Day 10 of #Blogmas | Marshmallow Cornflake Christmas Mess

So here it is, the second Christmas calorie ridden yummy treat on my blog!

 

It was originally meant to be a Rice Krispies, round, Christmas Pudding but instead I used cornflakes and way too many marshmallows so it's a sticky (yet tasty) mess!

Hey, I'm not perfect! ;)

This is definitely such a good recipe to make with younger members of your family who love to get their hands mucky without the need to bake or cook.

Make them yourself here;

Ingredients:
200g of Milk Chocolate
50g of Butter
180g of MarshMallows
100g of Cornflakes (or Rice Krispies!)
50g-100g of White Chocolate


Break your chocolate into squares and melt your Milk Chocolate and Butter together in the Microwave or on a saucepan of boiling water, making sure the bowl doesn't touch the water.

Once melted, add in your marshmellows and allow them to melt into the mixture too.

Sprinkle in your cereal of choice into the gooey mixture and mix it in. I suggest doing half and half so you don't use as much elbow grease!

Leave this to cool for a few minutes before spooning out the mixture onto a tray or plate into little balls (this is where it failed for me!)

Place into the fridge to cool for 15 minutes and prepare your topping. Melt your white chocolate depending how covered you want your sticky mess.

Take your dish out of the fridge and either use a spoon to pour the white chocolate on top or make a piping bag if you want to make it more precise.

Allow the chocolate to set on top for 5-10 minutes.

Finish with a holly decoration or icing and enjoy!

Day 5 of #Blogmas | Secret Santa

Yes, it's that time of year where your work colleagues and friends come together and use the best excuse not to buy everyone a Christmas present ... SECRET SANTA! See this can be the easiest or hardest task of the month depending on who you get so here are a few guidelines to help you find inspiration.

Giftsets

You can't go wrong with giftsets, the work is done for you. This is good for someone you may not know as well but just because it's generic doesn't mean it can't be fabulous.

Tesco do a range of sets from wine and chocolate to smellies, super safe options all under £10 and no one can ever have too much of either!

 

 

Novelty

Secret Santa is only a bit of fun, 9 times out of 10 people can embrace it and take a joke but always know your limits with someone. I mean never give your boss a sex toy (unless you're really comfortable with them!) she may not see the funny side! 

If you aren't as close to someone but don't want to be too generic think of their personality or something they'd appreciate. Debenhams is the perfect place for novelty cutesy gifts that stay in budget. Are they always happy? A little bit grumpy with a sense of humour? Do they have a thing about Owls or are they a fan of football? One of a kind things like this can be treasured without knowing everything about them. Generic but that bit more personal!

Thoughtful

You don't have to be funny and you don't have to be generic, maybe have a bit more thought into their hobbies or interests and get something you know they would love. Maybe get their favourite artists CD? Do they have a favourite album? HMV have all music genres from all years from Bob Marley to Robbie Williams, Girls Aloud to Metallica.

Maybe they play for a darts team in their spare time? Get them some personalised Dart flights?

Do they like Cats or is Star Wars their thing?

This goes back to the personality thing, maybe they would appreciate a more thoughtful gift to a funny jokey one.

Creative

Budget doesn't have to be a problem if you don't let it. If you're saving up for something special why not make something rather than buy it? That way it will be unique and personal.

Try Hobbycraft as a great place to let your creative mind wander.

I hope this helps a little. Remember Secret Santa shouldn't be taken too seriously so don't panic, no one expects you to give them Chanel on a £10 budget! 

Have fun with it.

Don't stress about it.

And be happy with whatever you receive, after all it's a holiday of giving, IT'S CHRISTMAS!!

Katie x