Tame Grumpy Kids with Pumpkin Chocolate Cookies!

These easy healthier pumpkin cookies will turn any frown upside down! THIS IS A COOK-ALONG VIDEO DESIGNED FOR KIDS & GROWN-UPS. I don't want you to just watch the fun—I want you to make it with me! Before you click play, check the ingredient and tools list below, grab what you need, and let's cook together in real-time. It's paced so you can follow along, but you can always pause the video whenever you need to catch up. SAFETY FIRST: Adult supervision required, as always! Cooking involves hot stoves, ovens, pans, sharp knives and appliances. Please ensure an adult handles heating, cutting and appliance steps as needed. INGREDIENTS: (A box of "Spice Cake" mix - just the dry ingredients OR make it from scratch with these ingredients): 1 1/4 c. flour 1 c. packed brown sugar 2 T. cornstarch 2 t. baking powder 2 t. pumpkin pie spice 1/2 t. ground ginger pinch of salt 1 can of pumpkin puree 1 c. chocolate chips OPTIONAL ICING: 1 c. powdered sugar 1/2 t. vanilla sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice 1-2 T. milk or water TOOLS: Measuring cups and spoons Big bowl & spoon baking sheet & parchment cooling rack whisk If you enjoyed cooking with me today, please subscribe for more family cooking adventures. I'd love to hear from you! Comment or email me at: counselor.mills.kitchen@gmail.com 00:00 - skit and intro 01:12 - welcome 01:52 - handwashing and ingredient gathering dance break 02:24 - note about using a boxed mix 03:14 - making the dry mix from scratch 05:26 - join here if you're using a boxed mix! 05:50 - adding the pumpkin 06:53 - adding the chocolate chips 07:42 - cookies on the baking sheet 08:23 - baking the cookies 09:18 - making a pumpkin spice icing 11:17 - using store-bought frosting and sprinkles 11:59 - clean up and QOTD 12:50 - did my teen like them? 12:57 - thanks for watching and joke of the day