New Year’s Eve is the time to have fun and excitement, especially with the little ones! Whether you are having a family night or a party with friends, having kid-friendly desserts can make the evening even more special. It is not just about the countdown, it is about making sweet memories that will last long after midnight.
From cupcakes to fruit treats, the key is to keep it fun, festive and easy to eat. You do not have to spend hours in the kitchen to make treats the kids will love. Simple ingredients like sprinkles, frosting and fruit can go a long way in making your desserts as fun as the party itself. These dessert ideas will satisfy their sweet tooth and keep them engaged with hands-on activities that will make the evening even more exciting.
So whether it is decorating their treats or diving into a dessert spread, you are all set for a night of giggles, smiles and lots of sugar!
Fun, colorful and bursting with fun, confetti cupcakes are a party classic. Made with a simple vanilla or chocolate base, filled with rainbow sprinkles, these cupcakes are a treat for the eyes. Top with fluffy frosting, more sprinkles and edible glitter and bring the New Year’s sparkle to the table.
Set up a DIY sundae station with all the toppings, chocolate chips, marshmallows, gummy bears and fruit slices. Let the kids create their sundaes, be creative and indulge in their favorite treats. Offering different flavors of ice cream lets them customize their dessert to their taste and the fun does not stop with the toppings!
For a healthier yet fancy treat, make fruit kabobs with colorful fruits like strawberries, grapes, kiwi and pineapple. Add a little sparkle by dusting the fruit with edible glitter or a light sugar glaze. These are perfect for little hands to pick up and the bright colors make them a showstopper on your dessert table.
Sweet and salty is always a winner with kids, take pretzel rods and dip them in melted chocolate then sprinkle with candy sprinkles, crushed nuts or mini marshmallows. Once they have cooled and hardened these chocolate dipped pretzels are a crunchy, indulgent dessert that is easy to eat and good.
Marshmallows are a kid favorite so why not make them even more fun by turning them into pops? Dip marshmallows in melted chocolate and roll them in crushed cookies, sprinkles or coconut flakes. Stick them on a lollipop stick and serve as a fun-sized, handheld treat that is almost too cute to eat.
For a more grown up yet kid friendly dessert, serve individual portions of cheesecake in small mason jars. Layer the cheesecake with crushed graham crackers, a smooth cream cheese filling and fresh berries or candy. These tiny jars look fancy and are a fun activity as kids can customize their jars with toppings of their choice.
Nothing says New Year’s Eve like a frozen treat! Make festive popsicles by blending fruit juices like orange, pineapple and berry with chunks of fresh fruit. Pour the mixture into molds and freeze for a few hours. These colorful popsicles are refreshing and fun to eat, a cool treat as the countdown begins.
Why serve cupcakes in a boring old paper liner when you can serve them in ice cream cones? Bake your cupcakes in sugar cones and top with frosting and sprinkles. These cupcake cones are perfect for little ones to enjoy without the worry of crumbs. You can even add a fun twist by adding a swirl of cotton candy on top for extra sweetness.
Cookie dough truffles are easy and kid-friendly, roll edible cookie dough into balls and fill with mini candies like M&Ms, chocolate chips or sprinkles. Once rolled, dip in melted chocolate and let cool. These truffles are rich, sweet and full of surprises in every bite.
Cake pops are so cute and perfect for any occasion. Bake a simple cake, crumble into small pieces, mix with frosting and shape into balls. Insert a stick, dip in colorful chocolate or candy melts and decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter or festive toppers. The kids will love the bite sized cakes and you will love how easy they are to serve!