Bug Biscuits Recipe: Easy Nature-Inspired Baking Activity for Kids

This cheerful Bug Biscuits kids recipe is one of our favourite nature-themed baking activities. Inspired by summer walks and our “Mini Beasts” home education theme, they’re easy for little hands to help with — and even more fun to eat! Whether you’re learning about insects, planning a garden picnic, or looking for a rainy-day activity, these kid-friendly bug biscuits are a guaranteed hit.

Why You’ll Love This Bug Biscuit Kids Recipe

• Simple ingredients – most are probably already in your cupboard

• Encourages creativity and fine motor skills

• Ideal for early years insect learning themes

• Great as a party activity or edible gift

Ingredients

(Makes approx. 12-24 biscuits)

• 200g unsalted butter, softened

• 100g caster sugar

• 300g plain flour

• Cocoa powder or food colouring

• Optional Decorations: icing pens, sprinkles, raisins, chocolate chips, edible eyes

Method – Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (160°C fan) or Gas Mark 3.

2. Combine the butter, sugar and flour to resemble breadcrumbs.

3. To make the different bug colours, split the dough and add cocoa powder or a drop of natural food colouring.

4. Squeeze the crumbs to make dough balls.

5. Roll out the base biscuit

6. Roll the different coloured dough out together on a floured surface and cut the colours into bug shapes and place on top of the base.

7. Place the biscuit on a lined baking tray. Optional: refrigerate for 20 minutes.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes (it should be slightly golden, but this can be hard to see with the colours).

9. Let cool fully before decorating and or eating.

🪲 Bug Biscuits Design Ideas

This is the fun part! Turn your biscuits into:

• Ladybirds with red and chocolate dots

• Stripy bees with yellow and cocoa

• Butterflies with wings covered in sprinkles

• Try sandwiching two biscuits with jam or chocolate spread

Recipe

Pair With a Mini Beast Theme Learning Activity

These biscuits are perfect for your nature study or insect theme!

Why not pair them with:

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar story activities

• Free 35-page printable for home education flower lessons

• A nature walk with a bug-spotting checklist

  
  

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Want More Kid-Friendly Recipes?

Take a peek at our other themed bakes:

• Family Fun at Home - Flower-Shaped Bread Recipe