Cooking and baking with your child is a great way to teach them about about math, help improve fine motor skills and increase confidence. This is a life-long skill that you can start early with your toddler or preschooler.
Use the recipe below for a great activity that doesn’t require any baking! Start by walking through the recipe with your child. Then, practice good hygiene habits by washing your hands. Once you’re ready, have your child help measure with your support and guidance (especially with the peanut butter and honey). Then have fun stirring and rolling the dough into balls. Don’t worry about making a mess, that’s half the fun!
No-Bake Monster Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2½ cups oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup M&Ms
Directions
- Stir together the oats, peanut butter, honey and vanilla until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and M&M candies.
- Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Put them in the fridge for 30 minutes to set and enjoy!
- They can last up to two weeks in an airtight container.
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