Cooking Gifts for Kids (That Our Young Chefs Love)

Beth Wood:  My daughter received this cookbook as a gift and loves it. She often pulls it out to look for new recipes to try and to help me meal plan for our family each week. We've enjoyed trying the wide variety of 50+ recipes that include ideas for breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and desserts. It also teaches young chefs cooking basics like measuring, prepping, cutting and cleaning. The instructions are easy to follow and the recipes all include healthy ingredients kids and families enjoy. Some recipe favorites include breakfast sundaes, lettuce roll-ups, garden salsa and super sliders.

Hannah Scott:  Nylon knives that won't cut skin, yet cut vegetables, fruits, meat, cheese, and bread with no problem! These are perfect cooking gifts for kids who are eager to help with food prep and ready to learn the coordination of using a knife without the added risk.

Beth Wood:  Do your kids like sushi? Do they want to use chopsticks just like mom and dad? Start them off with these adorable training chopsticks (a fun and practical stocking stuffer idea!). They come in a variety of fun designs.

Kelly R:  These DIY popsicle molds are so easy to use - and clean! A sturdy holder keeps them nicely organized in the freezer. We have a traditional-looking set, but a variety of fun shapes (like dino pops!) are available and make great cooking gifts for kids who like to experiment with different flavors in the kitchen.

Hannah Scott:  A learning tower has been one of the best investments for our toddler! Yes, they’re a bit pricey. But the independence and enthusiasm he's shown for helping in the kitchen has been 100% worth it. This adjustable learning tower allows a child to stand at counter height to observe, learn, and help with whatever is going on — all with added safety that a chair or step stool doesn’t provide. We use ours for cooking, but also for doing dishes together, using art supplies, and sensory play at the counter. Plus, it comes in a variety of colors to match your kitchen decor!

Sunshine Girl:  This collapsible bowl makes a big batch of tasty popcorn in under four minutes. We use ours at least once a week on family movie night or for a light afternoon snack. The popcorn tastes like fresh stove top popcorn without the oil and cooking time. We enjoy trying out different popping corn and salts for extra tasty treats.

christadiserio:  Personalized aprons are special gifts for young chefs that help them dress the part!

Hannah Scott:  I love cooking gifts for children that come in handy for me, too! Kids get their own work surface with this anti-slip cutting board, available in fun colors. This is a great little board to use while they get the hang of using a knife. Your child will be able to prep their own after school snacks in no time!

Hannah Scott:  These silicone utensils with bamboo handles are colorful, functional, and perfectly-sized cooking gifts for kids. It's so fun for kids to have their own set of tools to use in the kitchen!

Vanessa M.:  This little kit introduces kids to food science with fun (and tasty) DIY science experiments. Kids explore what makes cake rise, soda fizz, how rock candy crystals grow, and more.

Sarah Calamita:  Joie Wavy Cutter is my go to gift with a cute little cutting board. My toddler loves to help cook with this. It's great for ages 2+. They can cut fruits, vegetables, cheese or any other soft food. When they help prepare it they will be more apt to eat it!

Kelly R:  This mini waffle maker is easy and fun to operate, inexpensive, and takes up very little space in the kitchen for a specialty appliance! Kids love experimenting with waffles, paninis, and their own creative concoctions.

Alexandra F.:  Cooking kits are great gifts for the young chef, as they provide hands-on opportunities for learning and creating in the kitchen in a structured, age-appropriate way. There are several popular cooking and baking kits for kids available these days, and most make it easy to gift either a single kit or a subscription for different lengths of time so you can find the best option to fit your gift-giving budget.