Cookies and Canvas for Kids | Learn to paint Jolly Giraffes | Hazelnut Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

VIDEO DESCRIPTION
This painting tutorial will take you through a fun and easy to follow, step-by-step tutorial on how to paint this whimsical "Jolly Giraffes" painting, with each creature having it''s own personality. Using only 3 brushes and 6 colors we'll create an energetic painting of these joyful tall African animals. You'll learn how to paint an abstract background with complimentary colors, wiggle on some spots that have different shades of brown making them look kinda real, and how to paint eyes that have personality with life in them. So come discover your inner artist and let's paint our canvas and eat some cookies!

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MATERIALS:
Canvas: 16x20 stretched primed canvas
Brushes: 1/2 inch flat bristle brush, #12 round, #0 round brush
Acrylic Paint: titanium white, purple violet, mars black, burnt umber (brown), burnt sienna (rust), deep yellow
Other: #2 pencil, palette, cup of water for washing brushes, paper towel for drying brushes

STEPS:
1. #2 pencil - Draw outline of the giraffes
2. 1/2 inch bristle brush - Paint the background with purple and white
3. #12 round brush - Paint the base coat of the giraffes with yellow, white, burnt sienna
4. #12 round brush - Paint the horns and the mane with black, brown, rust, cream and white
5. #12 round brush - Paint the spots and ears with brown and rust
6. #0 round brush - Paint the facial features with black, white, rust and brown
7. #0 round brush - Signature with black
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HAZELNUT OATMEAL COOKIE RECIPE
Makes 16 COOKIES / Prep time 10 minutes / Cook time 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), very soft
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats (not instant or quick cook)
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 cup chopped hazelnuts

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350F, line a baking sheet with a Silpat or spray with cooking spray; set aside.
2. To a large bowl, mix together the the egg, butter, sugars and vanilla.
3. Add the oats, flour, baking soda, salt, hazelnuts and stir to combine.
4. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, form mounds and place on prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake for about 10 to 13 minutes (shorter for super soft cookies, longer for more well-done cookies), don’t over-bake. Cookies firm up as they cool.
6. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for about 10 minutes before serving.
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