Press Release
Easy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe is Perfect for Young Bakers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 2009)--Almost every day, we read or hear something
about the value of cooking with our children. Getting in the kitchen together
to cook up a family treat provides many educational opportunities like reading,
practicing math skills and developing coordination. “I love the idea that cooking
can be used as a valuable learning experience,” says the Martha White® baking expert Linda Carman.
“But, probably even more important is the pure pleasure that children get from spending
time with you in the kitchen and the joy of making something to share with the rest of the family.”
It is important to choose a recipe that is appropriate for the skill level of the child.
This recipe for Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies is just right for a beginner because it begins
with a muffin mix, eliminating the need for accurate measurement of dry ingredients. Other
ingredients are just stirred in so you don’t have to use a mixer. Then the fun part begins –
after washing their hands, children can roll dough into balls and place them on the cookie sheet.
Just keep it all light-hearted and fun – remember you’re not just making cookies, you’re making memories
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons milk
2 (7 oz.) pkgs.
Martha White® Apple Cinnamon or Whole Grain Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix
2/3 cup old-fashioned or quick oats
1 cup chopped pecans*
1. Heat oven to 375° F. Combine butter, milk and muffin mix in medium bowl; stir until well blended. Stir in oats and pecans. Roll into balls, using about 1 tablespoon of dough. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly.
2. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet.
*Use 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 1/2 cup raisins or sweetened dried cranberries, instead of 1 cup chopped pecans, if desired.
32 cookies
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