Celebrating Thanksgiving:
Graham Cracker Turkey Cookies
This is a really good activity for small groups such as co-ops, classrooms, and sibling groups.
Make Graham Cracker Turkeys
Project Supplies:
1/4 cup unsweetened frozen apple juice concentrate
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 sliced banana
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1 cup graham flour*
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
Turkey shaped cookie cutter
* Graham Flour is a kind of flour, just like the more common wheat flour. If you can't find it in your supermarket, try calling health food stores.
Project Directions:
1. Combine apple juice, oil, banana, vanilla, and cinnamon in a blender.
2. In a large bowl, mix together graham flour, whole-wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. Add apple juice mixture to flour mixture and stir thoroughly.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out with turkey shaped cookie cutter.
4. Use a fork to poke holes for eyes and feathers.
5. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 minutes.
Yield: Makes approximately 2 to 3 dozen cookies, depending on size of cookie cutter used.
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