Holiday Party Presents

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Here’s a great gift you can give to guests at your Christmas party!
Prep time: 30 min.
Difficulty: Easy

What you'll need:
[list][*]1 bag M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays[*]1 bag MINIS MIX™ Chocolates for the Holidays[*]2 cardboard wrapping paper tubes (each approximately 24 inches)[*]Scissors[*]24 1-1/4 x 5-inch strips wrapping paper (optional)[*]24 6 x 6-inch pieces clear cellophane[*]Double-sided tape[*]48 10-inch strands ribbon[/list]
What to do:
[list=1][*]Cut the tubes into 1-1/4-inch-long pieces.
[*]Wrap each cardboard tube piece with a strand of double-sided tape. Wrap a strip of wrapping paper around each tube, covering it completely.
[*]Fill each tube with either M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays or MINIS MIX™ Chocolates for the Holidays.
[*]Wrap cellophane around the tubes, closing the candies inside. Twist the cellophane ends, tying them closed with ribbon strands.
[*]Arrange the "candies" in a candy dish, or scatter them around a decorated holiday table or dessert buffet.
[/list][b]Tip:[/b] Instead of wrapping the tubes in wrapping paper, cover them with foil and decorate them with holiday stickers.


[b]Makes 24 candies.[/b]