Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts

Sunday, November 30, 2025

Copycat York Peppermint Patties

 


Photo source: Maria's Mixing Bowl

This is one of those homemade goodies that makes a great gift.  It made me very happy to find this recipe.  Love peppermint patties and should make a gift for myself.

If you love them too, make a batch!

Click here to go to Maria's Mixing Bowl's recipe page.



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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Holiday Cookie Recipes from the Food Network



Need inspiration for your holiday cookie baking?  

Whether you give your holiday cookies as gifts, make them for your holiday parties or just want some new cookie ideas, Food Network has prepared an awesome holiday cookie section on their website.  I could not pick a favorite to feature . . . there are too many to choose from!

Click here to go there!





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Sunday, December 8, 2013

The Best Christmas Recipe Guide



"Christmas dinner is the primary meal traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Christmas dinner around the world may differ and the traditions present below can reflect the culture of the respective country it is being celebrated in. Turkey is present in a fair number of these meals." Wikipedia

Click here for traditions around the world





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Friday, December 9, 2011

Cherry Cordials



One of my favorite chocolate candies :)


Makes: 2 1/2 dozen
Cooking Time: 5 min
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup (stick) butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 (10 ounces) jar stemmed maraschino cherries, well drained
  • 1 (11 ounces) package milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions
  1. Line baking sheet with waxed paper.
     
  2. In small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter, and milk; mix until stiff dough forms. Shape dough evenly around each cherry and place on baking sheet. Freeze 15 minutes, or until firm.
     
  3. In small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat until smooth. Remove coated cherries from freezer and dip each into the chocolate mixture, coating completely.
     
  4. Return to baking sheet and chill for 1 hour, or until chocolate is firm. Serve, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Source:  Mr. Food




The Golden Box from Chocolate.com would make
an excellent gift for your favorite chocoholic!



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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Brownie Bonbons


Great idea for gifts or entertaining!

Quick and easy semi-homemade . . . 
my favorite kind of recipe :)

A variation I would try is a chocolate
coating instead of  candy canes.



Ingredients
  • 1 (19.8-ounce) package brownie mix, batter prepared according to package directions
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed candy canes

Instructions
  1. Bake brownies according to package directions.
     
  2. Place crushed candy canes in a shallow dish. Remove brownies from oven and allow to sit 5 minutes. While brownies are still warm, use a small ice cream scoop or a spoon to scoop them out; roll into 1-inch balls.
     
  3. Immediately roll in crushed candy canes, coating completely. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Source:  Mr. Food



No time for baking? 

Bakery in a Box from 
Chocolates.com is a great choice!



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