OREO SPIDER COOKIES This super-simple recipe lets kids have fun while making each spider unique. Makes 8 spider cookies Mini pretzel sticks or black licorice (for legs) 8 Oreo cookies (orange cream or mint filling add a little color) Black frosting Mini candy eyes Break each pretzel stick in half. If using licorice, cut eight equal-sized …
Carrot and Tomato Soup Makes 6 cups 7 carrots, peeled and chopped2 tablespoons butter2 teaspoons salt 2 cups water1 28-ounce can of whole peeled tomatoes1/3 cup cream¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Optional ToppingsCrispy onions Basil 1. Put carrots in a large saucepan with 1 tablespoon butter, salt, and water and bring to a boil. 2. …
Macaroni and Cheese Makes 12 servings 16 ounces (1 pound) elbow macaroni pasta6 tablespoons butter1/3 cup flour3 cups milk 12 ounces cheddar cheese, or cheese of your choice¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Topping2 tablespoons butter, melted4 tablespoons dry bread crumbs SaltPepper 1. Cook pasta according to directions on package and drain. 2. Preheat oven …
Raspberry-Gelatin Ice Pops Beat the Heat! It’s time for the kids to cool off. Frozen ice pops are easy to make and a healthy alternative to store-bought ice cream snacks. Use pureed fruit or fruit juice for these ice pops—any fruit will work. Use ice pop molds or ice cube trays for freezing—you choose. This …
Soft Pretzels Makes 12 pretzels 1 package active dry yeast1½ cups warm water1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar3¾–4 cups all-purpose flour 1 large eggCoarse sea salt, for sprinkling 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 2. Dissolve yeast in warm water, stirring with a spoon for …
Pancakes Makes 4 servings 1 cup all-purpose flour1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 large egg¾ cup milk ¼ cup butter, melted 1 cup chocolate chips (optional) 1. In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and butter. Add dry ingredients …
Blueberry Muffins Makes 12 muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour¾ cup sugar2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup butter, melted 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or paper liners and set aside. …
Strawberry Cupcakes Makes 18 cupcakes Ingredients: Cake ½ Cup Butter, Softened 1 Cup Sugar 2 Eggs 2 tsp. Vanilla 1½ Cups Flour 1¼ tsp. Baking Powder ¼ tsp. Salt 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries, Chopped Ingredients: Frosting ½ Cup Butter, Softened 4 Oz. Cream Cheese, Softened 1 tsp. Vanilla 1–2 tsp. Milk 4½ Cups Powdered Sugar …
Chocolate-Covered Bananas Makes 6 servings 3 bananas1 cup chocolate chips Optional ToppingsNuts Pumpkin seedsShredded coconutAlmond butter or peanut butter Dried cranberries 1. Peel bananas, slice in half, and insert a food-safe ice pop stick into each cut end. 2. Lay bananas on a piece of parchment paper or wax paper and freeze for at least …
Fruit Pizza Looking for a light summer dessert that tastes fantastic? This Fruit Pizza will do the trick. The glaze on top makes it look amazing and sets it apart from other fruit pizza recipes. Makes 8 servings Pizza1 18-ounce package refrigerated sugar cookie dough1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened1 7-ounce container marshmallow creme fluffStrawberries, …
