Sugar Scrubs

This was the best $3.99 I spent this holiday season.  I made 6 of the 24 recipes and gave them to my kids teachers for Christmas gifts and to my female relatives on Christmas.  The recipes were super easy to follow and everyone LOVED them!  I can't wait to make more of the summery flavors when the weather gets warmer.
At Michael's, I found glass jars for $1.00.  I used Avery labels 8163 to print the titles for the jars.  I think I was able to make most of these for under $3.00 each.  On Amazon, I found these adorable wooden spoons that I tied to each jar to help scoop out the sugar scrub.  It made the jars look so cute!  http://www.amazon.com/BambooImportsMN-Small-Bamboo-Spice-Spoons/dp/B004FW32BI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1334466407&sr=8-3
I also bought some small jars and a basket that held 6 of the small jars and made some gifts with all 6 flavors of scrub in them.  These are going to make great birthday gifts this year!!!




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Reese peanutbutter cup cookies

These are going to be a new staple in my Christmas cookie platters!  So easy to make and super yummy.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk

40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.

Cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Add the flour mixture; mix well. Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball, smaller side down. Cool and carefully remove from pan.

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