Do you have a hard time grasping fractions? Have you ever tried baking? Baking is a wonderful way to learn the concept of fractions and to practice working with them!

**Just make sure you check with your parents/guardians first, as ovens can be very hot and we don't want anyone getting hurt. **

Here is my very favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, which I have been using to practice my fractions since I was TEN! 

• Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. 

•  Cream together: 1 cup shortening, 3/4 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar

• Add in: 2 large eggs, 1 tbsp vanilla (I always add a small splash more ;)

• Mix in: 2 1/4 cups flour (which is actually just 3/4 cup used three times=less cleaning!), 1 tsp baking soda, 3/4 tsp salt

• Finally: Add a lot of chocolate chips! (usually a cup or more, decide when you're mixing) I use semi-sweet chocolate chips. 

Bake in 375 degree oven for about ten minutes. When the edges are golden brown take them out and leave them on the pan so the middle cooks a bit more. They will be chewy on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside. Share with your family! 

Please send me a pic of you in the kitchen: tiffany.gallant2@nbed.nb.ca