Every fall I start planning a couple of bulk gifts that I can have ready to hand out through the holiday season. They have to be easily constructed, inexpensive but still fun and preferably small so that storing them takes up little space in my small house. On my list this year are these cute little treats, chocolate filled cookie cutters. They are the perfect combination of a yummy treat with a lasting gift.
Things you need:
Chocolate melts
Dried cherries, cranberries, chopped nuts or broken up bits of candy cane
Metal cookie cutters
Freezer or Parchment paper
Cellophane Bags
Ribbon
Hang tags
Things to do:
1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or by pulsing with heat in the microwave. Stir in the dried fruit, nuts or candy.
2. Arrange the cookie cutters on the parchment or freezer paper, making sure the sit absolutely flat against the paper so that no chocolate leaks under the edges.
3. Holding the cooking cutter in place with one hand, carefully pour the melted chocolate mixture into the center of the cookie cutter until it reaches the top rim of the cutter.
4. Continue to fill the cookie cutters until you have used up all the chocolate. Allow the candy to harden completely before peeling up from the paper.
5. Slip each filled cookie cutter into a small clear gift bag and tie at the top with a ribbon and tag. Store in a cool place that’s easily accessible when you need a quick gift.
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this is a cute idea
Thanks! Im notorious for last minute gifts 😉 and these are easy!!
I like this Idea I am not computer savey and would like a copy of it to refresh my memory (I have dementia) or even email it to me thank you
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Thank you so much
You can also use with sugar cookie dough. Baking the cookie cutter [use only metal cookie cutters, of course] on the dough. Decorate as usual after cooling and place in clear plastic wrap or bag. Finish off with a bow or decoration.
I didnt even think of that idea, LOVE it though, thanks for the suggestion!
This will be perfect for the teachers at school.. cookies and chocolate! )
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Do you have the recipe for sliced pineapple chocolate? Im salvating! lol
lol it is delicious! The recipe in the instructions works for any kind of dried fruit… esp the sliced pineapple 😉 Let me know if you have any other questions and happy holidays 🙂
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About how long does it take for the Choc. to harden???
It should take about 20 minutes for the chocolate to cool if you set it in the fridge.