One of the things I love most about Christmas, (or any holiday) is the food. I love to make cookies, candies, and breads to share with friends and neighbors. |
Turtles 1 pkg carmels 1/4 cup pet milk 2 c. chopped pecans 1/4 stick of paraffin 6 oz chocolate chips Melt candy & pet milk in glass bowl in microwave, stirring often. When completely melted, remove and stir in pecans. Drop by spoonful unto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper. Chill until firm. Melt parrafin and choc chips togather. Dip each piece of candy into choc mixture and let sit until dry. |
Foolproof Chocolate Fudge 18 oz semi-sweet choc. chips 1.5 tsp. vanilla 1(14 oz) can Eagle Brand milk 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Melt chips and milk over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat when smooth. Add vanilla and nuts and stir well. Spread evenly into a 8 in pan, lined with wax paper. Chill 2 hours. Turn out and cut into squares. Store covered. |
Jingle Bells 1 20 oz roll sugar coolie dough 1 tbsp green sugar 1 tbsp red sugar Holiday colored M&M's Heat oven to 350 degrees. Unwrap cookie dough an roll in colored sugar. Slice and fold top corners of each inward to form a bell. Place a M&M on each cookie for the clapper. Bake 8 to 12 mins. |
Boiled Cookies 2 cups sugar 4 tbsp cocoa 1/2 c milk 1 stick butter 1/2 c peanut butter 2 tbs vanilla 2 1/2 cups oats Boil first 4 ingredients for 2 mins. Remove & stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by spoonful onto wax paper and let sit until firm. |
Peanut Butter Balls 1/2 cup peanut butter 3 tbsp butter 1 cup powdered sugar chocolate dip Stir togather peanut butter& margarine until creamy. Gradually add the sugar, stirring until combined. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on wax paper untily dry. Dip balls into choclate dip. |