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Ingredients

Serving Size: About 25 cookies

Directions

Serving Size: About 25 cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Have your kids read through the recipe with you and prep all ingredients together before getting started. Being organized will help make your baking even more fun. 
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Cookie: Combine flour, baking soda, salt and oats in a large bowl. Stir well to blend. Cream shortening, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla together in a separate mixing bowl. Add flour mixture; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls (15 mL) onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten with hands to 3 ½" (8 cm) circles.
Teach your kids about substitutions by swapping chopped nuts for coconut or pumpkin seeds.
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Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on pans 5 minutes, then transfer to racks and cool completely.
While the cookies are baking, have your kids sketch different faces to decide which one they would like to make for decoration.
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Decorations: Beat first 4 ingredients together to make a smooth, spreadable chocolate icing. Spread on cookies and use your favourite colourful candies to make faces or any other decorations you like.
What other faces can your kids come up with? Have them try making animal faces, monster faces, or maybe even the faces of your family!
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