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Holiday Peppermint Trees Activity Kit
Holiday Peppermint Trees Activity Kit
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Description
Get festive and creative this season with our Holiday Peppermint Trees Kit! Perfect for families and bakers of all skill levels, this kit brings together delicious baking fun with engaging activities that celebrate holiday traditions from around the world.
Transform simple ingredients into beautiful, layered cookie trees, decked with chocolate, almonds, and peppermint pinwheels. These edible trees are a fun, hands-on way to add a sweet touch to your holiday celebrations.
What’s Included:
- Pre-Measured Ingredients for Peppermint Trees: We’ve made it easy—everything you need to bake two large, festive Holiday Peppermint Trees is included. Just bring your butter, egg, and a few common kitchen tools!
- Recipe Card: Simple, step-by-step instructions to guide you through creating and decorating your peppermint trees like a pro.
- 12 Days of Christmas Activity Guide: A downloadable booklet filled with creative and educational activities to enjoy each day of Christmas, including hands-on crafts and fun learning experiences.
Engaging Educational Activities:
- Celebrate Global Traditions: Discover holiday customs from around the world, like France’s Galette des Rois (King Cake) and the festive appearance of Père Noël.
- Create Your Own Crown: Join in the French Epiphany celebration by designing and decorating a royal crown.
- 12 Days of Holiday Fun: Each day comes with a new hands-on project—build a paper helicopter, craft a bird feeder, or design an egg run!
- Learn While You Bake: While creating your Holiday Peppermint Trees, explore the history of festive treats like the French mendiant, a traditional chocolate delicacy.
With plenty of opportunities for creativity, learning, and holiday joy, the Holiday Peppermint Trees Kit makes the perfect family activity for celebrating the season in a delicious and meaningful way.
Origin
France
Included
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Light Corn Syrup
- Vanilla
- Peppermint Pinwheels
- Almonds
- Melting Dark Chocolate
- Melting While Chocolate
You'll also need
- Salt
- Unsalted Butter
- Egg
- Milk (any)
- 2 Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- 2 Microwavable Bowls
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Electric Mixer (optional)
Yields
2 Large Trees
Cook Time
90 minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Allergens
Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Nut, Soy