What are some cookie recipes that easy enough for kids to make?

Here's a simplified cookie recipe that's easy enough for children to make:

Easy sugar cookies:

Ingredients:

- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 3/4 cup granulated sugar

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 2 large eggs

- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

7. Use a fork dipped in sugar to crisscross the tops of the cookies.

8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies just start to brown.

9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Feel free to add sprinkles or other decorations before baking to make them more fun and appealing to kids. Enjoy your delicious homemade cookies!