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Top 10 Creative Recipes

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While you may not think of food as craft supplies, but you would be surprised at how creative you can get with your favorite edibles! These recipes can be made and enjoyed by all ages, and they all are creative and delicious!

1. Alphabet Biscuits

Use this recipe and let kids have fun making biscuits shaped as letters from the alphabet!

2. Apple Smiles Snack

This was always one of my kids' favorites! Make a fun snack with apples, peanut butter, and marshmallows.

3. Edible Dirt Bucket

What child would not love eating a plate full of dirt, mud, and worms!

4. Edible Magic Wand

Make a fun, edible magic wand using a pretzel rod and a few other supplies. A great snack for Harry potter fans.

5. Mini Personal Pizzas

Make individual pizzas using refrigerator rolls, sauce, and cheese. Provide a large variety of toppings and everyone can make their favorite pizzas and even dessert pizzas!

6. Octopus Sandwiches

Use a hot dog and a hamburger bun to create a fun octopus sandwich - adapted by a recipe submitted by Karen

7. Peanut Butter Play Dough

Now you can play with your food before you eat it! Instructions for making clay out of peanut butter. A fun clay you can play with and then eat, submitted by Ladena.

8. Reindeer Food

While the name of this recipe is "Reindeer Food", it can be called just about anything and served for any occasion. My kids call it puppy chow. Inspired by Jenn - A tasty and simple recipe everyone will enjoy.

9. Sailboat Snack Recipe

Make a yummy snack that looks like a sailboat. Made with celery, peanut butter, and a fruit roll up!

10. Sparkling Funshine Sherbet

Vicki shares directions for making a frozen treat using your favorite soda.
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