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JEWELRY NEWS NEWSLETTER FUN STUFF RECIPES
Have fun making these recipes for fun times with the family, or as gifts for family and friends.
Cup O'Fish Edible Party Treat
Homemade Gift Idea: Caramel Popcorn in a Jar Kit
Barbequed Popcorn
Snicker Biscuits
Chocolate Pretzel Rings
RECIPE: CUP O' FISH EDIBLE PARTY TREAT
Make an edible aquarium in a cup. This is a great party treat you can make with your child.You will need:
blue jello
gummy fish
clear plastic cups.Instructions: Make blue jello according to the directions on the box. Pour into clear plastic cups. Let them cool in the refrigerator until partially set - about an hour. When they're partially set, place a few gummy fish in each cup. Put them in the refrigerator until they're completely set. Eat and enjoy!
HOMEMADE GIFT IDEA: CARAMEL POPCORN IN A JAR KIT
Here's something sweet that the family can make together for gifts for friends and relatives.
Ingrediants:
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 1/3 cups un-popped Popcorn
1 cup Sugar
1 cup packed Brown SugarCraft Instructions: Set aside can of milk. Layer sugar and brown sugar in a one quart canning jar. Next, place popcorn into a small zip baggie. Seal baggie and place on top of sugar. Place lid on jar, then using clear pacakaging tape, attach the can of milk to the bottom of jar so they are firmly connected for storage purposes & store in a cool dry place until ready to use. Wrap with a fabric scrap bow or other home-made wrap. Attach the following instructions written on a note card or a recipe card:
Caramel Popcorn Instructions: Remove popcorn from jar and using your preferred method, pop corn until you have about 12 cups or 3 quarts of popped corn. Remove un-popped kernels from corn, and set aside. In a large saucepan, mix sugar from jar with 1/2 cup butter or margarine and the can of sweetened condensed milk. Stirring constantly, bring mixture to a boil. Boil for one minute and remove from heat. Working quickly, pour mixture over popped corn, coating as much as possible while pouring, then using a large wooden spoon, mix popped corn and caramel until all corn is well coated. Spread onto cookie sheets which have been prepared with non-stick cooking spray, or eat directly from bowl.
RECIPE: BARBEQUED POPCORN
Barbeque lovers, put those chips aside! Here's a popcorn recipe the family can make together for fun eating around the game table.
You Need:
6 Tbsp. Hot air-popped popcorn
1/3 cup Margarine
3 Tbsp. Chili sauce
1 tsp. Onion powder
1 tsp. Chili powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan cheeseInstructions: Place popcorn in large bowl. In small saucepan, melt margarine. Stir in chili sauce, onion and chili powder and salt. Pour chili mixture gradually over popcorn, tossing to mix well. Sprinkle with cheese and toss.
RECIPE: SNICKER BISCUITS
Simple to make, and yummy too, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser on a rainy afternoon after school.
Ingredients:
1 can croissants (refrigerator kind)
1 bag bite size Snickers
1 can vanilla icing
Instructions: Unroll croissants. Cut each triangle in half. Place a snickers in the dough. Pinch to close. Bake for 13 minutes at temperature on croissant can. Put icing on while still warm. Allow to cool slightly before eating (test for interior temperature before giving to children to eat).
RECIPE: CHOCOLATE PRETZEL RINGS
Another treat that is fun to make, and can be given in a nice tin as a gift.
Ingredients:
48-50 pretzel rings
1 package (8 oz) milk chocolate kisses
1/4 cup M&M's
Instructions:
1. Place the pretzel on greased baking sheets; place a chocolate kiss in the center of each ring. Bake at 275 degrees (F) for 2-3 minutes or until chocolate is softened. Remove from the oven.
2. Place an M&M on each, pressing down slightly so chocolate fills the ring. Refrigerate for 5-10 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Store at room temperature.
