We were busy at Cooking Camp this week and made Campfire Cookies. I thought I'd have a little treat with some ice tea in my late Beloved's camouflage mug, and used my oldest grandson, Connor's, Fisher Price lantern from when he was little, as some fun decor.
Here are three of the kids busy at decorating. Yes, it gets messy in my kitchen, but don't those smiling faces look like they're having fun?
We let Harper decorate some cookies at the little table.
She's so careful in putting those sprinkles on her cookies, too.
Here's Riley with his plate.
Caiden looks quite pleased!
Cissy is ready to take hers home, and enjoy them later.
To go along with our campfire theme, the bigger kids used the wood burning tool, with a safety guard that my son made, and did a great job on their magnets. The "Too Spicy" was done by my son because little Harper always puts up her hand and says "too spicy" when she doesn't want to eat something that she doesn't like!
My other two granddaughters, Ella and Avery came over the next night and were able to make some campfire cupcakes.
They tried their hand at creating some of the tiles that we did the week before, and loved doing that, too. Ella is clutching her little Amigurumi bear that I crocheted for them, with the requirement that when they look at their them, they remember that I love them.
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Campfire Cookies
I saw these cookies in a picture and thought how fun they'd be for the kids to make. You can make your own recipes or use store bought. We don't judge!
INGREDIENTS:
- Sugar Cookies, homemade or slice and bake or pre-formed and baked
- Vanilla buttercream, homemade or store bought, tinted green
- Mini Tootsie Rolls, for the logs
- Malted Milk Balls, crushed for the dirt
- Gummy Bears, in red, yellow, orange, white, for the flames
- Mini Pretzel Sticks, for the sticks for the marshmallows
- Mini marshmallows
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Bake your sugar cookies, and let cool on wire rack.
- Tint the buttercream a green color for the grass, and spread on the top of the cookie.
- Crush the malted milk balls to be used as dirt, and sprinkle around the outside edge of the cookie.
- Place three Tootsie Rolls in a triangle on top to be used as the logs.
- Place some of the cut up Gummy Bears in the middle of the "logs" to resemble the flames.
- Add a mini marshmallow on the end of three mini pretzel sticks. At this point, you can actually toast them, or just leave them un-toasted. Place them around the logs.
- Enjoy your Campfire Cookies!
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Yield: 24
Campfire Cookies
I saw these cookies in a picture and thought how fun they'd be for the kids to make. You can make your own recipes or use store bought. We don't judge!
INGREDIENTS:
- Sugar Cookies, homemade or slice and bake or pre-formed and baked
- Vanilla buttercream, homemade or store bought, tinted green
- Mini Tootsie Rolls, for the logs
- Malted Milk Balls, crushed for the dirt
- Gummy Bears, in red, yellow, orange, white, for the flames
- Mini Pretzel Sticks, for the sticks for the marshmallows
- Mini marshmallows
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Bake your sugar cookies, and let cool on wire rack.
- Tint the buttercream a green color for the grass, and spread on the top of the cookie.
- Crush the malted milk balls to be used as dirt, and sprinkle around the outside edge of the cookie.
- Place three Tootsie Rolls in a triangle on top to be used as the logs.
- Place some of the cut up Gummy Bears in the middle of the "logs" to resemble the flames.
- Add a mini marshmallow on the end of three mini pretzel sticks. At this point, you can actually toast them, or just leave them un-toasted. Place them around the logs.
- Enjoy your Campfire Cookies!
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They are so cute and the cookies are, too! It must take some serious deconstructing to eat one. You are a very loving, involved, fun grandmother!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun for kids, Kitty! Your grandchildren are truly blessed. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, fun for the grandchildren and even more fun to eat.
ReplyDeleteOh, these cookies are so cute Kitty! You must have fun planning what will be baked and crafted for each session.
ReplyDeleteThose campfire cookies are just adorable Kitty, along with all those smiling faces! I had to chuckle over the "too spicy" response to get out of eating something. Little Harper is one smart cookie :) ♥
ReplyDeleteThese cookies are almost too cute to eat, Kitty! I admit that I'm not much of a baker, but I think that I can "assemble" ready-made ingredients to make the campfire cookies. The log magnets are also a neat idea! Do you host Nana's Cooking Camp every day?
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, what fun cookies. Your grandchildren are having so much fun by the smiles on their faces. Little Harper looks to be really enjoying herself too. Love the too spicy response. She is a bright little girl. Great project by your son for the bigger kids too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the fun. Have a great last week of June!! xo
Kitty, you have the best ideas! Your grandchildren must be thrilled to bake with you. I love how the gummy bears make up the flames! SO cute! xo
ReplyDeleteYou're so good with your grandchildren and come up with such fun, wholesome projects for them!
ReplyDeleteYes, you do come up with some great projects for your Grans. I know they love coming to your house. These are so cute! Thanks for your sweet words concerning my eye issues, I feel so encouraged today. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteYou are one of the sweetest, most "hands-on" grandmothers I know! They must love coming to your house...so much fun and joy and laughter! I love reading about your times with them...it is always a welcome reprieve to come here and visit you. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cookies...they 'match' those darling smiling grandchildren of yours too! I can't believe how big Harper is! How wonderful you're getting time with those kiddos making some precious memories. HOW FUN! How wonderful for all of you. XO
ReplyDeleteSuch happiness!Your Grands are so beautiful!They are lucky,they have a great Grandmother!Your cookies look yummies!
ReplyDeleteTheir campfire cookies are adorable as are their smiling faces. I can feel the love all around the room.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet and thoughtful to croquet them a bear with instructions that when they look at it they remember you love them. That will stay with them all their lives.
O, what a cute idea!!! Thank you from the Netherlands!
ReplyDeleteI chuckled as soon as I saw those cookies and the title of this post! Why do those kids always have such huge smiles?? Hmmm....I wonder......
ReplyDeleteHarper's "too spicy" - too cute.
I know you're having a blast, and I bet you're tired after a cooking camp session. I would be anyway.
Hi Kitty, you made the cutest campfire cookies with your grandkids. They must have so much fun with you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at C&C with J&J.
Julie xo
Those look like so much fun to make, Kitty. Camp at grandma's looks like a lot of fun in general and such a great idea! I'll be making quite of few of your creations, especially those doughnuts ;)
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Hi Kitty, What a cute idea with the cookies and grands. Those faces say it all, they are enjoying themselves so much. The "camp" lesson I know was a lot of fun. Lots of memories being made. Hugs.......
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! I'm making a Smore dessert when my grands get here in two weeks!
ReplyDeleteWow Kitty - this looks like camp at Grandmother's house and such fun. You have so many great ideas for kids and projects for them that are darling. Thanks so much for sharing. I know they all love you dearly!
ReplyDeleteToo cute for words. The kids are having a blast at Nana's. The perfect little cookie to make in the summer. Have a great 4th dear Kitty.
ReplyDeleteThose campfire cookies are so cute! And the kids must ❤️ cooking camp! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea
ReplyDeleteRuth
Kitty, what fun! Love those gummy bear "flames." I remember doing some wood-burning items in Girl Scouts.
ReplyDeleteWow Nice.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteHope all is well! These are the cutest cookies ever! What a fun project to do with the your sweet grandchildren! They always look so happy baking with you!!! You think of everything and you even decorate!!! Love the magnets too! I LOL when you explained the "too spicy" one....:) That's quite a camp you have going on, my only question is where do I go to sign up??? Enjoy the weekend!! Sending hugs,
Linda
What a fun camp you have had for your precious Grands. I just pinned your awesome campfire cookies, what a great project for the kids! Hope you have a great 4th of July weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
What happy little faces! I want to go to your house too! The cookies are too cute and very creative. Hope you have a fabulous 4th of July next week, Kitty.
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Sandi
They are so cute! Easy to see that the kids loved making them. Boy, do I ever want to come to nana's cooking camp! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Those cookies are adorable and so are the little faces of your sweet grands. Such fun at cooking camp!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Kitty - you have the best fun at Nana's cooking camp! These are so cute and your adorable grandchildren look so pleased and happy with their creations! Happy 4th! - hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteKitty, I love the 3D effect of the decorations on the cookies. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable are these?? What a great summer baking project! Wouldn't these be fun to make/serve at an 'outdoor' themed birthday party?! And tell Riley he is wearing the BEST jersey EVER! Go Buckeyes!!
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ReplyDeleteHi Kitty,
Oh my your grand kiddies made me smile! They all have your eyes Kitty! Such sweet smiley precious babes. You really win the award for best grandma! They must look forward to coming to your house and yes, the mess is worth it! After my two year old grand daughter leaves every room is upside down because I let her explore everything that she wants. Now I have a month old grand son and I adore him too. Grandchildren are so wonderful! Your campfire cookies look amazing! Blessings, Karen
Oh my gosh, I am late to the party but adore those campfire cookies! You have the best fun at Nana's cooking camp!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet cookies and the kids all look so happy. Result.
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You are so creative Kitty! I just love what you are doing with your grandkids, making special memories with them that will last them a lifetime! I love that camouflage cup, it is perfect with your theme, and I had to laugh about the "too spicy" magnet, too funny about your granddaughter saying that, lol! Loved this post today, sweet hugs to you dear friend!
ReplyDeleteKitty, what supercute fun cookies! How perfect for Boy Scouts!
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