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It is our duty to spoil them during every visit. Next time your grandkids come to Collington, give them a break from eating the broccoli and kale their parents make them eat. Senior living communities can be enjoyable for kids too, especially when they have these 9 comfort foods waiting for them. Let their parents worry about healthy eating, while you show them what comfort food is all about.    **Mrs. [Fields Chocolate Chip Cookies](http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/authentic-mrs-fields-chocolate-chip-cookies-83777)** My mother used to make these chocolate chip cookies for me when I was younger. I have fond memories of eating the batter right from the bowl. You cannot go wrong with this recipe. Make memories of your own while making these cookies with your grandkids.   [**Easy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons![Blog 1-4](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%201-4.png?width=300&name=Blog%201-4.png)**](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/easy-tomato-soup-grilled-cheese-croutons-recipe-2109038) Ina Garten will not disappoint you with this delicious and hearty tomato soup recipe. Tomato soup screams comfort food.   [**Classic Grilled Cheese**](https://www.marthastewart.com/1509227/classic-grilled-cheese) Every kid loves grilled cheese. Whip up this quick and easy recipe in your kitchen. See whose grilled cheese has the longest cheese pull.   [**Spaghetti and Meatballs**](https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/spaghetti-and-meatballs/) Children love to make a mess. That is exactly what spaghetti and meatballs are for. Keep cooking fun, and make homemade meatballs together.   [**Sandy's Chocolate Cake![Blog 2-4](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%202-4.png?width=300&name=Blog%202-4.png)**](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sandy-s-chocolate-cake) This chocolate cake recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers. Kids love chocolate and I’m sure you do too.   [**Pancakes**](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/pancakes-recipe-1913844) Add chocolate chips, bananas or blueberries to these delicious fluffy pancakes your grandkids will love.   [**The Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup**](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/the-ultimate-chicken-noodle-soup) This homemade chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food for you and your grandkids.   [**Baked Mac and Cheese![Blog 3-2](https://blog.collington.kendal.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%203-2.png?width=300&name=Blog%203-2.png)**](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/baked-mac-and-cheese) You may have to put your diet aside for this baked mac and cheese.   [**Ree Drummond's Baked Ziti**](https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/baked-ziti-2312399) Ree Drummond is the ultimate comfort food cook. 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