OK, this recipe is far from my usual recipe, but it really is a good one to pass on. I know there are a lot of mommy's out there with babies that read my blog, so I thought this baby cookie would be a neat addition. I found this recipe about 10 years ago when my daughter was a baby. I was trying to figure out what to do with all that baby cereal I had left over from when Mackenzie was not so interested in eating her cereal anymore. I had boxes and boxes of Gerber baby cereal coming out of my ears.Some how I found this recipe for Homemade Baby Teething Cookies online. I don't even know what I was searching for, but I came across it and thought it would be a fun recipe to try. I baked them up and Mackenzie loved them. I thought to myself WOW those were so easy to make. These cookies quickly became a favorite in our house anytime we had babies around. I haven't made these baby cookies in about 5 years, since my youngest son now attends kindergarten. Well, I began sitting for one of the teachers babies so we have a baby in the house again Ü. I thought Gracie might like these teething cookies as much as my kids did so i made up a batch today. The verdict.........
Here is Taste Tester Gracie does she like them? 
by the look on her face and the talking she is doing not to mention the cookie crumbs on her mouth. I think she likes them yeah!!!! This recipe is the perfect recipe to use up all of that baby cereal just stacking up in the cabinet. I know you have some, Gracie say's go make some cookies!!!
These are the ingredients you will need:baby cereal (any brand or flavor), sugar, egg, baking powder, salt (not pictured, sorry), vanilla extract, shortening and water. A little flour for rolling.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
cream together shortening and sugar.
Add eggs, baking powder, salt, vanilla and water.
gradually add in the baby cereal a cup at a time
mixing between each addition
it will look just like this.
dust the counter with flour, Knead until smooth.
using a rolling pin roll out the dough to about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thickness
cut with a cookie cutter, a round cutter works best so you will not have any sharp edges.
place on a lightly greased baking sheet, bake for about 20 min. or until dry.
I let the cookies sit on a cooling rack for a couple hours then store in a airtight container. I usually do not wait overnight to serve these.
this is the thickness of the cookies when baked. The cookies are not rock hard just kind of firm and do not crumle up when baby eats them.Baby Teething Biscuits/Cookies
2 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon water or juice (I used water)
2 cups dry baby cereal
Heat oven to 300 degrees. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, baking powder, salt, vanilla and water. Gradually stir in baby cereal. Knead until smooth. Pat into a rectangle. Cut into 1 inch bars. Smooth edges so they will not be sharp. Or roll dough in a little flour and cut with cookie cutters. (circle and basic shapes are best) Bake for about 20 min. or until dry. Store in uncovered container overnight.
* Statistics state not to give babies eggs until one year of age, use your own personal judgement. My kids were one year of age and so is the little one I am watching *
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19 comments:
What a great way to use up that baby cereal! I can't wait to try these
Great recipe! Gracie is a cutie.
What a great recipe. I wish I had it 2 years ago! My babies always loved the arrow root cookies and biter biscuits. They would have loved these.
AWESOME idea! :)
omgosh where did you get the sooo cute pink measuring cups? LOVE em, Carm
Hi Carm, they are kitcheaid measuring cups. My husband bought them for me he got them at Lowes, but i have seen them in Walmart as well. I have matching measuing spoons.
You're so smart! What a great idea.
I'll have to try to make these for my best-friend's daughter...she'll be teething pretty soon!
You posted this at the perfect time! I have gobs of cereal left that Hayleigh didn't eat and I was wondering what to do with it!
I'm off to make cookies today!!
Jess, let me know how Hayleigh likes them. I let Gracie take her cookies home. I tasted one and they are pretty good.
What a great idea! I am going to try to for my 1 year old son. I am sure Derek will love them.
Also love the Pink cup.
Thanks Tina! I have a friend whose baby is teething. This will be perfect for her!! -Shirley
Yes- I have tried the Duggar's Tator Tot Casserole. My girls will not eat tator tots (they're crazy because tator tots are my favorite) so they wouldn't eat it. Me and Brad liked it though. It's really simple and basic. Just make sure you let your tator tots get crispy or it will taste like soggy, not done tator tots!
Great idea, I was just thinking what am I going to do with the leftover baby cereal. I am sure my boys will enjoy these.
Thanks Heidi, I am thinking about adding some shredded cheese on top of the tater tots after they get nice and crispy. We are a cheese loving family.
That is a really good idea. If I ever have anymore kids I might just have to give them a try! It looks like Gracie really enjoys them. She is cute baby.
What a great idea! You have a cute little taste tester there!
So happy I stumbled across this website! It is bookmarked!! I have TONS of baby cereal left that my daughter won't eat; can't wait to make these tonight when the kids go to bed. who knows maybe her older brother (2 yo) will like them too! Thanks!!!!!
This is a great Idea! I was getting ready to throw out all my leftover baby cereal and now I don't have to! And I was looking a the date posted and wouldn't you know that is the day I found out I was pregnant. That was a great day! Thank you bunches!
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