DIY Sunday: Treat Bags for Your Girlfriends

I try and never go empty handed when meeting friends that I haven't seen in what seems likes ages.  A little something small, I feel, lets them know I value their friendship, even if we haven't seen each other in over a year (or longer!).

I really value the friendships I've made over the years from various jobs and places we've lived.  Do you keep in touch with your friends?

Yesterday I made up the most delicious Chocolate Pecan Bars.  See them?  They are heavenly, and every bit of sugar filled that they look like they are.  There is no hiding the calories in this bar.  But it's okay - only two are packaged up in each treat bag, just enough to get your sweet tooth on.



Here is what you'll need to make these cute bags:

• Cellophane bags - found cheap at any Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.
• Treats (preferably homemade!)
• Ribbon or wire to tie bags
• Wax or parchment paper

Bake your treats, let them cool, layer between sheets of wax or parchment paper, place in bags, secure with ribbon or cute wire and your done!  I put two large bars in each bag, which used up the 9x13 pan I baked them in.

If your waiting for this recipe, you'll just have to wait a little longer - I won't be revealing till later this week.  Think of it as saving you some fat and calories....