Thursday, December 16, 2010

Quick Last Minute Gift!

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We have NINE more days until Christmas!!! Aaack! 
Here's an easy and very quick gift to make up when you are short on time. 
I love haystacks during Christmastime, you know––the chow mein, butterscotch and chocolate treats that are so popular. Well, this year I decided to modify the recipe and do a minty, white chocolate-y version and if I do say so myself, they are outstanding! 

Of course I can't just do a foil wrapped chinet plate (heehee), so I bought some very inexpensive materials and whipped up a great looking little package to give to everyone. Makes this treat all the sweeter! An inexpensive vase, satin ribbon, fabric, a little cardinal flown in from China and some very faux greenery made this gift, in my opinion, adorable! I can't wait to give these out!

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Here's the recipe:

You know I don't measure, right? Which is why I stick to such rudimentary recipes––the accuracy of baking boggles my mind completely and frankly, I'm not that ambitious! 

You can use more/less peppermint oil. Just taste as you add. I'd speculate that I used 2 tsp, but it may have been more.  These were quite the hit at a party I brought them to a few weeks ago. **Most important: small portions....not just for  the sake your hips, but these tend to be difficult to eat if you have to take more than two bites!


xoxo,

Andrea

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5 comments:

celeste.white said...

Mmmmmmmm!

Anonymous said...

What a great idea!

quintessence said...

I've never heard of these. Looks like they would be a hit with the kids - will have to give them a whirl over the holidays!

All The Trappings said...

Quintessence-

While they are simple, they don't taste it! They are SO GOOD! Hope you get to try them :)

Thanks for the compliments, y'all!

xoxo,

Andrea

Kelle Dame said...

YUM!! What a great wrapping idea! I have to try this recipe. It looks like one my daughter can help with :)