Shamburgers
Where's the Beef? (an April Fools' Day shamburgers)
Shamburgers
Where's the Beef? (an April Fools' Day shamburgers)
Ingredients:
2. Ask you child to sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl. Then, add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and blend well. Tip: Remind the chef that it is important to measure dry ingredients precisely. Show them how to spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, then level it off with a knife. She should also level off the baking powder in the measuring spoon.
3. For large "buns," drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a lightly greased baking sheet at least 1 inch apart (for medium-size buns, drop the dough by rounded teaspoons). Next, use the bottom of a floured glass to lightly press the dough into a circle. Then, beat the remaining egg and use a pastry brush to "paint" it on top of each cookie. Sprinkle sesame seeds on the tops. Bake the large cookies for 10 minutes and the medium ones for 8 minutes, or until golden brown.
4. While the cookies are cooling on a rack, the chef can make the "lettuce." Measure the shredded coconut into a plastic bag. Add a few drips of green food coloring, close the bag, and shake until the coconut has turned a light green. Tip: When coloring the coconut, think iceberg lettuce. You may want to add a few more drops to get the right effect.
5. To assemble the burgers, choose two cookies that are about the same size and shape. spread icing catsup or mustard on the bottom bun, add an appropriately sized peppermint patty, and sprinkle with coconut lettuce. Add a squirt of icing catsup or mustard to hold the top bun on. Tip: Encourage the chef to experiment with other foods for condiments. For relish, they might try minced green gumdrops. Ask her what she could use for cheese, pickles, or a side of fries.
6. Arrange the hamburgers on a platter or wrap in foil. Bring them to the table - and don't forget to say "April Fools!" Makes approximately 12 large or 36 medium burgers."
Instructions:
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup margarine (2 sticks)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, plus 1 egg for the cookie glaze
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds
green food coloring
1 cup shredded coconut
tubes of red and yellow icing
12 large (1.5 ounces) or 36 medium (.6 ounce) peppermint patties
"1. To make the cookie "hamburger buns," preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Use an electric mixer to cream the margarine and the sugar until fluffy (about 1 to 2 minutes). Add two eggs and beat well. Stir in the vanilla extract. Tip: To save time, you may want to bake the cookie buns the night before April Fools' Day, then assemble the burgers the next day.
