Recipes Kids Will Love

Pizza Pie Pinwheels

These cheesy wheels will become one of your new favorite snacks, and kids will absolutely love them. Simply roll up your preferred pizza toppings into pre-made pie dough, bake until golden brown, and serve with lots of marinara (and fresh basil!). Pizza Pie Pinwheels are incredibly easy to make, and they're a great handheld appetizer to pack up in the car and tote to the tailgate party.

Pizza Pie Pinwheels

1 sheet refrigerated pie dough
3 oz. pizza sauce
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup pepperoni
1 cup Cheddar Jack cheese, shredded
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 sheet refrigerated pie dough

3 oz. pizza sauce

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup pepperoni

1 cup Cheddar Jack cheese, shredded

½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line jelly-roll pan with parchment. Stir together pizza sauce, basil, oregano, and salt. On a floured surface, roll out pie dough. Spread sauce mixture onto dough, then top with both cheeses and pepperoni. Roll dough together from the longest side, then slice into ½-inch slices.

Put sliced dough onto cookie sheet, flat side down, a few inches apart. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and wheels are golden brown. Serve with additional pizza sauce, topped with basil, for dipping.

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

If the honoree likes cake and cookies, this recipes brings the best of both together.

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

Recipe: Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

Depending on how many guests you're expecting, you may want to double (or triple) this easy recipe. They'll fly off the plate in record time.

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Funfetti Sugar Cookies

Recipe: Funfetti Sugar Cookies

You'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make homemade sugar cookies.

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Crack Crackers

Recipe: Crack Crackers

Elevate cheese crackers with ranch dressing mix for an easy kid-pleasing snack.

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Cream Soda Confetti Sheet Cake

Recipe: Cream Soda Confetti Sheet Cake

This cake can be refrigerated for up to three days, so you can prepare before the day of the party.

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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

No matter the crowd, chocolate chip cookies are always a good idea.

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Sheet Pan Nachos

Recipe: Sheet Pan Nachos

Create a nacho bar by offering various toppings like onions, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and tomatoes.

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Party-Perfect Meatballs

Recipe: Party-Perfect Meatballs

Use the warm setting on your slow cooker to ensure they're ready to serve throughout the party.

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Classic Birthday Cake

Recipe: Classic Birthday Cake

Clear vanilla extract is essential in this recipe for providing the nostalgic flavor of a classic birthday cake.

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Mini Potato Skins

Recipe: Mini Potato Skins

A party-perfect snack.

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Homemade Pretzels

Recipe: Homemade Pretzels

Serve with your choice of dipping sauce.

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Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

Recipe: Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes

No artificial flavors or colors needed.

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Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

Recipe: Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce

Let your slow cooker do the work cooking the sauce while you prepare the meatballs.

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Cheddar Cheese Straws

Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Straws

Most of the ingredients for this easy snack can be found in your pantry.

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Chocolate Marble Sheet Cake

Recipe: Chocolate Marble Sheet Cake

With a marble cake, you don't have to choose between flavors. Preparing it on a sheet cake makes cutting and serving a breeze.

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