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Bake Yummy Cookies!

Bake Yummy Cookies!
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Mix, shape, and bake simple cookies using safe ingredients; learn measuring, following a recipe, and kitchen safety with an adult's supervision.

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Step-by-step guide to Bake Yummy Cookies

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Baking Yummy Sugar Cookies With Kids

What you need
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup chocolate chips optional, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, adult supervision required, baking sheet, measuring cups, measuring spoons, mixing bowl, oven, oven mitts, parchment paper, tablespoon or cookie scoop, wire cooling rack, wooden spoon or spatula

Step 1

Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 350°F 175°C so it will be ready for baking.

Step 2

Line the baking sheet with parchment paper so the cookies won’t stick.

Step 3

Measure 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt into a small bowl to make the dry mix.

Step 4

Measure and put 1/2 cup softened butter and 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar into the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Use the wooden spoon or spatula to cream the butter and sugars until the mixture looks soft and a little fluffy.

Step 6

Add the egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the mixing bowl and stir until smooth.

Step 7

Add the dry mix into the wet mix a little at a time and stir until the dough looks even and combined.

Step 8

Fold 1 cup of chocolate chips into the dough if you want chocolatey cookies.

Step 9

Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the lined baking sheet leaving space between each cookie.

Step 10

Ask an adult to put the baking sheet in the oven and bake the cookies at 350°F 175°C for 9 to 12 minutes until the edges are light golden.

Step 11

With an adult’s help use oven mitts to remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and place it on a heat safe surface.

Step 12

Use a spatula to move each cookie onto a wire cooling rack and let them cool for about 10 minutes.

Step 13

Take a photo and share your finished yummy cookies on DIY.org

Final steps

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Help!?

What can I use if I don't have parchment paper or softened butter?

If you don't have parchment paper, use a silicone baking mat or lightly grease the baking sheet with a little butter or cooking spray, and if your butter isn't softened, microwave it in 5–7 second bursts until soft before creaming it with the sugars.

My cookies spread too much or are underbaked—what went wrong and how do I fix it?

If cookies spread or are flat, chill the combined dough after step 7 for 20–30 minutes, double-check you measured the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour correctly, and make sure the oven was fully preheated to 350°F (175°C) as instructed in step 1 so they bake for the full 9–12 minutes in step 9.

How can I adapt the recipe for different age groups so it's safe and fun?

For toddlers, let them fold in the 1 cup chocolate chips and press scoops onto the lined baking sheet while an adult handles preheating and the oven, for school-age kids let them measure and cream the butter and sugars with supervision, and for older kids let them manage mixing and, with an adult nearby, placing and removing the baking sheet using oven mitts.

How can we make the cookies more special or creative?

Customize your cookies by folding in 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit in place of some chocolate chips, sprinkling colored sugar or extra chips on top before baking, or adding 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to the dry mix, then take a photo of the finished cookies to share on DIY.org as suggested in the last step.

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Facts about baking for kids

🧂 Just a pinch of salt can make sweet cookie flavors taste brighter and more balanced.

📏 Measuring matters: a packed vs. leveled cup of flour can change cookie texture from cakey to dense.

đŸ”„ Most cookies bake at about 350°F (175°C) and often take only 8–12 minutes — watch the edges for a golden finish.

đŸȘ The word "cookie" comes from the Dutch 'koekje' meaning "little cake" — cookies have been around for hundreds of years!

đŸ‘©â€đŸł Kids can safely help by mixing, shaping, and measuring — but always bake and handle hot pans with an adult.

How do I bake yummy cookies with my child step-by-step?

Start by reading the recipe together and preheating the oven (adult only). Measure ingredients aloud while your child helps pour and level. Combine wet and dry ingredients, letting the child stir or use a hand mixer under supervision. Shape dough with spoons, a scoop, or cookie cutters and place on a lined baking sheet. The adult slides the sheet into the oven and removes it when baked. Let cookies cool on a rack before decorating and eating.

What materials and ingredients do I need to bake simple cookies with kids?

You’ll need basic ingredients: flour, sugar (white or brown), butter or oil, an egg (or egg substitute), baking powder or soda, salt, and vanilla. Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, nuts, or sprinkles. Tools: measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, wooden spoon or silicone spatula, cookie scoop or cutters, baking sheet, parchment paper, cooling rack, oven mitts, and a timer. Have child-safe aprons and a small step stool if needed.

What ages is cookie-baking with kids suitable for?

Cookie baking can be adapted for many ages. Toddlers (2–3) enjoy pouring pre-measured ingredients, stirring, and pressing shapes with supervision. Preschoolers (3–5) can measure with help, crack eggs with assistance, and shape dough. School-age children (6–9) handle measuring, use a hand mixer under supervision, and place cookies on sheets. Older kids (10+) can follow most steps independently but an adult should always manage oven use and sharp tools. Adjust tasks for each child’s skill and atte

What are the benefits of baking cookies with children?

Baking cookies teaches measuring, fractions, and sequencing while building reading and following-directions skills. It strengthens fine motor control through stirring, scooping, and decorating, and supports sensory learning—smells, textures, and taste. Baking boosts confidence and patience as children finish a real, edible project, encourages teamwork and conversation, and creates positive family memories. It's also a chance to teach kitchen safety and basic nutrition in a hands-on, enjoyable wa
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