Hi there and welcome!
Thanks for stopping in!
As you know, we're huge Whovians around here...
As you know, we're huge Whovians around here...
parties, costumes, gifts, constant DW quips thrown back and forth!
You can check out the TARDIS cake
and the DALEK cake
that we made for my son's recent birthday party, if you'd like.
I'll be outlining the party details from invitation to goodies to favors
next week, but for now, I wanted to share my
super easy how - to for concocting the Doctor's screwdriver.
Perhaps you'd like to whip some up as you gather the family to watch an ep?
Or for a DW themed party?
Here's the birthday boy with his sonic screwdriver.
(The 11th Doctor's, actually!)
Um, as an aside,
can I tell you how handy this device came in last year
in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy when we were without power
for eight days?
No batteries available, no gas available.
We were living like pioneers for heaven's sake.
This little sweetheart of a screwdriver/flashlight
lit our way on a few of those dark nights
when we literally were down to out last candles!
Anyway, the candy sonic screwdrivers?
They're by far
the easiest, tastiest and most authentic-looking
Whovian treat for any Doctor Who themed party!
Let's have fun:
Here's what you need for your Doctor Who candy making kitchen!
* Pretzel rods
* White chocolate melts - I use the melts with the glittery "colorburst" candies for added zip to make my screwdrivers. You can probably find them at Michael's, but there are also available here at amazon.
* Gumdrops or Dots
* waxed paper
The easy step by step:
Melt chocolate~
If you're new to melting chocolate...here's how I do it. If you're a veteran and you have your own system, then just skip right through this:
Not a great picture here....but what you can do to easily melt your chocolate wafers is:
1. Fill 1/2 a large pot with water.
2. Place wafers in a smaller pot inside the larger pot right on the stove.
3. Mix constantly but be careful not to get water ( even a drop) in the chocolate pot or you'll need to start over. Your goal is smooth chocolate with a pour-able consistency.
Many melt chocolate in the microwave, but I have not had luck with this method........ especially with colored chocolate wafers.
4. Dip the pretzels in the chocolate, thoroughly covering.
5. Decorate the tip with a gumdrop or Dot candy.
6. Set on waxed paper at room temp. (If you're in a rush to set the candy, place in freezer.)
And, voila!
Yummy DW treats!
Invite all your Whovian buddies to
Allons-y!
And enjoy!
And as always, I thank you for the precious time
you spend here at my home on the web~
Don't forget to subscribe to Campfires and Cleats
by scrolling to the subscribe button at the top left sidebar.
I'd love to stay in touch regularly!
Until next time,
~Chris
This is a great idea, I love pretzels covered in chocolate :) thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Claire!! ALWAYS love your visits, friend! Thank you for hosting CMs :)
DeleteThey look very authentic and delicious! Thanks for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. Hope to see you next week.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cynthia!
DeleteLove your Tuesday parties and appreciate your visit, friend!
This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
ReplyDeleteI have a friend that is a HUGE Dr. Who fan. I'm sure she would enjoy making these with her kids. Thanks for sharing via Family Fun Friday.
ReplyDeleteI love how creative you are! Thanks for linking up with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday." I hope you will be able to join us again this week. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/01/try-new-recipe-tuesday-january-21.html
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Lisa!
DeleteLove your Try a New Recipe hop!!