backs with your babysitting child is not only a fun activity, but also a great way to spend time together. Kneading dough together or decorating cookies: a perfect activity to get creative! Read the blog about making, baking and decorating the cookies.👩🍳
🍪Recipe for cheerful shortbread cookies:
🧡200 grams of flour
🧡100 grams of sugar
🧡100 grams of butter (room temperature)
🧡1 egg
🧡1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🧡Pinch of salt
🧡Sprinkles, chocolate, icing or cookie cutters
🍪Get started!
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Make the dough: Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract. Sift in the flour and salt and knead into a smooth dough.
- Shaping: Roll out the dough on a floured work surface and cut out shapes.
- Baking: Place the cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Decorating: Let the cookies cool and decorate them with icing, chocolate or sprinkles.
🍪Tips for a successful baking afternoon
🧡Let your babysitter help: Let them knead the dough, choose shapes, and decorate the cookies.
🧡Don't overcomplicate it: Choose simple recipes and have everything ready before you start.
🧡Clean up together: Make cleaning up a game so it doesn't feel like a chore.
🧡Enjoy the result together: There's nothing more fun than enjoying your own creations together after baking!
Baking with your babysitter is a great way to have fun together and create something delicious. So put on your apron, grab your ingredients and get baking together! Happy baking! 🎉
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