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Bake Cherry Kool-Aid Muffins with DIY Star LittleEE

Bake Cherry Kool-Aid Muffins with DIY Star LittleEE
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Bake cherry Kool-Aid muffins with adult help, then make a simple DIY paper star 'LittleEE' topper to decorate and learn measurements and creativity.

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Step-by-step guide to bake Cherry Kool-Aid muffins with DIY Star LittleEE

What you need
Adult supervision required, all purpose flour, baking powder, cherries optional, cherry kool-aid packet, colored paper, colouring materials, egg, glue or tape, measuring cups and measuring spoons, milk, mixing bowl, mixing spoon, muffin tin, paper muffin liners, popsicle stick, salt, scissors, sugar, vegetable oil or melted butter, whisk or fork

Step 1

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and dry them.

Step 2

Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 3

Line each muffin cup with a paper muffin liner.

Step 4

Measure and add 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt into the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Open one packet of cherry Kool-Aid and pour it into the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients.

Step 6

Whisk the dry ingredients together until they are evenly mixed.

Step 7

In a separate bowl measure 1 cup milk 1 egg and 1/3 cup vegetable oil and whisk until smooth.

Step 8

Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.

Step 9

Fold in 1 cup chopped cherries if you are using them.

Step 10

Spoon the batter into the paper liners filling each about three quarters full.

Step 11

Ask an adult to bake the muffins at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 12

Place the baked muffins on a cooling rack to cool for 10 minutes.

Step 13

While the muffins cool fold a square of colored paper to make a simple star base for your LittleEE.

Step 14

Cut out the star shape decorate it with colouring materials and let any glue dry.

Step 15

Attach the star to a popsicle stick gently push your finished LittleEE topper into a cooled muffin and share your creation on DIY.org

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can I use if I can't find a cherry Kool-Aid packet?

If you can't find a cherry Kool-Aid packet, substitute one packet of any other powdered fruit drink mix (like strawberry) or stir 2 teaspoons cherry extract plus 1 tablespoon extra sugar into the dry ingredients where the Kool‑Aid goes.

My muffins came out dense or the toothpick isn't clean after baking — what should I check and fix?

If muffins are dense or a toothpick isn't clean after 18–22 minutes, make sure you only stir the wet into the dry 'until just combined' (do not overmix) and then return the tray to the 375°F (190°C) oven for 2–4 more minutes before testing again.

How can I adapt the steps for kids of different ages?

For preschoolers let them wash hands, line muffin cups, and decorate the paper star with supervision; elementary kids can measure flour and sugar, whisk wet ingredients, fold in cherries, and spoon batter; older kids can chop cherries, manage oven timing with an adult, and create more detailed LittleEE toppers.

How can we extend or personalize the muffins and the LittleEE topper?

To personalize, decorate and attach your paper star to a popsicle stick as instructed, before baking sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar or quick streusel (butter, flour, sugar) on each muffin, and after cooling drizzle a powdered-sugar glaze and insert your LittleEE topper into the cooled muffin.

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Facts about baking and paper crafts for kids

⭐ Origami means 'folding paper' in Japanese, and paper lucky stars are a simple, fun topper craft.

🍒 Cherries are stone fruits; each cherry has a hard pit inside called a stone.

🥄 Kitchen math tip: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons and 1 cup = 16 tablespoons — great for learning measurements.

🥤 Kool-Aid was invented in 1927 by Edwin Perkins and became a popular powdered drink mix.

🧁 Muffins started as a quick-bread recipe and can be made sweet or savory — perfect for kid bakers!

How do you bake Cherry Kool-Aid Muffins with a DIY Star LittleEE topper?

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). With adult help, mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, pinch of salt) in one bowl and whisk wet ingredients (egg, milk, melted butter/oil) in another. Stir in a packet of cherry Kool-Aid for flavor and color, fold until combined, and spoon batter into lined muffin tin two-thirds full. Bake 15–20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool, then make a simple paper star topper and attach it to a toothpick. Adults should handle oven, scissors, and hot

What materials do I need for Cherry Kool-Aid Muffins with DIY Star LittleEE?

For baking: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, an egg, milk, melted butter or oil, one cherry Kool-Aid packet, muffin tin, paper liners, mixing bowls, measuring cups/spoons, spoon or spatula, toothpicks, and oven mitts. For the LittleEE topper: paper or cardstock, scissors, markers or stickers, glue or tape, and wooden toothpicks or small skewers. Always include an adult to manage hot equipment and cutting tools.

What ages is baking Cherry Kool-Aid Muffins with a LittleEE topper suitable for?

This activity suits different ages: toddlers (3–5) can stir batter, count scoops, and decorate with supervision; school-age kids (6–9) can measure ingredients and help assemble and craft the star with close adult oversight; older children (10+) can follow the recipe more independently but should still have adults handle the oven and sharp tools. Adjust tasks to the child’s skill and always supervise hot or sharp steps.

What are the benefits, safety tips, and variations for this activity?

Benefits include measuring practice, reading a recipe, fine motor skills from stirring and crafting, and creative expression when decorating. Safety tips: never let children use the oven unsupervised, avoid raw batter tasting because of raw eggs, keep scissors and toothpicks away from very young children, and use oven mitts. Variations: try different Kool-Aid flavors for color and taste, add chocolate chips or streusel, or use gluten-free flour for dietary needs.
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