If your little ones are underfoot in the kitchen, why not given them a spoon and let them join in the fun! It's a great way to say "Thank you" or "Happy Birthday." These fun-to-make recipes get kids involved with the creation of yummy treats.
Giving treats to our family and friends is always a nice touch for birthday, holidays or just to say thank you. We have some special recipes that can be made by children with just a little help if they are younger. Teaching children how to make and give gifts is something they will always remember and pass down to their own children in the future.
These recipes are a wonderful place to start.
Cocoa Butter BallsBlend butter and sugar. Blend cocoa, water and vanilla. Add cocoa mixture to butter mixture and blend thoroughly. Add oatmeal and blend with hands. Form into ball, 3/4 inch in diameter. Chill mixture as necessary to make shaping easier. Place additional powdered sugar in bowl. Drop balls into sugar. Roll to coat. Place on plate; refrigerate until firm, about one hour.
Makes 36 balls.
Chocolate Sugarplums
Line cookie sheets or trays with waxed paper. Melt chips in microwave, starting with 25 seconds, stirring and going again for 10 seconds each time, then stirring again until melted. In a medium sized bowl, mix melted chips, confectioners sugar, corn syrup and water with extract with a wooden spoon. Stir in cookie crumbs and pecans until blended. Shape by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. (if too crumbly add a tiny amount of water). Roll in granulated sugar. Place on cookie sheets. Store in airtight container.
S'more Mix
Mix all ingredients in a large plastic bag. Tightly close bag and shake well. To give as gifts divide the mix into small plastic or cellophane bags, and tie with a pretty ribbon and gift tag.
Maple Squares
Makes about 32 squares.
Gift Wrapping Your Treats
Once you have made your treats here are several ways you can package
them to give away:
Links, information and more for you
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