I know I know, the holidays are over, time to move on with the new year...but I just couldn't resist sharing the fun projects we did for Christmas! So check them out!
Polar Bear and Rudolph Ornaments
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| We got these ornament kits at Hobby Lobby for a fantastic price! |
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| Easy to make and oh so cute! |
Alcohol Ink Stained Glass
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| The alcohol ink. Purchased at Ben Franklin. A bit spendy, but a little goes a long way. |
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| You simply take the ink and spread little bits around the inside of the glass. |
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| Boys will be boys...:) |
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| We put the candle holders in small gift bags and wrote notes to parents. |
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| Pretty! |
Rhoda's Peppermint Hot Fudge Sauce
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| Fun and easy gifts for Enumclaw Adventure's families! |
2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cups brown sugar
1/4 teaspoons Kosher salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons peppermint extract (substitute vanilla, if you don't want the mint flavor)
Directions: In a double boiler over medium heat stir in cocoa, sugars and salt. Add the cream and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter is melted and the sauce comes together and is smooth and glossy. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Then, remove the bowl from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the peppermint extract. Store in the fridge and re-heat when ready to use.
Storage notes: This sauce is great to packages in glass jars for gifts. When pouring the sauce from the bowl into the jar it is helpful to use a kitchen funnel if you have one available. This sauce will stay in the fridge for up to two weeks or more.
Serving ideas: In addition to ice-cream, this sauce is excellent drizzled over slices of pound cake, cheesecake or a meringue. The version made with vanilla extract is also delicious served with poached fruit.
