Mix in a Jar: C is for Cookie Monster Cookies

This is the second in the series of Musically themed Mixes in jars.  Check out my first one here.  I wanted to do Monster cookies next because, well, I love them, and who doesn't?  What's not to love??  Peanut butter, oats and chocolate.  Yum-my!  This still goes in a quart jar and is quite colorful as you can see! :)  You can also make it seasonal (or coordinate with wedding colors if you really want!) depending on the colors of M&Ms you use!  Fun, yummy and customizable!  :)

For this one you'll need:

1 quart jar with lid

2.5 c. oats mixed with 1 t. salt and 1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 c. M&Ms (in a clear plastic bag preferably)

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1/2 c. sugar

ribbon, fabric, yarn, etc.. if desired

Layer the ingredients as shown above.  Try to pack the oats down as you go because they are kind of fluffy. :)

 Dress it up and use the printable instructions below and you're gift is ready to go to its recipient!  

For the regular Monster Cookie recipe of mine, click here. :)

Mix in a Jar: Can't Fight the Moonlight Homemade Oreos

Finished "Can't Fight the Moonlight" Jar

This is the first installment of my new "Mix in a Jar" series here on A Delicious Melody.  It's intended to be for gift giving for all occasions really.  I primarily give these as hostess or house warming gifts, but I know others who give them for lots of other things.

A good friend of mine encouraged me to make this series on ADM with songs as themes for the mixes, but I didn't get around to actually starting it till now.  Thanks for the inspiration C!  :)  I've also included a handy printable at the end of this, and some silly illustrations that will help you out in layering. :)

What you'll need for this mix in a jar:

1 quart jar

1 lid for above jar

2 c. Flour with 1/2 t. salt mixed in

1/4 c. Cocoa

1/2 c. Black Onyx Cocoa (found at Savory Spice Shops or other retailers)

1 c. Sugar 

1 plastic bag 

Optional fabric, ribbons, yarn, etc for finishing the top.  :)

Spoon the flour into the bottom and let it settle down in the bottom.  Then carefully layer, one cocoa and then the black onyx.  Then place a plastic bag in the top and fill with the sugar.  Close the baggie and put the lid on the jar.  Decorate jar as desired, then print up the printable with instructions and it's ready to give!  

 And here's the handy printable instructions:

Enjoy!  I just gave this as a part of a themed wedding gift this weekend!  :)

PS Yes, I liked the movie Coyote Ugly and especially this song "Can't fight the moonlight".  Oddly I liked it better when Piper sang it than LeAnn Rimes though...

For the regular homemade oreos recipe click here.

Chocolaty Treats and Gifts

Who doesn't like a little chocolate covered treat?  In fact, isn't just about everything better with chocolate?   I've even heard of chocolate covered grasshoppers....and while you won't ever see me posting a recipe for that....it still does sounds intriguing right.  ha!  Anyway, in this post I'll give you some ideas for making goodies for yourself, family and friends!  :)  Because after all, who doesn't like chocolate?  Ok....maybe people who are allergic to it.  You get my point though.  Most people love chocolate, so it makes a great gift or snack at a party!  I think Chocolate covered strawberries would have to be up there with my very favorite foods....and here are some others that are close...

Chocolate Covered Almonds... 

 Melt chocolate (microwave it slowly or use a double boiler) then with a tongs dip in almonds.  Place said chocolaty almonds on a plate covered in waxed paper to cool.  

 Then top with crushed peppermint or drizzled chocolate for a professional look.

Chocolate covered Biscotti and Candy Cane

 Dip or brush melted chocolate over the biscotti as shown.  For candy canes, unwrap the bottom part of the candy and cut off excess wrapper.  Then dip the exposed candy into melted chocolate like so.   :)

Yum! and easy!

 Chocolate Dipped Spoons

As you saw in my post yesterday, chocolate dipped spoons make a great addition to a hot cocoa basket!  Just dip spoons in melted chocolate and add marshmallows if desired.  :)

Peppermint Bark

This isn't a chocolate dipped treat, but it's a great chocolaty one!  Easy, fun and festive!  :) 

When giving as a gift an easy (and green) option is to put the chocolaty goodies into a canning jar and trim with fabric like so.  Super easy, fun, festive and inexpensive! (and reusable)  :)

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