For our abc activity today, we made edible names using a sugar cookie recipe and royal icing recipe. As you can see he is the head chef in the kitchen. After cutting out the letters for his name we also did animal shapes.
I bought ABC and animal cookie cutters from Michaels. These have endless possibilities. We use them to count, we cut out animals with beginning sounds that we are working on, classify animals, etc.
We used a cookie dough recipe from a book called Silly Snacks. I got it free one time at a bookstore. You can also use your favorite sugar cookie recipe or buy sugar cookie dough.
Royal Icing
3 egg whites
1/2 t. cream of tartar
1 lb. box confectioners sugar, sifted
Add egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed until fluffy. Add 1/2 of sugar and blend. Add remaining sugar and beat another 5 minutes. Put icing into a zip lock bag and outline shapes. You may need to add a little bit of water to remaining icing so it will flood the cookie. You will also need to use a toothpick to swirl it to the edges if needed.
I couldn't resist sharing the picture. As I was cleaning up, I noticed he was very quiet. I looked over and he was hoovering over the cookies on the counter licking the icing. It was still soft. So I gave him the ones he licked and said have a seat and enjoy.
