Party and Special Occasion, Winter Crafts
Every fall I start planning a couple of bulk gifts that I can have ready to hand out through the holiday season. They have to be easily constructed, inexpensive but still fun and preferably small so that storing them takes up little space in my small house. On my list this year are these cute little treats, chocolate filled cookie cutters. They are the perfect combination of a yummy treat with a lasting gift.
They have to be easily constructed, inexpensive but still fun and preferably small so that storing them takes up little space in my small house. On my list this year are these cute little treats, chocolate filled cookie cutters. They are the perfect combination of a yummy treat with a lasting gift.
Things you need:
Chocolate melts
Dried cherries, cranberries, chopped nuts or broken up bits of candy cane
Metal cookie cutters
Freezer or Parchment paper
Cellophane Bags
Ribbon
Things to do:
1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or by pulsing with heat in the microwave.(I use the microwave on a low setting for 5 minutes stirring every 2 minutes) Stir in the dried fruit, nuts or candy.
2. Arrange the cookie cutters on the parchment or freezer paper, making sure the sit absolutely flat against the paper so that no chocolate leaks under the edges.
3. Holding the cooking cutter in place with one hand, carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture into the center of the cookie cutter until it reaches the top rim of the cutter.
4. Continue to fill the cookie cutters until you have used up all the chocolate. Allow the candy to harden completely before peeling up from the paper.
5. Slip each filled cookie cutter into a small clear gift bag and tie at the top with a ribbon and tag. Store in a cool place that’s easily accessible when you need a quick gift.
You can also add sprinkles on top before it hardens to give a festive look!
