Cooking Quick & Easy Christmas treats - *UPDATED* - compiled recipes - Page 53

[snowwhitesmom]

 

[barbmouse]

another bump................

 

[tchrrx]

Oh my! Looks like I'll be going grocery shopping tonight. We may possibly have a snow day from school this week. Think I'll stock up tonight on ingredients to make some of this yummy stuff!

BTW, I am trying a new recipe on Thursday night for chocolate mint bars. If they turn out good, I'll share the recipe here.

 

[sharkB8HooHaHa]

I've been scribbling recipes all morning and now it's my turn to contribute.
Take a boxed pound cake mix and prepare according to the directions (egg, oil and water, I think) add to it 2 pouches of spiced cider mix. Then just bake. It's an incredibly easy way to add some extra flavor to the pound cake.

And thank you ALL for your recipes. I bake for my extended family every year in an effort to keep my budget under control and these easy and fast recipes are fantastic!

 

[mrp4352]

Refrigerated canned biscuits
Cinnamon and sugar, mixed together for coating
Deep fryer with oil (350-375 degrees)

Directions:

Take a small film container and press it into the center of each biscuit making donut and hole... then put into heated oil to fry. Turn donuts after the first side is browned nicely. When done, remove from oil immediately and coat in cinnamon sugar. I put mine in a plastic zip bag and shake well to coat.

These are best eaten the same day.

I loved these as a kid - except we wouldn't do the cinnamon and sugar - Mom would thin a can of icing with milk to make a glaze and we'd have all different kinds of sprinkles to decorate with. I think we had these for breakfast at every sleepover at my house!

Thanks for the warm memory!

 

[jiminyC_fan]

I was just going to start a thread with this very subject. Glad I found this one already started!

 

[Deesknee]

just bumping ... and getting hungry

 

[mel63]

bump

 

[mrp4352]

These are YUMMY!!

2 10-12 oz. packages of oyster crackers
1 scant cup oil
1 1 oz. package dry ranch dressing
2 tsp dill weed
2 tsp lemon pepper
1 heaping tsp garlic salt

Spread the crackers out into a baking sheet with high sides (or a 9x13 works). Add the seasonings into the oil and whisk, then pour over the oyster crackers. Stir to coat all the crackers. Bake at 200 degrees for 20 minutes stirring every 5-7 minutes.

That's it!

 

[jstbcuz]

Humdingers

½ c butter 1 c chopped pecans
1 c sugar 1 c diced dates
1 ½ c rice krispies powdered sugar

Put butter, sugar, dates and pecans into skillet over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Take off heat. Add rice krispies. Let cool slightly. Roll into balls and roll balls into powdered sugar.

 

[Suz D]

These are YUMMY!!

2 10-12 oz. packages of oyster crackers
1 scant cup oil
1 1 oz. package dry ranch dressing
2 tsp dill weed
2 tsp lemon pepper
1 heaping tsp garlic salt

Spread the crackers out into a baking sheet with high sides (or a 9x13 works). Add the seasonings into the oil and whisk, then pour over the oyster crackers. Stir to coat all the crackers. Bake at 200 degrees for 20 minutes stirring every 5-7 minutes.

That's it!

These ARE yummy! We make them but we put them in a brown paper bag and pour the seasonings in and shake. Then pour them out onto the cookie sheet. I always smash my chex mix when I stir to coat. (not that these are chex mix, but same type of thing).

 

[kmebee]

These are YUMMY!!

2 10-12 oz. packages of oyster crackers
1 scant cup oil
1 1 oz. package dry ranch dressing
2 tsp dill weed
2 tsp lemon pepper
1 heaping tsp garlic salt

Spread the crackers out into a baking sheet with high sides (or a 9x13 works). Add the seasonings into the oil and whisk, then pour over the oyster crackers. Stir to coat all the crackers. Bake at 200 degrees for 20 minutes stirring every 5-7 minutes.

That's it!

These are one of my family's favorites to just sit and snack on. And Oh So Easy to make!!

 

[vettechick99]

I hate you all. And I'm subscribing.

 

[fivefordisney]

I hate you all. And I'm subscribing.

Yes, I personally blamed this thread for the pounds I put on last Christmas! It seemed so easy that I would make a treat after dinner for my kids (uh, yeah, that's the story) every night.

However, I must say that this thread came in handy last week when my DD10 had to do a "how to" project last week. She taught her class how to make the chocolate pretzel wreaths...a big hit!

 

[mindystar]

These are YUMMY!!

2 10-12 oz. packages of oyster crackers
1 scant cup oil
1 1 oz. package dry ranch dressing
2 tsp dill weed
2 tsp lemon pepper
1 heaping tsp garlic salt

Spread the crackers out into a baking sheet with high sides (or a 9x13 works). Add the seasonings into the oil and whisk, then pour over the oyster crackers. Stir to coat all the crackers. Bake at 200 degrees for 20 minutes stirring every 5-7 minutes.

That's it!

I remember a boy in my fifth grade class made these for his demonstration speech. I remember they were SO good, but didn't remember the recipe. Now whenever I go down the cracker/cookie aisle in the grocery store and see those oyster crackers or see the packet of ranch dressing I remember those crackers--Yummy! And that was 16 years ago
Thanks for posting--can't wait to make them now!

 

[zippeedee]

I saw something really easy today. Hallmark is getting $3.50 each for chocolate dipped candy canes. Unwrap, hold by the bent top part, dip in melted chocolate, cool, wrap in a baggie & tie with a ribbon. So easy!

 

[It's A Happy Day]

I saw something really easy today. Hallmark is getting $3.50 each for chocolate dipped candy canes. Unwrap, hold by the bent top part, dip in melted chocolate, cool, wrap in a baggie & tie with a ribbon. So easy!

This paired up with some hot chocolate would be a nice easy gift too!

 

[It's A Happy Day]

Got this off a website for folgers..... yum And I'm sure they could all be modified to use with just about any coffee. These recipes as well as some great ones for desserts & snacks that are great with coffee can be found at http://www.folgers.com/recipes/recipes_landing.shtml

Caramel Chocoloccino
Ingredients:
2 scoops Folgers Café Latte Caramel Groove®
2 teaspoons sweetened cocoa powder
4 oz. boiling water
6 oz. milk
Chocolate shavings, for garnish

Caramel Chocolate Folgers
Directions:
1. Combine the Folgers Café Latte, cocoa powder, and boiling water
in a large mug and stir to dissolve.
2. Heat the milk in a separate container until hot.
3. Add the milk to the coffee mixture and stir to combine.
4. Garnish with chocolate shavings.

Caramel Folgers Coffee
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh, regular, brewed Folgers coffee
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
1 to 2 tablespoons cream (optional)

Directions:
1. Stir together.
2. Serve hot.

Hot Buttered Rum Folgers (nonalcoholic)
Ingredients:
1 heaping teaspoon Folgers Instant Coffee Crystals
8 ounces boiling water
2 to 3 tablespoons butterscotch ice cream topping
1/8 teaspoon rum extract
1 tablespoon whipped topping

Directions:
1. Stir together the Folgers Instant Coffee Crystals with the boiling water until dissolved.
2. Stir in the butterscotch topping and rum extract to mix well.
3. Top with the whipped topping.
4. Serve immediately.

Hot Chocolate Folgers
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh, regular, brewed Folgers coffee
1 single-serving envelope of hot chocolate mix
1 heaping tablespoon marshmallow whip

Directions:
1. Stir together the coffee and hot chocolate; mix until blended.
2. Top with the marshmallow whip.
3. Serve hot.


Malted Vanilla Vibe Cafe Latte
Ingredients:
3 scoops Folgers Café Latte Vanilla Vibe®
2 tablespoons malted milk powder
4 oz. boiling water
6 oz. milk

Directions:
1. Combine the Folgers Café Latte, malted milk powder, and boiling water in a large mug and stir to dissolve.
2. Heat the milk in a separate container until hot.
3. Add the milk to the malted coffee mixture and stir to combine.
4. Drink hot and enjoy!

Mocha Ice Cafe
Ingredients:
6 ounces fresh, strong, brewed Folgers Whole Bean coffee
3 or 4 ice cubes
1 scoop coffee ice cream
Sugar, to taste
2 to 3 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream (or whipped topping)

Directions:
1. Pour the hot Folgers whole bean coffee into a heatproof 10-ounce glass.
2. Add the ice cubes and stir until coffee is chilled.
3. Add the ice cream and top with the whipped cream.
4. Taste and add sugar, if desired.
5. Serve with a long-handled spoon and a straw.

Tip: Brewing the Folgers whole bean coffee stronger than normal helps to maintain the rich coffee flavor and prevents it from being diluted by the ice.


Strawberries & Cream Folgers
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh, regular, brewed Folgers coffee
1 cup sliced frozen or fresh strawberries
1/4 cup strawberry preserves
2 scoops vanilla (or strawberry) ice cream
5 or 6 ice cubes

Directions:
1. Pour the hot coffee into a blender jar.
2. Add the strawberries, preserves, and ice cream.
3. Blend together.
4. With the blender motor running at the highest speed, drop in the ice cubes one at a time, and mix until mixture is very cold and frothy.
5. Pour into one large or two medium-sized glasses and serve immediately.
(Makes 1 to 2 servings.)

 

[rie'smom]

These are YUMMY!!

2 10-12 oz. packages of oyster crackers
1 scant cup oil
1 1 oz. package dry ranch dressing
2 tsp dill weed
2 tsp lemon pepper
1 heaping tsp garlic salt

Spread the crackers out into a baking sheet with high sides (or a 9x13 works). Add the seasonings into the oil and whisk, then pour over the oyster crackers. Stir to coat all the crackers. Bake at 200 degrees for 20 minutes stirring every 5-7 minutes.

That's it!

We make a variation of these. My mom calls them firecrackers.
1 1oz ranch dressing
Use 1 tbsp cayenne(less if you want a milder version)
olive oil
garlic powder instead of the salt
saltine crackers
no lemon pepper
We spread the crackers brush oil onto the crackers and then sprinkle the powdered mix onto the crackers. Also,as we check the crackers,we flip them and add more oil. However, I like the way that mrp4352 mixes everything together and I'll do this next time. Serve with cream cheese-you can't beat the spicy taste topped with the coolness of the cream cheese.

 

[ZipaDeeDooDah]

Got this off a website for folgers..... yum And I'm sure they could all be modified to use with just about any coffee. These recipes as well as some great ones for desserts & snacks that are great with coffee can be found at http://www.folgers.com/recipes/recipes_landing.shtml

Those look so YUMMY!!!!