The Giving Plate Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving #givingplate

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Can you believe that the holidays are right around the corner? Me either! I did actually start my holiday shopping on time this year (hurray!) because you know what they say. It's always better to give than receive. I am a giver. I love to make the people I love happy. We're almost full steam ahead into gift giving season, and as you all know, I think food gifts make the best gifts. I'm always awkward when it comes to receiving, unless you're passing a plate full of goodies my way. Then bring it on! However, this year I am doing something a little different with the food I am gifting my loved ones. Instead of packaging my goodies into the standard cardboard shirt box, I will be piling my cookies and baked goods onto a Precious Moments Giving Plate.

The Precious Moments Giving Plate is a gorgeous plate that encourages the recipient to pay it forward. This heartwarming tradition inspires friends and loved ones to refill and pass the plate again and again. It's truly the most perfect plate to bring to your holiday gatherings to share treats with your loved ones. Not only is it designed with modern flair and flourishes, the wording on the center of the plate is lovely. It reads:

Celebrate life's precious moments with family and friends. 
Enjoy the gifts on this plate and the love it sends. 
To make sure the giving never ends,
Fill it up, pass it on, and watch how joy transcends. 

How beautiful is that!? When you give this Giving Plate to your loved ones, you're not only sharing treats, but also giving support to children in need. Precious Moments has a long history of charitable activities, and with their partnership with Feed the Children, each plate sold through December 20, 2020 will see a 5% donation of the profits going to the organization to help eradicate childhood hunger and create a healthy foundation for children and families to break the cycle of poverty. It truly is the gift that keeps on giving over and over again.

This year, I am going to be gifting my loved ones with a Precious Moments Giving Plate loaded with my Coconut Fudge Bars.

A delicious combination that has a graham crumb bottom, fudgy center, and topped with walnuts and shredded coconut.

Yield: Roughly 20 bars Author: Theresa M

 

Coconut Fudge Bars

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup butter, divided
• 2 1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 5oz can evaporated milk
• 6 cups mini marshmallows
• 8 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup shredded coconut flakes

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Line an 8x8 inch pan with foil, leaving 2 sides of the foil extended over the sides of the pan. Spray with cooking spray. 
2. Melt 3/4 cup of butter; mix with crumbs. Press into the bottom of prepared pan.
3. Over medium heat, bring remaining butter, sugar, milk, and marshmallows to boil in a large saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add chocolate chips and cook until completely melted and combined with marshmallow mixture. Pour over graham crust.
4. Sprinkle nuts and coconut over fudge layer. Refrigerate until firm, approx. 2 hours. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

https://www.theresasmixednuts.com/2018/10/the-giving-plate-is-gift-that-keeps-on.html 

Recipe adapted from Meijer MealBox recipes

Swap out the nuts and coconut for holiday candies to make it more festive if you prefer. What's fun about this recipe is the toppings can be totally customized to suit your fancy.

The Precious Moments Giving Plate measures 10 L X10 W so you can fit a fair amount of goodies onto it. It is also dishwasher and microwave safe, making it ideal for anyone on your gift list, regardless of style.

The plate is wonderful for holidays, housewarming, or wedding gifting. Be sure to snap a photo of your Giving Plate and have the recipient do the same, then share what you are giving this holiday season on social media with the hashtag #TheGivingPlate and see how far the plate travels.

You can purchase your Precious Moments Giving Plate on HSN. Be sure to grab one before the holidays hit so you can be prepared to spread the love not only during the season, but all year long.

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Who would you pass the Giving Plate to? What goodies would you load it with?