May 15: Chocolate Chip Day

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In honor of Chocolate Chip Day, there are a number of desserts and snacks one could prepare. Here’s one of the best-known snacks with chocolate chips.

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Trail Mix

Materials:

• Chocolate chips
• Peanuts (if kids aren’t allergic)
• Raisins
• Cereal
• Pretzels
• Sunflower seeds
• Dried fruit
• Mini-marshmallows
• Butterscotch chips
• Small paper cups
• Spoons
• Bowls

Directions:

1. Children can prepare the different ingredients in a variety of cups or serving bowls.
2. Children can then chose which ingredients they wish.
3. For the best mix, they should take one spoon of an ingredient at a time.
4. Stir!

Source(s): Toolbox Training book 100 Cooking Activities for Kids (activity F6). Other recipes in the book which use chocolate chips include activities B5, F5, F7, F8, H2, H9, I9, and I10.

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