Thanksgiving dessert that kids love

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Anonymous wrote:You miss the point. Of course you can make cookies for Thanksgiving. What's bad is making a special dessert just for kids when kids should be able to, and should learn to, eat almost anything that the adults eat at Thanksgiving.

You miss the point. Im not making them a separate dessert. I am making a dessert that everyone including the kids will enjoy, because it is their holiday too.

Then you're not catering to kids by making a separate dessert for them. That's the point. And what's the harm in catering to kids? Raising picky eaters.

OMG you are so boring. You know what I ate when I was a kid? Apple juice and american cheese. My Mom used to bring it along to restaurants. You know what I eat now? Pretty much everything. Your theory is bunk. And your rabid insistence to not coddle children must make your own kids pretty miserable. Let the kids enjoy Thanksgiving for Gods sake. Do YOU like very food on the planet?

Never said that a child who is a picky eater will grow up to be a picky eater as an aduly. However, lots of picky eaters and their misguided parents make life hell for others with their special dietary requirements when they eat at others' houses and at restaurants. Don't create a picky eater by catering to kids.

Yeah you did. See bolded above. And really? They "make life HELL for others"?? Don't you think you might be being just a TOUCH dramatic? I have a friend - an ADULT!! - who is a vegetarian. When she comes over to our house we have yummy things we know she'll like. It's called being a good friend and family member. Do you even HAVE kids or are you just one of those judge everyone around you kind of gals?

Oh, wow, if someone is a vegetarian, I just don't want them to tell me. There will be plenty of foods on my table that have no meat or animal products in them, and the vegetarians will not starve. I think anyone who has a dietary restriction should plan around it: eat ahead of the party, eat what's at the party that suits one's diet, or eat after the party. But please don't mention the restriction to me UNLESS it is a real matter of life and death, like REAL allergy, not something made up like my favorite, the "allergic to sugar" thing. Picky Eaters!

I notice you are avoiding to the question of whether you yourself have children. I'm also now wondering if you have any friends. Seriously.

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Anonymous wrote:You miss the point. Of course you can make cookies for Thanksgiving. What's bad is making a special dessert just for kids when kids should be able to, and should learn to, eat almost anything that the adults eat at Thanksgiving.

You miss the point. Im not making them a separate dessert. I am making a dessert that everyone including the kids will enjoy, because it is their holiday too.

Then you're not catering to kids by making a separate dessert for them. That's the point. And what's the harm in catering to kids? Raising picky eaters.

OMG you are so boring. You know what I ate when I was a kid? Apple juice and american cheese. My Mom used to bring it along to restaurants. You know what I eat now? Pretty much everything. Your theory is bunk. And your rabid insistence to not coddle children must make your own kids pretty miserable. Let the kids enjoy Thanksgiving for Gods sake. Do YOU like very food on the planet?

Never said that a child who is a picky eater will grow up to be a picky eater as an aduly. However, lots of picky eaters and their misguided parents make life hell for others with their special dietary requirements when they eat at others' houses and at restaurants. Don't create a picky eater by catering to kids.

Yeah you did. See bolded above. And really? They "make life HELL for others"?? Don't you think you might be being just a TOUCH dramatic? I have a friend - an ADULT!! - who is a vegetarian. When she comes over to our house we have yummy things we know she'll like. It's called being a good friend and family member. Do you even HAVE kids or are you just one of those judge everyone around you kind of gals?

Oh, wow, if someone is a vegetarian, I just don't want them to tell me. There will be plenty of foods on my table that have no meat or animal products in them, and the vegetarians will not starve. I think anyone who has a dietary restriction should plan around it: eat ahead of the party, eat what's at the party that suits one's diet, or eat after the party. But please don't mention the restriction to me UNLESS it is a real matter of life and death, like REAL allergy, not something made up like my favorite, the "allergic to sugar" thing. Picky Eaters!

I notice you are avoiding to the question of whether you yourself have children. I'm also now wondering if you have any friends. Seriously.

I have vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends, and it's a lot easier for me to eat with non-vegetarian friends. But the vegetarians who ar not overly demanding or sanctimonious about their dietary restrictions are fine companions for dining; the other kind of vegetarian is not, for me.

[Anonymous]

13.54 here again. I forgot to say that on principle I do not respond to ad hominem arguments. If you need to look up the meaning of the phrase, see this excerpt from Wikipedia:

Abusive ad hominem (also called personal abuse or personal attacks) usually involves insulting or belittling one's opponent in order to attack his claim or invalidate his argument, but can also involve pointing out factual but apparent character flaws or actions that are irrelevant to the opponent's argument. This tactic is logically fallacious because insults and negative facts about the opponent's personal character have nothing to do with the logical merits of the opponent's arguments or assertions.
Examples:
"You can't believe John when he says the proposed policy would help the economy. He doesn't even have a job."
"Candidate Jane's proposal about zoning is ridiculous. She was caught cheating on her taxes in 2003."
"What would Mary know about fixing cars? She is a woman." (an example of Ad feminam)[5]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:13.54 here again. I forgot to say that on principle I do not respond to ad hominem arguments. If you need to look up the meaning of the phrase, see this excerpt from Wikipedia:

Abusive ad hominem (also called personal abuse or personal attacks) usually involves insulting or belittling one's opponent in order to attack his claim or invalidate his argument, but can also involve pointing out factual but apparent character flaws or actions that are irrelevant to the opponent's argument. This tactic is logically fallacious because insults and negative facts about the opponent's personal character have nothing to do with the logical merits of the opponent's arguments or assertions.
Examples:
"You can't believe John when he says the proposed policy would help the economy. He doesn't even have a job."
"Candidate Jane's proposal about zoning is ridiculous. She was caught cheating on her taxes in 2003."
"What would Mary know about fixing cars? She is a woman." (an example of Ad feminam)[5]

So no, you don't have kids. And yes, it's relevant. You're on a parenting board doling out (ridiculous) parenting advice to parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kids will never learn to like any desserts but silly little cookies if you cater to them.

And how terrible that would be.

[Anonymous]

This is the funniest argument I have seen on DCUM in a long time. OP, heaven FORBID you would make a food item to cater to your children on a major holiday. Seriously, you are screwing them up for LIFE! HAHA!

One year I made rice krispie treats in the shape of turkeys, pumpkins, etc. Look online for decoration tips. If you kids are old enough they can help decorate too. And (gasp) all the adults enjoyed them too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is the funniest argument I have seen on DCUM in a long time. OP, heaven FORBID you would make a food item to cater to your children on a major holiday. Seriously, you are screwing them up for LIFE! HAHA!

One year I made rice krispie treats in the shape of turkeys, pumpkins, etc. Look online for decoration tips. If you kids are old enough they can help decorate too. And (gasp) all the adults enjoyed them too!

How fun! I love the idea of the kids helping too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We make turkey cookies at our house - similar to these. So cute - the kids love them.

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/turkey-cookie-treats/31890610-3bcf-4d9e-8706-91445256525b

What a cute idea! I'm going to make these for my grandchildren (but with homemade cookie dough)! Thanks!

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Anonymous wrote:Kids will never learn to like any desserts but silly little cookies if you cater to them.

And how terrible that would be.

Seems unlikely that having a dessert that the kids like now will actually prevent them from eating other desserts later- desserts are very appealing. But who cares if they never love pumpkin or apple pie? I am not a picky eater at all but I only eat dessert that I love. I don't actually like pumpkin pie so I won't eat it.

[Anonymous]

I won't eat pumpkin pie either. I'm not a picky eater. If people are coming to my house, whether they are kids or not, I like to make something they will actually enjoy eating.

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I do not make any special foods for kids at Thanksgiving. My kids eat almost anything adults eat (barring alcohol). Because I have exposed them to a variety of foods, my kids have been able to appreciate eating at fine restaurants all over Europe.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:13.54 here again. I forgot to say that on principle I do not respond to ad hominem arguments. If you need to look up the meaning of the phrase, see this excerpt from Wikipedia:

Abusive ad hominem (also called personal abuse or personal attacks) usually involves insulting or belittling one's opponent in order to attack his claim or invalidate his argument, but can also involve pointing out factual but apparent character flaws or actions that are irrelevant to the opponent's argument. This tactic is logically fallacious because insults and negative facts about the opponent's personal character have nothing to do with the logical merits of the opponent's arguments or assertions.
Examples:
"You can't believe John when he says the proposed policy would help the economy. He doesn't even have a job."
"Candidate Jane's proposal about zoning is ridiculous. She was caught cheating on her taxes in 2003."
"What would Mary know about fixing cars? She is a woman." (an example of Ad feminam)[5]

So no, you don't have kids. And yes, it's relevant. You're on a parenting board doling out (ridiculous) parenting advice to parents.

You thus demonstrate the logical fallacy in your ad hominem argument.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do not make any special foods for kids at Thanksgiving. My kids eat almost anything adults eat (barring alcohol). Because I have exposed them to a variety of foods, my kids have been able to appreciate eating at fine restaurants all over Europe.

Jesus this is beyond ridiculous. My kid eats whatever we eat all the time and loves a variety of foods. Does that mean I can NEVER make a special treat for her specifically? Or every once in a while prepare a meal of things that I know are her favorites, just because I want to? Your response is so over the top and also really very pompous.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I do not make any special foods for kids at Thanksgiving. My kids eat almost anything adults eat (barring alcohol). Because I have exposed them to a variety of foods, my kids have been able to appreciate eating at fine restaurants all over Europe.

Jesus this is beyond ridiculous. My kid eats whatever we eat all the time and loves a variety of foods. Does that mean I can NEVER make a special treat for her specifically? Or every once in a while prepare a meal of things that I know are her favorites, just because I want to? Your response is so over the top and also really very pompous.

Your language! Of course I make special treats that my kids like. But the idea of making a special dessert for kids at Thanksgiving seems excessive and inappropriate to the occasion. This is not a kid's birthday party. It's a family gathering with adults and children, and there is no reason why the usual pies or desserts should be supplemented with "desserts that kids love." Rice krispies treats?! The current culture is too child-centered, and OP's questions and some of the responses shows how adults bend over too much to accommodate children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:I do not make any special foods for kids at Thanksgiving. My kids eat almost anything adults eat (barring alcohol). Because I have exposed them to a variety of foods, my kids have been able to appreciate eating at fine restaurants all over Europe.

Jesus this is beyond ridiculous. My kid eats whatever we eat all the time and loves a variety of foods. Does that mean I can NEVER make a special treat for her specifically? Or every once in a while prepare a meal of things that I know are her favorites, just because I want to? Your response is so over the top and also really very pompous.

Your language! Of course I make special treats that my kids like. But the idea of making a special dessert for kids at Thanksgiving seems excessive and inappropriate to the occasion. This is not a kid's birthday party. It's a family gathering with adults and children, and there is no reason why the usual pies or desserts should be supplemented with "desserts that kids love." Rice krispies treats?! The current culture is too child-centered, and OP's questions and some of the responses shows how adults bend over too much to accommodate children.

Not the PP, but here's a crazy idea - then how about you don't make one and step away from this thread. The OP was not asking for thoughts on whether a special dessert should be served to kids on Thanksgiving. Different strokes folks, calm down!! Why do you care of someone you don't know is making rice crispy treats. Time to find a hobby.