The North Pole

Yay, It's Employee Appreciation Day!

Hi kids! Guess what today is? It's Employee Appreciation Day! You might be asking, "What's that?" Well, it's a day where we say a BIG thank you to all the elves and reindeer who work so hard all year to make Christmas magical.

Did you know that Santa couldn't do it all by himself? Nope, he needs a lot of help. Elves build toys, reindeer practice flying, and Mrs. Claus makes sure everyone is fed. It's a team effort!

How We Celebrate

On this special day, Santa gives the elves and reindeer a break to have some fun. We play games, tell jokes, and eat lots and lots of cookies. And guess what? Mrs. Claus has a special cookie recipe that she only makes on this day. Want to try making it? Here it is!

Mrs. Claus's Super-Special Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of butter (melted)


• 1 cup of sugar


• 2 eggs


• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract


• 3 cups of all-purpose flour


• 1/2 teaspoon of salt


• 1 teaspoon of baking soda


• 2 cups of chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.


2. Mix the butter and sugar until it's all creamy.


3. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix some more.


4. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking soda.


5. Slowly add the dry mix to the wet mix. Stir, stir, stir!


6. Add the chocolate chips. Yum!


7. Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.


8. Bake for 10 minutes or until they're golden brown.


9. Let them cool and then... eat and share!

Remember kids, saying thank you to people who help you is really important. So don't forget to thank your teachers, parents, and friends too. Happy Employee Appreciation Day!

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