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Down on the Farm / Puffed Rice Haystacks

Puffed Rice Haystacks

Children stir puffed rice cereal into melted chocolate and spoon out crunchy haystack treats.

How to run it

  1. An educator melts chocolate and lets it cool slightly.
  2. Children measure puffed rice cereal into a bowl.
  3. Stir in the chocolate until coated and spoon into patty pans.
  4. Chill until firm and share.

You will need

  • puffed rice cereal
  • cooking chocolate
  • patty pans
  • mixing bowls
  • spoons
Make it easier or harderYounger children can spoon; older children can measure and adjust the recipe.
SafetyAdults handle melting; check allergies and follow food hygiene practices.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children practise measuring and safe food handling.

Fits these theme days

Down on the FarmChocolate DayCooking DayJunior Chef Challenge

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