Bake sale winner!

16 years ago

Yep - my little guy (6 yo) won 1st prize in the 10 and under category of the bake sale at our school Fun Fair! I am so proud of him. He read the recipe, found all the right marks on the measuring cups for all the ingredients, ran the KA mixer and put them in the pan by himself! I put them in (and got them out) of the oven, but he did the rest solo. He LOVES to bake!

He made woodies Apricot Almond Bars and they were a huge hit with both the judges and the customers.

WOODIES ALMOND APRICOT BARS

2 cups vanilla or white chips, divided

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 cup all purpose flour

3/4 cup apricot jam

1/2 cup sliced almonds

In microwave, melt 1 cup chips; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chips and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Spread half of the batter into a greased 8 inch square baking dish. Bake at 325 for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Spread with jam.

Stir remaining chips into remaining batter. Drop by tablespoonfuls over jam; carefully spread over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 9 squares; cut squares in half diagonally, to make triangles.

Yield: 1-1/2 dozen

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granjan
16 years ago
Good for him. He's got a good teacher, and a GREAT smile.
Vique_Pa
16 years ago
We have a budding chef in our midst! Congratulations and may there be many more wins in your future. Vique.
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Tracey_OH
16 years ago
That is so exciting! Congratulations on a job very well done!

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stacy3
16 years ago
oh Alexa, he looks so proud!! And those look so good!

And I hadn't seen that recipe - I'll save it - but I wish I had some your little guy made...I"m sure they'd be better...:-)

Stacy
lackboys3
16 years ago
Your son must be so excited, Alexa! Are you proud, or what??? He's awfully cute.

That recipe looks divine, I hadn't seen it around either so I'm copying and pasting too.
DONNA
maggie2094
16 years ago
First of all he is such a handsome guy!!! Congratulations.

I have found the kitchen such a great learning environment. It has it all! Math, science, languages. I love that it teaches patience and the will to keep trying when you fail.

He dud good!
sally2_gw
16 years ago
How cool is that! Six years old and doing all that by himself, what a guy! (So cute, too!) Congratulations to him.

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homesforsale
16 years ago
I hope Loulou and Max and Noah love doing that too!

Look at that proud happy smile!

Mario..Move over:)

I am copying and pasting too..

Bravo!
Carol Schmertzler Siegel
16 years ago
He's very cute with his proud smile and tray of cookie bars! Congratulations to your son! I bet you are bursting, too! What fun!
shaun
16 years ago
Yay!!! Congrats! What a cutie he is!
mustangs81
16 years ago
That is so great! Tell him his Aunties and Uncles on the CF are so proud of him!

There is a 4 and older cooking class at the Rolling Pin, I can't wait for Beau to be old enough for us to enroll in the class.
wizardnm
16 years ago
Love that grin, he's so pround...as I'm sure you are too!

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trudymom
16 years ago
He is sooo cute and what a proud smile. Congratulations!!
karenforroses
16 years ago
He's just beaming! What a doll. You must be as proud as he is.
User
16 years ago
Alexa, what a cutie. You must be very proud of him. Please congratulated your little guy for me.

Ann
annie1992
16 years ago
Yes, he sure does look proud, doesn't he? And he should, that's quite an accomplishment!

Plus, he's just cute as heck. Tell him I'd have loved his cookies too, they look delicious.

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caliloo
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks everyone!

I let him read this thread and he is just beaming. It is so neat to see him this enthusiastic I am just ready to burst I am so proud.

For anyone who hasn't tried this recipe - it is one that Woodie served for Martini Mayhem. Everyone loved it then and I have enjoyed making it several times since.

Alexa
earthlydelights
16 years ago
Congrats to your son, Alexa. He's so adorable and what a wonderful smile. He has my vote too!

The bars sound delicious. I love anything almond. Going to have to try these.

Maryanne
susie_que
16 years ago
CONGRATS!!!

I am saving this recipe to try over Easter break when I'll be housebound with my little guy (who isn't really all that little anymore *grin*)

I'll call ya if we get stuck!!

Cheers!
Susie
jessyf
16 years ago
Another big pat on the back! Hey, kid, MAKE MOM DINNER NEXT!!! You can do it!
Terri_PacNW
16 years ago
Well Done!
lakeguy35
16 years ago
Congratulations to the little guy!! I remember those from our MM weekend and they are the bomb. Think it's time I makes these....they go great with coffee after a late night the next morning... : )

David
User
16 years ago
Good for him, what a doll face...as sweet as I recall him and as great as I recall those treats! Seems to me David really loved them the mornin' after! OK me too.....
pump_toad
16 years ago
Alexa,
Tell you son thanks for letting me share his recipe ! He looks so proud and happy. I really think it's great when boys & MEN enjoy cooking.
Lois
blueiris24
16 years ago
LOVE it! What a cutie! You must be so proud of him!
riverrat1
16 years ago
He is so cute!! Congrats!
doucanoe
16 years ago
Holy smokes! That is such a great accomplishment, how cool that he made them all by himself!

What a cutie patootie he is, too! (If I was 20 years younger.....okay, okay, 50 years younger...)

Give him an "atta boy" from me!

Linda
lpinkmountain
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OMG how cute. BTW, how did I miss "martini mayhem?"
Knowing how to cook will serve him well in life, you must be one proud mama.

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