Christmas is just around the corner, but you are still on time to create a different present this year for all the people that you appreciate. Chocolate candy baskets are an innovative gift when molded on hard candy, but also when you are filling up regular baskets made of plastic or other natural fibers with candy.
If you have visited a gourmet exposition, you would probably notice those baskets plenty of bagels and rolls, usually made from baking bread's dough after giving it the desired form. Classic, exotic and unusual baskets are prepared artistically and sold as artwork.
Following this order of ideas, you can create your own chocolate candy basket, twisting laces of hard candy or modeling soft candy into the desire form, obtaining a sweet recipient that you can fill with candy canes for a Christmas present.
This is for sure a special Christmas gift basket, instead of purchasing those already made in woven and filled with all kind of chocolate candy and other delicatessen, perhaps appealing and elegant, however, nothing can be compared with those little details that you make with your own hands.
Candy canes are easy to find in almost any store, particularly during this season of the year. Candy is available all the year round and anywhere, so simply make sure to purchase the right type of chocolate candy for making your Christmas candy.
Hard candy is more suitable for making patterns resembling basket crafts. Basically, you only need a sharp knife to work with. Research online to learn some of the basic techniques for carving or modeling chocolate candy before you begin.
You can also prepare your own candy canes, but certain cooking skills may be required. In addition, cooking experts recommend a kitchen thermometer when working with candy whether to find the right caramel point for canes, or avoid that chocolate candy is overexposed to heat.
No matter, if the candy basket is not as perfect as those that you have seen. The most important thing is the dedication and love that you put in the making of your special Christmas gift basket.
However, if feel like your ability as a designer is poor, go and find a basket made of bread dough or special mold and melt the hard candy to mold onto your gift. There are chocolate recipes proposing to dissolve a few candy canes in the mix for a delectable mint taste.
Whether molded or worked hand-twisting hard candy lace, once that you finished your basket and put in the all the goodies, do not forget to add your personal touch. A Christmas bow on the handles or basket base, as well as other details that your imagination dictates will round the gift, including more candy with any shape.
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