Sometimes I think it is “All” in the details. You know, those few minutes it takes to make something go from ordinary to extraordinary. Today, I’m going to share with you a few ideas of ways to take simple every day items and make them a little more special.
Starting with simple brownie mix. A great way to portion brownies is to make them in muffin papers/pans.
I do this for my family as well. They seem to last a lot longer this way. Sometimes, I will make up several batches and freeze them like this too.
Anyway, if you are called on to bring a treat to an event, instead of just making a pan of brownies, bake them in muffin papers and then top with with a dollop of frosting.
Then add a finishing touch like this fondant butterfly I had left over from a butterfly cake, or a mini candy bar, or sprinkle with m&ms.
Cookies are another easy treat to share. So next time you need a quick little thank you gift or thinking of you treat, make a batch of cookies…any kind will do. When you get ready to give them, instead of just throwing a bunch in a baggie, wrap them neatly in some plastic wrap and tie them with a bow.
It turns four little cookies into a specially wrapped treat.
Brown paper lunch bags are so inexpensive and make beautiful gift wrap. You can put a Make Ahead Mix in the bag or any other little gift.
By using a hole punch you can neatly place holes in the top of a bag and add a ribbon to make it pretty. Any scrapbook paper tag will spruce it up nicely as well.