Look what you can do with those old mugs you no longer need or want!

​Chocolate "cup" cakes 

1 box cake mix – any flavor
1 container frosting – any flavor
6 small mugs (a great way to get rid of mugs you no longer want!) 
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Prepare cake mix according to box directions. Spray mugs with cooking spray. Fill batter halfway up each mug. Bake 2 ½ to 3 mins in your microwave on high. (Put a paper towel under the mug as it may overflow.)
Cool, frost,  cover with a non-zipper baggie, attach a plastic fork (I used a small rubber band), and add a bow.

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The flavor of the holidays in a gift-able fudge!

​Peppermint Fudge
24 oz white chocolate chips
1 (14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Pinch of salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
​1 ¼ cups crushed peppermint candies
 
Line a 9”x12” pan with parchment or waxed paper, allowing paper to hang over the sides

In a medium microwavable bowl, stir together chips, milk, and salt. Melt according to the directions on the white chocolate chips package

Stir in vanilla and 1 cup of peppermint candies

Pour into prepared pan – use a spatula to spread evenly

Scatter remaining candies on top

Chill in refrigerator until firm – about 2 hours

Using the overhanging paper, lift out the fudge and invert onto a cutting board. Peel off paper.

Slice into 1” squares and package in zip-lock bags.  Tie with a colorful ribbon!

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