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Auckland Lights Up the Sky: Welcoming 2025 with Spectacular Fireworks and Light Show

  As the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2024, Auckland became the first major city to welcome 2025 with a breathtaking display of fireworks and a vibrant light show. Thousands of revelers gathered in the downtown area and atop the city's iconic volcanic peaks to witness the dazzling spectacle. The fireworks, launched from the towering Sky Tower, painted the night sky with vibrant colors, while the light show paid tribute to Auckland's Indigenous tribes. This celebration follows a year marked by significant protests over Māori rights in New Zealand. Auckland's early celebration, 18 hours ahead of New York's Times Square ball drop, set the stage for a global wave of New Year's festivities. In Australia, over a million people are expected at Sydney Harbor for their traditional fireworks, while other cities around the world are gearing up to ring in the new year with their unique cultural celebrations. As the world continues to embrace 2025, Auckland's specta...

Healthy Kids Recipes: Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies




 Oatmeal Caramel Apple Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant caramel pudding mix
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped


Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and pudding mix until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs; mix well. Beat in applesauce. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and apple.
  • Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Cool on pans 3 minutes. Serve warm or remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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