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A Winter Wonderland Soiree

written by rebecca poole

Depending on where you live, you could have winter weather aplenty or barely a touch of snow on the ground. Either way, hosting a classy winter wonderland party is a great way to bring the joy of the season into your home. These ideas are sure to make your closest friends and family feel like they just walked into a magical winter festivity.

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  • A Wintery Spread. Keep your color scheme seasonable by opting for white and blue foods. Some options include rock candy “icicles” and “snowball” truffles: you can either buy some white chocolate varieties or make your own snickerdoodle truffles. And don't forget that nonpareils are a fun and delicious way to bring a snowcapped feel to your food spread.

  • An Icy Ambience. To get your guests in the wintertime mood, you need to have the proper look and feel of winter. Download these winter party accessories to get artwork, tent cards, place cards, and thank-you gift tags to include with your party. And you can't have a proper winter wonderland party with guests showing up in shorts; ask guests to dress for cold weather.

    Get the party started! Print out tent cards, favor tags, and more themed fun to transform your party into a winter wonderland!



    Even if it's just for a day, your guests will appreciate being able to experience the glitz and glamour that only winter can bring. Share your photos on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #ALMcreate.

  • Sweet Jam Roll-Ups Recipe. What’s a winter wonderland party without a crowd-pleasing cookie recipe? These sweet jam roll-ups will impress all your guests.


Sweet Jam Roll-Ups

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Ingredients
  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 sticks salted butter, softened
  • 2½ c. flour
  • 1 (15–18 oz.) jar jam or preserves
  • Powdered sugar


Print Recipe
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine cream cheese and butter with electric mixer until fluffy. Slowly spoon in the flour, ½ cup at a time.
  3. Once dough is formed, make a small log, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 15–20 minutes.
  4. Lightly dust two sheets of wax paper with flour. Cut about a 2-inch slice of dough away from the log, and roll out in between the wax paper. (As you do, make sure the dough isn’t sticking to the wax paper.) Roll out the dough so it is slightly thinner than a piecrust.
  5. Peel away the top layer of wax paper, and cut out circles in the dough with a glass. Remove one circle at a time, and fill with about ¼ teaspoon of jam. Fold two ends of the dough over, pinch it closed, and fold it down.
  6. Place cookies on cookie sheet, and bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  7. Remove the cookies from the oven, and allow them to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

    8. Makes about 60 cookies
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Posted in December 2018 on Sep 21, 2018