Ok so I stole this idea from an awesome lady friend of mine. Mine were the somewhat lazy version... I made them to take for my little big boys last day at daycare and couldn't find my piping bag so whacked that cream on with a knife instead. Could have been a bit tidier but according to my little food connoisseur and his bestie they were yum!
Pretty sure the pic is self explanatory... strawberries... cream.... choc chippies.... done.
2: XMAS GOODIE BAGS
A quick an easy gift for the kids to make. I found these cute bags at Whitcoulls. Fill with your fav treats and give them to someone you love :) We put xmas shortbread (recipe below) and reindeer bark.
3: XMAS FAIRY SPRINKLE SHORTBREAD
175g softened butter
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cornflour
pinch salt
sprinkles
Preheat oven to 150 degrees C. In a bowl beat together butter and icing sugar until fluffy. Add sprinkles and sift in flour, cornflour and salt. Knead together and roll out on floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into shapes and bake for approx 25 - 30 mins. YUM.
4: MAGIC REINDEER TREATS
Every little Santa believer will love these reindeer treats to sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas eve! I used this awesome design I found over at Kate Hadfield Designs. Add a spoonful of oats and sprinkle in some glitter and the reindeer won't go hungry when they stop by!
5: REINDEER BARK
Perfect fun treat for kids (and Mums) and super easy to make. (Apparantly Santa likes it too). We made these and wrapped in little cellophane bags to add to the treat giftbags. All you need is a block of white and a block of dark chocolate of your choice, a few candy canes (I put in a bag and gave it a slight beating with the hammer). Break up chocolate in a bowl and pop in the microwave for around 30 secs to start with then give a stir and repeat until melted. Line baking tray with baking paper and pour mixture on top. Spread to desired thickness (I didn't make them too thick) and sprinkle the crushed candy canes on top. Put in fridge until set and once done break up into pieces and enjoy :) You could make your own variations for the topping like adding crushed Oreos etc!
6: SNOWMAN SOUP
When it's so cold that you holler and whoop,
It's time to bring out the Snowman Soup!
Pour the packet in a mug, add marshmallows too,
And throw in these kisses that are special just for you,
Now add some hot water and use the cane to stir it,
Sip slowly and soon you'll feel the warm winter spirit!
Another awesome design from Kate Hadfield Designs. In a cellophane bag add hot chocolate, a few marshmallows and hersheys kisses.
7: FOR YOUR MISTLETOES
Fun and easy Christmas Gift to make for a special someone. For these I used a coffee jar and put in a manicure set, fluffy socks and nailpolish.
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