Peppermint Zebra Icebox Cakes
I did not go Black Friday Shopping this year.
Partly because I was scared. Seriously, I saw a You Tube video of a huge mob of people hurting each other over $2 waffle makers.
Waffle makers.
And not to be mean or anything, but I got a good look at quite a few of the Waffle Mob members and none of them looked like they even knew HOW to make waffles.
And if they did, I wouldn’t eat them anyhow. I mean, one woman was in such a frenzy that her butt crack was hanging out the whole time. Gross. No thank you ma’am, you can keep your butt waffles. I’ll make my own.
The other reason I didn’t go was that I pretty much did all my shopping already. Except for my husband’s presents. Because he is the hardest person to shop for that ever existed.
For one thing, he already has EVERYTHING. And for another thing, the stuff he likes is stuff I know nothing about. Like tools and equipment for shooting animals. I don’t even LIKE going in hunting and man stuff stores. Hello, have you ever BEEN to Arkansas? The guys in those places scare me.
So. I decided to have my husband look online and make me a list so I could just go on Sears or Bass Pro Shops websites and shop from the comfort of my home, where I can be glittery and gun illiterate and not be judged.
Well. That was certainly a mistake.
My husband gave me his wishlist. Do you know what is on it? Among other things, a hatchet and a machete.
A MACHETE.
You would think that by now, he would know that a woman obsessed with Court TV and 48 Hours Mystery would never buy her husband a machete or hatchet. I can already see the title of my murder episode– “The Gift of Murder”.
No thanks.
And yes, it is perfectly normal to choose gifts based on #1 Their ability to take part in a murder and #2 Hypothetical title of murder show made after said homicide. Those shows don’t exist for no reason, you know.
So obviously, it’s back to the drawing board. I’m thinking about getting him stuff that’s pretend for him, but really for me. Like cozy throw blankets and romantic comedies. Very nonmurderey.
In other present news, I made these fun dessert gifts the other day. So so easy and inexpensive and they taste amazing. Have you ever had zebra ice box cake? The cookies and cool whip are layered and sit overnight, so the cookies get soft and cakey. I added peppermint extract for a fun Christmas-ey twist. Try them!
(click here for printable recipe)
INGREDIENTS
About 30 Nabisco Chocolate Wafer Cookies
8 oz tub Cool Whip
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (or more to taste)
6 half pint jars (I buy mine by the case at Walmart)
Ribbon
Gently fold peppermint extract into the Cool Whip. Spoon a bit in the bottom of each jar and top with a cookie. I broke my cookies in half so they would fit, and overlapped the edges a bit. Repeat layers until the jar is full. Top with a lid and place in the refrigerator overnight.
Tie with ribbon before gifting. Enjoy!
It really doesn’t get easier than that. I hope you love them!
Have a happy Monday and thanks for reading!
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Ooooh want some! Minus the peppermint :)
Wow, butt waffles! That does sounds scary! These, sounds great, and I think I’ll give them a try! Thanks!
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Mmmm.. simple and yummy! And I love the delicious treats in jars! :) Thank you.
Don’t blame you for not going shopping on Black Friday, I didn’t either. Besides that waffle maker looked like the waffles would stick and I’d get all aggravated with it. And I didn’t want to see “the people of walmart” either. Now your treats in a Jar are much nicer to look at. I can’t get enough of them. They are so cute for gifts.
Yeah definitely no THANK YOU to butt waffles haha. There was no black friday for me either…blah too much drama lol. Anyways, this looks simple and fantastic…a must try ;) Thank you for sharing.
butt waffles….. best line ever…. and I so needed a good laugh tonight… Thank you! and thank you also for peppermint icebox cookies. Yum!!!
Yummy! My husband actually gave me a machete for Christmas 2 years ago. he said it was for when we go camping. I think he forgot that I don’t go camping. Now it sits under my bed for nights I am home alone.
These look awesome but I’m totally jealous of your half pint jars…there is nowhere in England that sells these and believe me I’ve tried to find them because I want to make all the cute stuff in jars you do! Just another reason why I need to be shakin’ it Stateside! and if you think wanting a machete is scary…when we lived in the Caribbean last year I remember being freaked out seeing guys walking down the street carrying machetes all the time only to discover they were actually gardeners!
I am hysterical over butt waffles and the gift of murder! Thank you for this recipe too, I can’t wait to make them, they’ll be soooo easy to adjust for each of our tastes around here (as in extra chocolate for my husband and the boys and peppermint for me!). Oh and I never go shopping on Black Friday either.
too cute buttwaffle…i did black friday at best buy about 5 years ago, told myself i would never ever do it again, mad house is not worth saving a few bucks for, plus im miss internet girl, i actually save alot of money shopping on the internet..i google for coupon codes and always get free shipping, i needed a new wireless mouse, i keep dropping mine, today costco 9.99 on line, free shipping and no gas driving around looking…cant beat that and i purchased on my upromise credit card and 10 percent of my purchase goes into a savings account for my grandaughter…so no thankyou to black friday crazyness…i would love to be one of your friends and get one of those pepperment jars, wow miss crafty…food is always the best gift..
Love, this idea! So cute and looks pretty tasty too :)
HA!! you are entirely too funny with the discussion about butt waffles and non-murdery presents!!! And thanks for the idea for these yummy desserts/gifts-can’t wait to try them :)
do you have to refrigerate, or are they okay to have out while delivering?
You crack me up. At least your husband gave you a list. I am still begging for my husband to give me some ideas other than “a new shop vac.” Otherwise, he’s ending up with some new KitchenAid appliances and cookbooks. :-)
Wow! I am still hysterical about your butt waffles!!!
Seriously though – I love these cakes! So cute and they look delicious!
is it bad that I asked my husband for a machete? and to get it framed with a note that says “in case of zombies.”? I think he’s contemplating doing it… a girl can only dream…
Peppermint plus jars…I’m in heaven!!!!
Haha!!! Butt waffles! What surprises me most is that you live in Arkansas and your husband DOESN’T own a machete! My brother has had one since he was a kid. For killing snakes and stuff, you know?
As for the zebra cakes they are so pretty and my fave is I.can do this!
I skipped Black Friday shopping to stay home and bake. I am so impressed that you have most of your gifts already, I haven’t even thought of most of mine!
I love these individual icebox cakes.
could these be any cuter?!
This couldn’t be easier! And so cute too.
I will always love dessert-in-a-jar. And I love how easy these are, too!
Such a CUTE idea, Kristan!!! And my hubby is the hardest to buy for, too! I have NO idea what he is talking about half the time as far as gifts go. Maybe we could give them cash and let them go shopping together?!?
hah a machete!! that really had me laughing- the gift of murder. ill be on the lookout for when it airs!
OMG! I actually LOL’d at “butt waffles”! (And then I clapped my hand over my mouth because my husband looked at me very confused-like. I tried to explain, but to no avail. He’s looking at cyber-Monday video games… The humor is lost on men.)
VERY CUTE!
I Black Friday- shopped online. A lot. It wasn’t pretty!! These are so cute!
I’m thinking this would be perfect for the Peppermint Joe Joe’s I picked up on impluse at Trader Joe’s last week! YUM!
So very cool! Love the black and white!
I love icebox cakes w/ those wafer cookies, adding peppermint is a great idea!
Um, this is going to be my new teacher holiday gift. It’s the perfect, festive homemade treat. Again, thanks for sharing.
A machete! Hilarious!!
I love these icebox cakes…jar stuff is always cuter :)
Bwahahahaha! Butt waffles. Hilarious!!
I didn’t do any Black Friday shopping either…but I did just partake in some Cyber Monday shopping. :)
This are so easy and sound delicious! What a great idea!!
Very funny! Thanks for sharing why Black Friday is uber nutso. I did go, but only because I had to drive the Hubster to work (he works at Target). By the time I arrived at 2:30am there was nada. I got the best deal on my deal the weekend BEFORE Black Friday at Target. I was laughing internally as I watched people check out with the same TV for $50 more. Made my day *evil laughter ensues* I did pick up a gorgeous poinsetta. It wasn’t on special though it look purrty on my dining room table.
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Looks so delicious=)
This made me laugh! Thank you :) You are too funny. I have made this treat before (delicious) but it wasn’t nearly as pretty as yours. I did it in a log, not in jars AND, I added a bit of Baileys to the whipped cream! I think I will steal the jar idea though and make it again!
NO WAY! You just made a post of one of my all-time favorite desserts! I’m very excited! Ours are called “Lincoln Logs” and they don’t come in pretty jars with pretty ribbons, but you can just bet that they will for now on! I’m SOOOOO making these! Thanks for the fun idea. And no. Don’t buy a machete. I won’t even let my hubby get life insurance on me. ;-) Thanks for the always fun posts Kristan!
Butt Waffles!! That made me snort! Seriously it’s a freaking waffle maker, people! I think these icebox cakes are just adorable and waaaaay cuter than the aforementioned butt crack!
Thanks, girl!! And yes…how many times do you think they’ll actually even USE the waffle maker? I rarely dig my own out, and I paid full price!!
These are so adorable!! Great photos, and a perfect quick dessert!
Thanks, sweetie pie!! :)
That was hilarious!! Butt waffles… LOL.
You are killing me! Butt waffles?! LOL!
My husband is so annoyed as I keep giggling while reading! I agree, do not buy the machete!!
LOL butt waffles!!!
Okay, you are my new favourite blogger. I want to eat your website.
You are the sweetest person who ever lived.
I love the idea of doing icebox cakes in little jars. So cute!
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I’ve been wanting to make an icebox cake for years now, but I can’t ever find the wafers and I just can’t convince my husband that I need 12 boxes of them. *sigh* Men just don’t get it.
I laughed – out loud – while reading this – at work – which could really get me in trouble with my boss because then I’d have to explain to her that my job is so boring I have to give myself incentives – like reading your awesomely hysterical (and delicious) blog – just to get through my mundane tasks. Argh. Anyway, keep it up girl, you’re the bright spot in my 9-5 and the extra 10 pounds on my behind :-)
I made these for a holiday party and what a hit!! Everyone wanted to recipe! I did a slight modification since I found peppermint chocolate sandwich cookies. I used them and omitted the peppermint oil in the Cool Whip. It was heavenly!
I linked to this post from my blog today:
http://oliveobserver.blogspot.com/2011/12/fivethingsfridady-diy-gifts-in-jar.html
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