1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces (1 c.)
30 lg. marshmallows
1/2 c. toasted, chopped nuts
Things to do with kids for Christmas, Go to a candy store for a holiday treat
Cookie Mix In A Jar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup raisins
2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
Mix together flour, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, baking soda, and
salt. Set aside.
Layer ingredients in the following order into a 1 quart, wide mouth
canning jar: Flour mixture, raisins, rolled oats, brown sugar, and
white sugar. It will be a tight fit, make sure you firmly pack down
each layer before adding the next layer.
Decorate jar and attach a tag with the following instructions:
Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Empty jar of cookie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to
thoroughly mix.
3. Mix in 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened. Stir in one slightly
beaten egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Mix until completely blended.
You will need to finish mixing with your hands. Shape into balls
the size of walnuts. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheets 2
inches apart.
4. Bake for 11 to 13 minutes in preheated oven, or until edges are
lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet. Transfer cookies
to wire racks to finish cooling.
Here Comes Santa Claus
Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer
are pulling on the reins.
Bells are ringing, children singing;
All is merry and bright.
Hang your stockings and say your prayers,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Here comes Santa Claus!
Here comes Santa Claus!
Right down Santa Claus Lane!
He's got a bag that is filled with toys
for the boys and girls again.
Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle,
What a beautiful sight.
Jump in bed, cover up your head,
'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.Here Comes Santa Claus
Colorful Christmas Crafts for Kids
A red and green Christmas? Not this year! Deck your halls and walls with candy-colored crafts that are simple enough for kids to make
All you need are chenille stems, beads, and felt.
What You'll Need
* One whole chenille stem and half a stem
* Small and large beads
* Wooden face bead
* Small jingle bell
* Felt
* Glue gun and hotmelt adhesive
* Scissors
* Ribbon
Make It
* Hat: Cut a 1-1/2-inch-diameter semicircle from felt. Wrap the semicircle around from point to point to form a cone, leaving a small opening at the tip; hot-glue to secure.
* Scarf: Cut a 1/2-x-4-inch piece of felt; fringe ends with scissors. Cut a small lengthwise slit about 1 3/4 inches from one end for opposite end of scarf to pass through.
* Body: Bend one chenille stem in half and, in the following order, thread materials over the bent point to about halfway down the stem: large bead for body, face bead, felt hat, small jingle bell. Leave about 3/4 inch above the jingle bell and shape the stem into a loop. Then, starting on opposite ends: Thread 4 small beads onto each leg and bend the ends to form feet. Use the half chenille stem to make arms by centering and twisting around the elf's neck area. Thread 4 small beads onto each arm and bend the ends to form hands. Wrap the scarf around the elf's neck, then thread ribbon through the top loop and hang.
Christmas Eve is December 24th.
Christmas in most homes begins on the evening of December 24th, where excited young children are encouraged to go to bed early so as not to miss out on gifts from Santa Claus.
Billie C
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