Creative Crafts

RASPBERRY MINT FIZZ – Serves 6

(Recipes and photos courtesy of Paper Eskimo)

BANANNA PINA COLADA – Serves 6

(Recipes and photos courtesy of Paper Eskimo)

WATERMELON MOJITO – Serves 6

(Recipes and photos courtesy of Paper Eskimo)

Ingredients

• 6 cups watermelon
• Juice of 1 lime
• 3 tsp sugar
• Mint Leaves
• Soda Water
• Ginger Ale
• Ice

Obsession with Chocolate and how to GIFT IT

Did you know that our obsession with chocolate is over 4000 years old? First it was a drink of the gods, then it was used as a medicine, and now it’s enjoyed all throughout the world as a treat. And, this 4000 year old obsession has made chocolate the favorite gift item in the world today! So why the obsession? Is it because we have heard that chocolate (specifically dark) is an antioxidant and may provide health benefits? Or is it because chocolate comes in creamy milk, delectable dark, or velvety white? Maybe it’s because we can melt it, and then dip our favorite things in it? Since it’s an all time favorite gift, here’s a master recipe designed for you to DIY (dip - it- yourself) , dry it, then, just wrap it, and gift it. Whether it’s sweet, chewy, fruity, crunchy, or even meaty , yes you can dip it all and gift it all. It really is that simple for you to create a world famous, favorite gift. Here’s how to dip it, dry it, and then just wrap it!

Reindeer Brownies Gifted in Treat Bags

We've kept the best till last. The fudgiest, deepest, darkest, most intense chocolate brownies EVER! From scratch, pantry staples, just one bowl, no mixer needed. Add some holiday cheer by turning them into reindeers!  

Ingredients 

• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 1 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Red Candy Balls for the nose
• Pretzels to make the ears
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Christmas Fruit Pies Gifted in Treat Bags

Making heavenly christmas pies doesn't need to take up an entire day. With this delectable, no fuss recipe, you'll be gifting tasty pies in no time at all.  

Ingredients 

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 stick butter, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Grated zest (1 tablespoon) and juice of 1 orange (1/3 cup)
• 1 jar gourmet fruit mince
• Icing sugar for dusting

Caramel Kisses Gifted in Treat Bags

These melt in your mouth caramel kisses are fun and easy to make. Wrap them up like candy and enjoy gifting them this holiday season.

Ingredients 

• 1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour, sifted
• ½ cup desiccated coconut 
• 4½oz unsalted butter, melted 
• ½ cup brown sugar

Caramel filling

• 4½oz unsalted butter, chopped 
• 2 x cans (7oz ea) sweetened condensed milk 
• 1/3 cup golden syrup

Chocolate topping

• 7oz dark chocolate, chopped 
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Best Ever Fruit Cake Gifted in Treat Bags

• ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup dried cherries
• ½ cup golden raisins
• 1 cup bourbon
• ½ cup pistachios, chopped
• ½ cup hazelnuts, chopped
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• 12 tablespoons (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Raw sugar, for garnish

Coco For Two Gifted in Treat Bags

Nothing makes you feel more comfy and cozy than a warm cup of hot chocolate on a frosty winter day. These easy to make cups of coco are sure to delight your recipients!  

Ingredients 

(Makes one gift pack) 

• 2 mini jars 
• 4 tablespoons good quality chocolate powder 
• 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows 
• 2 candy cane sticks  
• 1 mini whisk 

Shortbread Mitten Cookies Gifted in Treat Bags

Shortbread Mitten Cookies

A delicious batch of shortbread cookies is as easy as four ingredients. There's no reason not to make a treat bag full for every family member and friends.  

Ingredients 

• 1 cup (226g) salted butter, cold and diced into 1 Tbsp pieces* 
• 2/3 cup (142g) granulated sugar 
• 1/2 tsp almond extract 
• 2 1/4 cups (318g) all-purpose flour