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2 DIY Christmas gift ideas
I love a cup of coffee
November 25, 2020
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December 8, 2020
Need some quick and easy DIY Christmas gift ideas? Make these, packaged up in cute jars with ribbon, or in cellophane bags sealed with a little note or Christmas tag. Great as teacher’s gifts, treats for friends, or office party pressies.
1. Dry Mocha Mix
- 1/2 cup instant coffee granules (decaf or regular)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup dry milk powder
- 1 cup powdered creamer
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Combine all the ingredients in an airtight container. (May be stored for up to a year).
Method:
- For an iced drink (similar to a Frappuccino or Mocha Frappe): In a blender combine 1 1/2 cups ice, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup of dry mocha mix. Top with whipped cream if desired.
- For a warm drink, stir 3-5 tablespoons dry mocha mix into a cup of hot water, to taste
2. Roasted Vanilla and Cinnamon Almonds 
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste / vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 egg white
- 500g whole, raw almonds
Method:
- Preheat oven to 120 degrees C
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside
- To a small mixing bowl, add both sugars, cinnamon, salt and ginger and stir to combine. Set aside
- Add egg white to a larger mixing bowl and beat with hand mixer until frothy. Add vanilla bean paste / vanilla extract and beat again to combine. This can be done with a whisk, but will take longer
- Add almonds to bowl with the egg whites and stir to combine. Add sugar mixture and stir again to combine
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Spread almonds out in a single, even layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring almonds every 15 minutes
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After almonds have baked an hour, taste one almond to check for desired crispiness. Adjust baking time per your tastes
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Let almonds cool, uncovered
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Nuts can be served warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks
ENJOY!
