Creative Crafts

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

Bauble Meringues Gifted in Treat Bags

Bauble Meringues

If you can beat an egg, you can make meringues. A simple but oh so sweet recipe that is enjoyed by both the young and older. 

Ingredients 

• 3 large egg whites 
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar 
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 
• Pinch salt (optional) 
• Crushed Candy Cane

Superlicious Chocolate Bark Gifted in Treat Bags

Superlicious Chocolate Bark for Kids 

It's now the kids turn to have their own version of delish chocolate bark! You can run your imagination wild and add an array of ingredients to make your very own custom chocolate packs. 

Ingredients 

• 18 oz milk chocolate, roughly chopped 
• 1 cup salted or honey popcorn (store bought)
• 3-4 Candy Cane sticks crushed
• Parchment / Baking paper

Exotic Chocolate Bark Gifted in Treat Bags

Exotic Chocolate Bark

We could never say no to chocolate and what better way to gift it than to actually make your own delicious version. Here are two exotic versions, but let your imagination run wild and you won't be able to stop creating! 

 Ingredients  

• 18 oz bittersweet or dark chocolate, roughly chopped 
• 6 ounce white chocolate
• Parchment / Baking paper 

Rose Pistachio Chocolate Bark 

• 1 teaspoon Rosewater
• 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (or any other nut variety)
• 1/2 cup edible dried rose petals (avail from good food stores) 

Festive Butter Cookies Gifted in Treat Bags

Festive Butter Cookies

Cookies are always a good idea whether it's the holiday season or not. These super delicious butter cookies are a joy to create. Get the kids involved in making their own shapes and gifting them to friends and teachers.

Ingredients 

• 10 oz butter
• 1 egg yolk
• 3.5 oz powered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 11 oz all-purpose flour
• 4 oz corn starch
• 2 tablespoons full cream milk

Cinnamon Candied Pecans Gifted in Black Tie Treat Bags

Cinnamon Candied Pecans

This is one of our absolute favorite recipes for the holiday season. Your kitchen will begin to smell of cinnamon, a reminder of the festive season ahead. Just remember to make a batch for your family too, as they are guaranteed not to make it past the front door!

Ingredients 

• 1 lb (450g) pecan halves 
• 1 large egg white 
• 1 tbsp water 
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
• 1 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 tsp cinnamon 
• 1/2 tsp salt