No, David! Recipes

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No, David!
by David Shannon

Sometimes, David gets into trouble by running around, drawing on walls, and getting into the cookie jar. Make Monster Cookies to fill up the cookie jar.

David also finds tasty treats in his nose. Eat your own yummy Booger Nachos.

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Monster Cookies

Complexity: Easy cookie making – just mix up the ingredients, scoop your cookies, and bake!
Time: 20 minutes prep plus 12-15 minutes baking.

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon corn syrup
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
4 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup M&Ms

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a very large bowl, beat the eggs.
Add the remaining ingredients in order, mixing well after each addition.
Use an ice cream scoop to put on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

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Booger Nachos

Complexity: Chopping and mixing – plenty of mixing and mashing for kids to help out with!
Time: 10 minutes chopping and mixing.

Ingredients

1 medium tomato, finely diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 small red onion, finely diced (about 3 Tbs.)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
3 Tbs. fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Salt
2 large Haas avocados (about 1 lb.), cut into 1/2-inch dice

Directions

In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the onion, cilantro, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp. salt, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
Add the avocado and gently mash it into the tomato mixture with a fork. Serve immediately.

Note: Booger Nachos should not be put in your nose - that would hurt!