When you make homemade treats for the holidays, don’t forget the container, as well! Recycle product containers by removing labels and adding your own—or ribbon and stickers. You’ll be helping conserve resources and bringing holiday cheer at the same time!

You can use these pre-made labels or make your own.

• Happy Holidays Chocolate Truffles
• Joy to the World Peanut Butter Balls

QUICK AND EASY

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus chilling

Makes about 24 

Chop 4 oz unsweetened chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave. Set aside. Use an electric mixer to combine 8 oz cream cheese and 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar in a large bowl. When fully mixed, blend in the melted chocolate. Cover the bowl and chill the dough until firm, about a half hour. Scoop into balls with a teaspoon and roll each ball in cocoa powder. Store in the fridge, and serve at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE-COVERED

PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus chilling

Makes about 24 

Combine 1 cup each: powdered sugar, peanut butter, crispy rice cereal and coconut (optional) and roll into walnut-sized balls. Chill an hour. Melt chocolate bark candy coating and dip each ball in the chocolate and chopped nuts (optional). Place on waxed paper until set.