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Easy Christmas Treats For Kids To Make
from: Karlie BestlerParticipating in Christmas activities with children is a great source of holiday joy, fun for both the kids and the adult. The kitchen is a great place to spend time with kids on Christmas activities. There are lots of things to make which are so simple and yet interesting that children can make with exceptional results, and they feel they are part of the preparation for festivities. Try these Christmas treat recipes for kids.
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
shredded coconut
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup confectioners sugar
Cut raisins into small pieces.
Mix with peanut butter and confectioners' sugar.
Stir in cinnamon and lemon juice.
Form into 30 small balls.
Roll each ball in shredded coconut.
CHRISTMAS MINTS
food coloring
various mint extracts
3 egg whites
6 cups confectioners' sugar
In a large bowl, beat 3 egg whites until stiff.
Slowly blend in 6 cups sifted confectioners' sugar.
Divide candy into three bowls.
Tint 1 red, 1 green and 1 yellow.
Flavor each with one of various mint extracts.
Roll each mixture out between pieces of waxed paper.
Cut patties with mouth of olive jar or a thimble for tiny mints.
Let dry overnight.
POPCORN STARS
8 cups popped corn
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Combine sugar, corn syrup, salt, and water.
Bring to a boil.
Cook untill a few drops form a firm ball in cold water.
Add butter, flavoring, and green coloring.
Pour over popcorn, stirring through with two forks.
Grease hands and mold corn into star shapes.
Using the same method, you can also make wreaths with ring or jelly molds and trees using a kitchen funnel.
FROSTED CHRISTMAS TREES
Frost ice cream cones with instant frosting mix.
Decorate with candy sprinkles or chocolate bits.
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