Cookie Shot Glasses Sure to Be a Holiday Hit
Nestlé Toll House has introduced a new product for holiday baking, cookie shot glasses. These unique treats are made with a chocolate chip cookie exterior and a coating of melted chocolate morsels on the inside.
Carlo Ramírez de Arellano, Senior Brand Manager at Nestlé Toll House, emphasized the brand’s open-minded approach to cookie creation, stating, “At NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE, no matter how you make, shape or bake cookies, we believe there’s no wrong way to do it.” He continued to state in the news release, “Americans prefer chocolate chip cookies 3:1 over any other cookie and this year, bakers can get even more creative in the kitchen with our cookie shot glasses. We’re excited that our classic recipe helps fans discover new ways to say ‘cheers.'”
Experimenting with cookie shot glasses.
Encouraging experimentation, the brand suggests letting “creative energy flow” by customizing the cookie shot glass rims. Suggestions include flavoring with nutmeg, cinnamon, or chili powder, or changing the internal coating with a preferred morsel.
Beyond the creative process, enthusiasts can fill the cookie shots with their beverage of choice, whether it’s a classic pairing like milk or something more spirited.
For a limited time, until Friday, December 8, fans have the opportunity to win their own Nestlé Toll House Shot Kit by entering an online giveaway. Each kit includes cookie dough, morsels, a baking mold, and a $25 gift card for selecting a beverage to complement the cookie shots.
If you don’t walk away with the prize, the brand reassures you that anyone can make this festive treat at home. While Nestlé Toll House doesn’t provide an official recipe for the cookie shots, various “do it yourself” recipes are available online. For example, The Stay At Home Chef on YouTube offers a simple tutorial. You just have to gather chocolate chip cookie ingredients, mix, place the mixture in a popover pan, and press to shape the bottom and sides, leaving a central opening for the later addition of milk. Those interested can explore one of the many “dupe” recipes available online.
7 Festive Games and Activities for a Memorable Holiday Party
Name That Holiday Song
All you need is someone with a phone full of great Christmas songs, ready to play DJ. See who can guess the festive songs first after hearing just a few notes. It’s a laid-back way to enjoy some post-meal fun.
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Never Have I Ever Holiday Edition
Give this timeless game a festive twist by asking questions like, “I’ve never regifted a present,” and find out what secrets your friends and family may be hiding. You can stick to the traditional rules where those who’ve committed the act take a sip of their beverage, or you can opt for a point-based system, with the winner receiving a holiday surprise as their reward.
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Present Stacking
Here’s a game that allows you to unleash your creativity. Wrap a selection of uniquely shaped objects, and the challenge is to see who can build the tallest stack of presents. Using fragile items in this game should be avoided for obvious reasons.
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Christmas Carol Challenge
Here’s a straightforward, no-fuss game that’s perfect a cozy home get-together or an office party. Gather everyone in a circle, and the game begins with one person singing a line from a holiday song. The person to their right then must continue with the next line of the song, and so on. You can choose from timeless classics like Jingle Bells or opt for a more contemporary holiday hit like Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas is You. While you might know the opening lines of these songs, it becomes quite a challenge as the game progresses.
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Best/Worst Gift
Distribute four slips of paper to each participant. Every guest is tasked with jotting down two positive Christmas gifts and two negative ones: one from their real experiences and one fabricated. Collect all the slips in a container and let the group take turns guessing which presents were genuinely given and which were made up.
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Saran Wrap Ball Game
Make a big plastic wrap ball stuffed with little gifts like mini liquor bottles, gift cards, candy, and cash. One person starts by unwrapping it, while someone else takes the dice and tries to roll doubles. The twist is that you can’t stop unwrapping until your neighbor rolls those elusive doubles, so the pressure’s on to keep the ball moving. Players get to keep all the goodies they uncover during their turn, so everyone’s in for some prizes. You can make it more challenging by requiring the person unwrapping to wear oven mitts.
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Celebrity
Here’s a fun party game you can enjoy with friends or family anytime, anywhere. You split into two teams, and each player writes down 5 celebrity names on pieces of paper. You take turns being the clue-giver. In round one, the clue-giver describes the celebrity without saying their name or nickname, and the team guesses. In round two, you can only use one word as a clue. Round three is like Charades, where you act out the celebrity without speaking. Keep score to see which team guesses the most celebrities correctly. It’s a great game for any gathering.
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