Many kids love cooking and baking. They are good activities to engage in because they tap on all senses, especially if it involves recipes which they can enjoy afterwards.
Chocolates, aside from the health benefits it can bring, such as regulating blood pressure and cholesterol, are nothing but a delectable concoction enjoyed most especially by children.
Chocolate Lollipops is a child-friendly chocolate recipe that can give your kids a happy and enjoyable learning experience with you. You will need very simple ingredients and equipment to make these adorable lollipops. The creative ideas of your kids will be needed in designing and decorating the lollipops.
Chocolate Lollipops
Equipment
- Lollipop mold
- Straws
- Paint brushes
- Ribbons
Ingredients
- Semi-sweet or white chocolate
- Butter
- Food coloring
- Crispies or sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate block and the butter in a heated pan. Once smooth and free of lumps, pour the melted chocolate in the lollipop molds. Children-friendly mold designs, such as animal faces, letters, or numbers, are recommended.
- Have your kids stick the straw at the lower part of the chocolate. Set aside and let it solidify. If already in a semi-solid state, you may ask the children to put candies, sprinkles, or crispies for added design. You may put it in the refrigerator afterwards for faster solidification.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, carefully pull each one off the molds. Allow the children to paint the chocolate lollipops with food color. Make them design the straws with ribbons.
Cooking or baking chocolate-related recipes is not only fun for your kids. It is a hands-on training and exposure for them as well. It can teach them a wide array of values while providing the most fun experience for them. It is a great bonding idea with their friends as well, so next time you make another batch lollipops or other chocolate recipes such as cupcakes, muffins, chocolate drink, or chocolate chip cookies, make room for more kiddies who would want to join your baking session.
