{"id":310,"date":"2025-07-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2015\/06\/kiwi-gingersnap-mini-tarts-cooking-with-kids.html"},"modified":"2025-07-22T09:08:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:08:03","slug":"kiwi-gingersap-mini-tarts-cooking-with","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/kiwi-gingersap-mini-tarts-cooking-with\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiwi Gingersnap Mini Tarts | Cooking with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Need a quick snack&nbsp;for your kids to make after school? My grade schooler likes a snack that she can assemble on her own. These Kiwi Gingersnap Mini Tarts are easy for kids to make and pack a lot of flavor.\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_2979b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/IMG_2979b.jpg\" alt=\"Kiwi Gingersap Mini Tarts | Cooking with Kids, a flavorful after school snack\" width=\"597\" height=\"853\" title=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Disclosure: Amazon Affiliate Links to Products<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She loves kiwi, gingersnaps, and cream cheese, so this has become one of her afternoon make-it-myself go-to snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kiwi is a fruit with a thin fuzzy brown skin and bright green insides. The tiny black seeds are edible.&nbsp;We often find them in the store hard and set them on the counter to ripen. They become soft to the touch&nbsp;when they are ripe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, I will cut them in half and serve them as a snack with a spoon (using the outer skin as a natural bowl) Kiwifruit are also nice sliced on top of fruit pizza and can be added to a fruit salad too. I personally am not a big fan of kiwi. (they taste too tinny to me and I&#8217;m not fond of the aftertaste) But, just because I don&#8217;t like something, doesn&#8217;t mean my kids won&#8217;t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We try to eat the rainbow and diversify our fruits and vegetables. Kiwi adds in the much-needed GREEN!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warning: This recipe is PACKED with flavor. So much, that my picky preschooler won&#8217;t even touch it. We made this recipe using strawberries in place of the kiwi. Another alternative is to use original graham crackers in place of the gingersnaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Here are some additional <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/cooking-with-kids\/\">recipes for kids to cook<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kiwi Gingersnap Mini Tarts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ingredients Needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002OSQD4S\" alt=\"\">8 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00785JSEO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00785JSEO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=NLVAMDSJVMC524TQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ginger Snaps<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00785JSEO\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/8 cup of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00PL02MN2\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00PL02MN2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=7POAM4D3JBFGEPUB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Cream Cheese<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00PL02MN2\" alt=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00CBVAHOA\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 Teaspoon Local Honey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 ripe Kiwifruit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00785JSEO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00785JSEO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=NLVAMDSJVMC524TQ\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B00785JSEO&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=thedsponit-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Directions to make Kiwi Gingersnap Mini Tarts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Measure out 1\/8th cup of cream cheese. Set in a small microwave-safe bowl and bring to room temperature. You can let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes or try softening it in the microwave for 5-10 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Use a small spatula or spoon. Mix 1 teaspoon of honey with the cream cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Count out 8 gingersnap cookies. Spread a small amount of cream cheese mixture onto each cookie. Repeat for all 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Have an adult peel the kiwi fruit. Using a cutting board, cut the kiwi into thin slices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Top each cookie and cream cheese tart with 2-3 thin slices of kiwifruit. My daughter says you can eat any leftover kiwi that doesn&#8217;t fit on the cookies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Arrange on a pretty plate and serve with a&nbsp;cold glass of milk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 Kiwi Gingersnap Mini Tarts = 1 serving.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B002OSQD4S\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002OSQD4S&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=74ET7RA4BF37MTD7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B002OSQD4S&amp;Format=_SL250_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=thedsponit-20\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This article is part of Cooking A-Z Series. Other K is for Kiwi Recipes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/kiwi-gingersap-mini-tarts-cooking-with\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kiwi Gingersnap Mini Tarts<\/a> from The Educators&#8217; Spin On It<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sugaraunts.com\/2015\/06\/frozen-fruit-kabobs-snack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frozen Fruit Kabobs<\/a> from Sugar Aunts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.muminthemadhouse.com\/2015\/06\/24\/kids-fruit-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kids Fruit Smoothie<\/a>&nbsp;from Mum in the Madhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stillplayingschool.com\/2015\/06\/fruit-salsa-recipe-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fruit Salsa<\/a> from Still Playing School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you miss letter J for Jam?<br>We made <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/orange-strawberry-jam-surprise-muffins\/\">Strawberry Jam Surprise Muffins!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>You may also enjoy these kid friendly recipes&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/back-to-school-breakfasts-healthy-eats\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"raspberry coconut muffins recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/muffins-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"raspberry coconut muffins recipe\" class=\"wp-image-6928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/muffins-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/muffins-600x901.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/muffins-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/muffins-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/muffins-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/muffins.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/making-noodles-from-scratch-little\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_6499.jpg\" alt=\"Making Noodles from Scratch with your Kids\" class=\"wp-image-9269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_6499.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/IMG_6499-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/salted-caramel-pumpkin-muffins\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-pin-description=\"salted caramel pumpkin muffins recipe\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/VISUAL2B2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"salted caramel pumpkin muffins recipe\" class=\"wp-image-6691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/VISUAL2B2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/VISUAL2B2-600x900.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/VISUAL2B2-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/VISUAL2B2-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/VISUAL2B2.png 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a quick snack&nbsp;for your kids to make after school? 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