Christmas Baked Goods Can Become Unique Gifts

Christmas is the time of gifts. Every year newOnce the SWIRLED TURTLE BROWNIES cool,
items appear that can be gifted. What aboutthey can be wrapped individually in colored saran
something simple and home made? Something likewrap and tied with a colorful ribbon to give out as
home made cookies that can be gifted? That willa gift. They would look really good in a basket
look unique and the recipient will be happy thatwith a colorful Christmas cloth napkin underneath
you spent much time to prepare the gift. The giftthe brownies. A good addition to the gift would be
was not simply picked up off the shelves anda nice big coffee cup and some packages of hot
sent. Do you agree with me? Here is one idea.cocoa.
Christmas brings lots of surprises and one that IIf this is going to be a gift for a personal friend,
am thinking of giving my family this year is a newyou might want to add a video of a classic
sweet treat. Cookies, candies, fruit and nuts areChristmas story, a Christmas music CD, or
the usual fare for Christmas, but I have decidednew-holiday released novel. Depending on the size
to bake a new creation I just read about calledof the basket, you might want to add another
SWIRLED TURTLE BROWNIES. I am sure thatpersonal item or two. One could be a small votive
everyone in my family will enjoy these delightscandle with a Christmas scent like sugar cookies,
and I know that I will. You can use home bakedcinnamon, vanilla or some smell that reminds you
sweets as a gifts, too.of the holidays. Another one could be a small box
You will need to preheat the oven to 325* andof holiday note cards.
grease a 13x9-inch baking pan. In a small bowl,A favorite Christmas snack that is elegantly
add 1 & 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, ¾displayed in a pretty basket or even box can be
cup NESTLE TOLL HOUSE baking cocoa, ½a well received, loved sentimental present that will
teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt. Inlong be remembered. After baking and wrapping
a larger bowl, add ¾ cup softened butter,SWIRLED TURTLE BROWNIE, make sure to think
1 & ½ cups packed brown sugar, 2of your recipient's interests and try to choose
teaspoons vanilla extract and beat until creamy.small, unique, striking items to add to the gift
Slowly add 2 large eggs, one at a time, beatingbasket. You can use a wide ribbon with wire in
well after each addition. Gradually add the flourthe edges to wrap around the basket and tie
mixture from the small bowl to the creamy batchloosely to give it a final touch. Nothing is more
until mixed and then add the special ingredient,appreciated when it is received than a well
¾ cup SWIRLDED Milk Chocolate &thought, hand made gift with personal items. A
Caramel Morsels and if you like nuts, add ½delicious baked surprise that is a new recipe is
cup. Spread into prepared baking pan and sprinklesure to be a hit for people who love sweet
the remaining Swirled Morsels and the remaininggoods. Christmas sweets just seem to just
nuts over the top. Spread the batter into thescream, "Make me for the holidays and make
prepared greased pan. Cook for 25 to 30 minuteseverybody happy".
until toothpick inserted 2 inches from outer edgeApplication of mind can help us create new things
comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wirethat will spread lots of joy during the festive time.
rack. Drizzle with caramel sauce before cuttingThe care that we take in selecting the gift is
into squares. This recipe makes 20 brownies.always appreciated and valued.