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Adventures with Chocolate That Will Make Innovative Thinkers

Get kids thinking outside the box by exploring creativity in chocolate together. Try these four awesome chocolate activities for kids!

If you haven’t already read about the history of Hershey's chocolate with your kids, check that out here! The innovative ideas still emerging from the Hershey Company today are a great source of inspiration for little ones in their own innovative adventures with chocolate and more!

Get kids thinking innovatively with these sweet chocolate activities for kids:

 

1. Melted Masterpiece

Melt chocolate and create a unique masterpiece with other equipment and ingredients. Can you form it into a new shape? Can you fill it with pretzel pieces, M&Ms, or another treat.? Let it harden back up and present what you made to a few eager taste-testers in your family.

2. Chocolate Concoction

Chocolate bars can be found in “milk chocolate”, “dark chocolate” and other varieties. They get these titles based on what’s inside like the amount of milk. In a pot, prepare your own chocolate concoction by adding cocoa and your chosen amount of ingredients like milk, butter, sugar, and other things like syrup, honey, or whatever you’d like to flavor your chocolate. Then heat it up, cool it down, and try it out.

3. Top Like Never Before

You see chocolate topped on ice cream, cakes, and cookies in sauce form, sprinkle form, chip form, and more. Can you think of a new way to use chocolate as a topping? How could you come up with an original form of chocolate to use to top something like a sundae?

4. Surprising Pair-Up

Everyone knows chocolate pairs classically with nuts, salt, and peanut butter. But did you know some people eat chocolate with cheese? Others eat chocolate with ginger and other less popular flavors. Think of a surprising dish or food to pair chocolate with and try it out. Serve it up and see what people think.

Innovation is an important skill for kids, especially nowadays in an ever-changing world. So use these chocolate activities for kids to boost creativity and out of the box thinking!

 

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Frequently asked questions

What comes in a Baketivity baking kit?

Each Baketivity baking kit includes pre-measured dry ingredients, easy step-by-step instructions, and fun educational activities designed for kids. Our recipes are created to help children learn real kitchen skills while baking something delicious with their family.

Do I need to buy additional ingredients?

You may only need to add a few fresh ingredients like eggs, butter, or milk, depending on the recipe. Most of the dry ingredients come pre-measured in the kit, making baking simple, convenient, and mess-free for kids.

What equipment do I need to use the baking kits?

Most families already have everything they need at home. Typically you'll need mixing bowls, a whisk, fork or spoon, measuring cups, and a lined baking pan. Some recipes may also require a microwave-safe bowl or oven.

What age are Baketivity baking kits best for?

Baketivity baking kits are designed for kids ages 4–16. Younger children may need a little help from a parent, while older kids can follow the instructions more independently and build confidence in the kitchen.

Do your baking kits contain nuts?

Nuts are not directly included in the recipes or ingredient lists. However, some components may be produced in facilities that also process nuts, sesame seeds, soy, and gluten, so trace amounts may be present.

Are Baketivity baking kits kosher?

Yes! All ingredients included in Baketivity baking kits are OU-certified kosher, and our facility is FDA-approved, so families can bake and enjoy their treats with confidence.

My ingredients feel hard or clumpy. Is that normal?

Yes! Our ingredients are vacuum-packed to keep them fresh, which can sometimes make them feel firm or clumpy. Simply open the bag and give it a shake, and the ingredients will loosen up and be ready to use.

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