A Duplo block is a rectangle shape with three circles. It's perfect for cutting out sugar cookies in the shape of a traffic light. Use colored mini baking bits to decorate the cookies with red, yellow and green. At the same time, teach children about traffic lights and safety with this memorable activity.
Instructions
1. Divide the colored mini baking bits so you have a pile of red, yellow and green. Take time to explain the meaning of each color on a traffic light as the child sorts.
2. Roll out the refrigerated cookie dough onto a floured surface.
3. Flour a Duplo block and press it into the cookie dough just enough to make an impression in the dough. When the block is lifted, you have a rectangle cookie with three circle impressions. Repeat this step across the cookie dough until you have covered the dough with rows of Duplo rectangles.
4. Cut apart the rectangles with a spatula and place all the traffic light cookies on a baking sheet.
5. Place the appropriate color of mini baking bits in each of the three circles on top of the cookies. Point out the location of each color and review the meaning with the child.
6. Bake your traffic light cookies for the amount of time indicated by the directions.
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