Photograph: Melissa Sinclair
Photograph: Melissa Sinclair

Melt Bakery

Forget the cake—when it comes to birthdays, kids always scream for ice cream! Avoid drippy cones and opt for mini ice cream sandwiches that put the grocery-store freezer section to shame. Freshly baked cookies are paired with offbeat ice cream flavors to form killer combinations like the Elvis (peanut-butter cookies with banana ice cream) or the Cinnamax  (snickerdoodles with cinnamon ice cream). 132 Orchard St between Delancey and Rivington Sts (646-535-6358, meltbakery.com). Ice cream sandwiches $3 each, coolers and dry ice available for $25.

Bite-size birthday treats for kids

These ten tiny desserts are perfect for pint-sized party guests! Bring them out at your next birthday bash for a no-fuss treat the kids will eat right up.

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No matter which birthday party place you choose for your tyke's celebration, delicious desserts will be a must-have element to make the fete a sweet success. Kids will always love birthday cake and ice cream, but the traditional party fare can lose its luster when repeated year after year. For your next bash, try out these ten miniature confections on your party gests—from teensy doughnuts to decadent milk-and-cookie shots.

Click the right arrow on the image below to see our best kids' cakes.

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