Mocke Janette - More Easy Party Treats for Children

Dedication

To Theuns. You have left us here on Earth, but you will always remain in our hearts. We miss you very much. Rest in peace.

Published in 2016 by Struik Lifestyle

(an imprint of Penguin Random House South Africa (Pty) Ltd)

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Copyright in published edition: Penguin Random House South Africa (Pty) Ltd 2016

Copyright in text: Janette Mocke 2016

Copyright in photographs: Penguin Random House South Africa (Pty) Ltd 2016

Print ISBN 978-1-43230-559-8
PDF ISBN 978-1-43230-716-5
ePub ISBN 978-1-43230-715-8

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Publisher: Linda de Villiers

Managing editor: Cecilia Barfield

Design manager: Beverley Dodd

Designer and illustrator: Helen Henn

Translator: Joy Clack (Bushbaby Editorial Services)

Editor: Gill Gordon

Photographer: Matthys van Lill

Stylist: Brita du Plessis

Proofreader: Glynne Newlands

Also available in Afrikaans as Nog Maklike Soet Happies vir Kinders

Print ISBN 978-1-43230-560-4
PDF ISBN 978-1-43230-718-9
ePub ISBN 978-1-43230-717-2

All the party treats in this book were made by Janette Mocke

www.supacakes.co.za

All aboard the choo-choo as we steam ahead to the party.

How many eyes does your monster have?

Cute and cuddly sheep are sure to delight.

Pastel shades enhance this summery theme.

Crowns, magic dust and a fairy-tale castle.

The construction crew moves in to demolish these treats.

Were off to treasure island to hunt some loot.

Our masked hero sweeps in to save the world.

What a hoot! Brown owls and night owls fly in for a feast.

All manner of wild creatures come out to play.

An ice cream party that doesnt require a freezer.

From dino tracks and dino eggs to lava flows, the prehistoric world comes to life.

Buzzing with joy, these busy little bees make an unusual theme.

Buttons, pincushions and fabric squares for the fashionista.

Lip gloss, eye shadow, rings and bracelets grace this make-up table.

Introduction

Would you like to turn your childs birthday party into an event that will be the talk of the playground? Do you want some fun projects to break the boredom of long school holidays? Or are you looking for a way to get creative and let your imagination take flight? Thinking about the answers to these questions led to my first book, Easy Party Treats for Children . I am passionate about turning everyday sweets and biscuits into something special. I also want to prove that, with a little time and a touch of creativity, anyone can give their child a party to remember. Whether youre a mom or dad, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher or party organiser, youll find the perfect party treat in this book. Even better, it wont cost the earth, or take hours to make.

More Easy Party Treats for Children focuses on some popular party themes, like pirates, princesses, superheroes, monsters and dinosaurs, but the treats can be adapted to many other themes. The recipes use readily available ingredients like jelly sweets, ice-cream cones, marshmallows, liquorice allsorts and Marie biscuits. Apart from basics like fridge brownies, cupcakes, coconut ice and Rice Krispies squares, which are prepared in advance, all the treats can be assembled quite quickly once you have the ingredients to hand.

Sweet treats are always a hit at childrens parties. More Easy Party Treats for Children makes party preparation quick and flop-proof. And for rainy afternoons when theres nothing to do? Choose a theme, prepare some icing or melted chocolate, put out a variety of sweets and biscuits and let them have fun!

Enjoy!
Janette Mocke

Basic recipes

Butter icing

• 500 g icing sugar
• 100 g butter or margarine, at room temperature
• 30 ml boiling water
• 2.5 ml vanilla essence
• food colouring (optional)

1. Sift the icing sugar into a mixing bowl. Cream the butter and icing sugar together. Add the boiling water and mix until smooth (dont overmix otherwise it will become runny). Stir in the vanilla essence.
2. Colour the mixture with a few drops of liquid or powdered food colouring, if needed. Powdered food colouring is available from baking supply stores.

Glac icing

• 250 ml icing sygar
• 30 ml water
• 2 ml flavouring of your choice
• a few drops of food colouring (optional)

1. Sift the icing sugar into a mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until smooth and spreadable.
2. Colour the mixture by adding a few drops of food colouring at a time, until the desired shade is achieved.

Royal icing

• 750 ml icing sugar
• 2 extra large egg whites
• 5 ml lemon juice

1. Sift the icing sugar into a bowl. Add the icing sugar to the egg whites, one spoonful at a time, while beating continuously until the mixture is foamy.
2. Add the lemon juice while beating and continue adding icing sugar until the mixture has achieved the desired consistency. Keep the icing covered until needed, to prevent it from drying out.

Coloured chocolate

• white chocolate
• oil-based powdered food colouring

1. Place the white chocolate in a microwave-proof bowl and microwave it on high for a few minutes, stirring every now and then, until melted. Add the food colouring a little bit at a time, mixing well after each addition, until the chocolate is the desired shade.

Rice Krispies squares

• 30 ml margarine
• 35 marshmallows
• 300 ml Rice Krispies

1. Place the margarine in a large bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add the marshmallows and microwave for another 3 minutes. Add the Rice Krispies and mix well. Spoon the mixture into a 20 20 cm square dish and press flat. Leave to cool, then cut into squares or any shape, as indicated in the recipe.

Coloured Rice Krispies squares

• 30 ml margarine
• 35 white marshmallows
• 100 g coloured chocolate (see above)
• 300 ml Rice Krispies

1. Place the margarine in a large bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add the marshmallows and chocolate and microwave for another 3 minutes. Add the Rice Krispies and mix well. Spoon the mixture into a 20 20-cm square dish and press flat. Leave to cool, then cut into squares or any other shapes, as indicated in the recipe.

Coconut ice

• 1 tin condensed milk
• 500 g icing sugar
• 2 200 g packets desiccated coconut
• food colouring

1. Mix the condensed milk, icing sugar, desiccated coconut and a few drops of food colouring together in a mixing bowl. Spoon the mixture into a 20 20-cm square dish and press flat. Allow to set completely before cutting into squares or other shapes.

Coloured coconut

• desiccated coconut
• gel food colouring of your choice

1. Place the coconut in a small mixing bowl. Add one drop of food colouring at a time and mix well with a spoon. Add more food colouring, one drop at a time, until the coconut is the required shade.