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Every part of these bird cookies can be used, including the ribbon, which helps build the nests.

Kid-craft expert John Thomas explains how to make bird cookies to attract our winged friends.

Bird Cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup butter
2 beaten eggs
3-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt
mixed birdseed

Preparation:

Combine ingredients and roll out. Use a glass to cut circles in the dough. Punch a hole with a straw at the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Thread yarn through the hole to hang the cookie on a branch. The birds will use the yarn for their nests.

Resources
The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions 2: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions
by John E. Thomas, Danita Pagel Thomas
Kid Concoctions Company, 2000
Order this title from Amazon.com.

The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild & Crazy Concoctions
by John E. Thomas, Danita Pagel Thomas
Kid Concoctions Company, 1998
Order this title from Amazon.com.
Guests
John E. Thomas
Kids' Crafts Expert / Video Producer / Author / Co-Owner, Kid Concoctions Company
Website: www.kidconcoctions.com
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