I've ordered some festive cellophane bags... what can I fill them with?

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cutting back on "proper" presents this year so want to do a few bits with DD1.

so far have thought of...
shortbread... how far in advance can I make this?
Christmas shaped chocolates

looking for other easy ideas

thanks

Are they for adults or children?

For kids:
sweets e.g. Bonbons or flying saucers etc
cookies
marshmallows
Home made popcorn - maybe chocolate?

Teens:
Bath bombs
slightly older sweets - maybe fudge?

Adults:
Fancy tea bags
Peppermint fondants
dried fruits

and you could do some more adult flavoured popcorn - e.g. chili

some good ideas there thanks.

All age ranges. just want to do some bits with DD1 so she is more involved and think she'll enjoy making them, just want them cheap

sorry, they are mostly food related - the fact that I am on a diet has absolutely nothing to do with it :)

tablet - if you are not scottish then you will probably have to google!
Chocolate brownies
flapjacks
little plastic soldiers/firemen - pound shop.
Bouncy balls
Party poppers
glow sticks/bangles
coloured pencils/fancy rubbers - i had some christmassy ones one year

ooh - what about some smelly things that you can put in drawers e.g. fancy paper with scent sprayed on :)

We've made these the last couple of years. They were very popular with relatives. I put them in cellophane bags and tied them with some festive ribbon:

Christmas Biscotti

I second the Biscotti. That has gone down really well for me.
Truffles, mints,

How about making some Xmas decorations? or mini crackers?

What about peppermint bark? You can get candy canes from poundland and you also need dark and white chocolate. I haven't made this yet but lots of receipts on internet

not quite what you were asking, but I often use cellophane bags for small gifts e.g. bracelets/necklaces... wrap them in tissue, put in cellophane bag tied with ribbon & curl ribbon.

When the children were smaller, I'd make up bags of Christmas chocolates/sweets (cheapo choc lollies from Aldi/Lidls, choc coins, small choc santas etc) again, tied with ribbon - handy stocking fillers/things to give young visitors.

lilo, just looking for homemade gifts that I can make with DD1 (so she appreciates that Christmas is for giving as well as receiving ). I've ordered the bags, now just need to work out what to put in them

thanks for all the ideas, will be looking after dinner

I seriously need that cath kidston Christmas organiser

Yes, appreciate that, lovely idea, was just if you had any left over.

Homemade honeycomb or marshmallow

brownie mix
risotto mix

Homemade peppermint bark (think layer of chocolate with smashed candy canes sprinkled and pressed in to the top).

Homemade turkish delight

• both need to live in the fridge though!

homemade fizzy bath bombs - really easy to make - just google.