Sweet Treats

Night one, the elf plants peppermint candies in a little pot of sugar snow. Night two, candy canes have sprouted right where the peppermints were.

Plain cookies, white frosting and sprinkles are laid out like a bakery counter. The elf already decorated one and left a bite out of it.

A row of snowmen made of powdered mini donuts is waiting on the breakfast table, with chocolate chip eyes and pretzel stick arms, and the elf is putting the hat on the last one.

The elf built a little gingerbread house from graham crackers and frosting, then ran out of time. He left the candy in bowls so the kids can finish decorating.

The elf is soaking in a mug of mini marshmallows like the coziest bubble bath at the North Pole, rubber duck and all.

The elf built himself a winter home: a dome igloo of mini marshmallows stuck together with frosting, with a little doorway he's peeking out of.

The elf left a snowman building kit on a plate: big marshmallows, pretzel stick arms and chocolate chip buttons.