Satisfying Snacks

I had fun today with the 6 to 9 year olds in a cooking class.  We were full with 12 kids and the menu was Satisfying Snacks.  The kids were great as usual, lots of hand washing, chopping, mixing and rolling.  We started at 10:30, had a break in the middle for a rest and juice and were ready to eat the snacks at 1.  This was a quick group of student chefs!

The menu consisted of Sausage Rolls, Baked Honey Shrimp and Apples with Butterscotch Dip.  Everything was delicious. 

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As you can see we had fun both cooking and eating.  The apples and dip would be a perfect after school snack.  We started to mix with a wooden spoon, but then used a hand mixer to get the dip nice and smooth.  It was also fun to use the hand mixer and learn to turn it on only when in the bowl with the dip and to start out slowly. 

Butterscotch Dip with Apple Wedges

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butterscotch ice cream topping
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 6 apples

1. Combine all ingredients except apples until smooth.  Chill.
2. Cut apples into wedges and serve with dip. 

I had a cup of tea and a cookie when I got home and I'm now finishing up a book that I'm enjoying.  I have planned chicken soup for dinner since it's stormy looking and windy here.  Maybe I'll get a little knitting in too.