Party craft activity
Decorate-Your-Own Treat Cookies
The most literal "candy shop" craft there is — kids ice and decorate their own cookie, no baking or oven needed. It doubles as a dessert-table extra — kids leave with a treat they made themselves, not just one they were handed.
What you'll need
From around the house
- A butter knife or popsicle stick per child — for spreading icing
How to do it
- Give each child a plain cookie and a small portion of icing.
- Let them spread the icing with a butter knife or popsicle stick.
- Set out sprinkles and colored candies for kids to add on top.
- Cookies are ready to eat right away — no drying or baking time needed.
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Good to know
Adult supervision
Recommended — mainly to keep icing off clothes and to manage sprinkle sharing.
Safety note: This activity involves real food — check for allergies (wheat/gluten, egg, dairy) before serving to the group.