Hands-On Crafts: Sweet Treats for Giving

In the spirit of the holiday giving season, why not put your own little elves to work making gifts for their family, friends and other important people in their lives? The kids will enjoy a fun activity and be proud of something they’ve created themselves. These easy kitchen projects are fun for the whole family to create and even more fun to give and enjoy!


 Ages: 3 to 12


">Time: 1 hour


">Skills Required: cutting, painting, following directions


">Materials: one-quart glass jar, heavy-duty plastic spoons, measuring cups, recipe ingredients, zippered plastic bags, bowl, wire whisk, fabric scraps, acrylic paints or markers, ribbon, construction paper or gift tags


Make a Set of Sweet Spoons


These special spoons are much more than just a utensil to stir a steaming mug of coffee, tea or cocoa. When one of these homemade stirrers is dipped into a warm beverage, the goodies melt into the drink, adding fun and flavor. To make a set of sweet spoons:


">1. Crush 20 small candy canes into broken bits. Your young kitchen elves may have their own idea for a crushing method, but for minimal mess, place the candy canes in a zipped plastic bag and roll a soup can over them.


">2. Melt a 12-ounce package of milk chocolate chips in a double boiler. Make sure young children know the rules for being around the stove and warn them not to touch the burners, the hot pots or the melting chocolate. When the candy is completely melted and creamy, remove the pot from the stove.


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