I have posted dozens of pictures of Lillian cooking and baking. Making cupcakes is her #1 favorite thing to do. The other day, I got an email from a woman who reads this blog who wanted to know my frosting recipe. I USE CANNED FROSTING. DUH.
I don't know when they invented this stuff -- but it is GENIUS. Really...until Lilly was born, I didn't even know it was available. BUT IT IS AWESOME...
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| It has a shelf life of about 20 years -- and costs $1.... |
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| Of course, after the frosting comes the SPRINKLES... |
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| It's not possible to actually "sprinkle" these things on. Best pour them in a saucer (or the frosting lid) and then ROLL the frosted cupcakes. The whole point of sprinkles is full COVERAGE... |
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| Another "NOT FROM SCRATCH" favorite is personal pizzas, using refrigerator biscuits for the crust. Then, some Prego, cheese, sliced olives...pepperoni...whatever they like!! |
Hey -- everybody is busy!! And as much as I love cooking and baking with Lillian -- she is four years old. That means a very short attention span. By starting with canned frosting or refrigerator biscuits -- our projects come together quickly and she gets a real feeling of accomplishment.
Also, many times, we are making something for Lilly to give as a gift. Cupcakes for her other grandparents, or cookies (yes, from a refrigerator tube) to take to Aunt Ada's house. So, the actual lesson isn't so much about creaming the butter, y'know??
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