It's very important that you spend more time with your kids. You can think of a number of activities with the kids so that you can not only bond with them but also cherish these memories for your entire life. Every kid gets fascinated when asked to help in cooking. Don't forget to cook their favorite recipes while you take them along with you in the kitchen. Your child will love to cook with you especially if it's a chocolate recipe.
The best option would be to prepare the chocolate lollipop recipe with them. It is quite easy to be made and your kids can actively participate in it as they can help you with its decoration part. The ingredients required for chocolate lollipop are: * Semi sweet or white chocolates * Food color for furnishing * Butter * Candies for lollipop decorations
Materials required * Mold for lollipops * Straws that can be used as handles * Brushes for coloring * Ribbons * Cabbage for sticking the lollipops
Method for making the lollipop chocolate- Melt the butter and chocolate pieces in a heated pan. Put the mixture of hot chocolate in the molds. For creating fun shapes use different kinds of molds like numbers, letters or animal faces. Kids can help their parents by sticking the straws in hot lollipop molds. Leave the molds for cooling down a little. The kids can use sprinkles and candies for decorating the chocolates. After decorating you can put the chocolate into the refrigerator so that it sets properly.
After a while take out the lollipop chocolate from the refrigerator and take out the lollipops from the molds. Now you can handover the lollipops to the kids for decorating more by using ribbons, straws and food color. Chocolate lollipops are now ready to be served. Once the kids finish up the lollipop chocolates you should ask all the kids to wash the dishes and clean the tables.
The process of chocolate baking is an enjoyable moment for you and your children. Besides, they will learn about taking the responsibilities in the entire activity. You can make several other recipes like muffins, cupcakes and chocolate drinks for your children.