Animal Crackers

 

Animal Crackers

 

 

Preschoolers develop cognitive, motor and social skills through creative cooking experiences!

 

NUTRITION!

Carbohydrates (sugar & flour) give work energy for body activities and heat energy for

maintenance of body temperature.

Vitamin B (flour) fosters a good appetite and maintains a healthy condition of the nerves.  It also keeps skin, mouth and eyes in healthy condition.  

 

SUPPLIES!

18-ounce roll peanut butter refrigerated dough

Flour

Sugar

Cinnamon

 

MATERIALS!

1     rolling pin

1     spatula

1     tablespoon measure

1/4  teaspoon measure

2     shakers

      Assorted small animal cookie cutters

      Oven

      Wax paper

 

RECIPE – 3 small animal crackers

1/4   roll 18-ounce roll peanut butter refrigerated dough

2      teaspoons sugar

1/8   teaspoon cinnamon

 

DIRECTIONS!

1.  Roll out dough between two pieces of lightly floured wax paper. 

2.  Sprinkle cinnamon/sugar mixture over dough and lightly roll in.

3.  Dip cutters in flour and cut 4 animals 

4.  Bake according to package directions.  (Adult)

5.  Eat and enjoy!

 

CAROLYN’S COOKING RULES!

Wash your hands with soap and water before cooking. 

Wear an apron or smock to protect your clothes

Listen carefully to directions.

Use good table manners.

Assist with clean up. 

 

CHECK FOR KNOWLEDGE!

Name the animals you cut out. 

Tell me how to roll out Animal Cracker dough. 

 

EXTENSIONS!

Provide peanut butter, chocolate chip or butterscotch dough.  Try your own recipes.

Provide colored frostings, sprinkles, mini-chocolate morsels or frosting gels to decorate the animal crackers.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S     Family and Consumer Science

Child Development and Parenting teacher – 34 years. 

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