Back to Artwork Portfolio Back to Sections Melancholy By Elaine Ching June 13, 2022 Mixed Media Volume 2 Issue 7

Back to Articles Polaris Back to Sections Rollercoasters By Navrosedip Kundlas Volume 3 Issue 1 November 7, 2022 Image provided by UnSplash Life's a rollercoaster, don't you see? It doesn't matter which you pick, you'll still scream Full of twists and turns, no one said it's easy Life's the same way, can't you see? One day you're on top of the world, the next day you're on the ground crying   One spins you, until your head's dizzy The other it drops you from extremes Sometimes it feels so slow waiting Then you're on but not you just want to get off Life's the same way, can't you see? One day you're on top of the world, the next day you're on the ground crying   Life speeds by just like a coaster You just sat in and the ride's already over Friends are the riders next to you Some stay and others leave you Life's the same way, can't you see? One day you're on top of the world, the next day you're on the ground crying BACK TO TOP

Back to Artwork Portrait Back to Sections Jacqueline Taylor - Portrait By Jacqueline Taylor January 20, 2021 Graphite Volume 1 Issue 4

Back to Artwork Portfolio Back to Sections Beauty Hidden in Men's Hair By Elizabeth Andre June 13, 2022 Collage Volume 2 Issue 7 I wanted to show the beauty and struggles of being a black man and having hair. I displayed different hairstyles one can be open to. At the end of the day, no matter what hair texture, color, or style you have, you and your hair are beautiful.

Back to Articles Advice Back to Sections Advice Season 2 Episode 2 By Ala Paruch Volume 2 Issue 2 November 19, 2021 Image provided by Getty Images Hello Ala! I’m finding it hard to organize my school papers this year because of the mix of online and on paper work. What should I do? Dear reader, Thank you for asking this question. The 2021/22 school year definitely has some challenges ahead, and you just pointed out one of them. Personally, I relate to this question as well. The mix of mediums can present obstacles, but with a little organization, your papers will start to make sense once again. Paper Of course, we are used to shoving our papers into our binders, which later end up in our lockers and then in our bookbags. Since you mentioned you still get some papers, I would recommend sticking with the old method of am-pm binders or using binder pocket dividers. When everything was on paper, an am-pm binder might have been a great solution to not carry too much throughout the day, but with not all classes using paper, that might not be the most efficient idea. Using binder pocket dividers though presents itself as the more attractive option in today’s times. I recommend buying a 1-1.5-inch binder, depending on how much paper you use, and using it for all paper classes. After getting the binder, make sure to label or assign a specific color to each class. Make sure to carry a few pieces of loose-leaf paper in each divider as well and clean out the divider after finishing every unit. Online This is a presumably new situation, though most students already have a lot of experience with technology. Regarding Teams, make sure to use the Assignments tab; at the end of the day, check whether you have any assignments left to complete. Additionally, check that you can see notifications from all teams to stay on top of your assignments. As for OneNote, you get a bit of a head start since you have a folder for each class and your teachers create folders for you. Don’t be shy to create new folders in your section and make subpages to make units more organized. If you ever need help with getting either OneNote or Teams to work, ask one of your classmates or teachers, they will be more than willing to help you to keep your files in order. Homework Now, there are two options for keeping track of your homework - online or on paper. Personally, I am used to writing my assignments and important events in my agenda book, so that’s what I would recommend. Ask an English teacher if you need or would like an agenda book. No matter if you have your laptop out or not you can quickly open your agenda and jot down some notes to remember for later. You can also use an online calendar and note everything there, though in my opinion, it can be problematic to use one, since you need to have your device out to make your notes in it. I hope this helps! Ala BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Editorial Back to Sections If Aldous Huxley Were a Mathematician By Lucy Wu Volume 2 Issue 6 April 14, 2022 Image provided by High Times *Note: This article contains minor plot spoilers for Brave New World , the satirical novel by Aldous Huxley. If you would like to preserve your initial reaction to this novel, please refrain from reading this article. During quarter 2, the AP Literature classes, were tasked with reading and analyzing Brave New World, one of the most notable (and existentially terrifying) works of Aldous Huxley. Unlike most dystopian books, the society is not inherently horrifying for its post-apocalyptic citizens or war-torn landscapes, but for their docile complacency and unwavering happiness (for the most part, at least). Certainly, ideas abnormal and even taboo to our modern world including a vehement aversion to literature and maintaining non-nuclear family households were plentiful throughout the novel. But while reading, something else was amiss. The thing that bothered me the most was not the artificial duplication of humans or depriving them of flowers when born. It was not even John’s secretive pursuit of Lenina (which was mildly uncomfortable to say the least). Rather, when introducing the social classes, the basis of the World-State and major source of character tension in the book, Huxley utilized Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Deltas, and Epsilons to delineate between the social classes. Alphas are the highest class, followed by the Betas, and continuing until Epsilons, who are the slaves of the society as they are deprived of the most oxygen in the Bokanovsky process (don’t try that at home). Each class has distinguishing characteristics from their cloned appearances to the color uniform they wear, but it is made abundantly clear that being an Alpha is most desirable. Thus, the novel fixates on just a few of the lucid Alpha or Beta men and women of the society. The book piqued my interest because of Huxley’s immaculate attention to detail, unparalleled intention, and hidden meanings peppered throughout the novel. I admired his wittiness like his play on words: instead of “Lord,” the citizens say “Ford” (like the Model T Ford) because technology and automation prevail as their God. Thus, I had anticipated a greater analysis of the classes from Huxley, and not just a quick utilization of Greek alphabet letters. So when he didn’t spend paragraphs and pages rambling on about the ornate class structure, or even scrutinize the viewpoints of each class member closely, I was truthfully, disappointed. For the rest of the novel, this perturbed me: my thoughts ran rampant and my psyche was heightened with unease. I wish I was being hyperbolic (pun definitely intended: get it? hyperbola/hyperbole?) but I’m 100% serious. Ford, the missed potential! What do these symbols really mean? How could these interpretations contribute to the themes present in the overall work? (Sorry, I stole that one from Q3 of the AP Lit exam). Thus, it begged the question: what if Aldous Huxley were a mathematician? But always, permutation matters. In our case, Huxley will still maintain all of his skill as a novelist and philosopher, but his literary choices will be laden with his newfound mathematical skill. peripheral Alphas - Grey Betas - Mulberry Gammas - Green Deltas – Khaki Conveniently enough, in mathematics, there are two forms of the delta symbol: Delta (with a capital D) is the triangle shape, one that symbolizes change over time delta (with a lowercase d) is like a snake, and generally symbolizes a tiny quantity Thus if Huxley were a true mathematician, Deltas would be the instigators for change in the society, as opposed to his fixation on solely Alphas and Betas. He could focus on the plight of the lower classes, Epsilons - Black In my opinion, out of all the social classes, epsilon is perfectly named. In the novel, the epsilons are the bottom of the barrel in society. Trust me when I say you do not want to be an epsilon. They cannot form coherent, independent thoughts, and we repeatedly witness Alphas and Betas mocking them, expressing their gratuity that they were not conditioned to be an epsilon. If that wasn’t enough, they’re even purposely short in stature. But Paul Erdos, the notoriously eccentric mathematician, fondly refers to the small children in his life as epsilons. Thus, epsilons in the novel perfectly match their definition, since they both denote infinitesimal quantities the closest you can approach zero without having absolutely nothing numerically and socially. For the majority of the novel, the classes have minimal intermingling and most do not even talk to each other. But I think Roof deserves a friend, so in terms of proofs, it would have made perfect sense to pair him with a delta, since they are both small forces in an oppressive society. Moreso, -------------------------- As a bonus, I’ll resolve one of our heated debates from class. John, our protagonist in the second half of the novel, is described by Mustapha Mond, the World Controller, as merely an experiment because he enters the World-State as an outsider from the Reservation. This led to the seeds for an analogy; if the society is the overall experiment, is John the independent or dependent variable in the trials that are the different colonies? As a result, John represents Keep in mind, in order to truly quantify the accuracy and magnitude of the effect, there must be a large sample size or n tested. To avoid erroneous conclusions and implications of causation rather than correlation, Mond must repeatedly test John’s presence in nearly identical societies, always checking for confounding variables. Control variable? Control group?? Existential negation In technical writing, we call this proof by contradiction. For instance, (There are many other methods to discuss, but we’d go through the entirety of mathematics before we finished.) I understand my demands are great, given the parameters. After all, Huxley is a philosopher, a constant in his writing, and not a mathematician (but one can dream, can’t they?). And to give credit where credit is due, he certainly gets some things right, such as the epsilons (roof!). However, by happenstance or intention, we may never know. Certainly, I believe peering into the lives of the other caste classes would prove illuminating, but alas, where is the political commentary in that? But my initial question lends itself to asking: what if Huxley were an economist? Or a priest? Or even a genetic engineer? How drastically would his social classes change if so? What does it all mean in the context of the novel? But after exploring the intricacies of mathematical social classes, I think such questions are best not pondered. Instead I suggest, “don’t give a damn, take a gramme” of soma. BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Fresh Pumpkin Pie vs. Canned Pumpkin Pie: Is it Worth the Time? By Christina Ossa Volume 1 Issue 3 December 16, 2020 Original photo by Christina Ossa When it comes to the holidays, it can be confusing what to or how to bake, what recipes to use, and how much time to devote to your desserts, so the process can get complicated. It’s also very tempting to just ask Mom to bake something or buy something for the holiday dessert, but this year you should try something new. Even if you’ve never baked before or aren’t interested in baking, you should at least give it an attempt. This year, you should try to bake a pumpkin pie from fresh pumpkins. Now, I know this could sound like plenty of work, but the outcome is worth the effort you put into it. This pie is strong in its spice flavor, yet it has a sweet touch to it. The texture also is like pudding, and if you’re feeling up to it, making the crust gives it such a different dimension of flavor. The crust tastes like a shortbread cookie, and it’s sweet and flaky like one too. But, like all amazing desserts, this pie will take its fair share of time and effort. If you’re a baking fanatic like me, or even just a casual baker on the side, you’ll definitely enjoy the process. Also, if it’s too much work to make the crust, then just cut that step out because as good as it is, a downfall is that it’s also a tedious process to roll out and form the dough. If you are going for a pre-made pie crust, however, I recommend the crust from the brand Pillsbury . Also, I made my sweetened condensed milk from scratch, but you don’t have to if you don’t want to because it was a long process to make it. But the difference between canned and fresh ingredients is huge, and you’d be surprised by the difference in flavor. Homemade condensed milk and pumpkin puree is a lot better than canned in my opinion; there aren’t any preservatives plus you get a richer, more homogenous, sweet flavor to your pie. I’d say start either the morning of or one to a couple of days before making the pie itself and take about two hours to prepare the puree and condensed milk if you’re planning on making them. Also, you need to buy SUGAR pumpkins for this recipe, but you’re probably wondering: what’s a sugar pumpkin? Well to answer that, it’s a pumpkin that’s a lot richer and sweeter than the pumpkins you would carve for Halloween. If you’re going to make the puree, you need to buy sugar pumpkins, but that’s where it could get tricky to make this pie. During my own experience, I went hunting for sugar pumpkins and I couldn’t seem to find them anywhere. But, while you can’t find them at your local supermarket, a more fresh supermarket like Trader Joe’s (which is where I eventually bought mine from) or Whole Foods suffices. Also, if you live near a local farmer’s market or feel like driving out to one then they’ll likely have fresh sugar pumpkins depending on the orchard. Making the puree itself can be tedious though, and you’ll need either a blender or food processor to puree the pumpkin flesh. But the outcome is worth it, and once my puree was done, it tasted like butternut squash but much sweeter. The filling for your pie is the most important part, and just before you add the eggs I recommend that you do a taste-testing so that you can tell whether your filling needs more spice, sugar, or dairy. The filling for the pie is one of my favorite parts of this recipe because you’re halfway done, and once I saw all of my ingredients together, I got this sense of accomplishment. It feels nice to know that you’re contributing to a special dinner, and it gives a warm feeling of sorts to bake a pie during the cold, windy weather. After my pies were out of the oven, I put them to chill for a day since I made them the day before Thanksgiving. Letting them chill deepened the flavor of the pie and allowed the filling to settle. The overall result was amazing on our Thanksgiving table. I can assure you that if you want to wow your family or anyone you’re spending the holidays this year with, you should definitely give your best shot at making the fresh ingredients. Compared to the pie I made with canned pumpkin puree and condensed milk, my fresh ingredient pie was so much more flavorful and rich. Usually, I would sense a strange after-taste when I use canned pumpkin, but that taste was gone in the pie with the fresh pumpkin. The pie with the fresh sweetened condensed milk was also much sweeter and more complex in flavor than the pie with canned condensed milk. In almost all areas of the canned put up against the fresh pie, the fresh pie won out. While there’s no doubt it will take a lot more time to make a pumpkin pie with fresh pumpkins, as I continue saying, you should put in the time and effort to make it this way. Not only does it taste better, but looking at my pies once I was done made me feel like I did something important, something meaningful. It was also a good pastime to make these pies since with COVID-19 and the pandemic that’s hit our world it seems we need many meaningful activities to pass the time. So use your extra time during this holiday-pandemic to bake a pie for your family. I’m sure everyone will be wowed no matter your skill level with baking and you’ll feel accomplished yourself. Recipe: Pumpkin Puree: -2-3 Sugar Pumpkins (Depending on size) -Food processor/blender Homemade sweetened condensed milk: -3 cups whole milk -½ cup heavy cream -1 cup granulated sugar Crust: -2 cups all-purpose flour -2 tbsp granulated sugar -Pinch (about ½ tsp) kosher/fine salt -2 egg yolks -4 tbsp ice water Pumpkin Pie: -15 oz Pumpkin Puree (canned/homemade) -1 cup/can sweetened condensed milk -½ cup heavy cream - ½ cup whole milk -½ cup dark brown sugar - ½ cup granulated sugar -1 tbsp molasses -½ tsp nutmeg -1 tsp cinnamon - ½ tsp ginger -¼ tsp cloves -⅛ tsp allspice -½ tsp salt (fine or kosher works) - 3 eggs -2 egg yolks Directions: Pumpkin Puree: -Preheat your oven to 400°F -Wash off your pumpkins with any type of soap, thoroughly -Grab a sharp and easy to handle knife and cut your pumpkins in half -Scoop out the seeds and guts from the pumpkins with a spoon -Grab a baking sheet/tin that’s oven-safe and oil it and the pumpkins, generously -Put the pumpkin tray into the oven for 40-45 minutes or until tender enough to poke through with a fork -Peel the pumpkin skin off the flesh of the pumpkin -Blend the pumpkin flesh in a blender or food processor until the consistency is soft and drippy -Store and chill for later use in a glass/plastic container Sweetened Condensed Milk: -Pour all of the ingredients into a saucepan -Put the heat on medium-high and lower to medium or medium-low when the mixture begins to boil -Whisk every 1-2 minutes until the consistency becomes thick and sticky like canned sweetened condensed milk -Once done, store and chill in a glass/plastic container until you’re ready to use it Crust: -First add the dry ingredients, whisking the flour, sugar, and salt together -Make sure your butter is COLD or frozen and chop it into cubes -Combine the butter with your dry mixture and rub the butter into your flour mixture with your fingertips (the coldest part of your hand) -Once well-combined, whisk two eggs in a bowl and mix it with ice water -Pour about a tablespoon at a time into your dough and combine it with a fork until it forms clumps in your hand when you squeeze a piece of the dough -Turn this mixture into a ball and put saran wrap over it and let it chill for 2-3 hours (or until hardened) -Once hardened, flour a counter/surface and a rolling pin and roll out your dough to ¼ in thick -Lightly fold your dough over 4 times and place the tip lined in the middle of your pie pan -Unfold the dough and make sure it’s lined up with the pie pan correctly -Optional: once lined up, make a design of your choice for the edges of the pie shell -Once done, put in the fridge to chill until your filling is ready Filling: -Preheat oven to 400°F -Pour in the puree, condensed milk, heavy cream, and whole milk into a large bowl and whisk until well incorporated -Add your spices, molasses, salt, and sugars -Taste mixture with a spoon before adding eggs to add anything more (if needed) -Separate two egg yolks and whites, use only the yolks -Whisk in the whole eggs and yolks into the mixture -Pour the mixture into your chilled pie dish and put the dish onto a baking sheet to avoid spillage or oil seeping from the pan -Put into the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes then reduce the temperature to 350°F for 30-35 minutes -Chill the pie overnight or for a day until you’re ready to serve it BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Polaris Back to Sections The Shadow By Huan Evo Alipio Volume 2 Issue 3 January 14, 2022 Image provided by Bustle A shadow creeps up behind While the wind hits the chime It may appear at any moment in time Day or night it might come But you’ll never know where it’s from Don’t be stunned by its shape As it will follow you with a big cape Even though a shadow is quite simple It should never be underestimated like a quick ripple Because it goes wherever you are and is within your body Or sometimes that shadow can be your own Rocky A shadow can be a positive and a negative A shadow can also be seen from many perspectives It must be remembered that a shadow is not a willing element The same reason why it's housed inside your body making him a resident Even though a shadow cannot speak That same shadow is undoubtedly unique BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Sports Back to Sections North’s Sparnettes: A Performance to Remember! By Christina Ossa Volume 3 Issue 4 May 18, 2023 Image provided by Emily Seitz On February 28th, North’s own Spartanettes Kickline Team performed at Memorial Junior High School. Along with North’s Senior High team, our Junior High team also performed. The senior and junior high performers from our district from Memorial Junior High, South High School, and Central High School performed as well. However, this performance was special in that it was the senior members of the Sparnettes’ last time performing with their team. The performance was enchanting, with a well-rounded mix of kicks, cheers, dances, and (of course) fun. The show had three components: Lyrical, Pom, and Hip-Hop dances. Each dance was clearly well-coordinated, diligently thought out, smooth, and enjoyable, as each performance from the Sparnettes generally is. This year, there are six graduating seniors on the team who deserve praise and a warm goodbye. Emily Seitz, Sophia Mura, Kayla Marshall Pierce, Sofia Barry, Carmela Krsulic, and Michele Leon will leave North for greater opportunities this June. They have worked incredibly hard to rehears and perform in each show and performance they have put forward each year they’ve been on the Spartanettes. Here is a warm goodbye from co-captain and graduating senior Emily Seitz: “The past three years on this team have been an absolute rollercoaster, and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. When I first tried out in 10th grade because I forgot to sign up in 9th grade, I convinced myself I had no chance of making the team. Then when I did make it, I cried after the first practice and considered quitting that week because I didn’t really know anyone and didn’t know how to break out of my comfort zone. I remember talking to captains and my lovely Sophia (Sophia Mura) and deciding to give it a chance, and I’m so glad I made the right choice! If you had told me then that I would be a captain the following year and somehow get my sister to join the team, I would’ve said you were completely and utterly insane. This team has brought so much joy into my life and helped me grow into the person I am today. Although it gets stressful sometimes with five-hour practices and ripples that get messed up time and time again, driving Ava Strojan and me crazy, we somehow always come back and kill it anyway. I have loved all of our practices that turned into gossip hour, holiday parties, performances with the music messed up every single time, impromptu senior practice bonding accompanied by pizza, intradistricts, and so, so much more. I could go on and on about what this team means to me, but I think you get the gist! It’s been an honor being a Spartanette. I love you guys.” Overall, the Spartanettes deserve a grand applause for their hard work each year to put on amazing shows and performances for our school and others. The team’s efforts always pay off, as seen in their performances. They deserve praise for their hard work and diligence, and it’s no doubt they will continue to shine here at North. Congratulations to an amazing performance, Spartanettes, and to the graduating seniors for an amazing experience on the team! Spartanettes perform opening number with the other VSCHSD schools to kick off the showcase From February 2023 VSCHSD Instradistrict Showcase The Spartanettes perform HipHop to Gasolina by Daddy Yankee (remix) before the senior routine BACK TO TOP

Back to Articles Feature Back to Sections Desserts to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride By Christina Ossa Volume 1 Issue 8 June 8, 2021 Image provided by Claire Nolan With Pride Month just around the corner this June, what would be a better way to celebrate than to bake some special desserts that represent either your sexual orientation or the orientation you prefer to represent? While one may not be my own, these recipes are sure to help you celebrate the many different sexualities and preferences this month and will leave you satisfied in terms of taste as well. Also, baking these delicious treats to celebrate with family and/or friends is also an amazing way to show your support or to express your identity this month! While I did not have a chance to bake anything special for this article, I’ll be baking these recipes that I’ve tried in the past couple of years again to celebrate and commemorate Pride Month. Also, being part of the LGBTQ+ community motivated me to find a unique way to celebrate my pride, and while this method may not work for everyone, it definitely is an enjoyable way to commemorate PRIDE for all orientations this month! Rainbow Sprinkle Cinnamon Rolls: While cinnamon rolls may seem like a more challenging recipe to attempt, if you follow the directions carefully and give your best effort, these will impress you. Though this recipe is not my own, I’ve made this recipe during pride month last year as well as other times throughout the past couple of years since I discovered it. The roll itself is extremely rich and airy; the buttery flavor you can taste is amazing and melts in your mouth. The frosting, which I added from my own regular cinnamon roll recipe, is also an amazing compliment to the bun. While the bun is more buttery and light, the filling compliments this with its sweetness as well as the frosting which gives a creamy aspect to the dish. Though this recipe will take effort, the payoff is worth all of the work since you end up with an incredibly delicious cinnamon roll that just drives you to want more. Dough: 1 ¼ cups warm water 1 package active dry yeast 1 box vanilla cake mix 2 ¼ cups flour (set aside the ¼ cup for rolling out the dough) 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles Filling: 6 tbsp butter 1 ½ tbsp sugar ½ tbsp cinnamon ¾ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles Frosting (My own): 4 oz cream cheese (preferably softened) 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter 4 tbsp milk (add more if consistency is too thick) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup powdered sugar (*recipe except the frosting is not my own, credits go to Claire Nolan from the Tasty Team*) Instructions: Pour yeast evenly over the warm water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. In a bowl, combine cake mix and 2 cups (255 g) of flour, then pour in the yeast mixture. Stir until it starts to come together, then add the sprinkles. Gently knead the dough together into a ball. Cover with a towel and let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place. During the resting hour, combine the ingredients for the filling in a medium-sized bowl, creating a type of cinnamon-sugar butter spread. Place dough on a floured surface and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup (30 g) of flour. Knead until it is no longer sticky (some extra flour may be needed). Roll out the dough into an oval shape and spread the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture onto one side of the dough. Preheat oven to 350°F Starting at the bottom of the widest end, roll dough and cut into 1 ½ to 2-inch pieces and place in a baking dish; cover with plastic wrap, and rest for 30 minutes After 30 minutes, place the baking dish in the oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown Mix the ingredients for the frosting Once the cinnamon rolls are done, drizzle the rolls with frosting and, if you would like, more rainbow sprinkles! *Optional* if you would like, you could use different colored sprinkles that represent your sexual orientation Once cooled down, serve and enjoy~ Pride Frosted Bar Vanilla Cookies: Although I have written about this recipe before, it will be a bit modified this time in terms of preparation. I’ve modified this recipe so that it’s in the form of a bar instead of a circular or other shapes, which makes preparation a bit easier in my opinion. While I haven’t made this recipe in a while, the cookie itself is extremely buttery, flaky, and the perfect amount of sweet. The sweet frosting also compliments the more buttery cookie as well, as it adds a level of sweetness as well as a more creamy taste. This is also a perfect recipe to represent your orientation’s flag since you could customize the colors you’d like you frost onto the cookie with the frosting and put your desired flag’s colors in the form of sprinkles as a topping! This recipe is not only delicious and fulfilling to celebrate pride, but it is also more low-maintenance and doesn’t require any piping or forming of certain cookie shapes. Cookie Dough: 3 ⅓ sticks butter 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar 1-2 large eggs 3 ¼ cups flour 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract A pinch of salt Frosting: ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened) 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1-2 tbsp heavy whipping cream ½ tsp vanilla extract food coloring of choice (desired flag colors) sprinkles of choice Instructions: Preheat oven to about 320-325° Either wait until your eggs and butter are room temperature and the butter is softened, or put each stick of butter in the microwave for 10-15 seconds Add your butter to a large bowl and slowly add your powdered sugar and mix with a hand mixer, whisk, or kitchen aid if you have one Add in the eggs one by one, mixing each time you add an egg Just as you mixed in the powdered sugar, pour in the flour little by little and mix it together until fully incorporated (batter should be sticky but not so much that it fully sticks to hands) Grab a 9 x13 buttered (or bigger if necessary) (“buttered” just means spread butter, oil, or Pam across the pan so that nothing sticks) pan and place the cookie dough inside, spreading it out across the pan Place pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes (or until a crust forms across the top of the cookies) While the cookie dough is in the oven, combine the ingredients for the frosting in a medium to large-sized bowl *OPTIONAL* if you’d like to make the cookie have your desired orientation’s flag colors, divide the frosting into 3 or more sections and use your desired colors to color each segment of frosting Once the cookie is out of the oven, spread your frosting across the top of the cookie, and (optional) add the colored sprinkles of your choice to the top of the cookie Serve by cutting a piece as if you were cutting a brownie and enjoy~ Link for the Original Cinnamon Roll Recipe: https://tasty.co/recipe/rainbow-sprinkle-cinnamon-rolls BACK TO TOP