Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Kid (and Mom) Friendly Treats

Are you looking for a fun and simple tasty Christmas treat to make with your kids? 
Try these Minty Marshmallows! 
1.  Put your child who most enjoys destruction on the job of crushing candy canes with a meat tenderizer (or another destructive kitchen tool).
2.  Have another more gentle-natured child unwrap and stick mini candy canes into the top of marshmallows.
3.  While your kids are busy, melt 1/2 bag of white (or chocolate, if you prefer) chips.  Add about a teaspoon of shortening before melting.  I like to do mine in a makeshift double boiler.  I use a metal bowl on top of a saucepan of hot water.  This keeps them melted until the project is complete. 
4.  Dip the bottom of each into the melted chocolate and then dip in the crushed candy canes.
5.  Eat right away, wrap up as gifts, or use as a pretty centerpiece for your table!

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