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In today's post: Teach kids how to make their very own marshmallow catapults. It's a fun, easy craft project for kids that will get them thinking about scientific principles, all while launching marshmallows across the house.
The day I came up with this marshmallow catapult was one of those genius mom moments that are prompted by desperation. It was spring break (years ago) and everyone had had a little too much time together - you know how that goes, right? We were in desperate need of something fun to do that 1) didn't cost much and 2) wasn't too complicated. Inspiration hit and these simple kid-constructed marshmallow launchers were born. Keep reading for photo tutorial.

These marshmallow catapults are fun to make, and even more fun to use to launch small items (like mini marshmallows or cheerios) across the room.

Construction is simple enough that kids 5 and up should be able to put the catapults together by themselves, and even older kids, like my 13 year old, will enjoy trying to launch marshmallows at their siblings. We've made marshmallow catapults a number of times over the years and kids have always enjoyed them. It's a cheap, easy activity that works for most ages. The two kids in these photos started with a marshmallow war, but quickly progressed to trying to launch marshmallows into each other's mouth - they got pretty good at it!

Supplies

You only need a couple of supplies to make a marshmallow catapult:

Four large marshmallows

Seven bamboo/wood skewers

One thin rubber band

One plastic spoon

Masking tape

You should be able to find all the supplies at a grocery store; Walmart carries everything you will need. One tip: plan to set the marshmallows out of the bag for at least an hour before constructing the catapults; stale marshmallows work much better than fresh ones!

How to make a marshmallow catapult (marshmallow launcher)

Kids can make these easy marshmallow catapults with just a couple of supplies and have a blast launching mini marshmallows across the room!

Insert spoon skewer through rubber band and into one of the base marshmallows to complete the catapult.

When launching, be sure to hold the front marshmallow with one hand, and pulling back the spoon with the other hand.

Tips For Success

BE SURE to let the marshmallows get stale before you make the catapults. If you use fresh marshmallows, they will tear quite easily as the kids play with the catapults. If you remember, open the bag of marshmallows the night before you want to use them, but if not, leave the marshmallows out for about an hour before construction.

Have mini marshmallows or cheerios on hand to launch. You can also launch the larger size marshmallows; they just won't go quite as far. Try launching multiple small candies at once.

Extend the play time by creating targets on the table or the wall for kids to launch into. You can use masking tape to create targets, or even set out hula hoops or baskets.

Be aware that the skewers do have a pointy end which is sharp, so if you are making these with younger kids you might want to snip the point off with kitchen shears.
If you're looking for more kid fun, check out these posts: 50 indoor fun ideas for kids 101 summer fun ideas for kids DIY hallway laser maze Make a mini foldable book from one sheet of paper

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My children love to be in the kitchen cooking with me. This gives us great opportunities to create healthy versions of some of our favorite treats. We used a little honey to sweeten this cream. Along with some fruit this was a great summer treat.

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Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer Slime is such a fun slime that is perfect for Christmas! This Christmas Slime is one that is not only super fun to play with but also it smells amazing!!

Rudolph Christmas Slime

This easy Christmas slime recipe, that has an amazing cinnamon scent and looks just like Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer, but of course in a slime version.

I like to make crafts as often as we can, for holidays, not for holidays it doesn't matter to me! Crafting with the kids is so much fun! I love getting messy (which I know sounds totally crazy coming from a mom, but a little bit of clean up is totally worth making memories and having fun with my kids!
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Aside from loving slime I love crafts that are mementoes that keep memories alive like our Grinch Handprint Ornaments, Santa Handprint Ornaments.

I also have a slight obsession with making fun Christmas treats. If you are looking for Christmas recipes for kids, be sure to check these out!

Tips for Making the Best Slime

Use clear glue. To make this snow slime you are going to want to use Elmer's Clear Glue. You want to be able to see the fun addins in this slime.

I also suggest if you plan on making a lot of slime, then do yourself a favor and grab a gallon of glue! It ends up being a LOT cheaper then buying the 4 ounce bottles. I grab mine on Amazon here and make sure we always have a good supply of slime supplies on hand.

When making slime with contact solution you do not need to use an expensive contact solution. Any brand of contact solution will work to make slime. We personally use the cheap Equate contact solution to make slime. I grab the 4 pack on Amazon and it lasts us quite a while in our slime making adventures.

Tips for making slime with Clear Glue

When you make the slime with clear glue you need to slowly add in the contact solution because it can get to firm very fast. You want your slime to be oozey and stretchy and clear glue will need less contact solution to get there then white glue dies.

Clear glue slime also tends to leak liquid if it's left sitting out (Which if you have kids, you know they don't always put things away like the should) and that will make it get tough to play with. If you find your slime is tough after being stored, place the slime in warm water for 30 seconds to bring it back to life and get it stretchy again.

Reindeer Christmas Slime Ingredients

Elmer's clear glue

Baking Soda

Ground Cinnamon

Contact Solution

Red Beads

Red poof balls

Googly Eyes

How to Make Reindeer Christmas Slime

In a medium mixing bowl stir together the glue, baking soda, and cinnamon with a rubber spatula.

Stir in half of the contact solution and see if it is stiff enough if not add the remainder of the solution.

Stir in some of the beads.

Take the slime out and begin kneading with both of your hands.

Allow your kid to place the eyes on the slime.

Store in an airtight container when done playing.

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Elf on the Shelf Letter - Perfect Elf on the shelf printable letter that you can print out and have your elf on the shelf bring with him or her when he comes to visit! Plus this Elf on the Shelf Rules printable is awesome to print out and hang on the wall for the kids!

You should also check out these funny elf on the shelf ideas! There are over 135 Elf on the shelf Ideas that kids will love! If you are running short on time, then make sure you check out this list of Quick Elf on the Shelf ideas!

You can have a lot of fun calling Santa with Santa's Phone number and it is FREE!

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There are so many tasty christmas treats that the kids will love and they are all perfect for any kids Christmas parties that you might have. Some of our favorite Christmas treats are Santa Hat Cupcakes and Whoville Cookies ! But you can check out the full list of Kid Friendly Christmas Treats and pick out your favorites to make with the kids!

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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Create your own winter wonderland this year by making a snow globe. This simple DIY is perfect for the season and its materials are easy to source: Almost any jar works, but a wide-mouth iteration is ideal as it gives you more room to position the details of your wintry vignette. Glycerin can found in your pharmacy's health and beauty aisle, while epoxy and glitter are available at any craft store.

The details inside your snow globe are just as important as the globe itself. Create a tiny polymer clay snowman by rolling three white balls in descending sizes, squeezing a few dots of glue, and stacking them. Then roll off even tinier details (a carrot nose, black button eyes, scarf, and top hat) to give your character personality.

Alternatively, you can use toy figurines like reindeer, skiers, carolers, or a jolly Santa. To create a longer-lasting globe, look for plastic or ceramic figurines, as metal ones are prone to rust. Round out your nostalgic wintry scene with synthetic evergreen tips.

What You'll Need

Materials

Instructions

1. Paint the Jar Lids:

If the jar lids are not in seasonal colors already, paint them with oil-based enamel paint.

2. Sand the Lid and Add Figurines:

Sand the inside of the lid until the surface is rough. With clear-drying epoxy, adhere the figurines to the inside of the lid, and let the epoxy dry.

3. Fill the Jar With Distilled Water and Glitter:

Fill the jar almost to the top with distilled water; add a pinch of glitter and a dash of glycerin to keep the glitter from falling too quickly. Don't add too much, or the glitter will stick to the bottom of the jar when it's flipped.

4. Screw on the Lid:

Screw on the lid tightly, being careful not to dislodge the figurine. Turn the jar over and back again-and let it snow.

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Materials you'll need

gummy bears

water (3 cups)

salt

sugar

bowl (3)

food scale - optional

Step-by-step tutorial

Warning

After the bears go into the water (or salt water, or sugar water), do NOT allow your child to eat them. Bacteria could start growing in the water as the bears soak, making them unsafe to eat.

Learn more

Spoiler alert: this experiment explores osmosis. That's a chemistry term for the motion of water through a barrier (like a gummy bear). If you give this a try, you'll see that the gummy bear in the plain water will grow - a lot! One question that might come up is why gummy bears grow when other candies (like peppermints) dissolve. That's because gummy bears, unlike peppermints, contain gelatin (which doesn't dissolve in water) as well as sugar (which does). If you zoomed way in to look at the individual gelatin molecules, you'd see that they're all tangled together, with tiny pockets in between where liquid can get trapped. As you'll see in this experiment, those pockets can hold a lot of liquid! This strong but flexible gelatin structure is what makes gummies, well, gummy. Give it a try and see what happens, or scroll to the bottom for more about gummy bear osmosis!

Tip

You can skip the heating step if you're working with younger kids or if you just don't want to spend the time. The experiment will still work and you'll see similar results - the bears may just be somewhat different sizes as ours.

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When you drop a gummy bear into plain water, you'll see the bear grow and grow as water flows into the bear. Why? The water moves to even out the stuff dissolved in it. Outside the gummy bear, you have water with nothing in it. Inside the gummy bear (trapped inside those pockets in the gelatin), you have water + sugar. There's more stuff inside the bear, so the water moves into the bear to try and make the proportion of sugar molecules to water the same in both places. (You can think about this like a sugar cube dissolving in a cup of water. If you let it sit for long enough, the water at the top of the cup will be as sweet as the water at the bottom.) So what about the salt water? You still have water + sugar inside of the bear. But outside of the bear, you have water + salt. Salt molecules are much smaller than sugar molecules, so more of them will dissolve in water. This means there's more stuff in the water than there is inside the bear. So this time the water moves out of the bear to try and even things out. The sugar water is an interesting case because just like the salt, you have a lot of stuff dissolved in the water outside of the bear. But this time, we saw the water flowing into the bear, not out. That tells us that there must be more sugar inside the bear than there is in the water outside.

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Introduction: Oobleck: the Dr. Seuss Science Experiment

Oobleck is a classic science experiment that's perfect for entertaining both kids and adults. If you haven't seen it in action it's very fascinating stuff and before too long you'll have your hands covered with it, happily making a mess that can be washed away with water.

Oobleck is a non-newtonian fluid. That is, it acts like a liquid when being poured, but like a solid when a force is acting on it. You can grab it and then it will ooze out of your hands. Make enough Oobleck and you can even walk on it!

Oobleck gets its name from the Dr. Seuss book Bartholomew and the Oobleck where a gooey green substance, Oobleck, fell from the sky and wreaked havoc in the kingdom. Here the Oobleck will be made in a bowl and will likely make a mess, but only because you can get carried away playing with it.

Step 1: Materials

All you need is corn starch and food coloring and the food coloring is optional.

Recipe:
- 1 cup water
- 1.5-2 cups corn starch
- a few drops of food coloring of your choice

Step 2: Mix It Up!

Start with the water in a bowl and start adding the corn starch to it. You can use a spoon at first, but pretty quickly you'll be moving on to using your hand to stir it up.

When you're getting close to adding 1.5 cups of the corn starch, start adding it in more slowly and mixing it in with your hand. The goal is to get a consistency where the Oobleck reaches a state that is the liquid and yet solid.

Sometimes you will need more cornstarch. If so, keep adding more than the initial 1.5 cups. If you add too much, just add some water back into it. You will have to play with it to see what feels appropriately weird.

Step 3: Add Food Coloring

Now that the Oobleck is just right, it's time to add some color. We save this step for later because it's a fun challenge to stir in the food coloring. You will have to slowly mix the Oobleck around to get it thoroughly mixed.

Step 4: Play With It!

No go ahead and play with the Oobleck. That's the point of all this and you can find lots of tricks to try out. Here's a short list:

- Grab a handful, squeeze it, and let it ooze out your fingers.
- Make a puddle and quickly drag your fingers through it.
- Put it into a plastic container and shake it or quickly bump it against a table.
- Jab at the Oobleck and then slowly let your finger sink in.
- Put it on top of a subwoofer and play some low frequencies at high volume (tough to set up, but worth it)

Have fun and be sure to wash it all off in the end.

Step 5: Oobleck Videos

Still not convinced you want to make it? Play this video to see it in action.

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This Christmas treat can easily be made with the kids, but it's not just the kids who will eat it up in a flash. Both salty and sweet, it's an addiction you won't mind having.

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl pour your pretzels, Fritos, Bugles, Chex Mix, peanuts, and M&Ms.

Place the melting chocolate or bark in a bowl & microwave for 90 seconds. Stir and, if needed, heat an additional 15 seconds until it's smooth and creamy. Watch it closely, and stop to stir every 15 seconds, otherwise it may burn.For more reliable results, use double boiler.

Drizzle melted chocolate over the mixture in the bowl and mix around to coat it all.

Once fully coated, take a large cookie sheet and pour coated mixture onto the sheet and spread it out and allow to cool completely.

Once cooled, break into pieces.

Store in an air tight container.

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Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats are SO simple to make and kids adore the fun shape and color. If you're scrambling for a last minute holiday treat, these are it!
Last minute Christmas parties or school events... they happen to all of us. I'm not going to lie; this food blogger often defaults to Rice Krispie treats. They're SO easy to make (ridiculously easy), they're okay for my nut-free kids, and they're relatively neat.

Meaning when my toddlers eat them, I won't have to change their clothes. Or their teacher won't have to spend 10 minutes cleaning up the table. And chairs. And floor.

I've seen a couple versions of Rice Krispie treat Christmas trees, but they've all been cone-shaped. These are way easier to make, and I'd argue they are just as cute. It's as easy as dyeing them green, cutting them into triangles, and sticking a pretzel stick in them.

The hardest part is getting the pretzel stick to not break.

Seriously, that's the hardest part. I think you can handle this. Gentle but firm pressure is the key to the pretzel sticks. If you break any, you have two options: a shorter tree trunk or a delicious pretzel snack.

I'd say this is a win-win situation, wouldn't you?

If you can't quite imagine how to cut the pan of Rice Krispie treats, I made this little graphic to help. You end up with a couple of half trees to use for quality control and taste testing. It's still way easier (and way less waste) than cutting them with a cookie cutter.

Note: Yield will depend on how skinny you cut your trees. You should be able to cut 16-20 trees from one pan.

My kids adore these - they are absolutely obsessed. The cookies do turn the kids' mouths green, but that's part of the fun! They also turn other things green but maybe we won't talk about that? Okay, good.

If you've got a few extra minutes on your hands and you really want to impress the other parents at the school Christmas party, give snowmen Oreo Pops a try. Another quick and easy holiday treat is cookies and cream fudge. Holiday Oreos give it a fun and festive color.

If you're looking for more of a chocolate fix, try Christmas tree brownie bites. They start with a boxed brownie mix so making them is seriously easy.

These Santa hat brownies are pretty close to the cutest thing I've ever seen. Okay - reindeer cupcakes definitely are putting up some strong competition for cutest holiday treat. Let's just eat both and call it a tie, okay?

If you don't have time to fuss over whimsical treats, good ol' puppy chow (Muddy Buddies) is always a popular treat and so are plain Rice Krispie treats. Sprinkle them with multi-colored sprinkles and they look pretty festive. Rolo pretzels are festive and only take three ingredients (and about five minutes!).

Now there's no excuse for not being that mom that brings darling treats into school. Well, besides kids, sleep, and general life craziness. Those are all fantastic excuses. But you can definitely handle these adorable Rice Krispie treat Christmas trees.

You can do it!

PS: This gel food coloring is the type I like to use.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats are SO simple to make and kids adore the fun shape and color. If you're scrambling for a last minute holiday treat, these are it!

Grease or spray a 9×13-inch pan and set aside.

In a large pan, melt butter and marshmallows over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. Once it almost smooth and melted, add green food coloring little by little until you achieve desired tree color. Once completely smooth and perfectly green, remove from heat and immediately stir in Rice Krispies. Continue to stir until all the cereal is coated.

Press evenly into prepared pan (I always spray my hand with nonstick cooking spray to do this, but you can also use a piece of wax paper). Immediately sprinkle with sprinkles. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.

Make a cut down the middle of the pan (the long way). Then, cut each of those rows into triangles (you should have 4 scraps leftover, one at each side of each row).

Insert pretzel stick into bottom of triangles to form trunk.

Normally, I advise pressing Rice Krispie treats into the pan very lightly. However, with these trees, press them in a little more firmly so they hold together well and keep their shape.

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
I originally developed this recipe as a freelancer for Food Fanatic.

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There would be projects made from pizza and cake and cookies and goodness knows what else. After he finished his Rice Krispies Treat Earth, Xander tackled the next problem. "How to get kids to vote for his?" Apparently there was a contest of sorts and some peer rating in the class. "Samples." Yes, that's what Xander decided. He'd bring a tray of samples for his class. He didn't try to make complete little models, instead selecting what he thought was the most interesting piece: the core! He added a marshmallow on the top for flair and a warning sign that the sample was HOT! It was fun to hear all about the parade of projects that night! There were indeed pizzas, real globes cut apart to show the interior, cakes and a host of other things. It is always awesome when a hands on project is successful for the fun of creating and the learning that goes with it. The kids had a wonderful, celebratory day enjoying their projects in the classroom.

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Creamy Homemade Hot Chocolate. A combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips make this hot chocolate extra flavorful and delicious! Ready in minutes.
Homemade Hot Chocolate: You sweet, creamy heavenly thing. If you were wondering how I would like to spend every December evening, it is curled up, with my hands wrapped around a warm mug of hot chocolate. Bonus points if that hot chocolate is topped with freshly whipped cream and a heavy sprinkle of chopped dark chocolate.

Filed under the list of things I will not consume: frosting from a tub, cool whip, and hot chocolate out of a packet. Friends, it is so incredibly easy to make Homemade Hot Chocolate. Put down that powdery packet! Throw a handful of real ingredients into a saucepan and you will have Homemade Hot Chocolate in minutes! It's simple, delicious, and so much more satisfying than the store-bought stuff.

Homemade Hot Chocolate

This recipe is made with a combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The cocoa powder adds the distinct "hot cocoa" flavor, and the chocolate chips melt into the mixture making this drink extra creamy, rich and luxurious. A splash of vanilla extract rounds out all that chocolaty flavor and makes this what I consider the perfect Homemade Hot Chocolate.

Place the milk of your choice in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Using milk instead of water, makes this hot chocolate extra creamy and flavorful. I prefer whole milk or 2% milk, but you can choose any milk that you choose (I've even used unsweetened almond milk).

Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar, and heat until warm.

Once the milk is warm, add chocolate chips, whisking until they melt into the milk.

Add a splash of vanilla extract.

Serve immediately, topped with your favorite garnishes: marshmallows, whipped cream, chopped chocolate, crushed candy canes or more.

One of the wonderful things about making hot chocolate from scratch is that you can make it exactly the way you want it!

Want it extra rich? Add some half and half.

Want it less sweet? Use bittersweet/dark chocolate chips.

Want it healthier? Use skim milk or almond milk, and reduce the sugar a touch.

Want flavored hot chocolate? Add cinnamon, peppermint extract, a shot of espresso, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

The options are endless!
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Here's a fun skittle science experiment to do with your kiddos! They will watch in amazement as the colors spread! Made by Early Learning Toys You can also find our EARTH DAY skittle experiment here.
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Have your little ones make a circle with different colored skittles on a round plate. Warm up some water in a glass and pour it in the center of the circle. Watch the magic! (See video below)

Here's a red, white, and blue skittle experiment made Kelli Hansen...so cool!

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Is it Christmas time already?

The decorations are out, and the carols are playing.

It's time to deck the halls, and what better way to do so than with beautiful, homemade borax crystal ornaments?

These intricate crafts add a special touch to your Christmas tree and provide a fantastic opportunity for a fun science experiment that the entire family can enjoy.

This is not just an ordinary crafting session - it's an educational adventure, blending art and science in a unique way that excites the mind and kindles creativity.

Kids will learn some science while decorating the Christmas tree with the ornaments they create.

The experiment will use a saturated solution made out of Borax powder.

The magic of this experiment lies in its main ingredient- borax powder, a versatile compound commonly found in laundry detergents.

In this experiment, we will transform the unassuming borax powder into delicate, shimmering crystals, which serve as the core component of our beautiful ornaments.

Despite what you might have heard, this compound is not toxic.

This is a perfectly safe experiment for kids under adult supervision. You can easily find Borax powder in the washing machine detergent aisles.

Indeed, it shouldn't be ingested, much like many household substances, but it's safe to handle, especially under adult supervision.

Are you worried about the Borax compound being toxic?

For further reassurance, you can find many resources debunking the misconception that borax powder is as harmful as boric acid, its toxic cousin.

Check out this article that explains how people confuse Borax for toxic boric acid.

The Functioning Mechanism

Let's delve into the nitty-gritty of the science behind our borax crystal ornaments.

We will grow crystals from a basic borax solution. It's a captivating scientific process that you can observe firsthand.

This craft is not only a chance for children to make something beautiful but an opportunity to learn about saturation, solubility, and crystallization - fundamental scientific principles.

You begin with metal pipe cleaners, which can be molded into various shapes according to your creativity.

These pipe cleaner shapes are then suspended in a borax solution. It is a mixture of borax powder and hot water, prepared by dissolving tablespoons of the compound in boiling water.

The glass jar or mason container should have a wide enough mouth to accommodate the pipe cleaner shape.

When the hot borax mixture is ready, a piece of string, perhaps a kite string or any random string hanging around, is used to suspend the pipe cleaner shape in the solution.

A craft stick is perfect for this job, as it easily rests on the jar or glass. It's then left undisturbed for a couple of hours.

The compound (Borax) undergoes dissolution when exposed to hot water. Similar to other minerals and solids, the solubility of it diminishes as the water temperature decreases.

The hot water molecules interact with the borax molecules, causing them to disperse uniformly throughout the water, creating a saturated solution.

When the Borax-water mixture is cooled, the water's capacity to retain it decreases, resulting in precipitation from the solution.

Thus, it can no longer hold the same amount of it, and the excess borax molecules gather around the pipe cleaner, forming a solid structure - a crystal.

The precipitation phenomenon leads to the formation of crystals that manifest as aesthetically pleasing creations situated at the solution's base.

With each passing moment, these borax crystals grow larger and larger, eventually covering the pipe cleaner shape to form dazzling borax crystal ornaments.

While borax crystal experiments like these are classic science class experiments, they got a bit of an extra charm when carried out during the winter months, making them a perfect weekend or holiday science experiment.

Also, they can be an impressive addition to a craft fair or tree ornaments. The experiment can be presented as simple ideas for a STEM craft project.

In terms of flexibility, borax crystal ornaments have it in spades. Want to create a 'pipe cleaner icicle'? Go for it.

Do you want to experiment with different kinds of pipe cleaners, perhaps the white ones resulting in a wintry effect?

That's entirely possible. You can even add food coloring to the hot borax mixture, giving your ornaments a splash of vibrant color.

Remember, science doesn't have to be all about molecules and atoms - sometimes, it's about creating something beautiful while learning along the way. So, pull out those pipe cleaners,

For more scientific explanations on crystallization, see Nucleation and Crystal Growth.

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I promise you will have so much fun with this edible sugar glass recipe. It looks like glass, behaves like glass, but it is candy!

Have you ever seen a movie where a piece of glass was broken over someone's head? Or maybe it was a beer bottle or another kind of bottle that was broken? Or maybe you saw a person put glass in their mouth and they started chewing it? Chances are it was edible sugar glass. Are you a fan of the TV show Breaking Bad? Blue sugar glass or rock candy was used in that! It is so fun to make and the recipe is easy. You can make all kinds of things with it, movie props, bottles, a variety of candy shapes, or make an edible stained glass window held together with royal icing. You get the idea. If I can do it, you can do it. Let's get started!

Step 1: Gather the ingredients and tools

In order to make edible sugar glass, you just need a few everyday household ingredients. No fancy ingredients are needed. You will need the following:

White granulated sugar - Sugar is the main ingredient in sugar glass? Imagine that.

Corn syrup - Liquid Glucose or corn syrup is used to help keep the sugar from becoming crystals again. It will help to make it more stable.

Water

Cream of tartar - this is an optional ingredient. But helps turn the sugar into fructose and glucose.

Food coloring - You will need food coloring to get your desired color or colors

Flavored Extracts - There are all kinds of flavored extracts that you can use.

Tools

bowl

pot or deep skillet

wooden or silicone spoon

sheet pan

kitchen spray or a silicone mat

candy thermometer (optional)

Step 2: How to make edible sugar glass

To begin, place water, sugar, corn syrup (liquid glucose), and cream of tartar in your pot or deep skillet. While the sugar doesn't bubble up too high it is always a good idea to have something deep enough. A medium-sized pot works fine for this amount. But I generally just used my dutch oven or my stainless steel skillet.

Step 3: Prepping the pan

Next prepare the pan that you are going to put the hot liquid sugar "syrup" in once it is ready. I use a sheet pan lined with a silicone mat. Or I just spray the pan lightly with kitchen spray. While I do love my silicone mat it will have a texture to that side of it. You can also use something like shortening on your pan.

Step 4: Stirring and heating the sugar

Now place the pot on the stovetop. With the heat set to medium-low gently stir the mixture until it starts to boil. It is important to not heat it up too quickly because the sugar is liable to caramelize. Which if you are making a dark glass it won't matter. The goal is to heat the sugar mixture to the "hard crack" stage which is around 290 to 300 F (145 to 150 C). If you are using a candy thermometer make sure it still registers the correct heat. My thermometer is old and is several degrees off so I generally just eyeball it.

Once the sugar starts to boil you can stop stirring and just let it sit for 10 to 15 more minutes. Right, when the mixture starts to turn slightly yellow it is ready to go. Another way to tell is to drop a spoonful of it into a bowl with ice-cold water. It will instantly harden up and you can check out easily it breaks.

(boiling sugar, almost ready to take off the heat)

Don't be alarmed if it takes awhile. This whole process takes somewhere between 30 and 45 minutes. Here is an example of what it will look like if you let it boil too long or too quickly. It will be a nice amber color. But you can still definitely use it at this phase.

Step 5: Remove the boiling sugar

Once you get the boiling sugar to the proper temperature, remove it from the heat. Then add in your food coloring and any flavored extracts that you want to use. Stir them in really well. The sugar cools quickly and thickens up quickly so you need to work fairly fast.

But BE CAREFUL this sugar syrup is extremely hot and will burn you if you touch it. If you are a young person please make sure you have adult supervision when making this.

Step 6: Pour and wait

Next, pour the hot sugar onto your prepared pan. If you want to make a pane of glass that will break when someone punches it or to hit someone over the head with it, make sure to pour it thin. Spread it out if necessary. Make sure the pan is level as well. Then wait until it hardens up. It usually takes an hour or two.

An optional step would be to pour the hot sugar into silicone molds. I have made some sugar glass lego men which were awesome! If you are going to go that route I recommend making a smaller batch and using a smaller pot, it will just make it easier to get into the mold.

Step 7: Check out your awesome edible sugar glass

Once your edible sugar glass has cooled it is ready to play with. It looks like glass, it behaves like glass, breaks like glass, but it is definitely candy! Oh and more thing it is sharp like glass! So be careful. Use a mallet or something to crack that glass.

Step 8: Breaking Bad blue edible sugar glass and others

Any Breaking Bad fans? Instead of using the candy thermometer I took this batch off the stove right when it barely started to turn color. The blue food coloring worked perfectly. Doesn't this look awesome?

Or if you don't want to color it at all you can leave it as is and get a nice clear glass.

What if I burn my sugar can I still use it?

Yes! If you happen to walk away and come back and find that your sugar has gone beyond that hard crack phase and it looks burnt and smells burnt. You can still use it!

How do I store sugar glass?

Generally, it is best to use it within a few hours if it is in sheets. Because it can tend to warp as time goes on. I normally will just put the pieces in a ziplock bag and put them in my pantry. They can stick to each other though.

How does sugar glass taste?

Sugar glass tastes very similar to a jolly rancher if you have ever tried one of those, depending on the flavor used. It melts very easily in your mouth. Homemade lollipops anyone?

Edible Sugar Glass

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Edible cookie dough is easy, sweet, and delicious! It's like eating the real cookie dough, minus the raw eggs so you can eat it by the spoon full or dip it with your favorite snacks. This edible cookie dough recipe is so easy to make because it only has a few ingredients and it takes minutes to come together.

Love quick desserts? Try edible brownie batter next!

I know this isn't a crazy revolution or something you don't already know, but I'm obsessed with chocolate chip cookies (and also, cookie dough). But who isn't, really? Of all the ice cream flavors in the world my very first pick would be chocolate chip cookie dough.
This edible cookie dough recipe is your ultimate guide and includes:

How to make cookie dough safe to eat

Step-by-step photos of the process (or a youtube video walkthrough)

How to turn any cookie recipe into edible dough

Troubleshooting and reader tips (based on 400 comments)

Small batch recipe (for two)

How to store and serve

About this Edible Cookie Dough Recipe

JUST THINK about the endless ways to eat this edible cookie dough! Put edible raw cookie dough inn cupcakes, in brownies, as a frosting, as a crust layer to ice cream bars or cheesecake, in ice cream, or just plain by itself.

There's really no reason there shouldn't be a giant bowl of this edible cookie dough in your fridge or freezer in an airtight container at all times.

By keeping it on the ready you're one step closer to an amazing dessert quickly and easily.

How Do You Make Cookie Dough Without Eggs?

To make cookie dough without eggs you'll blend all of the traditional cookie dough ingredients together with a stand mixer or electric hand mixer and add milk to bring it all together instead of eggs.

Do you love edible batters as desserts? Try healthy edible cookie dough or edible brownie batter next. And if you want to bake actual cookies, you'll love these brown butter chocolate chip cookies.

Is It Safe to Eat Raw Flour?

It isn't the safest to eat raw flour. In recent years people have found that faw flour can cause stomach issues because of the chance of harmful bacteria so it's better to heat treat your flour before making it, to be safe.

Can You Bake It?

I don't recommend baking this edible cookie dough recipe because it lacks eggs as a binder. If you're looking for baked cookie recipes, try these chocolate chip pudding cookies.

You'll cream the butter and sugar together like you do with traditional cookies when you make edible cookie dough, then you'll add the flour, vanilla and salt. Because we aren't baking this edible cookie dough you don't need any baking soda or baking powder to help them rise.

Once it's mixed you'll add mini chocolate chips (or sprinkles!) to it and serve with graham crackers, teddy grahams or any of your favorite dipping snacks.

Keep reading for step by step tips!

How to Make Edible Cookie Dough

Here are the simple steps to make this easy edible cookie dough recipe. Skip down to the recipe card for the full recipe.

Heat the Flour

Place the flour in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 50-60 seconds. Alternately, spread it out onto a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees f.

Success tip: let the flour cool so it doesn't melt the butter in the dough.

Cream Butter

Beat the white sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.

Add the Dry Ingredients

Add the cooled flour to the raw dough and then add the salt. Beat with the mixer on low until combined. It will be slightly crumbly.

Add Chocolate Chips and Enjoy!

Beat in a couple of tablespoons of milk to bring it all together. I've made this with whole milk, almond milk, and other plant milks-all work well! Stir mini chocolate chips into the dough and enjoy! Try a spoonful of dough, roll them into balls, or put them in homemade ice cream.

If you love this edible cookie dough recipe don't forget to give me a virtual high five by following along on Instagram and tagging #WhatMollyMade to share a picture of your recipe!

Troubleshooting and Reader Tips

After going through over 400 comments on this recipe, I've summed up the most common mistakes. I highly recommend reading through before making this recipe!

Greasy or too runny

There are a few reasons for this! First, make sure you use real butter, not margarine. Next, room temperature butter should only be out for 1-2 hours and will still feel cool to the touch (60 degrees f). Last, don't add the flour to the dough until it's cool. Any three of these things can affect the final texture. Chill the dough for a bit to firm it back up if this happens!

Dry and crumbly

If you're dough is dry, you may not have measured your flour correctly. Next, the dough will be dry and crumbly at first, but start to come together slowly, so use an electric mixer until it does. Last, make sure you add some milk a Tablespoon at a time.

Too hard after storing

This recipe will firm up in the fridge. Let it sit out at room temperature for an hour or two to soften.

Can I make any cookie dough safe to eat?

You can replace the eggs with milk or pasteurized eggs and it should be fine as long as you heat treat the flour too. Double check the other ingredients are safe to eat raw. Doughs with melted butter as a base (usually brown butter cookies) will need chilled to firm up first.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Edible chocolate chip cookie dough freezes well for up to 3 months.

Thaw in the fridge overnight. Allow it to sit out at room temperature before serving again to soften slightly.

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A popular street food from the 1960s and 1970s that's been brought to international attention with Netflix's new Korean drama, Squid Game, dalgona candy (also known as ppopgi), is a sweet but nutty candy that your kids will love to snack on. Dalgona was traditionally made with glucose solid, whereas ppopgi uses plain sugar, but the two names became interchangeable over time. You might find this sponge toffee-like sugar candy to be tricky to make at first, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be stamping out sweets like a pro. Break out the cookie cutters and make them in a variety of cutouts. It's quite similar to making homemade caramel!

What you Need to Make This Recipe

Sugar - while you can use either brown sugar or white sugar to make this candy recipe, I use white sugar. It's easier to see the color of the sugar changing with white sugar.

Baking soda - you cannot skip the baking soda. The baking soda reacts to the sugar and turns it light, airy, and brittle.

How to Make Dalgona Candy

1. Add two tablespoons of sugar to a metal ladle, then place directly over medium heat.

2. Stir constantly with a wooden chopstick until the sugar is melted and a light amber color.

3. Remove the ladle from the heat, add a pinch of baking soda, and mix vigorously until incorporated.

4. Pour the mixture onto parchment paper in two equal circles.

5. Use a lightly oiled measuring cup to press the candy into a thin, even layer a bit less than ¼ inch.

6. Let the measuring cup rest there for about 8 seconds, then remove and press a shape in with your cookie cutter. Repeat for the remaining portion of candy.

Pro Tips for This Recipe

If you're having trouble pressing down the candy, let the mixture cool off for 10 to 15 seconds before pressing.

If your candy sticks to your measuring cup even with the oil, layer a piece of parchment in-between before pressing down.

If you are making multiple, cleanup is much easier if you have a bowl of very hot water ready to plunge your ladle into afterward.

Do not turn the flame up too high. As the sugar starts melting, it will burn very quickly, especially on high heat. So, keep it at medium heat and a close eye on it.

If you don't let the dalgona candy rest for a couple of seconds before pressing the cookie cutter in, it will get stuck.

Press a lollipop stick to the candy to turn it into a grab-and-go dessert.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I play the Squid Game dalgona game?

Hold or place your pressed candy on a plate, and using a sewing needle or a toothpick, carefully run it along the lines made by your cookie cutter. You can also try to eat your way to the shape. The goal is to pop out the middle shape without cracking the candy! Adjust the level of difficulty by pressing the cookie cutter harder or lighter into the candy or using a more complicated cookie cutter.

How did this sugar candy come to be?

Back in the 1970s, sweet baked goods were a luxury as ovens for baking were not accessible. So, street vendors with a portable charcoal stove would make sugar candy with a metal ladle and a wooden chopstick. It became part snack, part game as the children would pick out the shape pressed onto the candy. Traditionally made with glucose, it wasn't until after the Korean War that raw sugar took its place as it was no longer expensive ( Source).

How do I store this?

Store leftover candy in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze the candy for up to 2 to 3 months. Simply wrap them individually in plastic wrap once they've cooled to prevent them from sticking to each other. Then, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag.

* Nutrition Disclaimer
If you've tried this Dalgona Candy recipe, then don't forget to rate the recipe and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!

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Homemade Ice Cream is the quintessential summer treat, isn't it?

This homemade ice cream recipe can also be called the easiest (and best!) ice cream you will ever make or taste. I've been making this ice cream at least once a month for over 5 years now.

Can anyone ever turn down a scoop of rich and creamy vanilla ice cream? This ice cream recipe is the easiest once I make and it's adaptable for whichever add-ins you're craving.

I try to keep a stash of crumbled cookies, brownies, and other treats in the freezer so that I can toss in a few handfuls whenever I'm making a fresh batch of ice cream.
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HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

While ice cream is a staple in our freezer year round, the add-in potentials for this particular ice cream are endless. I've filled this ice cream with chunks of brownies, bits of cookie dough, pieces of oatmeal cookies, and swirls of salted caramel sauce.

I've also topped this ice cream with warm chocolate sauce, and my favorite of all this simple berry sauce. There has yet to be a combination that we didn't love.

I probably don't even need to mention it, but this Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is a pretty much dream come true for topping Southern Peach Cobbler, Grandma's Cherry Flop, an Old Fashioned Apple Crisp, or this Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch.

How To Make Homemade Ice Cream

With just five simple ingredients, you can have this smooth and creamy vanilla ice cream at your fingertips as well.

When I first started making homemade ice cream, I initially followed the recommended recipes and tried several custard-style ice creams. Traditionally, many ice creams begin with an egg custard.

While a custard base does make for an amazing ice cream, don't get me wrong, custard ice cream is rich as can be and I quickly found that it just isn't my thing.

Besides, I'll be honest, I like to make things simpler and not more complicated in the kitchen wherever possible.

When I discovered Philadelphia-style ice cream, it was a complete game changer. Philadelphia style ice cream is simply ice cream made with no eggs.

I've played with the basic ratios and the method over the past few years and I'm telling you now that this recipe is hands down, the BEST simple vanilla ice cream I have ever made.
The most popular question I get is whether it's possible to make ice cream without a machine. The answer is YES. You can make ice cream without a machine. Find the full directions here!
Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

This ice cream is dead simple. Stir everything together in a saucepan, simmer, Stir, Chill and Freeze; less than 10 minutes of actual prep time.

If I put the mixture together in the morning, refrigerate it, and then churn it in the afternoon, we are easily having this for dessert the same evening.

However, if you are in a rush, you can simply stir everything together cold and pour it into the machine. I can't deny that simmering it just long enough to dissolve the sugar and then cooling it again does makes it even better.

Truthfully though, I'm impatient about half the time, so I skip the simmer step frequently. This is fantastic ice cream however you make it.

This ice cream works beautifully in every ice cream maker I've tried. Hand crank, electric crank, freezer bowl, and ice cream compressor. Homemade Ice Cream turns out great in each one!

(And yes, I may have a wee bit of a thing for ice cream, because I have each of those machines and love them all!)

Ice Cream Recipes

Once you have an ice cream maker in your kitchen, get ready for all the ice cream recipes you can handle.

These recipes for Rocky Road Ice Cream, Cinnamon Ice Cream, Blueberries and Cream Ice Cream, and Cafe con Leche Ice Cream all need to be on your list to try. Fresh Mint Ice Cream is like no other mint ice cream you've tried in the past.

Sweet chunks of edible cookie dough fill each scoop of this rich and creamy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream.

Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream by The View from Great Island and Peanut Butter Ice Cream by Pint Sized Baker both look delicious as well.

Homemade Ice Cream Recipe

1. Pour 1 cup of the cream into a saucepan and add the sugar, salt. Scrape the seeds of the vanilla bean into the pot and then add the vanilla pod to the pot.

2. Warm the mixture over medium heat, just until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and add the remaining cream, milk, and vanilla. Stir to combine and chill in the refrigerator.

3. When ready to churn, remove the vanilla pod, whisk mixture again and pour into ice cream maker. Churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.

4. Transfer the finished ice cream to an airtight container and place in the freezer until ready to serve.

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Homemade Hot Chocolate: You sweet, creamy heavenly thing. If you were wondering how I would like to spend every December evening, it is curled up, with my hands wrapped around a warm mug of hot chocolate. Bonus points if that hot chocolate is topped with freshly whipped cream and a heavy sprinkle of chopped dark chocolate.

Filed under the list of things I will not consume: frosting from a tub, cool whip, and hot chocolate out of a packet. Friends, it is so incredibly easy to make Homemade Hot Chocolate. Put down that powdery packet! Throw a handful of real ingredients into a saucepan and you will have Homemade Hot Chocolate in minutes! It's simple, delicious, and so much more satisfying than the store-bought stuff.

Homemade Hot Chocolate

This recipe is made with a combination of cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The cocoa powder adds the distinct "hot cocoa" flavor, and the chocolate chips melt into the mixture making this drink extra creamy, rich and luxurious. A splash of vanilla extract rounds out all that chocolaty flavor and makes this what I consider the perfect Homemade Hot Chocolate.

Place the milk of your choice in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Using milk instead of water, makes this hot chocolate extra creamy and flavorful. I prefer whole milk or 2% milk, but you can choose any milk that you choose (I've even used unsweetened almond milk).

Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar, and heat until warm.

Once the milk is warm, add chocolate chips, whisking until they melt into the milk.

Add a splash of vanilla extract.

Serve immediately, topped with your favorite garnishes: marshmallows, whipped cream, chopped chocolate, crushed candy canes or more.

One of the wonderful things about making hot chocolate from scratch is that you can make it exactly the way you want it!

Want it extra rich? Add some half and half.

Want it less sweet? Use bittersweet/dark chocolate chips.

Want it healthier? Use skim milk or almond milk, and reduce the sugar a touch.

Want flavored hot chocolate? Add cinnamon, peppermint extract, a shot of espresso, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

The options are endless!
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Bring on the holiday cheer with these cute Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats! They're just as fun to make as they are delicious to eat!
Rice Krispies Treats in Festive Tree Shapes

I don't know who liked these more, my kids or me. Probably me because they totally took me back to being a kid.

I mean how could they not?

They are made using the classic Rice Krispies treat recipe that we all love, but instead of the classic squares they are tinted green and shaped into cones, then covered in sprinkles.

So basically a total upgrade :).

Ingredients Needed for This Recipe

Salted butter

Mini marshmallows

Green gel food coloring (such as Wilton brand)

Rice Krispies cereal

White decorating icing (I just used store-bought)

Reeses peanut butter cups

Round red sprinkles

16 star sprinkles or yellow mini M&Ms

Scroll below for full printable recipe.

How to Make These Rice Krispies Treats

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.

Add in marshmallows and stir until melted, while tinting with green food coloring to reach desired shade.

Remove from heat add in Rice Krispies cereal and fold mixture until evenly coated. Let cool about 5 minutes.

Spray hands with non-stick cooking spray and shape about 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of the mixture into into cones, while pressing firmly so they'll hold together.

Decorate with sprinkles, using the icing to get them to stick. Then put icing on the Reeses and place one under each tree.

Add Detail or Keep it Basic

With these you can decide how much work you want to put into them.

For the easiest method you can nix the icing and sprinkles then just dust them with powered sugar instead for a a snow laced tree.

I saw the idea for these on Family Circle but their recipe didn't call for icing and luckily I'd bought some because I couldn't get anything to stick without it.

Use a Piping Bag and Tip for More Detail

The kids added a lot more icing to theirs than I did - because it can be tedious adding a teeny tiny dot but theirs had a cute snowy look with the extra icing.

With these you can also use piping bags and tips even if using store-bought icing if you want more detail.

How to Add Sprinkles

Then if you want the sprinkles over the icing - I just poured some sprinkles into a container lid and rolled the trees over the sprinkles so they'd stick to the icing.

I've also seen others make these using colorful mini M&Ms for ornaments which the kids would definitely love (the more color the better, right?).

Plus I love those little bites of chocolate flavor in Rice Krispies Treats so I think I'll go that route next year when we make them.

Use Tootsie Rolls for Mini Trees

Oh and if you want to do a few tiny trees like I did I used mini tootsie rolls (with the ends trimmed so they'd stand) for the stump instead of Reeses. Those itty bitty mini trees are my favorite.

And then pour piles and piles of powdered sugar to mimic a snowy wonderland. But really don't, it's a big mess to clean :).

I hope you have as much fun decorating these as I did!

Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats

Bring on the holiday cheer with these cute Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats! They're just as fun to make as they are delicious to eat! For a shortcut version skip the icing and sprinkles and just dust the trees with powdered sugar.

Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.

Add in marshmallows and stir until melted, while tinting with green food coloring to reach desired shade.

Remove from heat add in Rice Krispies cereal and fold mixture until evenly coated. Let cool about 5 minutes.

Spray hands with non-stick cooking spray and shape about 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup of the mixture into into cones, while pressing firmly so they'll hold together.

Decorate with sprinkles, using the icing to get them to stick. Then put icing on the Reeses and place one under each tree.

Note if you want the icing to harden let them rest overnight, or you can just eat them right away.

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Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats - Cooking Classy

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Bring on the holiday cheer with these cute Christmas Tree Rice Krispies Treats! They're just as fun to make as they are delicious to eat! I don't know who liked these more, my kids or me. Probably me because they totally took me back to being a kid.

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this would be great frfr

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we can make our own snow :]

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Bonus tips!

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