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One of the things I love about being a mum is getting to play and do fun activities with the kids. Sometimes we're so busy rushing about from activity to activity, that we don't get the quality time to do some good old-fashioned craft. And what better excuse than Christmas! Grandparents love getting hand-made gifts from the kids (well, they pretend to anyway!) and this one is so easy and fun. I saw some girlfriends do this with their kids (thanks for the inspiration girls!) and decided to give it a go. I got the recipe from www.taste.com.au - my mixture was probably a bit on the dry side as it had a few cracks, but overall, it was easy and fun and they look fab! You can also cut out Christmas shapes, paint any colour you like, decorate with glitter, and hang them on the tree. Give them a go!

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup fine table salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2/3 cup chilled water
Paint

Method
Preheat oven to 120°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Pour in oil. Gradually add water, stirring mixture with a wooden spoon until combined. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead to make a smooth ball.

Roll dough out between 2 sheets baking paper until 7mm thick. Use a bowl to cut out circles.  Press child's hand firmly in the middle. Place on trays. Roll remaining dough together and repeat.