Everyone loves the wholesome goodness of an oatmeal cookie. And, since time is always at a premium, one recipe of cookie mix makes enough for four gifts. Transform your kitchen into a kid-friendly bakery this weekend. Before beginning, of course, everyone needs to wash hands. Then, set out bowls, measuring utensils and ingredients on the kitchen counter or table.
Older kids can measure while younger siblings pour ingredients into the bowl and stir.
Once the cookie mix is assembled, each child can fill an unbreakable jar, layering the mix with add-ins. Be sure to tie a handmade card to the jar with directions for mixing and baking the cookies. Add a pretty ribbon to complete the gift. In addition to the basic cookie mix recipe, here are some other ideas for those last-minute bakers. For cookie mix, stir together flour, salt and baking soda in very large bowl.