Holiday Fun: Christmas Baking with the Kids

The holiday season is the perfect time for children to get creative in the kitchen! At Aussie
Adventures Child Care & Kindergarten, along with school care, we love engaging all our little ones
with festive activities, and what better way to celebrate than with some Christmas baking?! This
simple and fun recipe is a great way to introduce children to baking while enjoying the holiday spirit.

Easy Christmas Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
➢ 1 cup of softened butter
➢ 1 cup of sugar
➢ 1 egg
➢ 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
➢ 2 ½ cups of flour
➢ ½ teaspoon of baking powder

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C
2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy
3. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well
4. Gradually add the flour and baking powder, stirring until a dough forms
5. Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to create festive shapes
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden

Once cool, let the children decorate with icing and holiday sprinkles! This simple recipe not only
tastes delicious but also encourages fine motor skills and creativity during the holidays.

Happy Holiday baking!