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

[HeDiedxILive]

For that oreo bark, did you mix the oreo in or lay it on top?

 

[It's A Happy Day]

For that oreo bark, did you mix the oreo in or lay it on top?

I laid it on top of the chocolate: melt white chocolate and pour onto parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Crush oreo cookies (I found mini ones crushed really easily) Sprinkle over white chocolate. I took a spatula and pressed cookie into chocolate to make sure it stuck into it vs. laying on top. When I had tried to mix the cookies in they were running with the chocolate and turning the white brown/black So tried it this way and it came out really well. Let set/cool/harden & break into pieces.

 

[Hedy]

Maade chocolate-covered Skor bar pretzels last night-melted chocolate chips in the microwave.

 

[HLDisney]

I made the pretzel wreaths last night for my DD's school bake sale. Unbelievably easy and delicious. Thanks, OP!!

HLDisney (20 days since last WDW trip and already planning one for 2007!)

 

[Dznypal]

pre heat oven to 250 place chocolate in metal baking pan

stir every so often

it melts real evenly and smooth

not as easy to burn

 

[left210]

How do you make the marshmallow things?

 

[susiebrown]

Thanks to everyone posting recipes! I tried the white chocolate popcorn last night, and I have a question. I coated the popcorn well with the almond bark, and then drizzled melted pb/choc swirl chips over the top. It set up fine. While I love the way it tastes, did anyone else find the popcorn underneath a bit soggy? Could it have been the type of microwave popcorn I used maybe (Orville-move theatre butter-not the pour over butter kind, just the regular?)

Thanks, and Merry Christmas to everyone!!

Susie

 

[It's A Happy Day]

How do you make the marshmallow things?

If you are referring to the ones in my picture....melt chocolate wilton wafers - crush graham crackers - dip marshmallow into chocolate and then graham cracker crumbs. Put onto wax paper/parchment paper and let set. Easy & delicious! I was surprised at how many adults loved this one!

 

[madge]

Thanks to everyone posting recipes! I tried the white chocolate popcorn last night, and I have a question. I coated the popcorn well with the almond bark, and then drizzled melted pb/choc swirl chips over the top. It set up fine. While I love the way it tastes, did anyone else find the popcorn underneath a bit soggy? Could it have been the type of microwave popcorn I used maybe (Orville-move theatre butter-not the pour over butter kind, just the regular?)

Thanks, and Merry Christmas to everyone!!

Susie

when I make the chocolate-covered popcorn, I use natural popcorn and let it set up on waxed paper. I don't think I've ever had a batch turn out soggy.

 

[karebear1]

Mine didn't turn out soggy either. Did you let the popcorn cool completely before you coated it with the chocolate?

 

[vettechick99]

Last Thursday I made several of the treats I had read about on here. The Thin Mints, the Ritz/Peanut Butter sandwiches dipped in chocolate, and my own version of the white chocolate popcorn. Instead of coating it, I just drizzled the white and milk over it. I also added peanuts to the mixture. I loved it! Except that what wasn't covered with chocolate got a little stale/chewy after a day or so. Definitely buy the butter popcorn (I got Act II which was great). It was all great!

Thanks for the thread and recipes!

 

[Imzadi]

Thanks to everyone posting recipes! I tried the white chocolate popcorn last night, and I have a question. I coated the popcorn well with the almond bark, and then drizzled melted pb/choc swirl chips over the top. It set up fine. While I love the way it tastes, did anyone else find the popcorn underneath a bit soggy? Could it have been the type of microwave popcorn I used maybe (Orville-move theatre butter-not the pour over butter kind, just the regular?)

Thanks, and Merry Christmas to everyone!!
Susie

Did you take it out of the bag right away & let it sit for a couple of minutes before pouring on the white chocolate? It might have developed steam in the bag, then being hit with the chocolate too soon, didn't give the popcorn a chance to breathe.

I got the Act II butter popcorn too. Didn't sog.

 

[bigsis1970]

Hi just wondering if anyone tried using kettle corn then drizzling the chocolate over that??? Michelle

 

[susiebrown]

I let the steam escape and let it cool down, but I might try again with another batch. I can see tons of yummy variations on this. I'll add nuts, too. I think mine needed a bit more "salty" in the mix.

 

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Yesterday at Cost Plus World Market I found "Holiday Pretzels"--$4.99 for a large plastic container. The pretzels are shaped like trees, bells and stars. I dipped some last night in both white and dark chocolate. They're really cute!

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

I am going to make the white chocolate popcorn tonight for gifts. I bought the natural popcorn and white chocolate chips.

Can I put the white chocolate chips in the microwave to melt? I saw the white bark at the grocery store, could I have used that? I didn't know if it would have been sweet like the chips.

 

[Disney Fanatic]

Have you tried with Margarine. My DS has a dairy allergy and would love to try this one.

Thanks

Here is a favorite

Toffee
1 cup pecans, chopped
3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 package of chocolate chips

Butter a square pan (9x9) Spread pecans in bottom of pan. Heat butter and sugar to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, 7 minutes. Immediately spread mixture evenly over nuts in pan.

Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot mixture. Place baking sheet over the pan so contained heat will melt chocolate. Spread melted chocolate over candy. While hot cut into pieces. Chill until firm.

 

[phisigprincess]

I just made peppermint bark for my coworkers and it went over really well!

 

[taraprather]

I just got done making the pretzel wreaths, the butterscotch crunchies, and the ritz pb sandwiches dipped in white choc. almond bark. I made them for my husbands work party this Friday. I still plan on making peppermint bark and buckeyes also. All of these are sitting in my fridge and I can't wait to try them! Anyone try the butterscotch crunchies yet? They look and smell so good!

 

[Imzadi]

I was shopping & found this wonderful variation on Chocolate Covered Apples. They were just individually placed on cellophane wrap, bundled up with the long cellophane ends spilling upwards & tied with a pretty bow on top. They look so festive!

It's similar to the chocolate covered pretzels with toppings. So if you are doing them, you might as well cover apples too! There is also a covered Bosc pear below. I don't see why this idea can't be done to frozen chocolate covered bananas on a stick.

Chocolate caramel Fuji apple is covered in the finest
caramel then a special blend of gourmet chocolate,
last it is covered in cranberries (Craisins) and walnuts.

Hand Crafted, Chocolate Caramel Fuji Apple topped
with red & green sprinkles, red & green Holiday M&Ms,
drizzled with white chocolate.

Rocky Road: Caramel, then chocolate then dipped in
Walnuts, Marshmallows and Mini Chocolate Chips. Weighes over 28 ounces!

Here's a Bosc Pear! Enjoy the crisp, sweet and crunchy
flavors of a Bosc pear surrounded by our gourmet
caramel and special blended chocolate topped with fresh
walnuts. Yummm!!!

Snow Ball Apple: Caramel, then white chocolate on a Fuji apple is hand crafted with finest coconut and
white chocolate drizzle.

Here's the link to the website for more pictures apple combinations:
BouquetofFruit.com

BouquetofFruit.com TWO