Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones... Thursday Cooking Day

Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones...
Thursday Cooking Day!

Thursday's are our official cooking day for the summer. We had so much fun today spending time together in the kitchen. My little girl chose the recipe for today which came out of the "Pink Princess Cookbook" ... of course.
These scones were perfect for my little people to help make and they loved using different shaped cookie cutters. Plate these up with a big glass of milk, OR if you are in the mood, you could have a big hot cup of cocoa like my son did. It was just way to tempting for him. Luckily, we had a massive hail and rain storm right while we were enjoying our snack, so it seemed very appropriate. Try having a cooking day with your children... I promise it is time well spent!




Chocolate Chip Peppermint Scones


1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup plus 2 tbsp. whipping cream
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Powdered sugar for dusting

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until well combined. Add chocolate chips and toss to coat. Pour 1 cup whipping cream into mixture, stirring just until ingredients are moistened. Turn mixture onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until soft dough forms (about 2 minutes). Pat dough out to about 1" thick. Cut into shapes.
Place scones 1 inch apart on foil-lined baking sheet. Brush each scone with the remaining 2 tbsp. whpping cream and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
Bake 15 - 20 minutes or until very lightly browned. Serve warm and dusted with powdered sugar.

Yields 12 scones

Easter Family Treat - The Empty Tomb

I realize Easter is over, but I thought this fun treat was worth documenting. After having a Family Night about Easter, we indulged on these yummy, sweet treats that carry a message with them.

I did find this idea online but added a little something to make them extra sweet! Put this recipe in your files for next year and Give It A Whirl! You won't be disappointed.

The Empty Tomb

Your favorite roll dough

Large Marshmallows

Melted Butter

Cinnamon sugar

Choose your favorite roll dough recipe or defrost some Rhodes dough.

Get a small piece of dough and flatten it out. Wrap the dough around the marshmallow and seal all the edges. Cover the roll in melted butter and then roll it around the cinnamon sugar.

Place on a jelly roll pan and cook at 350 for about 10 minutes or until done.

When you open the roll, it will be hallow. The marshmallow melts creating an "Empty Tomb" The kids thought this was really amazing.... and DELICIOUS!