Holiday baking can sometimes feel like a chore?all that mixing, measuring and decorating. Bringing your kids into the mix can actually be fun and can take away some of the pressure to create perfect results. Here, we share our best tips for baking with kids without losing your cool.
Read the recipe together
If your little ones are just starting to read, recipes are an inspiring and exciting way to keep them learning and engaged. If your apprentice is a better listener, read instructions aloud so they feel part of the process.
Dress the part
Make or buy them their own mini aprons, chef hats and pint-sized baking tools like whisks and spatulas. They?ll be pleased to look the part.
Prep ahead
If baking with younger kids, pre-measure ingredients to help stick to the recipe. Keep things fun
During the holidays, cookie cutters shaped like Santa, reindeer and menorahs make decorating extra festive.
Rock out!
Whether it?s Disney princess songs or your favourite holiday soundtrack, keep the tunes pumping as you mix. Dance parties while the oven preheats are highly encouraged.
Snack as you go
If you don?t want your little one dipping their finger into raw dough, try having a few safe treats on hand, like chocolate chips or small candies to keep their hunger at bay until the cookies have finished baking.
Keep calm
Baking with kids is messy and sometimes chaotic. Roll with the spills and slip-ups.
Accept imperfection
Sometimes baking is more about the process than the final product. Ev...