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Cooking Day / Biscuit Decorating

Biscuit Decorating

Children ice and decorate plain biscuits with sprinkles, creating colourful edible art.

How to run it

  1. Set out plain biscuits, icing and sprinkles.
  2. Wash hands and give each child a plate.
  3. Children spread icing and add decorations.
  4. Let icing set before eating.

You will need

  • plain biscuits
  • icing
  • sprinkles
  • butter knives
  • plates
Make it easier or harderYounger children use pre-iced biscuits; older children pipe designs.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs, wash hands and supervise all food preparation.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Decorating food supports creativity and wellbeing.

Fits these theme days

Cooking DayCafé DayBirthday for Everyone DayJunior Chef Challenge

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