Baketivity Baking Kits Review: Fun, Kid-Friendly Baking
Looking for fun things to do at home with the kids? This review post on Baketivity baking kits shares our favorite kids baking kits for those rainy days, cold days, or days you just want to have some kitchen fun.
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1/12/20266 min read
In our house, the kitchen is just another place to explore. Getting the kids into the kitchen and measuring, mixing, and figuring out what went wrong and why, teaches them the same things a great outdoor adventure does. They try something new, learn a real skill, build confidence, and at the end of it, they feel proud of what they made. And if you have an aspiring little chef who really wants to make their own creations, but still needs a bit of guidance in the kitchen, Baketivity baking kits are such a great solution.
Hi! 👋 I'm a mom of three school aged kids, and cooking and baking together is one of our favorite things to do between adventures. Some experiments are a hit, some are a disaster — but I'm here to share tips and products that have worked for us and the kids loved.
We've tried four different Baketivity kits, and every single one has been fun to make, especially with my elementary-aged kids. They're hands-on, easy to follow, and actually allow kids to take the lead without us having to prep a million ingredients ahead of time. Below is a roundup of our favorite Baketivity baking kits and what our experience was like using each one.
What You’ll Need Before You Start
With all Baketivity baking kits, you'll need a few basic kitchen tools on hand:
Mixing spoons and spatulas
Cookie sheets or baking pans
Measuring cups
And most importantly… an oven
Some kits also require simple cold ingredients like butter or eggs, so check the instructions before you start. Everything is clearly laid out, which makes prep easy and stress-free.
A few things that made a big difference for us:
Read through the instructions together before you touch anything. Seriously, do this first. Five minutes of reading saves a lot of "wait, what do we do now?" in the middle of a messy kitchen. It also gets the kids excited and lets them see the full picture before they dive in.
Clear your counter space. Give everyone room to work. A cluttered counter leads to spills, frustration, and someone knocking the pre-measured flour right onto the floor.
Set expectations before you start. Talk about what's going to happen, how long it will take, and what "helping" looks like at each step. This is especially important if you have multiple kids in the kitchen.
What We'd Do Differently
We love these kits, but I'd be doing you a disservice if I didn't share what we learned the hard way.
Decide who does what before you start. The biggest source of chaos in our kitchen isn't a dropped egg; it's two kids fighting over who gets to pour the mix into the bowl. Before you even open the kit, do a quick walkthrough of the steps and assign jobs. Who measures? Who pours? Who stirs? Getting ahead of it takes about two minutes and saves a lot of mid-bake drama.
Try to give each kid their own moment. When all three of my kids are in the kitchen at once, it can feel more like a competition than a collaboration. If you can, let each child take the lead on their own specific step — not just "help," but actually own it. They feel the difference, and it shows in how proud they are at the end.
Don't skip the reading-through step. The one time we skipped the read-through, we got halfway through the cinnamon roll kit before realizing we needed to let the dough rest. Cue: three impatient kids standing in the kitchen asking "is it ready yet?" every four minutes.
Baketivity Soft Pretzel Baking Kit
What kid doesn't love playing with dough, especially when they get to twist it into pretzels?
This kit was an instant favorite in our house. My kids were 8 and 6 years old when we tried it, and they truly led the entire process. We taped the easy-to-read instructions to the kitchen cabinets, pulled out the step stool, and let them take charge.
The ingredients were pre-measured and clearly labeled, so all they had to do was follow the steps and add everything in the correct order. We helped a bit with kneading and twisting, but honestly, perfection wasn't the goal here, fun was.
When the pretzels came out of the oven, the smell of warm, fresh dough filled the kitchen, and they couldn't wait to dig in. They tasted great, but the pride on their faces when they finished was the best part.
Baketivity Cake Pop Baking Kit
This one might have been the most exciting of all. Because who doesn’t like making desserts!
Not only do kids get to bake the cake portion, but they also get to melt chocolate, dip the cake pops, and decorate them with sprinkles, which is arguably the best part. You don't need molds for this kit; the kids shape the cake pops with their hands.
Were they perfectly round? Not even close, and that's what made them perfect. They turned out delicious, and the kids felt so proud showing them off.
Baketivity Cinnamon Roll Baking Kit
This kit took a little more time, but it was perfect for where my kids were developmentally — they were a year older and ready for a bigger challenge.
There are a few more steps involved, but the directions are still very kid-friendly. The kids got to practice rolling out dough, layering the cinnamon filling, and even helping put the rolls in and out of the oven.
I'll admit — they may have baked them a tiny bit too long — but even then, they were still delicious and made the best cozy breakfast treat.
👉 This is a great kit for older kids who are gaining confidence in the kitchen.
Baketivity Ice Cream Sandwich Baking Kit
This kit screams summer fun, but honestly, it works any time of year.
Kids bake the chocolate cookies and then use a provided mold to pipe in the ice cream and assemble the sandwiches. Just a heads-up — you don't make the ice cream from scratch with this kit, so plan to have some on hand. But the process of building the sandwiches is still so fun and interactive.
These Make Fantastic Gifts (And Here's Why)
If you've been searching for a gift that isn't more plastic clutter, Baketivity kits are genuinely worth adding to your list.
For Christmas: These are perfect for keeping kids busy during Christmas break, when the novelty of new toys has already worn off and you still have a week before school starts. Cold days, restless kids, and a baking kit = a solid afternoon. Stock a few in the closet and you'll feel like a genius in January.
For birthdays: Baketivity kits are a gift that comes with almost everything included. That matters more than it sounds. When you give a recipe book or a kit with a long ingredient list, you're really giving the other parent a homework assignment. With Baketivity, the ingredients are already pre-measured and packed in — the recipient just needs a few pantry basics. Easy, thoughtful, and the kids actually make something they can eat and share. That's a win on all fronts.
Why We Love Baketivity Baking Kits
What we really love about the Baketivity kits is that they are easy to follow, have simple instructions with pictures, and come with pre-measured ingredients. Personally, that last one is my favorite — because most everything is there and I don't have to run out to the store to buy a full container of something just to use a teaspoon. It really helps to keep it simple.
They're:
Great for rainy or cold days
Perfect for elementary-aged kids
A fun mix of learning and creativity
Easy to gift
A low-prep way to get kids in the kitchen and building real skills
If you're looking for a screen-free activity that actually feels worthwhile, these kits are absolutely worth trying. And if you do try one — I'd love to hear which kit you went with and how it turned out.
This isn’t an affiliate post—just a mom sharing what has truly worked for our family. I hope these ideas help you enjoy more fun, memory-making time with your kids.
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