School is out and the kids are home for summer, you might find you have an extra kid or two at home with all of the visits from friends. Keep the kids happy with these sweet western treats for birthdays, parties and snacks.

Above, cowboy boot sugar cookies with beautiful frosting. Make your own or order them from Guilty Confections on Etsy > 

cacti pretzel treats

Turn pretzels into cacti with the help of chocolate and fondant. Instructions available on Miss Candi Quik > 

cowboy hat cupcakes

Basic cupcakes become adorable with the help of a cowboy hat topper. Get the step-by-step instructions on Cake Journal >

western birthday cake

Now this is an impressive cake! Save this one for a birthday bash or end of summer party. This cake was made by Hot Mama’s Cakes > 

sunflower cupcakes

These sunflower cupcakes are adorable and easy to make thanks to Oreo cookies. Photo source unknown.

Horses in grass cupcakes

Cupcakes topped with “green grass frosting” and plastic toy horses are sure to be a crowd pleaser! Check out the rest of this cute party on Moneywise Moms >