The holidays are here. Where does the year go? This year I feel a little more behind than usual. However, this does not stop me from making holiday treats for the ones I love. I recently learned my love language is showing love through acts of doing; which explains why I love to make homemade goodies for the ones I love and appreciate.
I love making homemade goodies for Christmas. This year I went a little out of the norm for me and made a few non-edible gifts, like lip balm, body scrubs, and soaps. Please don’t be fooled I also made cookies (even macaroons!), and I will be making some breads for Christmas Eve. Once a baker, always a baker.
The last few years I have been all about starting new traditions with the ones I love and this year especially. In 2019, I hope to be posting more with many culinary adventures ahead with my love.
This recipe yields approximately :10 1/2 cups of sugar scrub. (As pictured from left to right you can place the scrub in 16 oz jars, 8 oz jars, or 4 oz mason jars. The top for the last 2 to the right is a holiday muffin tin cup, which I feel adds a little more holiday cheer).
Ingredients:
8 cups of granulated sugar, divided ( I found Aldi’s is the cheapest and right now it is $1.29 per 4# bag)
2 cups of coconut oil, divided
40 drops of peppermint essential oil, divided
20 drops of liquid red food coloring dye (optional)
Directions:
- Using paddle attachment on your electric mixer beat 4 cups of sugar and 1 cup of coconut oil until fluffy. Add 20 drops of peppermint essential oil and mix a few more times. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl add the remainder (4 cups of sugar, 1 cup of coconut oil and beat using a paddle attachment until light and fluffy. Add 20 drops of the essential oil and 20 drops of liquid red food coloring. Mix until you reach desired color and consistency.
- Portion out the scrub as you wish. I learned depending on the size jar you can use either a tablespoon or 1/8 to even 1/4 cup. I pushed down the scrub (with a small plastic [tupperware] dressing container) after each layer for a more ascetically pleasing appearance.
Special tip: Make sure to say yourself a jar. Take care of yourself this time of year and pamper yourself.
