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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to bake delicious cookies and understand the basics of baking.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed:

  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Egg
  • Baking powder
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Cookie cutters (optional)

No prior knowledge needed, just enthusiasm and a love for baking!

Activities

  • Mixing Ingredients: Help mix the flour, sugar, butter, egg, and baking powder in a bowl until it forms a dough.
  • Cutting Shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut out fun shapes from the dough.
  • Baking Time: Place the cookies on a baking sheet and watch as they bake in the oven.
  • Decorating: Once the cookies are cool, decorate them with icing or sprinkles.

Talking Points

  • Ingredients: "We need flour, sugar, butter, egg, and baking powder to make yummy cookies."
  • Mixing: "Let's mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, just like making a special dough."
  • Baking: "We put the cookies in the oven to bake. It's like magic, they change into delicious cookies!"
  • Shapes: "We can use cookie cutters to make fun shapes like stars or hearts."
  • Decorating: "After the cookies cool down, we can decorate them with colorful icing and sprinkles. How fun!"

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