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    Cookie Jar Caper
    🍳Kitchen Mischief
    Lazy

    Cookie Jar Caper

    The elf went in after one cookie and got stuck. In the morning he's inside the cookie jar with crumbs on his face and a tiny note on the glass: Help, I can't get out.

    Instructions

    1. Put a few cookies in a jar. A clear jar is best so the kids spot him right away.
    2. Tuck the elf inside, sitting on the cookies with one arm reaching up toward the lid.
    3. Press a couple of crumbs onto his face and scatter a few on the counter.
    4. Tape a small note on the outside of the jar: "HELP! I'm stuck. It was worth it."
    5. Set the lid on loosely.
    6. In the morning the kids rescue him and share the cookies after school.

    Tip: No cookie jar? A big clear food container or a mixing bowl with a plate on top works just as well.

    Quick Info

    Setup Time
    3 min
    Mess Level
    Low Mess

    Quick wipe down

    Best for Ages
    2-10
    ⚡ Last Minute Friendly

    What you'll need

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    Cookie jar or big clear container

    Have at home

    Cookies

    a handful

    Have at home

    Paper and tape for the note

    Have at home

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