Cookies for Kids

Sweets for youngsters to bake or to simply enjoy with a glass of ice-cold milk

So many of us have fond memories of standing on chairs to help Mom or Grandma make a batch of special cookies. In fact, cracking eggs and using the hand mixer are often the first kitchen techniques mastered by children. And that in the name of homemade chocolate chip cookies!

Children are good kitchen helpers, though it’s important for the adult on duty to understand their skill level. Stirring and measuring can be handled by all ages, but using knives and removing hot baking sheets from the oven should be reserved for older children.

Besides providing quality together-time, baking cookies, and cooking in general, can help children hone their math and reading skills. They will hardly know they’re in “school” when the results of their work are warm cookies made with lots of loving.

Many of the cookies in this chapter are simple enough for novice bakers. Several are even no bakes. Some require more skill, but they include favorite childhood flavors.

Chewy Rolo Brownies
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A cake mix gives these caramel-filled brownies a head start. Make sure you let the bars cool before eating, otherwise the molten candy could burn the mouth just like a hot pizza bitten too soon.

  • 36 Rolo candies, unwrapped
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup chopped nuts, optional
  • 1 can evaporated milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9- by 13-inch pan. Set aside.

Cut Rolo pieces in half crosswise; set aside. Melt butter in microwave; set aside.

Combine cake mix and nuts. Stir in melted butter and evaporated milk and stir until well blended. Spread one-half of mixture in prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately place candy pieces cut side down onto warm crust.

Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls evenly over candy in pan. Do not spread. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely before serving.

Cut into 36 squares.

Freezeworthy: No.

Jeanne Gleason

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Bailey Bones (Dog Cookies)
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These really are for dogs, but I sampled them anyway. Not bad. They tasted a little like Triscuit crackers, though I did notice a strong urge to itch behind my ears afterward.

  • 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup quick rolled oats
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 cup powdered milk
  • 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon chicken or beef bouillon granules

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until well blended. Roll out on floured board. Cut out treats with bone-shaped cookie cutter. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until dry.

Makes about 3 dozen.

Freezeworthy: Yes, but they’ll keep just fine in an air-tight container for a few weeks.

Marcia Manderville

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