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"So easy, you can make dozens of them."

pouch full of promises

submitted by: Bright Ideas
  • Prep Time: 10 min.
  • Decoration Time: 3 min.
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Yield: Makes 3 pouches.

Ingredients

  • 12 pieces of your favorite Mars candies, such as DOVE® Chocolates, SNICKERS® Brand FUN SIZE® for Valentine’s Day, MILKY WAY® Bars, and M&M’S® Brand FUN SIZE® Milk Chocolate Candies Cupid’s Mix
  • 3 (15-inch) pieces clear cellophane
  • 3 (12-inch) pieces red curling ribbon
  • 3 (12-inch) strands fun, holiday ribbon
  • 1 piece red construction paper or card stock
  • Hole puncher
  • Marking pen

Directions

  • 1. Place four pieces of assorted Mars candies in the center of each cellophane square. Gather the sides of the cellophane up and around the candies, then twist the top closed. Tie the top tightly with the holiday ribbon.
  • 2. Using scissors, cut three 4-inch hearts from the red construction paper. Using a hole puncher, make a hole in the top of each heart. With a magic marker, write a special message for each of your valentines on the hearts. Thread each hole with a strand of the curling ribbon, and tie each heart to a pouch.

Nutrition

  • Calories per serving 240
  • Total Fat 7 g
  • Saturated Fat 5 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 3 mg
  • Sodium 109 mg
  • Carbohydrates 43 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1 g
  • Sugars 37 g
  • Protein 1 g
  • Vitamin A 0%DV
  • Vitamin C 0%DV
  • Calcium 0%DV
  • Iron 0%DV
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