There is so much that you can learn when cooking and baking~numbers, vocabulary, measurements and science (talking about how heat changes the food and cooks it so that we can eat it).
I use to have them stand on a stool so they could reach the counter but it was hard for them to mix and actually reach in the bowl so I decided to do it on the floor. This way there is less spilling and they can actually get in there and help.
I try to plan at least two things a week for them to help me with...more kid friendly recipes but they are still in there at least once a day helping.
First we always wash our hands and then I go over the recipe with them. I talk about what ingredients it needs and we get out the measuring cups and spoons.
This week we made Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips. They were a big hit! I finally had to put them in the freezer so that we (I) would stop eating them :)
Here's the recipe:
1/4 cup butter
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
3 cups rolled oats
3/4 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup peanut butter*
*I would suggest using a brand that you dont have to stir~I used trader joes creamy peanut butter (you have to stir the oil that separates) they tend to come up flatter.
am i missing the instructions and how long to bake at what temp somewhere?
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