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Raksha Bandhan weekend: Rhyme poetry, puzzles, crafts & sweet traditions

Raksha Bandhan weekend
Rhyme poetry, puzzles, crafts & sweet traditions
TINA KHATRI
This Raksha Bandhan, it’s time to get creative and celebrate with poetry, puzzles, and delicious cookies! Ready to dive in? First, write your own fun Raksha Bandhan poem, then challenge yourself with a brain-teasing Sudoku puzzle. And what’s Rakhi without something sweet? Bake some festive cookies and share them with your loved ones! Let’s turn this festive day into a memorable adventure of learning, creativity, and of course—lots of fun!

Festive cookies
Ingredients
• 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon (15g) cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter softened to room temperature
• ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3-4 tablespoon jam or jelly of choice
Instructions
1. Making The Cookie Dough
2. Line the baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and set it aside.
3. Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium bowl until well combined.
4. Place butter and sugar in a bowl of a stand mixer. Instead of a stand mixer, you can also use a hand-held electric mixer.
5. Cream the butter and sugar using a paddle attachment, initially at low speed and then at medium to high speed, until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
6. Add vanilla and mix for a few seconds until well combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
7. Turn the mixer to low, add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Do not overmix.
8. The dough should be soft and hold its shape but not sticky or crumbly. If it is dry, crumbly, and not coming together, you can add 1 teaspoon of milk or as required to bring the dough together. However, I did not need to add milk.

Raksha Bandhan Poem – Fill in the Blanks
On Raksha Bandhan, I tie a ______ (1) on your wrist,
With love and sweets, we can't ______ (2) to resist.
You give me a ______ (3), and I smile so wide,
We laugh and play, standing side by ______ (4).
You're my ______ (5), my hero, my friend so ______ (6)!
Answer key
(1) rakhi, thread
(2) wait, help
(3) surprise, hug
(4) side, ride
(5) sister, buddy
(6) sweet, brave

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