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Welcome to the Circletime Kids selection of fun, easy and quick American recipes that you can make with your kids! Scroll down the page to browse our favorite traditional American children's recipes, along with contemporary ideas for snacks that can be a fun way to introduce your child to American culture.
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American Flag Cake
Easy to make and decorate, this yummy stars-and-stripes American Flag cake can be a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July or share with your kids as they learn about the United States!
prep time: 45 minutes start to finish (not including cooling time) 
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American Flag Toast
Painting on toast is an easy, fun, and delicious way to learn about any sort of idea - here's how you make the American Flag!
prep time: 5 minutes
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American Icey Pops
Perfect for a hot summer day, these red-white-and-blue icey pops are fun to make and a hit with any kid!
prep time: 10-15 minutes plus freezing times
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Ants on a Log
Ants on a log - an American favorite that is healthy and fun! A yummy snack on any occasion, making Ants on a Log with your kids can also be a great way to start a conversation about insects and their jobs, the environment, healthy foods, and more.
prep time: 5 minutes |
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Apple Smiles
A beloved American fruit, apples are a part of American culture. These happy snacks are sure to put a smile on your face!
prep time: 5 minutes
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Bannock
Bannock is a flat cake which was adopted by Native Americans of the Great Plains during the 18th and 19th centuries. This simple source of carbohydrates was easy to make on the trail and went well with high protein foods such as dried meat and Pemmican.
prep time: 45 minutes start to finish
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
The chocolate chip cookie, invented in Massachusetts in 1933, is now the most popular cookie in the United States. Always a favorite, Chocolate Chip Cookies are fun to make with your kids!
prep time: 30-45 minutes start to finish |
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Corn Dogs (Mama, Papa and Baby!)
The corn dog was popularized in 1942 at the Texas State Fair where it was introduced by Carl and Neil Fletcher. Now an American classic, the corn dog is not the healthiest food on the planet, but it sure is yummy! Here is our quick & easy version of the popular treat, with Mama Papa and Baby corn dogs!
prep time: 15 minutes
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Fried Egg Dessert
Next time you have guests for dinner, have your children help you make this surprise dessert - and laugh at their reaction when you bring out these funny fried eggs!
prep time: 5 minutes
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Fudge
American folk lore has it that fudge was invented in the United States more than 100 years ago - as the story goes, that first batch of fudge resulted from a bungled ("fudged") batch of caramels! Here is a simple Chocolate Fudge recipe that you and your children are sure to enjoy making (and eating!)
prep time: 10 minutes plus chilling time
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Pemmican
Pemmican is a concentrated, high calorie food consisting of dried pulverized meat, dried berries, and rendered fat, and was invented by the Native Americans. Our yummy version leaves out the meat and fat, for something closer to a trail bar treat - a healthy snack, and great to munch while learning about American History!
prep time: 10 minutes
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Sneaky Smoothie
This is a simple smoothie recipe straight from the kitchen of Circletime Kids founder Rachel Addison, which she often slyly serves to her own vegetabley-challenged tots! Irresistably delicious to even the pickiest toddler, this smoothie sneaks a full serving of vegetables into their tummy.
prep time: 3 minutes
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Salted Peanut Crisps
One of the most popular American snacks in the 1950's, salted peanut crisps are still a hit with kids as well as an easy and fun snack to make!
prep time: 10 minutes
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Ting-a-Lings
Popularized in America in the mid-20th Century,
Ting-A-Lings are fun to say and fun to eat! This version is quick and simple, for you and your kids to make together.
prep time: 15 minutes
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