Instructions
Let's get ready for Christmas by making some delicious treats! Follow the steps below to create your own special Christmas recipes. Answer the questions and have fun!
1. Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 egg
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add molasses and egg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
- Chill the dough in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough and cut into shapes.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool and decorate!
What shapes will you make your cookies into?
2. Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Marshmallows (optional)
Instructions:
- In a small pot, heat the milk over medium heat.
- In a cup, mix cocoa powder and sugar. Add a little hot milk to make a paste.
- Pour the paste back into the pot and stir.
- Add vanilla extract and stir until hot. Serve with marshmallows!
What toppings would you like to add to your hot chocolate?
3. Christmas Fruit Bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 apple
- 1 banana
- 1 orange
- 1 cup of grapes
- 1/2 cup of berries
Instructions:
- Wash all the fruits carefully.
- Cut the apple and banana into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel the orange and separate the slices.
- Combine all the fruits in a big bowl. Toss gently.
What is your favorite fruit from the bowl?
4. Christmas Wishes
As you enjoy these treats, write down one Christmas wish you have!