Cooking with kids is a fun way to bond, teach life skills, and create delicious treats. Using high-quality maple products like pure maple candy, maple sugar, and organic maple syrup candies can make the experience even sweeter. Whether you’re whipping up treats for a special occasion or just enjoying quality time, these simple recipes are sure to delight everyone.
Sugar-on-Snow
A perennial favorite at maple camps during the sugaring season!
Why It's Great for Kids: This recipe is a fun science experiment in disguise! Kids get to see how hot syrup instantly changes texture when poured on snow, making it an interactive and exciting treat.
Instructions:
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Heat Brookfield Maple Products Organic Maple Syrup to 22° to 27°F (12° to 15°C) above the boiling point of water.
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Immediately pour the hot syrup onto snow or crushed ice without stirring.
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The syrup should form a chewy layer on the surface.
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For a firmer product, boil the syrup a few degrees hotter; for a softer, chewier texture, boil it slightly less.
Maple Sugar Leaf Cookies
Transform your favorite sugar cookie recipe with the rich flavor of maple sugar. Mix the sugar into the dough, and let your kids use leaf-shaped cookie cutters to create charming treats. These cookies make great maple candy gifts for friends and family.
Maple Whip Dip
Why It's Great for Kids: This no-bake recipe is perfect for little chefs who love to mix ingredients. It teaches basic kitchen skills like measuring and blending while offering a sweet reward at the end.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Brookfield Maple Products Organic Maple Sugar
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
1 (8 oz.) container Cool Whip
Instructions:
Beat maple sugar and cream cheese until fluffy.
Add Cool Whip and blend together.
Keep chilled and serve as a dip with fruit, cookies, or crackers.
Creamy Maple Frosting
Why It's Great for Kids: Kids love decorating treats, and this frosting is simple to make while allowing them to get creative with cakes, cookies, or cupcakes. It also introduces them to the concept of adjusting consistency with liquid ingredients.
Ingredients:
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1/4 cup Crisco
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1/3 cup Brookfield Maple Products Organic Maple Syrup
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3 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 tsp. salt
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2 tsp. vanilla
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3 tbsp. milk
Instructions:
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Combine Crisco, salt, Brookfield Maple Products Organic Maple Syrup, vanilla, and 1 cup of confectioners' sugar.
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Add milk and the remaining sugar alternately, mixing until smooth and creamy.
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Adjust consistency by adding more sugar to thicken or more milk to thin if needed for even spreading.
Sweet Memories Await
Cooking with kids is about more than just the food; it’s about creating lasting memories. With these fun maple recipes, you’ll inspire creativity and enjoy the unique flavors of Brookfield Maple Products. Ready to try these at home? Explore our collection of maple sugar products and buy maple candies online today!