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Elf Pets Ice Cream
Materials:
- Chocolate and vanilla ice cream
- Ice cream cones
- Oval cookies
- Pretzels
- Yellow sprinkles
- Black icing
- Fruit tape
- Chocolate taffy
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will place three (one on each) scoops of ice cream onto sugar ice cream cones.
- Next, they will place pretzels on top of a chocolate scoop to look like reindeer antlers, oval shaped cookies on a vanilla scoop to look like Saint Bernard ears, and pointed cookie pieces on the second vanilla scoop to look like arctic fox ears.
- Then they will place black icing on each scoop to form a cute button nose and eyes.
- Lastly, your Scout Elf will use fruit tape and yellow icing to form Elf Pets collars and magic hearts.
- Your Scout Elf may add a flair of detail and form a Saint Bernard barrel from chocolate taffy and an Arctic Fox snow globe from a cookie!
Red & Green Lemonade
Materials:
- Pink lemonade powder
- Lemons
- Mint leaves
- Watermelon slices
Instructions:
- Your elf will prepare the lemonade according to the instructions.
- They will add sliced lemons, mint leaves and watermelon wedges to decorate and enhance the flavor.
Reindeer Sliders
Materials:
- Hamburger patties
- Buns
- Your favorite slider toppings and condiments
- Pretzels
- Black olives
- Sour cream
Instructions:
- First, your Scout Elf will lay out all of the slider toppings and buns.
- Next, they will grill the slider patties.
- Then the elf will put together the sliders according to how your family likes them!
- Finally, the Scout Elf will break pretzels in half and stick them in the top bun to look like reindeer antlers and use sour cream to attach black olive tips to look like eyes and a nose!
Snowman Fruit Salad
Materials:
- Three watermelons
- Blueberries
- Melon baller
- Twigs
- Small top hat
- Scarf
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will remove a thin slice from the side of each watermelon so it lays flat on the serving surface.
- Your elf will then carefully carve into the face-up side of two of the watermelons so they may scoop out the fruit with the melon baller.
- Once the melons are scooped down to the rind, your elf will pat dry the insides of the melon bowls before returning the melon balls and some blueberries to them.
- Your elf will use a few berries, halved, to form the snowman’s face atop the third watermelon.
- Finally, your Scout Elf will decorate the snowman with a scarf, top hat, and twigs!
Dog Days of Summer Treat
It’s never a “ruff” life with these sweet treats! These all natural pupsicles are sweet enough for your pet AND for you to enjoy as well!
Materials:
- Paw print freezer mold
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cups seedless watermelon pieces
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (NO artificial sweetener)
- Blender
Instructions:
- To begin, your Scout Elf will place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until everything is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Next, they will pour the mixture into silicone molds of paw prints that look just like the Elf Pets Saint Bernard and freeze for at least 3 hours. They could even pour this mixture into regular popsicle molds for kids as well!
- Finally, your elf will transfer these frozen treats over to a zipper bag for storage so they can serve them up all summer long to your favorite pup!
New Year’s Day Breakfast
No better way to “flip” the calendar to a new year than with a themed flapjack breakfast! Your Scout Elf will whip up this appetizing breakfast to begin a great year.
Materials:
- Pancakes prepared according to favorite recipe
- Colored sugar and/or edible metallic sprinkles
Instructions:
- To celebrate the New Year, your elf will whip up four pancakes and cut them into number shapes.
- Your elf will decorate the pancakes with sparkly sprinkles. They’ll leave some for you to add too!
- Then, your elf will wait for you to join them for a fun breakfast to mark the start of a brand-new year.
Yummy Cookie PJs
Introducing: Claus Couture Collection® Yummy Cookie Pjs! Wake up to sweet treats! This cozy breakfast-themed set will delight your Scout Elf and make each morning merrier.
Materials:
- Cozy green and blue top with cookie themed graphic
- Blue full-length pant with festive cookie and dot pattern
Instructions:
- To purchase, visit Santa's Store at: shop.elfontheshelf.com
Magical Candy Portal
Your Scout Elf set up a mystical North Pole portal and out popped an array of sweets! Oh my!
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Empty toilet paper roll
- Tape
- Candy
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
- They will cut out the circle in the middle of the portal and insert an empty toilet paper roll in the hole.
- They will tape the circle back on the toilet paper roll.
- They will fill the toilet paper roll with enough candy to pour out of the center of the portal.
Holiday Scramble
An eggcellent surprise from your Scout Elf! Festive stickers and Christmas doodles make the morning merrier when you open the fridge.
Materials:
- Refrigerator
- Carton of eggs
- Markers
- Christmas stickers
Instructions:
- Your elf will gather markers and/or Christmas stickers and decorate the eggshells in the refrigerator. Scout Elves are eggs-perts at funny scenes like this!
Christmas Color Wheel
Christmas Spirit is swirling with this red and green color wheel and magic trick all in one!
Materials:
- Plate
- Red and green coated candy
- Water
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will arrange a circle of red and green coated candy on a plate.
- They’ll leave a glass of water next to them, and when you find them, you can pour the water on the candy and watch the magical, red and green surprise!
Scout Elf Solo
It’ll be music to your ears when you wake to find your Scout Elf strumming their guitar. Do you have any chocolate to offer as a tip?
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Small container to collect tips (ex: eyeglass case)
- Chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
- They will set up their musical instruments, signs and a container to collect tips.
- They will strum their favorite tunes and wait for you to tip them (in chocolate, of course)!
Freezer Skating Rink
Winter sports are your Scout Elf’s favorite, but how will they fare when they try skating in the freezer?
Materials:
- Cookie sheet
- Blue food coloring
- Water
- Mini candy canes
- Glue dots
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Straw
- Tape
Instructions:
- Your elf will set up their skating rink by freezing a sheet of blue water.
- They will print and cut out the printable.
- They will tape the sign to a straw.
- Your elf will attach their mini candy cane ice skates to their feet and then test the waters to see how they’ll do!
Christmas Cookie Decorating Party
You’re invited to a Christmas Cookie Decorating Party with your Scout Elf! See the details on this free printable party invitation.
Materials:
- Claus Couture Collection® Yummy Cookie PJs
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Pen
- Cookie sheet
- Plain sugar cookies
- Icing
- Food coloring
- Cookie toppings (ex: sprinkles, candy, etc.)
Instructions:
- Your elf will put on their Yummy Cookie PJs.
- They will print and cut out the printable.
- They will fill in the invitation with all the party details.
- They will set up the necessary materials for cookie decorating and wait for you to join them for this special party!
Colorful Candy
Why be basic when you can be BOLD?! Your Scout Elf amplifies the fun factor by pretending to spruce up plain sweets with splashes of bright color.
Materials:
- White candy
- Colorful candy
- Crayons/markers to match the colorful candy
- Small bowls
Instructions:
- Your elf will sort white and colorful candy into small bowls.
- They will playfully hold a crayon/marker to show how they colored basic white candy to make it boldly colorful.
Sweet Treats Takeover
The forks and spoons have disappeared, and candy is on the menu when your elf rearranges the utensil drawer!
Materials:
- Utensil holder for drawer
- Assortment of candy (peppermints, jelly beans, candy canes, etc.)
Instructions:
- Your silly Scout Elf will replace the utensils with their favorite candy, leaving behind sweet treats for you to enjoy.
- Since Scout Elves match the personalities of their families, some may choose a different switch-out: healthy foods, unexpected items like toothbrushes or other funny surprises
Fresh Cocoa
Your Scout Elf determined there’s no better way to enjoy a fresh cup of cocoa than drinking straight from the source—a chocolate bar
Materials:
- Chocolate bar
- Straw
- Tape
Instructions:
- Your elf will tape a straw (to hold it in place) to a chocolate bar.
- They’ll sit back and sip on the fresh chocolate.
Candy Rock Climb
Who doesn’t love a challenge…especially when it involves candy?! Your Scout Elf scaled this candy climb…and they may have snuck in a sweet treat along the way.
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Tape/glue dots
- Gummy bears
Instructions:
- Your elf will set up for their climb by attaching gummy bears to a wall or window using tape or glue dots.
- They will print and cut out the printable sign and trophy.
- They will scale the candy climb, trying not to eat too many gummy bears before reaching the top.
- They will celebrate their victory and wait for you to wake to see them!
Taco Tuesday
It’s Taco Tuesday, AKA the best dinner night of the week, and your Scout Elf is ready to chow down on a scrumptious meal. They even have a chocolate taco for dessert!
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Tape
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
- Following the instructions, they will set up the taco truck, menu, signs and other décor.
- They will take a bite out of a taco and wait for you to join them for your own fantasTACO Tuesday dinner!
Scrumptious Sweet Treat Soup Recipe
Your Scout Elf is ready to mix it up in the kitchen. Their special recipe for Scrumptious Sweet Treat Soup satisfies all their candy cravings!
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Optional food items to match recipe
- Mini marshmallows
- Jelly beans
- Sprinkles
- Peppermints
- Cookies
- Candy canes
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable.
- They will gather the ingredients necessary to whip up a bowl of Scrumptious Sweet Treat Soup.
- They will follow the recipe step by step.
- They will dig into their delicious dinner. Will you try a bite?
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Christmas Candy Overload
A Scout Elf can never eat too much candy…or can they? Your Scout Elf got into the Christmas candy and may have given themself a tummy ache. Whoops!
Materials:
- Wrapped candy
- Empty candy wrappers
Instructions:
- Your elf will unwrap Christmas candy to eat and enjoy. One small problem…they don’t know when to stop!
Chocolate Jumbling Tower
Your Scout Elf can turn any sweet treat into a game. Hopefully, you’ll find their chocolate jumbling tower before they’ve eaten it!
Materials:
- Chocolate wafer bars
- Plate
Instructions:
- Your Scout Elf will use chocolate wafer bars to build a jumbling tower on top of a plate. They’ll be practicing their patience until you find them by:
- Removing wafer bars carefully so they don’t fall.
- Trying not to eat the chocolate wafer bars. So tempting!
North Pole Popcorn Popper
Your Scout Elf will magically turn regular ole’ corn into your favorite airy snack using this tasty treat transformer! You could say “what’s poppin’,” but that might be too corny!
Materials:
- Color printer
- Card stock/paper
- Printable
- Scissors
- Tape
- Corn on the cob (real or plastic)
- Popped popcorn
Instructions:
- Your elf will print and cut out the printable, folding the treat transformer along the dotted lines.
- Then, they will place corn on the cob into one side of the printable machine and popped popcorn on the other.