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

[disneydream'n]

How far in advace can you make these goodies? Im needing them for Christmas trays

 

[kahluacream]

I don't know if these have been posted yet, but they're so yummy!

Hello Dolly Cookies (more like dessert squares!)

1/2 c. butter
1 c. graham cracker crumbs (I sweeten these with 2 Tbs. conf. sugar)
1 can (1 1/3 c.) flaked coconut
12 oz. pkg. milk chocolate chips
1 c. broken pecans (optional)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (I use Eagle Brand.)

Melt butter in baking dish; cover with crumbs. Add chocolate chips, coconut, pecans. Pour condensed milk over all. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes. Cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares. These keep well.

Enjoy!

 

[LOVETHATMOUSE]

I want to print out this whole thread, but it will only print one page at a time. How can I do this without going in and printing each page indivually?

 

[mermaidwannabe]

I'm sorry if this has been asked already, but what is a "regular" size jar of peanut butter? I went to the store today and there are small, medium, large and extra large.

 

[karenbaco]

I made the turtles......yummy!!! I also made the pretzel wreaths but used candy cane kisses, my 5 year old LOVES them!!! I'd prefer the chocolate ones. Getting excited to try the snickers fudge, pepermiint bark and toffee next.!!

 

[Ladyw/theTramp]

I have one to share if you all promise not to make fun it!

I will preface it by saying.. "I DO NOT BAKE!"
However, I have to bring a dozen of something to my DD's preschool program tonight, so...

12 Hostess Ding Dongs (unwrapped and laid on a plate so as to make me look less pathetic)

Green Decorator Icing in a spray can

Pre-made Holiday "candy cake decorations" ( they come in all kinds of styles.. I got the Rudlophs and Gingerbread men)



I just put a circle (glob) of green icing on top of each Ding Dong and laid a decorator candy on top and Presto!

Believe it or not, they look really cute!!!

Time spent : 5 minutes.. (and most of that was unwrapping each Ding Dong!)

 

[ZipaDeeDooDah]

I want to print out this whole thread, but it will only print one page at a time. How can I do this without going in and printing each page indivually?

All the recipes from pages 1 to 24 are here: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=15040284&postcount=358


The recipes from pages 24 to 29 are here: http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=15249256&postcount=422


Below are the recipes from pages 29 to 39:


Chocolate dipped pretzels and marshmallows
We recently attended an Octoberfest celebration --- and of course, we had to go in the candy store. Next to the chocolate dipped pretzels (which looked pretty tasty) were chocolate dipped marshmallows. Three-four big marshmallows, dipped in chocolate... some were then rolled in nuts or sprinkles. They looked really tasty and easy to make. They also had chocolate dipped bananas and some really great candied apples and caramel apples. So, if you're already dipping pretzel rods...you might try some of the other dipped items too.

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MIDNIGHT MERINGUES (they "bake" while you sleep!)
2 egg whites (room temperature)
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. creme de menthe or other mint flavoring
few drops green food coloring
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 275. Grease 2 cookie sheets. Beat 2 egg whites with pinch of salt and 1/2 tsp cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar. Add 1/2 teaspoon flavoring and a few drops of food coloring. (For Christmas I make pink and green meringues - for the pink ones use red food coloring and a raspberry flavoring). Beat until stiff. Stir in chocolate chips. Put by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet. Put in oven and TURN OFF IMMEDIATELY. Leave in 6 hours or overnight. Make approximately 5 dozen.

For gifts, I place pink and green meringues in a glass canister type jar and tie a ribbon on top. Everyone loves these!!

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Chocolate Covered Potato Chips
A Huge Bag of Ruffles Potato Chips (they work best because of the small, closer together ridges). Only use whole or bigger pieces of chips.

Dip or coat (if easier) both sides of each chip and place on wax paper. Place in fridge for a few minutes to set and you're done. They really are good!

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Easy Donuts
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!

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Have you ever tried a pretzel ring with a ROLO candy in the middle. Place in oven (about 250 degrees) for 6-8 minutes. Add a pecan half on top, let cool and you have a crunchy, chocolatey, carmely, nutty snack.

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I took 2 instant white chocolate puddings, mixed them in different bowls, added red food dye to one, and green to the other. In 8 small glass mini bowls put a bottom layer(2 tablespoons) of red, then a layer of green (2 tablespoons), then another layer of red, and green. You can either leave it like that or take the end of a spoon and stir a little so it looks swirled.
A great touch to your pretzels is, get white chocolate chips, melt them and add 3-4 drops of green dye. Get a spoon full of the chocolate (to keep the chocolate warm, use a bigger bowl full of hot water and place your chocolate bowl into it), and drizzle over the pretzel rings. As the chocolate starts to harden on your pretzels start to push it into an O shape and sprinkle red, and white sprinkles onto them. Once they are completely hard take those gel decorating tubes for cookies and cake and draw a bow on the bottom.

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We bought a small package of those Brownie Bites at SAMS (little brownies shaped like cupcake bottoms!!)
Then I put a little glob of whip cream on them and DD decorates them with sprinkles, gum drops, smashed candy cane fragments! and voila instant cupcakes!!
IT's sooo fun and super easy for the younger kids! we usually do a station of these at family parties, to involve the kids in something!

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Christmas Meltaway Mints.
1 package of cream cheese
4 cups (or more) icing sugar
1 tsp peppermint extract

In a mixer mix the cream cheese until soft and smooth. Add the icing sugar a little at a time until it becomes firm enough to handle. Sprinkle icing sugar on surface and knead in the peppermint extract. Divide into four and roll into ropes. Cut into pieces and let dry in the fridge over night.
You can add food colouring or add other flavours to mix it up. I like to divide it into half and make lemon mints and orange mints, just add 1/4 tsp mint and 1/4 tsp lemon extract or other flavour.

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Holiday Hot Cider
1 gallon apple cider
2 pkg. cherry koolaid w/ nutrasweet
1/4 t cinnamon
1/4 t nutmeg
1/4 t cloves
cinnamon sticks to float - optional
orange rind to float - optional

Mix and warm. We mix up the whole batch and then put it back in the gallon container (minus our taste tests, of course) and into the fridge. When we want a glass, we pour it and pop it in the microwave to warm it up. It smells wonderful while it is warming on the stove.

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Pistachio Pudding Salad

12 oz cool whip
1 small instant pistachio pudding
1 lg. can crushed pineapple

Mix together pudding & pineapple. Do NOT drain pineapple. Mix in cool whip.

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Shrimp Dip
1 soft cream cheese
1 jar shrimp sauce
1-2 cans tiny shrimp

On dinner plate, spread the cream cheese evenly. Then do the same with the shrimp sauce. Top with shrimp. Use crackers for dipping.

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Easy Fruit Dip
1 soft strawberry cream cheese
Orange juice (have also used pineapple juice)

Leave cream cheese out to soften. Add orange juice to dipping consistency. Serve with any kind of cut fruit. Kids love this.

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Peppermint Bark
I melted half a bag of light cocoa chips and spread it out thin on parchment paper. Put in the freezer for a minute to harden. Then melted half a bag of white chips and crushed 10 peppermint candies and mixed in. Spread over the hardened chocolate and put back in the freezer for a minute. Cut into bite size pieces. Looks great!

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Great Aunt Bess' Banana Bread
Mix:
1 1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 beaten eggs
4 T milk
dash salt

Add:

3 soft bananas
1 t soda
2 cups flour
1 pkg chopped nuts (optional)

Line bread tins with aluminum foil and pour in mixture 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Depending on size of bananas, baking time might be longer. It is done when toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean. Makes one large loaf.

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I just thought of (and they already do this at WDW) when we go down again in the summer buying mickey pretzels (non-chocolate ones) and then decorating them with chocolate and colored sugar or whatever. I wonder if unopened pretzels keep for a few months?

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I know that my friends that are on diets like to have fruit & fruit dip if you can come up with a low fat version of a dip. You could get the low fat strawberry cream cheese and add a little orange juice for a quick dip.

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Another really good fruit dip is lemon yogurt with cool whip mixed into it. You can get the fat free kind with both. I know that it is a hit whenever it is brought.
For a veggie dip- we get fat free sour cream and mix in dry ranch dressing.

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A quick Fat Free, Sugar Free, Low Cal but REALLY yummy fruit dip recipe I made up:
(this is for an individual serving..if you want more just adjust the amounts)

2-3 Big scoops of Frozen Cool Whip Free (it HAS to be frozen)
1 small packet of Splenda

Zap in microwave for 10-12 secs. stir really well until the consistency of marshmallow topping (like the kind on a sundae). Dip your fruit. It's really good with blueberries! Kids love this as well. You can probably add a little juice for more flavor, but I've never done that.
It tastes just like marshmallow, but w/o all the extra sugar. Ironically, I happened to have reg. marshmallow topping in the fridge. Cool Whip Free and the topping had the exact same ingredients except the fat and sugar. The difference is in the consistency.

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From my Southern Living Christmas 2006 book:
Slow-Cooker Candy!!
Triple Chocolate-Nut Clusters

1-16oz jar dry roasted peanuts
1- 9.75oz can salted whole cashews
2- cups pecan pieces
18 (2 oz) chocolate bark coating squares, cut in half
1- 12 oz package semisweet chocolate morsels
4- 1 oz bittersweet chocolate baking squares, broken into pieces
1- tablespoon shortening
1-teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine 1st 7 ingredients in a 5-quart slow cooker, cover and cook on LOW 2 hours or until chocolate is melted. Stir chocolate and nuts, add vanilla, stirring well to coat.
Drop candy by heaping teaspoonfuls onto wax paper. Let stand at least 2 hours or until firm. Store in airtight container. Yield: 6 dozen

White Chocolate-Peppermint Jumbles

2- 16 oz packages vanilla bark coating
1- 12 oz package white chocolate morsels
1- 6 oz package white chocolate baking squares
3- tablesppons shortening
1- 16 oz package of pretzels nuggets (Synder's Sourdough Pretzel Nuggets)
1- 8 oz package animal crackers (3 cups)
1-cup coarsely crushed hard peppermint candies

Combine 1st 4 ingredients in a 6-qt slow cooker. Cook, covered on LOW for
90 minutes or until vanilla bark and chocolate look very soft. Uncover and stin until smooth. Stir in preztels, crackers and crushed peppermint candies. Drop candy by heaping tablespoonfuls onto wax paper. Let stand 1 hour or unitl firm. Yield: 8 dozen

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A good kids punch recipe!
Equal parts white grape juice and club soda! it's bubbly & fun! Dsis and i used to think we were cool when our parents served it in a champagne glass (plastic of course!!)
I like to add strawberry slices too!!-+

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A fun tip for hot chocolate!
After pouring it and adding a dollop of whipped cream, during the holidays i like to add some candy cane fragments on top! it looks great and adds a bit of flavor!!
(i just take a candy cane and crush it with a meat tenderizer!)

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YUUUMMMY SANGRIA recipe:
1 liter of club soda
1.5 cups of sugar
1 bottle of red wine

Mix together and add fresh fruit slices!!!
I find this a GREAT use for cheap red wine that i wouldn't otherwise like the flavor of.

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chocolate covered oreo cookie lollipops
Stick a lollipop stick through a double-stuffed oreo , dip in melted chocolate, decorate with sprinkles for the holiday, let harden (sometimes we make these on Valentines day and use pink or white chocolate/candy wafers, and sprinkle with hearts/lips... you can do any color chocolate and so many different holiday sprinkles.. st. patricks, etc)
place in clear lollipop bag and tie with a ribbon.

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Here is a great site for different holiday recipes
http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/

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Chocolate covered cherries60 maraschino cherries(about three 10oz jars)
3 TBSP maragarine or butter(whichever you prefer)
3 TBSP light corn syrup
2 C sifted powdered sugar
1 bag wiltons candy melts.

Drain cherries thoroughly on paper towels to remove all moisture. Combine butter & corn syrup. Stir in powdered sugar; knead mixture till smooth(chill if too soft to handle)
Shape about 1/2 tsp of your "fondant" around each cherry. Place onto baking sheet lined with waxed paper and chill about 1 hr or until firm.(Don't chill too long or your fondant will begin to dissolve) I always check after 45 mins.
Melt your chocolate melts and by holding the stem, dip your cherries. Set onto a waxed paper lined baking sheet and let chocolate set up.
These are best left in the fridge for a week or two before eating so the fondant can soften and liquefy a little.

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Chocolate Phyllo Cookies
Buy frozen Phyllo dough and plan Hershey's candy bars (milk or dark chocolate) ... break candy appart into individual squares. Brush Phyllo with melted butter or spray with spray butter. Cut strips of Phyllo a bit wider than the candy. Place a piece of chocolate on a strip and fold like a flag into a triangle. Bake at 375 till lightly golden brown and then cool ... dust with powdered sugar &/or cocoa &/or cinnamon.

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Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
2/3 cup of sugar
1 cup butter softened
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 cups all purpose flour
seedless raspberry jam (for filling)

Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
2 -3 tsp water


Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, and extract. Beat at medium speed until creamy - 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Continue beating until well mixed - 1 to 2 minutes. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. With thumb, make indentation in center of each cookie (edges may crack slightly). Fill each indentation with about 1/4 tsp of raspberry jam. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let stand 1 minute - remove from cookie sheets.

In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and extract. Gradually stir in enough water to make a thin glaze. Drizzle over warm cookies (hint: put glaze into a zip lock bag and cut a tiny corner off and use bag to spread glaze).
Makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies.

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I'm watching this show on the Food Network right now & they showed this woman who took the simple chocolate covered pretzels she made & after dipping, covered them up with some festive toppings like multi-colored sprinkles, or chopped nuts, or rice crispies, shredded coconut, mini m&m's, then drizzled them with white & dark chocolate, etc. The more colors & variety the better!

It looked sooo easy! You just need enough sprinkles & toppings to lay out in a big wide bowl or cookie sheet to literally bury the chocolate covered pretzels in. They looked so colorful, festive and not your ordinary pretzels.

Here's a link to the woman's website so you can see the finished pretzels:
http://www.pretzables.com/
In between the twisted pretzels, she covered thick pretzel rods, (not the little sticks,) then twisted them into the toppings. She wrapped a few up together into a colorful pretzel rod "bouquet" with a ribbon. It looked yummy!

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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.

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Spiced Oyster Crackers
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.

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.

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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.

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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!

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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.)

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Holiday Apple Wreath and Dip
3 Red Apples
3 Green Apples
cut apples into wedges
toss with 2 TBSP of lemon juice

Dip:
8oz Soft Cream Cheese
1/2 c Creamy Peanut Butter
1/4 c Packed Brown Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
1/3 C Carmel Topping
Beat all ingredients together

Place dip in a small bown on a round platter. Place the apples skin sides up in a circle around the dip alternating green and red. Very pretty display and boy is the dip yummy!!!

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Cranberry-Brie tarts
1 package Athens Foods Mini Fillo Dough Shells (15 shells)
1/3 cup cranberry sauce, divided
1 8-ounce wheel of brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 15 pieces
15 pecan halves

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove fillo shells and place on a baking sheet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce into each shell, top with a piece of brie and a pecan half. Bake for 5 minutes, until cheese melts, and serve immediately.

Makes 15 hors d'oeuvres

These Phillo Shells also make great mini quiche. Just sprinkle some gruyere cheese, a little crumbled bacon, and finely chopped onion into the shells. Top with a mixture of heavy cream, beaten eggs, and seasonings, then bake. Super easy!
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Another very easy appetizer... I buy those small little cocktail loaves of Italian bread and toast them in the oven until crunchy. I then top them with Italian diced tomato..straight out of the can, and sprinke with a little freshly shredded parm., then pop back in the oven to melt.

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Easy Sausage Cheese Balls
One tube of mild or spicy sausage (I use mild Jimmy Dean) one 10oz. block of sharp chedder cheese shredded ( I use Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp), 3 cups of Bisquick, and 1/2 tsp. of red pepper. Mix together very well..I usually run it through my food processor...roll into balls and bake for 30 minutes at 350.

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Easy peppermint pie
Mix Oreo cookie crumbs with a few tbls. melted butter, and press into a pie plate or casserole dish. Mix one tub of Cool Whip with as many crushed peppermints as you like, spread on top of the Oreo crust, then refrigerate.

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I made gingerbread cookies today from the northpole.com website. I made powdered sugar icing to decorate them. However, I decided to do it with a twist. Instead of milk, I just mixed eggnog into the powdered sugar. It's subtle taste really makes the gingerbread yummy!

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Make your favorite oatmeal cookie recipe and add cinnamon, craisins (instead of raisins) and the zest of 1 orange. It's very festive with the red from the craisins and all the flavors complement each other.

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Truffles
Using a food processor, grind cookies to a fine powder.
With a mixer, blend cookie powder and cream cheese until thoroughly mixed (there should be no white traces of cream cheese).
Roll into small balls and place on wax-lined cookie sheet.
Refrigerate for 45 minutes.
Line two cookie sheets with wax paper.
In double-boiler, melt milk chocolate.
Dip balls and coat thoroughly.
With slotted spoon, lift balls out of chocolate and let excess chocolate drip off.
Place on wax-paper-lined cookie sheet.
In separate double boiler, melt white chocolate.
Using a fork, drizzle white chocolate over balls.
Let cool.
Store in airtight container, in refrigerator.

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PUMPKIN MUFFINS
1 box spice cake mis
1 can pure pumpkin
2 tbsp. water.

Mix together and bake using the cupcake time and temperature on cake box. Great by themselves or with a little cool whip on top. They freeze well too.
PS-they are fairly low in fat!

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Holiday Punch
I haven't made it through the whole thread, but this is a delicious, easy and very pretty punch--
1/2 gal softened cherry vanilla ice cream
1 qt. orange sherbert
Red Hawaiian Punch (depends upon how large your punch bowl as to how much to add)
Stir a little to break up some clumps, but don't worry too much, of course they will melt later.
Just before serving add enough ginger ale to get the now foamy mixture to the top of the bowl.
It is a beatiful pink color and the frothy top looks very festive.

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Brownie Trifle
1 batch chocolate chunk brownies cut into 1 inch squares
1-2 boxes prepared instant chocolate pudding
10 ounces Toffee Bits
16 ounce Cool Whip

Layer in trifle bowl in that order. Refrigerate over night.
I usually get two or three layers from each ingredient.

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Mounds or ALmond Joy
1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 Lbs. Powdered Sugar
2 Sticks Butter or Margarine
2 Tsp. Vanilla
1 Large Package Coconut

Melt the butter. In large bowl mix all ingrediants together. Press into buttered cookie sheet and chill over night. Cut into square and dipp into melted chocolate. Let set up on wax paper. You can pace a almond on top of each square if you like Almond Joys.

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Hello Dolly or 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars
Graham Cracker Crust
1 Cup Chocolate Chips
1 Cup Butterscotch Morsels
1 Cup Coconut
1 Cup Chopped Pecans
1 Cup White Karo Syrup
1 Can Sweetened Condensed Milk

Use a 9X 13 buttered pan. Layer with grahm cracker crust, then the rest of the ingredients. It is important to use them in the order listed. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Run a spatula around the edge of the pan while it is still hot or it will stick. Let cool then cut into small squares.

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No Bake Cookies
1/2 Cup Milk
1 Stick butter
2 Cups Sugar
1/2 cup Cocoa
1 Tsp. Salt
1 Cup peanut butter
1 Tsp. Vanilla
3 Cups Oatmeal

Boil Milk, butter, sugar and cocoa, salt together for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter Vanilla and oatmeal. Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper till set.

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I melted a package of vanilla almond bark in the microwave (followed timing directions on the back of the package). Then, I added in a cup of crushed candy canes. Pour onto a foil lined cookie sheet & let set til hardened. Then, break into pieces. It was so good! Thanks to whoever originally posted this idea!

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I only know of one recipe with Ritz crackers, and it's really good.
You buy the small peanut butter sandwich Ritz crackers and coat them in white chocolate or almond bark. You can sprinkle them with candy sprinkles on top if you like. It's another good combination of salty and sweet.
(Our Winn Dixie has almond bark, but it's not with the baking items this time of year. It's usually on an end cap.)
I follow the microwave directions for melting. You just have to do it for small amounts of time and stir well in between.

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Hello Dolly Cookies (more like dessert squares!)
1/2 c. butter
1 c. graham cracker crumbs (I sweeten these with 2 Tbs. conf. sugar)
1 can (1 1/3 c.) flaked coconut
12 oz. pkg. milk chocolate chips
1 c. broken pecans (optional)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (I use Eagle Brand.)

Melt butter in baking dish; cover with crumbs. Add chocolate chips, coconut, pecans. Pour condensed milk over all. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes. Cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into squares. These keep well.

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I have one to share if you all promise not to make fun it!
I will preface it by saying.. "I DO NOT BAKE!"
However, I have to bring a dozen of something to my DD's preschool program tonight, so...
12 Hostess Ding Dongs (unwrapped and laid on a plate so as to make me look less pathetic)
Green Decorator Icing in a spray can
Pre-made Holiday "candy cake decorations" ( they come in all kinds of styles.. I got the Rudlophs and Gingerbread men)
I just put a circle (glob) of green icing on top of each Ding Dong and laid a decorator candy on top and Presto!

 

[lovehoney]

I have one to share if you all promise not to make fun it!

I will preface it by saying.. "I DO NOT BAKE!"
However, I have to bring a dozen of something to my DD's preschool program tonight, so...

12 Hostess Ding Dongs (unwrapped and laid on a plate so as to make me look less pathetic)

Green Decorator Icing in a spray can

Pre-made Holiday "candy cake decorations" ( they come in all kinds of styles.. I got the Rudlophs and Gingerbread men)



I just put a circle (glob) of green icing on top of each Ding Dong and laid a decorator candy on top and Presto!

Believe it or not, they look really cute!!!

Time spent : 5 minutes.. (and most of that was unwrapping each Ding Dong!)

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I saw some cute Christmas decorator candy at my Walmart neighborhood store. This will be perfect for my son's Mother's Day out class.

 

[Disney4]

I can't wait to try the Mounds recipe. Maybe I missed it, but has anyone made them before? Do they really taste like the true thing? Thanks!

 

[janet715]

I'm sorry if this has been asked already, but what is a "regular" size jar of peanut butter? I went to the store today and there are small, medium, large and extra large.

The more peanut butter, the better, in my opinion. Go extra large.

 

[momsgoofy]

"I have one to share if you all promise not to make fun it!
I will preface it by saying.. "I DO NOT BAKE!"
However, I have to bring a dozen of something to my DD's preschool program tonight, so...
12 Hostess Ding Dongs (unwrapped and laid on a plate so as to make me look less pathetic)
Green Decorator Icing in a spray can
Pre-made Holiday "candy cake decorations" ( they come in all kinds of styles.. I got the Rudlophs and Gingerbread men)
I just put a circle (glob) of green icing on top of each Ding Dong and laid a decorator candy on top and Presto!"

OMG! When I clicked on the thread I have to tell you...as the page loaded the only thing I saw was DING DONGS...I knew life was good and this just made it better!

 

[It's A Happy Day]

I have one to share if you all promise not to make fun it!

I will preface it by saying.. "I DO NOT BAKE!"
However, I have to bring a dozen of something to my DD's preschool program tonight, so...

12 Hostess Ding Dongs (unwrapped and laid on a plate so as to make me look less pathetic)

Green Decorator Icing in a spray can

Pre-made Holiday "candy cake decorations" ( they come in all kinds of styles.. I got the Rudlophs and Gingerbread men)



I just put a circle (glob) of green icing on top of each Ding Dong and laid a decorator candy on top and Presto!

Believe it or not, they look really cute!!!

Time spent : 5 minutes.. (and most of that was unwrapping each Ding Dong!)

Home Made doesn't necessarily mean home BAKED I give credit to anyone that tries and knows their limitations. Better than burnt brownies or unedible cookies everyone takes but tries to toss in the trash w/o anyone looking

 

[rie'smom]

Zipadeedoodah-thanks so much for consolidating all the recipes!!

 

[disneydream'n]

Ok I just wanted to share with everyone who is doing all this great Holiday Cooking.... Dollar Tree has some big sized plastic Christmas containers with lids that would be great to package your goodies in... They are a little bigger then a gallon size ice cream container (the round ones) Thanks for all the ideas.... I think I might start baking some tonight...

Again how far in advance can some of these be made????

 

[curlybop]

I just have to say a huge thanks! I made this over the weekend:

World's Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge....(and tastes great too!)

1 regular size container white cake frosting
1 regular size jar of peanut butter

Spoon contents of each container into a microwave safe large bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until the mixture can be thoroughly mixed (it takes 2 - 30 second increments in my microwave) After mixing completely pour into a Pam sprayed glass 9X9-inch pan. Will harden completely in the refrigerator.

It was so incredibly easy. I used the crunchy pb, since DH loves it so well. Also used a 8x11 pan to pour it in. The entire thing was gobbled up by DH's coworkers in one day.

I also tried this one, but it never fully set up. Only about halfway, and even then, it was more like something I'd need a spoon to eat. Any tips or hints on that one? I used butterscotch chips, and walnut pieces to top it with.

Easiest ever fudge....
1 1/2 cups chocolate (or any other variety chips)
1 can carnation sweetened condensed milk.
Toppings if desired. (like nuts or candy pieces)

Stir together chips and milk on the stovetop until melted and glossy. Pour into an 8 by 8 or 9 by 9 pan. Top as desired. Chill until firm. Cut into squares.

 

[It's A Happy Day]

I HAD to share these recipes with family & friends. I had cut & pasted the original installment and everyone LOVES them. I gave a copy of my printout to my DD4 preschool teachers on Monday & they have already tried several recipes out and bought ingredients for several others too.

THANK YOU to all that have shared here, you have made our holidays a little easier & sweeter!!!

 

[angel's momma]

I've read several hundred posts..............anyone heard of a cookie recipe using Ritz crackers?

Besides the one with peanut butter already mentioned, someone posted one where you dip the Ritz in mint choc. & they're supposed to taste like the Girl Scout Thin Mints.

 

[CheshireVal]

These are terrific-- thanks so much! I have to bring a dessert to our potluck work party this weekend, and I hate baking, so I'm definitely planning on trying something from this thread!

Here is an appetizer dish that's always been a huge hit at parties. Sounds gross, but try it!

Cool Veggie Pizza

3 crescent roll pkgs.
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese (softened)
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch French Onion or reg. dip/dressing mix
1/2 c. mayonnaise
chopped raw vegetables of your choice (I use broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms)

--Spread the 3 crescent roll packages onto 2 cookie sheets (or pizza pan). Bake as directed and let cool.

--Mix 2 packages cream cheese, 1 package dry mix and the mayonnaise.

--After rolls have cooled, spread the dip on. Then place your chopped vegetables on top. Let sit in the refrigerator for about 1/2 hour. Cut into squares or slices. Serve cold.

 

[pbharris4]

Besides the one with peanut butter already mentioned, someone posted one where you dip the Ritz in mint choc. & they're supposed to taste like the Girl Scout Thin Mints.

I did these this weekend and they do taste like thin mints. Use a few drops of peppermint oil (not extract) and then I top that with a few peppermint crunchies.

 

[Glynis]

I did these this weekend and they do taste like thin mints. Use a few drops of peppermint oil (not extract) and then I top that with a few peppermint crunchies.

I've also done it where you dip the crackers in chocolate, let them harden, then put them in layers, separated by waxed paper in an airtight container. Place a few drops of peppermint oil on cotton balls and place cotton balls between layers. Seal up container and let sit a few hours to a few days. It works too, but the mint flavor is not as intense.