I have been sprucing up our house this week…aka getting the floors cleaned and steamed. So my wonderful kids and I will be spending all day in the kitchen while the carpets and the title dry. I know that sounds like so much FUN…..I also picked today because last week they said it was going to be beautiful and I was hoping that we could be outside running and playing….That was last week….This morning I woke up to rain and mud puddles everywhere….or sand puddles actually. So I’m making today kids cooking day!! I have a daughter that is 4 and twin boys that are 3….so if they can do this, then anyone can do this. (Note to parents: You might have a glass of wine near you and do not have plans to go anywhere following this…you might have to clean your ceilings…but you will have happy kids J )
1.) Hot Rods - They are not hot we just call them that.
What you need is this!
Microwave the Chocolate or Candy Wafers in a bowl. Stir really well and let the bowl cool so it will not burn little fingers. Give the kids a spoon and step back.
Put Parchment paper off to the side and let them dip the pretzels!
Have a bowl of chopped nuts, sprinkles, or cruched oreo if you want to coat the chocolate.
What I like to do is fill a ziplock bag up with another color and let them drizzle more chocolate on to the Hot Rods after the first chocolate dries.
You can do this with strawberries, cherries, bananas, apples...the list goes on...just have fun and step back and see what your kids can do.
*If you are using fruit..wash well and pat dry...water and Chocolate do not work together and will turn your chocolate lumpy. *
2.) Brownie cakes - super easy and this helps teach basic boarders with out having to make a hugh mess with cake.
First grab a box of browie mix and let the kids add the water and eggs.
Bake in a 9x13 inch pan or larger. You want more area than height for these brownies.
After they have cooked and cooled take different size cookie cutters and punch out some fun shapes.
Stack the little shapes on the bigger shapes and decorate. Here I have three different sizes
Brownies are great because they don't crumble.... no need to crumb coat and wait to decorate. These also make very cute and easy bridal shower desserts.
Just remember to have fun and think out side of the box...add keep paper towels around the place:)
Enjoy
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