In The Zona - West Valley Dec. 2013 | Page 12

family recipe diy holiday wreath You can buy a 14 inch styrofoam wreath from Hobby Lobby for $7.99. You can purchase ornaments at Wal Mart ranging from $17-$40 depending on what colors you would like. magic cookie bars Ingredients: • ½ Cup Margarine • 1 Cup Chopped Nuts • 1 ½ Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs • 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk • 6 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips or morsels • 3 ½ oz. flaked coconut Instructions: 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt margarine in 13 x 9 inch pan. 2. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over margarine; mix together and press into pan. Keep in mind to coordinate your colors. Don’t bunch the same colors all together. Spread them out. Be creative with it! Makes for great Christmas gifts that you want to be personal! Also try doing colors in your favorite Football team (Maroon and Gold for ASU). 3. Pour condensed milk evenly over crumb base. 4. Top evenly with the remaining ingredients; press down firmly. 5. Bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. 6. Cool thoroughly before cutting. 7. Store loosely wrapped at room temperature. Great for Christmas Parties! To submit a recipe or DIY project, email Anna at [email protected] 12 \ December 2013 inthezona.com