SUGARPLUM TREATS
I know that Easter is fast approaching and that means fun and gatherings galore. So in my attempt to find an easy treat for my kids to make I came across an extremely cute one - Sugarplum Treats. Don't worry, not only cute but very easy. Here are the supplies you will need:
14-oz bag of candy melts (they have soooo many pretty colors-pastels are what I used)
Craft sticks (a.k.a.Popsicle sticks-these come in neat colors too)
10-oz package of marshmallows (the large ones)
Assorted sprinkles, sugars, nuts, flaked coconut and candy decorations
Here is what ya do:
1. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Melt candy coating according to the package directions.
3. Insert a craft stick into each marshmallow. Working one at a time, dip them into the melted candy coating and then into one of the decorations/toppings (to make dipping easy place the decorations/toppings in shallow bowls. I put my shallow bowls in a 9x13 cake pan to help minimize mess)
4. Once all sugarplums are made, chill them in the freezer for 15 minutes. They can be stored in an air tight container for up to 5 days. To make them really cute you can wrap each treat in cellophane candy bags. We used plain or one color bags-the ones with designs on them took away from the treat and you couldn't see what was in the bag. We took several wrapped treats and tied them together with ribbon to make a bouquet to give to families.
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MOMMY TREAT :)
PINEAPPLE-RUM COCKTAIL
In lg. pitcher, stir together 1 can (46oz) pineapple juice, 2 cups spiced rum, and 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 to 8 limes). Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice, garnish with lime slices and enjoy. Makes about 8 servings.
Believe me when I tell you these are GOOD-GOOD-GOOD!!!!!!!!