Many mothers are switching to a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter, among other kinds, for their kids’ snacks and birthday treats instead of cupcakes or large sheet cakes. Cookies are quicker, less messy and kids enjoy the fact that they can have more than one at a time.

Cookies come in a wide variety of flavors and styles and there are even some that are made with all natural, healthy ingredients that will fool even the pickiest eaters into thinking they are eating a sweet treat when they are actually eating a good for them treat.

Cookies are easier to pack in lunches or for after school snacks and can be brought along in the car without the mess of icing.