Winter is right around the corner and there are plenty of indoor activities to keep your children active around the house.
Cooking with your children can be a fun-filled activity that will be enjoyable for all. There are many simple options available to you and your children. Here is a great recipe called Snowman Cookies.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
· Vanilla Wafers
· White Frosting
· Misc. Items to decorate (See Below)
Preparation:
Use 3 vanilla wafers per snowman. Lay the wafers in a row with edges touching; one will be the head and the other two will be the body. Spread white frosting on the vanilla wafers.
Now you are ready to decorate your snowman! Here are some suggestions for items to use to give your snowman facial features and more.
· Raisins (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
· Red Hots (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
· M and M's (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
· Chocolate Chips (eyes, nose, mouth, buttons, etc.)
Labels: Child-activity, cooking
by: Child Basics
As many of you have probably experienced, cooking with kids can be a bit of a handful. But, it can also be a joyous occasion. Many times our kids want to help us cook lunch or dinner. They are trying to be helpful and are curious. Take some time out of a weekend day and spend some
cooking time with your child. Here is a fun, tasty recipe that will have you both giggling and enjoying a treat.
To make cupcakes in an ice cream cone you will need three different items for this recipe. First you will need ice cream cones with a flat bottom. Second, you will need your favorite cake batter. Lastly, you will need your favorite frosting. Prepare your cake batter as it says on the box. Follow these directions for a tasty treat.
Directions:
1. Fill each ice cream cone with batter.
2. Place cones in a muffin pan. Bake at 300 until golden or cake bounces back when touched.
3. Let cool. Frost and add sprinkles or other goodies and enjoy!!!
Labels: child-cooking, cooking
by: Child Basics
