Christmas Eve Activity Ideas! | Stamford Moms

Looking for a fun baking recipe to make with the kids as they anxiously await Santa’s arrival? Scroll down for a few options that will keep everyone entertained and that everyone will love!

  • Click here for a recipe for Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies from The Cozy Food Feed!
  • Click here for Snowman Cookies with Eggnog Frosting from Kinney Lane!
  • Click here for our 4 Favorite Christmas Cookie recipes!

Scroll down to try a Chocolate Fudge recipe from our sister site, South OC Moms!

INGREDIENTS

1 jar Kraft Marshmallow Creme
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine
5 oz evaporated milk can
1 tsp vanilla
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate pieces
Festive sprinkles, peppermint or walnuts to sprinkle on top

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Grease or line a 9 inch square pan foil.
2. Combine Butter, Sugar and Milk into a large sauce pan.
3. Bring to a full rolling boil on medium heat, while stirring constantly.
4. Continue boiling for 4 min or until your candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients.
7. Once fully combined pour mixture into pan.
8. Sprinkle festive toppings on top before mixture starts to cool.
9. Cool at room temperature and then cut into small squares.

Want to get out for a little while today? Here are some options:

Holiday Wish at Stamford Town Center, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Use code StamMoms22 for $5 off)
Photos with Santa at Stamford Town Center, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Honey Joe’s Family Coffeehouse Drop-In Play
, 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Mill River Park Skate Center, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Take a family walk at Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens
Photos with Santa at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouse, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Maritime Aquarium, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Polar Express 4D playing, 10:40 a.m. 11:20 a.m. noon, 12:40 p.m. 1:20 p.m. 2 p.m. 2:40 p.m.
Stepping Stones, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. (Member Morning) 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (General Visitation)

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