Christmas Giving

Now that I work in an office full of people, I'm pressed to find holdiay gifts that won't break the bank and will still impress. This year I had almost sold myself on doing a layered cookie jar, then decided after seeing an article in All You, to go with Coconut-Cranberry Granola instead. Fortunately, I had just bought a GIANT bag of Craisins at Costco and had mason jars left over from a baby shower earlier in the year that were begging to be gifted.

I simply printed out a sheet of the Merry Maker Advent Package Tags, which are downloadable, meaning you can print as many tags as you need for all of your gift-giving this season. I then spritzed them with a little mist, punched holes in the top, then added a few paper scraps and some Merry Maker Dots n' Spots. Super simple, quick and easy.

 

Here's the recipe if you'd like to make your own granola gifts:

Ingredients

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup sliced almonds, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Preparation

• 1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a bowl, mix oats, coconut and almonds. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix honey, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon and salt; microwave on high until sugar begins to dissolve, about 30 seconds. Stir into oat mixture.
• 2. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring twice, until granola is golden brown and toasted, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Let cool, stirring occasionally. Toss in cranberries.

All You - DECEMBER 2011

 

I hope you enjoy this recipe and an idea on simple gift giving this Christmas.

-Stephanie

 

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Comments

[Lauralee Lien]

Oh! Yummm!! Thanks for sharing! And I am anxiously awaiting my goodies I ordered from you ( Merry Christmas to me....)I am going to be using them in my Dec Daily and my Project Life!!

[justem]

awesome idea! i just might steal it! ;)