What did you make for Christmas?

Thin Mint • December 20, 2010 • North Pole, AK 99705, USA

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Every year I make presents for people. I love it and even though it can cost just as much as store bought, it's just something I do.

Does anyone else make presents for Christmas? I'd love to hear about them. And post pictures if you can! And links to directions!! Thanks.

Also any special holiday foods that you make. Or decorations.

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MIx the following together and put in containers to share. I use the 2 C round ziplock disposable with the bright blue lids. Print out the label and stick it to the side of the container with clear packing tape.

2 cups instant dry milk powder
2 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder or natural cocoa powder
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or crushed candy canes - optional
[i used mini-marshmallows]
1/3 cup powdered non-dairy creamer - flavored or not
1/8 teaspoon of salt

http://www.recipesfromhome-online.com/homemade-hot-cocoa-mix.html

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Here's how you make brownies in a mug.

mix 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2T cocoa (the bitter kind) and put in a plastic bag. tie with a ribbon and put in a mug. I like to add a spoon. Then make tags to put in them with directions: add 2T water and 2T oil and stir well. Microwave for 1 to 1 and a half minutes. It's very hot, so wait to eat it. Super good with ice cream on top! These are fudgy, not cakey.

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And don't ever use dollar tree mugs for cooking. Drinking might be okay, but don't cook in them. These mugs are so pretty and they are only 59 cents each. There's supposed to be a deep purple one, too, but they were sold out.

directions: http://www.squidoo.com/fiveminutebrownie