M A K E I T M E R R Y

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SERVE IT UP

P e p p e r m i n t T w i s t

Pep up hot chocolate with flavored

marshmallow swizzle sticks. Stir

together a cup of sifted powdered

sugar with water, a teaspoon at a

time (3 to 4 teaspoons total), until

it is the consistency of a thin glaze.

Dip half of marshmallow in glaze,

lightly shaking to remove excess.

Roll glazed end of marshmallows in

finely crushed candy canes or

peppermint candies. Place on

waxed paper coated side up to set.

Thread on skewers and serve.

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W r a p y a r n

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n a p k i n s , t i e , a n d

s l i p o r t i c o n f e l t

b e a d s , m i n i a t u r e

p i n c c o n c

o r n a m e n t s , o r

j i n g l e b e l l s .

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