5 Lick-The-Spoon Recipes To Cook With Kids

Cooking with kids can be a delightful and interactive experience, especially when there are opportunities for bowl and spoon licking involved! Here are five fun and tasty recipes that are perfect for little chefs to enjoy the joy of licking the bowl or spoon:

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
• Fold in the chocolate chips.
• Let the kids enjoy licking the cookie dough from the bowl and spoons!

Peanut Butter Energy Bites

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.
• Let the kids use their hands to mix everything together until well combined.
• Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
• Lick the bowl and spoon clean from this delicious and healthy treat!

Brownie Batter Dip

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate chips or mini marshmallows for dipping

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
• Add the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and creamy.
• Serve the brownie batter dip in a bowl and let the kids use cookies, pretzels, or fruit to dip and enjoy!

Pancake or Waffle Batter

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• Add the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
• Let the kids lick the pancake or waffle batter off the spoon or bowl before cooking up delicious breakfast treats!

Yogurt Parfait

• Greek yogurt
• Granola
• Fresh fruits (e.g., berries, diced mango, sliced banana)
• Honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

• In a bowl or individual serving glasses, layer the Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh fruits.
• Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
• Kids can lick the spoon after assembling their own parfait creations!

Remember to use age-appropriate kitchen tools and supervise kids while cooking. These recipes will not only create fun memories but also introduce them to the joy of cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. Enjoy the licking and the delicious treats together! —Vita Daily