Magic Christmas Eve Dust
This is not a food to eat, but it is a really fun gift to present to preschool and young elementary age children. Better yet, have them make it themselves. My son and I made these one year to give as a gift to his pre-K classmates. The teachers kept and used them the following year as an activity for the children to make themselves. Fast forward seven years and my daughter is using this recipe for her pre-school crowd as a make-your-own holiday craft.
This is not a food to eat, but it is a really fun gift to present to preschool and young elementary age children. Better yet, have them make it themselves. My son and I made these one year to give as a gift to his pre-K classmates. The teachers kept and used them the following year as an activity for the children to make themselves. Fast forward seven years and my daughter is using this recipe for her pre-school crowd as a make-your-own holiday craft.
- Carbohydrate 37.1112 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 3.864 g
- Fiber 5.93600021362305 g
- Protein 9.4584 g
- Saturated Fat 0.68152 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (56g)
- Sodium 1.12 mg
- Sugar 31.175199786377 g
- Trans Fat 0.5432 g
- Calories 218 calories
Step-by-step
- To the baggie add: oatmeal, 1 pinch each green, red and gold glitter and 5 or 6 confetti stars.
- Print the following poem on red computer paper and cut into a strip to fit into the baggie.
- Magic Christmas Eve Dust:
- Santa makes many stops before the light of dawn.
- Sometimes he needs extra help, to find each and every lawn.
- Sprinkle this dust throughout the yard on Christmas Eve day.
- The oats will draw the reindeer and the stars will light the way.
- OR: place ingredients into bowls allowing the children to make their own.
Base Material Alternatives
Standard rolled oats provide an opaque, matte texture in small plastic enclosures, but quick-cooking varieties offer finer particulate matter that shifts the visual weight. Steel-cut oats demand caution due to sharp edges that can puncture standard 2-mil polyethylene zip-top bags. When substituting whole grains, ensure moisture content remains at zero percent to prevent mold proliferation during storage periods exceeding 14 days at room temperature.Particle Mechanics
Metallic glitter reflects ambient light differently than biodegradable cellulose alternatives, altering nighttime visibility under exterior illumination. Confetti stars manufactured from metallic foil maintain structural integrity against humidity better than paper-based cutouts, which warp within 48 hours of packaging. Sizing matters when passing components through narrow funnel openings; stick to particles measuring under 5 millimeters in diameter to prevent clogging.Packaging and Preservation
Seal bags using heat-sealing equipment set to 130 degrees Fahrenheit for a permanent closure that resists accidental spillage during handling by young children. Red computer paper utilized for the enclosed poem requires heavy-duty 24-pound bond weight to prevent curling when exposed to static electricity inside plastic compartments.
