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chef21
12-09-2009, 02:39 PM
Wreath Cookies

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This is a fun kid friendly recipe that is perfect for the holidays. Make the cookies and set up decorating stations and the kids can help out! There are more recipes the kids will love at http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/H...ipes#iframetop just go to the kid friendly section.

Would you try this with your kids for the holidays?


With only a few ingredients, you can transform shredded wheat cereal into these whimsical holiday wreaths. Let the kids help shape and decorate them.

Yield: about 1 1/2 dozen

* 1 (12-oz.) package vanilla candy coating, broken up
* Green paste food coloring
* 2 1/2 cups coarsely crushed mini shredded whole wheat cereal biscuits (we tested with vanilla creme-flavored Frosted Mini Wheats)
* Mini candy-coated chocolate pieces, red cinnamon candies, swirled holiday white morsels

1.
Microwave vanilla candy coating in a medium bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 3 minutes, stirring after every minute. Stir in desired amount of food coloring. Add cereal, stirring gently to coat. Drop cereal mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls onto wax paper; shape each spoonful into a wreath. Decorate with assorted candies. Let cookies stand about 30 minutes until firm.

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samue1eb
12-09-2009, 02:49 PM
It's always good to get the kids involved. Mine is still reall young, under 2 years old, but we try to have her help out as she can (like putting something in a bowl).

chef21
12-10-2009, 12:34 PM
Hey samue1eb you are right its good to get the kids involved. Just to let you know there are kid friendly recipes on our site that you can do together. There is also sugar-pop cookies and jelly bean thumbprint cookies that will give the kids a fun and festive activity to enjoy ;)

Big Daddy's House
12-10-2009, 12:41 PM
I never replied in this thread because I don't have any children of my own.

But yes, the kids DO need to get involved in helping to plan the holiday menus!