Kids can use their imaginations and burn energy in the kitchen.
Making snacks in the kitchen is a fun break from playing outside, watching TV or doing a school project. With parental guidance, kids can create delicious snacks that are just as fun to make as they are to eat. The following fun snacks were recommended directly by kids' cooks.
Mini Pizzas
English Muffins or halved bagels make fantastic bases for homemade miniature pizzas. Each child can decorate one or more individual pizza however he wants. Simply spread some pizza sauce over the muffin or bagel. Then, place bowls of various pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, olives, peppers, cheese, pineapple and mushrooms at the table and let the kids create their own snack. Finally, cook the pizzas in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
Sandwich Cut-outs
Cookie cutters are not just for punching cookies into shapes, but also for sandwiches. Turn a typical peanut butter and jelly or ham sandwich into an exciting eating experience by punching the center of a sandwich with a cookie cutter. Depending on the time of year, you can use a holiday-themed or any random cutter you can find deep in your kitchen drawers.
Old-Fashioned Treats
Classic kids' snacks are always enjoyable to make with your children. Try the age-old children's snacks like "ants on a log" or "pigs in a blanket." For "ants on a log," cut a few stalks of celery into 3-inch lengths. Use a plastic spatula to fill the hollow half of the stalk with peanut butter. Finally, place raisins in a line atop the peanut butter. For "pigs in a blanket," roll small, canned sausages into rolled out, pre-made biscuit dough until the sausage is snug inside the dough. Cook them at the prescribed temperature until fully cooked.
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