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Here it is, as promised, Grace's Mud Pie recipe! She did all the work, I helped explain terms and measurements, stirred at the very end to make sure everything was evenly coated (at her request), and helped hold the pot. She let one of her friends spread the Nutella and add the "dirt" to one of the pies while she did the other.  This is a very kid friendly recipe, I highly recommend it for ages 8 and up! The original recipe is in the book The Cooking Book, by Jane Bull. But we modified it just a bit. Here are our supplies: 3/4 c butter 1 tbsp cocoa powder 1/2 c sugar 1 c graham cracker crumbs 1/2 c dried fruit 1 chocolate bar (we used Nutella spread instead) We added: Heath chocolate and toffee bits Black Sixletts (found in the party aisle) These are the original measurements, we doubled the recipe though. Step 1: Crush graham crackers. We used a gallon size zipper bag and a coffee mug (I don't own ...

Classic pink, long legs in white. She glides into position. Chocolate hair, all braided tight. Calm, her disposition.   First a leap, and spin she may. Fingers in the middle. A dainty skip, and soft sashay. She nearly flys a little.   The kitchen soon becomes her stage. Her spotlight, rays of sun. Imagines dreams beyond her age. And stories that are spun.   Her music only she can hear. The lovely lilt of flutes. As dancing shoes, her feet will wear. A pair, of puddle boots!