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MP Gingerbread Cookie Gift Bags Recipe

Yield: 6 Gift Bags  |  Est. Time: 2 Hours  |  Level: Difficult
About This Recipe:
These adorable gingerbread soaps look and smell just like the real thing! They make a fun project for a snowy day, and the perfect holiday gift.


Shopping List:
(1) 2 lb Premium Extra Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
(1) 1 Block Crimson Red Wine Sparkle Mica Soap Color Blocks
(1) 1 Block Gingerbread Brown Sparkle Mica Soap Color Blocks
(1) 1 Block White Clouds Shimmer Mica Soap Color Blocks
(1) 1 Block Light Gold Shimmer Mica Soap Color Blocks
(1) 2 fl. oz Gingerbread Man Fragrance Oil 977
(1) 2 oz Vanilla Color Stabilizer - MP Soap
(1) 1 Mold Gingerbread Man 2 Soap Mold (MW 552)
(1) 1 Mold Gingerbread Man 1 Soap Mold (MW 13)
(1) 1 Mold Gingerbread Guest Soap Mold (MW 546)
(1) 1 Each Hairnets - 24 inch Disposable
(6) 1 Piece Droppers (Pipettes) - Plastic
(5) 1 Piece Beaker - Natural Polypropylene
(6) 1 Piece Clear Cello Bag (5" x 3" x 11.5")
(1) 0.06 Pack (1/2 oz) Natural Raffia
(1) 1 lb Crinkle Paper Filler - Ivory


Recipe Ingredients:
Measure ingredients with a scale or precise measuring tool.

• 32 oz. Premium Extra Clear MP Soap Base - 2 lb Tray
• 1/2 Piece(s) Crimson Red Wine Sparkle Mica Soap Color Blocks
• 1/2 Piece(s) Gingerbread Brown Sparkle Mica Soap Color Blocks
• 1/2 Piece(s) White Clouds Shimmer Mica Soap Color Blocks
• 1/2 Piece(s) Light Gold Shimmer Mica Soap Color Blocks
• 1 oz. Gingerbread Man Fragrance Oil 977
• 0.50 oz. Vanilla Color Stabilizer - MP Soap


Equipment From Home:
• (1) Microwave
• (1) Scale - Digital Display
• (1) Thermometer
• (1) Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup (32 oz.)
• (1) Soap Cutter
• (1) Cutting Mat
• (1) Spatula
• (1) Toothpick
• (1) Rubbing Alcohol

Directions:
NOTE: If you are making these products for sale, good manufacturing practices recommend you wear a hairnet, gloves and a mask. We also recommend a clean apron and workspace.
  1. Cut each color block in half and place each piece into a separate beaker. We recommend using one color at a time. After choosing your first color, melt in microwave in 5 second increments. 
  2. Spritz the soap mold cavity with rubbing alcohol and then using a plastic dropper, begin filling the detail with melted color bar. Spritz with rubbing alcohol to pop any bubbles. 
  3. Repeat with remaining colors until mold details are filled. If any soap spilled over you can use a toothpick, or a similar tool, to remove the excess soap. 
  4. Combine 0.50 oz. fragrance oil and 0.25 oz. stabilizer and allow to sit for 2 minutes. 
  5. Melt 16 oz. clear soap with ¼ brown sparkle color block. Stir. If darker color is desired, add another ¼ piece of color. When completely melted, add fragrance mixture. 
  6. When soap is 125ºF, thoroughly spritz each cavity with rubbing alcohol and then begin pouring brown soap. Each cavity should only be filled approximately ½ way to look like cookies. 
  7. If you have any leftover soap, pour it evenly between all cavities. Spritz with rubbing alcohol. Allow to harden completely and then unmold. 
  8. Repeat above steps to make additional soaps. 
  9. Package 2 large cookies and 1-2 small cookies in each cello bag with crinkled paper. Tie with ribbon. 
  10. Label product accordingly. 
To Use: Lather with water onto skin. Rinse off. Avoid contact with eyes.

Ingredient Label: Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoate, Sodium Stearate, Fragrance, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Fluorphlogopite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Iron Oxide
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