MAGIC REINDEER FOOD

Package this simple recipe in food storage bags, and add a free printable gift tag to make Magic Reindeer Food! In a small zipper food storage bag or empty shaker container, mix:
1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup red or green sugar crystals (as used for cake decorating)

Add this poem or print multiple copies from: http://www.dltk-holidays.com/xmas/magic_reindeer_food.htm

Be sure to take this magic food and sprinkle on the lawn,
On Christmas, Santa's reindeer travel miles before the dawn.
The smell of oats and glitter path will guide them on their way
And you'll wake up to Santa's gifts next morn on Christmas Day!

Note: many recipes for Magic Reindeer Food call for craft glitter, which can harm birds or wildlife if ingested.  Substitute colored sugar crystals instead.

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN: RECIPE #8

Peanut Butter Jollys

http://www.meals.com/Recipes/Peanut-Butter-Jollys.aspx?recipeid=130117

Estimated Times

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 8 mins
Cooling Time: 20 mins cooling

Servings: 30 cookies

Ingredients

30 NESTLÉ BUTTERFINGER Jingles, unwrapped and cut in quarters 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour and baking soda in small bowl.

BEAT butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in Nestlé Jingles. Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly brown around edges. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

NOTE: Try substituting NESTLÉ Milk Chocolate Jingles.