Several years ago when my now-13-year-old was a toddler I purchased a set of cookie cutters from King Arthur that were every letter of the alphabet. We had a blast with both kids using those to cut everything into letter shapes and later to make words with it - cookie dough, cracker dough, play dough - it's all good. Having fun with the kids in the kitchen keeps them coming back. Now I have both a boy and a girl who love to cook and do it well. The early years of baking treats morphed into main dishes, salads and more. I remember those cookie cutters, Lee. They're a great idea for smaller bakers who aren't ready to shape bread or cookie dough into letter shapes themselves! It's great to hear that both your kids have a love for the kitchen and food - I bet you're all eating very well! Happy baking -Allison

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