Sugarplums and Gingerbread: Create a Tree Good Enough to Eat

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

05 Dec 2007 06:03 AM

Make it a magical holiday for children of all ages when you create this yummy tree that is as beautiful as it is delicious. Just imagine the awe on the faces of the little ones when they see a tree filled with all sorts of good things to eat, such as gingerbread boys and wrapped chocolate truffles.

You can create this tree as your main tree or as an additional smaller supplemental tree. The idea also works well for anyone just starting out in their home, because the "ornaments" can be had easily. If you plan the tree out with these tips, all of your ornaments can be enjoyed as treats throughout the season, or at the end of the holidays. One bonus about this type of tree is that you may actually look forward to taking the tree down after Christmas. In fact, you may find yourself with several eager helpers.

You can pick any types of cookies and candies to decorate, of course, but here are some tips.

Bake gingerbread people, place each one in a cellophane bag or clear plastic wrap and secure each little person to the tree with a red or green ribbon.

Candy canes are a must have for this tree. They are plentiful, inexpensive and come with their own built in hooks for hanging.

Wrap hard candies in a pretty, shimmery tulle that will reflect the lights on your tree and make everything sparkle.

Look for shiny wrapped candies that can be grouped together in bags or added to the tree individually. Some good choices include the Lindt filled chocolate balls that are only available during the holidays, Hershey kisses in silver and Christmas colors, Ferrero Roche and more.

Gummy candies can add color and a feeling of being in a old fashioned gingerbread house.

Wrapped chocolate shaped chocolates made with holiday characters are perfect ornaments. Look for nutcrackers, soldiers, santa clauses, snowmen and more.

Chocolate candies that are shaped like bells and wrapped in foil of Christmas colors look wonderful on this tree.

What can you put on your edible tree?

Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.

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