Dd would like to make sweets for her friends

[OhYoubadbadKitten]

Which sweets can dd make for her friends for Christmas (she's 12)? And how far in advance can she make them? I guess she will have to practise first!
I've not really tried to make any myself other than peppermint creams. I think she is thinking of fudge type sweets, but is that going to be foolproof and look nice?

[OhYoubadbadKitten]

Crikey,this slid down the board quickly!

[Bunnygotwhacked]

these look effective you could wrap the in cellophane with a bit of ribbon fox glaciers should work as well haven't tried them yet though.

[Bunnygotwhacked]

try that again

[Bunnygotwhacked]

oh and you can use greaseproof rather than the spray

[OhYoubadbadKitten]

They look fun!i think the effect would be different with foxes glaciers - jolly ranchers have a different texture when you bite on them - they stick your teeth together and it's impossible to unstick your teeth again!

[Runningblue]

Delias chocolate truffles are lovely and you can freeze them. She suggests dark chocolate but good milk chocolate - aldi is nice!- would work fine too.

[Runningblue]

Sorry - forgot link
www.deliaonline.com/recipes/type-of-dish/sweet/home-made-chocolate-truffles.html

[OhYoubadbadKitten]

That looks nice! Could she use orange juice instead of rum/brandy do you reckon for chocolate orange truffles?

[Runningblue]

Definitely, perhaps add a bit of v finely grated orange rind too?

[iMe]

What about coconut ice? I remember making it when I was about your DD's age. Loved the pink & White colour.

[OhYoubadbadKitten]

lovely ideas :) I can give dd a list and let her choose! coconut ice would make her very happy I think.

So now I need to find some cellophane bags for her so she can present them nicely.

[insanityscratching]

She could make honeycomb here

[FromEsme]

I roll these out for every occasion. Everyone always loves them, they are delicious.
Learnt to make them at school. Bashing the digestives is a laugh.

[DumSpiroSpero]

Rocky Road - melted choc with chunks of digestive, raisins, marshmallows and walnuts stirred through.

Make in a deep tray and cut into chunks. Can drizzle with white choc and edible glitter or Christmas sprinkles to make it look a bit more festive.