Christmas Cornflake Wreaths

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This year I have teamed up with 43 other bloggers to participate in #ChristmasSweetsWeek.  We are showcasing recipes throughout the week and participating in GIVEAWAYS sponsored by these great companies (Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Lorann Oils & Flavors, Torani, Joyjolt, and Sweets & Treats Boutique).  Enter at the bottom of this post, or go to THIS LINK to read all about the giveaway!


My next contribution are these Christmas Cornflake Wreaths.  I remember helping my mom make these when I was a little girl.  One of my favorite holiday treats!  And check out the beautiful Afina glasses provided by JoyJolt.  Such a great addition to your holiday gatherings for any drink presentation.

Makes approx. 20 wreaths

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. butter

1 (10 oz.) bag of marshmallows

6 cups cornflakes
green food coloring

red candy sprinkles or red hots

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows for one minute.  Stir until smooth.
2. Add green food coloring.  Mix thoroughly.
3. Stir in the cereal until it is completely coated with the marshmallow mixture. 
4. Drop onto parchment paper in heaping spoonfuls.  Form into wreath shapes. 
5. Add sprinkles.

Here are the rest of today's #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes.  Go visit, pin, share, and enjoy!

#ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes:

Beverages:

Bourbon Salted Caramel Coffee with Whipped Cream from With Two Spoons
Chocolate Eggnog Pudding Shots from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Cookie Butter Eggnog Cocktail from My Suburban Kitchen
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Drops from Family Around the Table
Mulled Red Wine Sangria from Platter Talk
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate from Live Love Texas
Salted Caramel Affogato from Tara's Multicultural Table
Salted Caramel Apple Cider Martini from Sweet Beginnings
Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini from The Crumby Kitchen
Salted Caramel Mocha Smoothie from An Affair from the Heart
Sugar Cookie Martini from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Breakfast:

Baked Cranberry Eggnog French Toast from The Spiffy Cookie
Maple Bourbon Old Fashion Bread Pudding from Cheese Curd in Paradise

Candies:

Pecan Butter Rum Toffee from Take Two Tapas
Christmas Grinch Bark from Blogghetti
White Christmas Sugar Cookie Dough Fudge from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

Desserts:

Black Forest Cheesecake from Kate's Recipe Box
Butter Rum Cheesecake from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Christmas Cornflake Wreaths from The Mandatory Mooch
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Cookie Cups from Love and Confections
Cookie Butter Shortbread Bars from Eat Move Make
Fluffernutter Truffles from Mildly Meandering
Frozen Mint Meltaway Pie from Cooking with Carlee
Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting from The Baking Fairy
Spiced Eggnog Sugarmen from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes from The Beard and The Baker
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Eggnog Butter Frosting from Lady Behind the Curtain
Slice 'N' Bake Grinch Cookies from Big Bear's Wife
Snowmen Macarons from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

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Mint Chip Cookies

These cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie exchanges.  These are easy and and a definite hit with any mint lover!

**Make sure to read through recipe before making it.  Mints need to be frozen for best results, keeping them from melting completely while baking.

Makes approx. 24 cookies 

Ingredients:

1 vanilla cake mix

2 eggs

1/3 c. vegetable oil

3 Tbsp. water

green food coloring

1 c. Andes mint chips, frozen

Directions:

1. Mix together cake mix, eggs, oil and water until well combined.  Add green food coloring until tinted to your liking.  Stir in chips.
2. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto cookie sheet.  (I like to use parchment paper to line my cookie sheet)
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.  Let cool completely.

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Christmas Themed Treats

I teamed up a group of blogger friends to bring you this great round-up.  All of these Christmas Themed Treats will bring joy to your parties, school treats, family gatherings, etc...  Enjoy!!

Dipped Oreo Reindeer Cookies from The Mandatory Mooch

North Pole Cupcakes from The Flying Couponer

Snowman Pretzels from Mom Foodie

Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Reindeer from Suburban Simplicity

Christmas Tree Brownies from Suburbia Unwrapped

Santa Star Cookies from Red Ted Art

Rudolph Peanut Butter Cookies from Thrifty Jinxy

White Chocolate Christmas Tree Cupcakes from Love and Confections

Oreo Cream Cheese Reindeer Truffles from Meaningful Mama

Kit Kat Reindeer Treats from Two Kids and a Coupon

Melted Snowman Cookies from Weekend Craft

Santa Coat Pretzel Cookies from Frazzled & Frugal

Gluten Free Stained Glass Cookies from Noshtastic

Peanut Butter Buckeyes from Frog Prince Paperie

Christmas Cereal Treats from The Decorated Cookie

 

Thanks ~ Nichi

 I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Gingerbread House Party

Every year my kids, nieces, and nephews gather at my house for our annual gingerbread house making party.  It has become a cherished event each year.  The smell of gingerbread and laughter of the kids fills the house.  This year, Oriental Trading, helped me to step up my party supplies.   Look at all of this amazing stuff!!

I created a backdrop out of red and green tablecloths by cutting them in half and draping them over a thick cord.  Then, added the cute gingerbread garland.

These fun gingerbread house boxes will be for the kids to fill with goodies to take home. 

These cups are one of the going-home surprises for the kids. 

 Boxes of gingerbread house kits wait to be put together.

Themed dessert plates and napkins are ready for treats. 

Lunch size plates are ready for all of the snacks. 

 There are even gingerbread shaped suckers to greet everyone.

So, start your own tradition of gingerbread house making 

and let Oriental Trading help with the decor and treats!!  

If you are looking for more great party ideas go to THIS LINK.  
 There are so many items to choose from.  

**Oriental Trading sent me products for this post.  All opinions are my own. 

  Thanks ~ Nichi

 I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

DIY Foam Cone Christmas Trees

We redecorated the first floor of our house this past year.  New paint, rustic wood window valances, and lots of decor.  We kept it neutral with grays, but added a pop of color with turquoise rugs, wall hangings, pillows, and other decor.  So, when I went to decorate for Christmas this year I decided to incorporate the turquoise with red instead of my usual traditional red and green.  It took a little convincing of my family, but they love it.  To add to the fun, and with the help of Oriental Trading supplies, I created these easy foam cone Christmas trees.  Follow my directions and make some of your own in any color!

Supplies needed:

foam cones

twine, ribbon, or tulle

hot glue or sewing pins

cardboard tube* 

wood slice coasters

decorations (beads, gems, etc...)

* I found the tube in the package of glow sticks from the dollar store.  Yep, the tube that protects the sticks from getting bent!!  Cut them into three shorter tubes to use with your cones.

Directions:

1. Glue twine or tulle to cone.  If using ribbon, stick sewing pins into the cone to secure it instead of glue.
2. Twist cardboard tube into the bottom of the cone to make a groove.  Glue tube to cone.
3. Glue tube to wood slices.
4. Decorate with beads, more sewing pins, baker's twine, gems, etc...

If you are looking for more great Christmas decor ideas and party supplies go to THIS LINK.  
 There are so many items to choose from.  

**Oriental Trading sent me products for this post.  All opinions are my own. 

  Thanks ~ Nichi

 I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Burlap Covered Christmas Treat Boxes

For this post, I teamed up with Oriental Trading to create these easy Burlap Covered Christmas Treat Boxes.  They would be great for giving gifts to friends, co-workers, teachers, etc...  I love the plastic Chinese take-out boxes for these festive creations.  And who doesn't like getting a box of yummy chocolate?!

Supplies needed:
Red Take Out Boxes from Oriental Trading
Original Tacky Glue found, or any other strong adhesive
Burlap Paper Stack from Oriental Trading
Oriental Trading Stickers of any kind
Ribbon of any kind
Hershey's kisses or any other small candy

Directions:

1. Cut burlap paper to fit on one side of the treat box.  Attach with glue.
2. Put sticker in middle of burlap. 
3. Tie ribbon to the top of the handle.
4. Fill with the candy of your choice.

If you are looking for more great Christmas ideas and party supplies go to Oriental Trading.

**Oriental Trading sent me products for this review.  All opinions are my own.

Please stop on over to say hi!!

Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!