HOLIDAY RECIPES
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HOLIDAY RECIPES
by krafteekaren » Sat Aug 07, 2004 6:46 pm
THIS IS FOR ALL HOLIDAY RECIPES INCLUDING CANDY MAKING RECIPES.
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by Caboobie » Wed Aug 11, 2004 6:49 pm
POTATO CANDY
Boil 1 medium potato and mash with fork.
Mix hot potato with 1 pound of confectioners' sugar or more
Roll flat with rolling pin, spread with peanut butter and roll jelly roll fashion.
Slice in 1/4 inch slices.
You will be surprised at how much candy 1 potato will make.
Oh, I love the holidays and love new recipes...... I could go on and on
Divinity
5 c. sugar
1 c. white Karo syrup
1 ½½ c. water
Cook sugar, syrup & water to soft ball stage (don’’t stir). Cover pan & let stand 5 min. pour over 2 egg whites that have been beaten to stiff peaks. Add 1 ½½ tsp. vanilla & ¼¼ tsp. salt. Beat until it loses gloss. Drop with 2 tsp. onto waxed paper. (This is where 2 persons work better than one.) this makes about 100 pieces. Maybe topped with pecans or walnut halves.
Fondant
Blend tog:
2/3 c. Eagle Brand milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Gradually add 4 ¾¾ c. sifted powdered sugar. Mold into shapes.
Hard Candy
2 c. water
1 ½½ c. clear Karo syrup
5 c. sugar
heat to 290, hard crack; quickly add ½½ tsp. anise or other flavoring & ½½ tsp. coloring. Put in a shallow buttered pan & let cool. Do not refrigerate. Crack with a knife handle or hammer. Peppermint & lemon are good flavors.
Jelly Bean Fudge
2 c. white chips
1 can vanilla frosting
2 c. jelly beans
Melt chips; add frosting.
Cool slightly so jelly beans won’’t melt. Mix then spread evenly in a foil-lined & greased 9x9 pan.
Jimmy Carter Fudge
12 oz. chocolate chips
12 oz. peanut butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Melt chocolate chips & peanut butter together in top of a double boiler over hot water. Remove from heat & stir in milk. Pour into an 8x8 pan lined with waxed paper & let it set until firm.
Microwave Fudge
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Combine chocolate chips & milk in a glass dish & microwave on HIGH for 3 min. Stir until melted & smooth. Mix in vanilla.
Spread evenly into a foil-lined 8”” square pan & chill until firm. Cut into squares.
Rocky Road Marshmallow Candy
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. peanut butter
3 c. mini marshmallows
Microwave chocolate chips & peanut butter on HIGH for 2-3 min. until melted, stirring after each minute.
Fold in marshmallows. (optional: ¼¼ c. chopped nuts.)
Spoon into a greased 9”” pan. Chill until firm & cut into squares. Makes 36, 1 ½½”” squares.
frosted bonbon's
1/2 cup butter or margarine,softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups gold medal all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
about 2 dozen milk chocolate kisses (unwrapped),candied cherries or whole dates
vanilla bonbon frosting posted below or chocolate bonbon frosting posted below
assorted decorations coconut,chopped nuts,colored sugar,chocolate chips
heat oven to 350 degrees beat butter powdered sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed or mix with spoon. stir in flour and salt until dough holds together. if dough is dry mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.
shape dough by tablespoonfuls around chocolate kiss, cherry or date. place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet
bake 12 to 15 min. or until set but not brown. remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. cool completely
dip tops of cookies into vanilla or chocolate bonbon frosting. decorate with contrasting color of frosting or sprinkle with decorations
vanilla bonbon frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
few drops of food color if desired
mix all ingredients until smooth
chocolate bonbon frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate melted and cooled
mix all ingredients until smooth
1 cookie :calories 130 calories (calories from fatt fat 55); fat 6g( saturated 2g ); cholesterol 0mg; sodium 70mg ;carbohydrate 18g ( dietary fiber 0g) protein 1g
% daily value: vitamin a 6%; vitamin c 0% ;calcium 0%; iron 2% ;diet exchanges :1 starch, 1 fat
CORN FLAKE TREATS
1 bag butterscotch morsels
1/2 C peanut butter
5 C corn flakes
Microwave chips and Peanut Butter 2 to 2-1/2 min, stir (should be smooth). Add corn flakes and stir to coat. Drop by teaspoonsfuls onto cookie sheet. Chill.
Can be kept frozen.
VARIATION: 3 C Rice Krispies, 1/3 Cup Peanut Butter. 1 bag butterscoth morsels. Press into buttered 9 x 9-inch baking pan. Chill until firm.
Christmas Truffel Mice
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
2 pkg. (300 g each) peanut butter chips
86 blanched whole almonds, toasted unsalted peanut halves, sliced almonds, or sliced hazel nuts
melted chocolate garnish (optional)
In heavy saucepan, bring milk and sugar to boil over medium heat, stirring. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly; remove form heat. Add chips; stir until melted. Pour into bowl; cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm.
Shape teaspoon fulls into balls. Make thumbprint in each; place almond inside and press mixture amount to form an egg shape. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet, pressing base to flatten slightly. Insert peanut halves for ears.
Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm.
Decorate or coat with melted chocolate garnish
truffles can be refrigerated in single layer in airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 weeks.
Makes 86 truffles
Melted Chocolate Garnish - in micro-waveable bowl combine 6 oz (175 g) semisweet chocolate with 4 tsp. vegetable oil. Microwave 1 min or until glossy. Stir until smooth. Transfer to pastry bag, add eyes, spots etc. or dip head first one at a time turning in garnish to coat. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate for 10 - 15 minutes
Peppermint bark
9 peppermint candy canes
1lb. milk chocolate
1lb. white chocolate
butter to grease pan
crush peppermint sticks and put aside. melt milk chocolate and pour into greased pan allow this to harden (I put mine in the fridge). melt white chocolate and pour onto milk chocolate. sprinkle the crushed peppermint sticks on the white chocolate and let harden. When hard break into pieces. I have seen this peppemint bark in a local candy shop selling for $12.00 a pound. I can make it for a heck of a lot less. (***Sometimes for extra mint flavor I add a couple of drops of peppermint oil to the milk chocolate.
Candy Apple Jelly
7 cups apple juice
1 cup red cinnamon candies(red hots)
8 cups white sugar
1 box of pectin
1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine
Boiljuice, candy and pectin in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly. quickly stir in sugar and return to full rolling boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. remove from heat and skim off foam. ladle quickly into sterilized jelly jars. (this is the part where I just put grated parafin on top. These get used immediately so I do not process in a water bath) But some people go ahead and seal with lid and process in a water bath for about 5 minutes.
I always get requests for my Pumpkin Streusel Pie. Here's the Recipe:
Filling:
1-15 oz. can pumpkin
12 oz. can evaporated milk
2 eggs1/2 cup sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice (or as directed on spice can.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Streusel:
Combine the following:
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans (fine)
1)Pour filling into DEEP DISH pie shell.
2)Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over pie.
3)Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until knife comes out clean in center of pie.
Here is another recipe for Easy Rocky Road Candy:
1 package Milk Chocolate Chips
1 cup Chunky Peanut Butter
3 cups Minature Marshmellows
1/4 cup chopped Pecans OR Walnuts
1)Heat Chips, Peanut Butter in microwave 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after each minute until melted.
2)Fold in marshmellows and nuts.
3)Spoon into a buttered 9x13 inch pan. Chill in refrigerator and cut into squares.
Gingerbread Fudge
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules dissolved in 1/4 cup water
6 ounces chocolate chips, (chopped)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Line an 8" square pan with foil, spray with cooking spray (Pam). Combine white and brown sugars, molasses, corn syrup, whipping cream, cream of tartar, and coffee on a large sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted. Return to heat, cooking without stirring until mixture reaches 238 F (softball stage). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, spices and butter. Allow to cool to about 110 F. Beat until mixture loses its sheen and forms peaks. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Lift out by corners of foil. Cut and serve.
Here is the Velveeta Fudge recipe that you wanted:
* 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
* 8 ounces pasteurized process cheese, Velveeta, cubed
* 1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, about 5 cups unsifted
* 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
* 1/2 cup non-fat dry milk
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter and cheese cubes together, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Sift together confectioners' sugar and cocoa; add to cheese, mixing well. Stir in non-fat dry milk, vanilla and nuts. Turn into a 9x9x2-inch pan; chill until firm and cut into squares. Makes about 3 pounds of Velveeta Fudge.
Christmas Noodle Pudding
2 pkgs WIDE egg noodles, cooked; set aside
1 cup sugar
½½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
32 oz (lrg container) LARGE-curd cottage cheese
1/4 lb cream cheese, softened
1 stick sweet butter, softened
1 lb (lrg container) sour cream
1 cup raisins
½½ tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamonPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease 2 bundt pans. In a large bowl, combine all the above ingredients together; mix well. Spread in the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
Seven Layer Magic Bars
Yields: 2 dozen
Ingredients:
1/2 c butter or margarine
1 c graham cracker crumbs
2 c semisweet chocolate chips
2 c butterscotch chips
1 c coconut
1 c salted peanuts
½½ c quick oatmeal
1 (14 oz) can condensed milk
Preparation:
Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan. Mix with the graham cracker crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Layer the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, peanuts, and oatmeal over the graham cracker crust. Pour the condensed milk over the layers. Bake at 350oF for 25-30 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars.
Copper Pennies
2 lbs carrots, sliced med thickness
1 med onion, sliced
1 med green pepper, sliced
1 lrg can tomato soup
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
½½ cup oil
1 tsp prepared mustard (dry)
½½ tsp salt (to taste)
Cook carrots until till almost tender (crisp stage). Drain; set aside. Combine tomato soup, vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard, and salt together; heat until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool. When marinate is cooled, add onions and peppers to carrots and pour tomato soup mixture over vegetables. Cover and marinate in refrigerator overnight.
EASY Cracker Cookies
Saltines
2 sticks sweet butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 pkg chocolate chips (butterscotch, peanut butter, etc.)
Layer saltines in a cookie sheet, no gaps between. Melt butter with brown sugar and cook until bubbling. Pour over crackers. Cook for 5 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Pour chips over crackers. Put back in over for 30 seconds until chips are melted; spread chips all over the crackers. Place in freezer then break apart after frozen. Serve.
Pumpkin Roll
3 eggs
2/3 cup pumpkin
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon ( I always just dump some in, and it is more than this!)
Grease jelly roll pan. cover with wax paper. Mix ingredients together. Pour onto jelly roll pan. spread out evenly. If you want, sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 375*.
Sprinkle towel with confectioners sugar, turn roll out onto towel. Let cool, peel off paper.
Mix 2 Tblsp butter, 8 oz cream cheese(I use light) 1 tsp vanilla( I use the real stuff, not artificial) and 1 cup confectioners sugar. Spread and roll up. Wrap in foil and refrigerate.
Penuche Chews
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups unsifted Pillsbury flour *
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In saucepan, combine butter, brown
sugar and milk. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly;
boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
Spread in greased 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan or two 9 inch square
pans. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned, being careful
not to overbake. Cool and cut into bars.
About 60 Bars
·With self-rising flour, omit salt and soda
Coconut Macaroons
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
½½ teaspoon almond extract
Candied Cherries
Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in mixing bowl. Stir in egg whites and almond extract; mix well. Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased baking sheets. Garnish with candied cherry halves, if desired. Bake at 325°̊ F for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Remove from baking sheets immediately. Makes about 18.
Magic cookie Bars
½½ cup margarine or butter
1 ½½ cups graham cracker or Digestive biscuit crumbs or others
1 (14 ounce can ) Sweetened condensed milk (NOT EVAPORATED)
1 cup chocolate chips or other toppings*
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts **
Preheat oven to 350°̊ F (325°̊ F for glass dish).
In 13x9 inch baking pan, melt margarine in oven. Sprinkle crumbs over margarine: pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Sprinkle with chips then coconut and nuts; press down firmly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill thoroughly if desired. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature. Makes 36 bars.
CRUMBS vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers, ginger snap cookies, Digestive biscuits here in UK are the closest.
TOPPINGS: Peanut butter flavoured chips, butterscotch chips, M & Ms, raisins, chopped dried apricots, almond brickle chips, candied cherries, mini marshmallows.
NUTS: Walnuts, pecans, almonds, peanuts, cashews, macadamia nuts.
Pecan pie bars
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/3 cup oil
Filling
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups pecans , chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
For Crust: Combine cake mix, egg and oil in a medium bowl. press mixture in bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish.Bake 20 minutes.
Filling:
Beat sugar, eggs, and salt in a large bowl until well blended. Beat in corn syrup, melted butter and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Pour over hot crust. Bake at 350 degrees 30 to 35 minutes or until browned around the edges and center is set. Cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.
Makes about 2 doxen.
French Coconut Pie
Cream 3/4 stick butter and add 1 1/2 cups sugar.
Add 3 eggs and beat.
Add:
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
Add 1 can coconut and pour into a raw pie shell. Cook til done.
Apple Candy
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 1/4 cups applesauce
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped english walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1. Mix gelatin and 1/2 cup of apple sauce and let stand for 10 minutes
2. Meanwhile, combine reamining 3/4 cup of applesauce and sugar in a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil
3, Add gelatin mix to saucepan and continue to boil for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add nuts, vanilla, lemon juice.
5. pour into a greased 9x9 pan, Refrigerate overnight
6. Cut into 32 pieces and roll in powdered sugar. Store in the refrigerator.
For Apricot Candy: drain canned appricots thoroughly, then blend in a blender. Substitute for applesauce in the above recipe.
SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE DROPS
COOKIE
2 C. flour, sifted
½½ t. baking soda
¼¼ t. salt
2 squares (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
½½ C. butter
1 C. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 t. vanilla¾¾ C. sour cream
FROSTING
1 6-oz. package semisweet chocolate chips
3 T. butter
1 T. hot water
1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a cookie sheet. Sift together already-sifted flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
2. Melt chocolate in small saucepan over low heat and set aside to cool.
3. Cream butter. Add brown sugar and beat. Add egg and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Blend in cooled chocolate. Add sour cream, alternating with dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking soda.) Begin and end with sour cream. Beat and scrape bowl after each addition. Do not overbeat. Dough should be fluffy.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2" apart, onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10 mins.
5. Remove from cookie sheet when warm and cool on racks.
6. Prepare frosting. Melt chocolate chips with butter and hot water in small pan over low heat. Let cool and thicken so frosting will mound on cookie.
7. When cookies are completely cooled, put a dollop of frosting on each one, using a knife or pastry bag.
Makes 60 cookies.
CHOCOLATE MINT SNOW-TOP COOKIES
1½½ C. all-purpose flour
6 T. (¾¾ stick) butter, softened
1½½ t. baking powder
1 C. sugar
¼¼ t. salt
1½½ t. vanilla extract
2 eggs
Confectioner's sugar
1 - 10 oz. pkg. (1½½ C.) mint flavoured semi-sweet chips*, divided
1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
2. Melt 1 C. chips.
3. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add melted chips and vanilla; beat in eggs. Add flour mixture and remaining ½½ C. chips.
4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; freeze until firm about 20 mins.
5. Preheat oven to 350. Shape dough into 1" balls; coat with confectioner's sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake 10 - 12 mins. Cool on wire rack.
Makes about 36 cookies.
* NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Mint flavoured Semi-sweet Chocolate Morsels
*SECRET TRUFFLES*
2 C. (350 g pkg.) chocolate chips*
1 (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
1. Melt chocolate chips. Stir in condensed milk until well blended.
2. Chill until firm enough to handle - about 2 hrs.
3. Form into ½½" balls (I use a small melon baller) and roll in wafer crumbs or chopped nuts or cocoa or coloured sprinkles or flavoured coffee powder.
4. Store in covered container in fridge.
Makes about 5 dozen truffles.
· The secret is that they are not as hard to make as you have been led to believe
· The reason they have to be rolled in a coating is that the chocolate melts very quickly from the heat of your fingers; so unless you don't mind a chocolate mess ……
. I prefer my flavouring on the outside of the truffles; since this recipe makes so many, you'd get sick of all one flavour.
· I don't make the sugar frosting; I find the truffles sweet enough.
· Chipits Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Orange or Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips can be used.
Confectioner's Sugar Frosting
Combine 1 C. icing sugar, ¼¼ t. almond extract and 4 t. milk until smooth.
Seafoam Candy
½½ cup light corn syrup
2 ½½ cups light brown sugar
¼¼ teaspoon salt
½½ cup water
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In saucepan mix corn syrup, sugar, salt, and water. Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, without stirring, until 248 degrees registers on candy thermometer or a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a firm ball (this means it is firm when in the water but flattens when removed from water).
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Pour about half of the syrup over the egg whites slowly, beating constantly. Cook remainder unti 272 degrees (F) registers on candy thermometer, or until a small amount of the mixture when dropped in very cold water forms hard but not brittle threads. Add slowly to the first mixture and beat until mixture holds its shape. Add vanilla and drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper to form small candies. Makes 1 & 1/2 pounds of candy
White Trash
2 bags of vanilla chocolate candy melts
(or white chocolate almond block)
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
3 cups of Cheerios
3 cups of Rice Chex
3 cups of Pretzels (pretzel stixs
seem to work the best)
1-2 cups of Peanuts (you may use any
type of nuts that you prefer)
1-2 cups of Raisins and/or M&M’’s
Directions
Using a double boiler or two pots, melt the candy melts and use the vegetable oil for consistency. In another bowl (I personally use a large stainless steel bowl), mix the remaining (dry) ingredients. Once the vanilla chocolate wafers are melted, pour over the dry ingredients and be sure to mix in the chocolate so that every piece is coated with the chocolate. Then place in a ‘‘cool’’ spot for the chocolate to harden. Once hardened, use a knife to break into small pieces. Enjoy and be creative with the dry ingredients.
Here is the eggnog fudge recipe. Just made some thursday and it did not last long.
2 1/2 C. Sugar
1/2 C. margarine or butter
2/3 C. eggnog
7 oz. jar of marshmallow cream8oz almond bark or vanilla flavor candy coating coarsely chopped or 1 1/2 cups of vanilla chips
2 teaspoons rum flavoring
nutmeg
line a 9 inch square pan (for thick fudge) or a 13*9 pan with foil so that foil extends over sides of pan butter the foil (this is for easy clean up and removal of the fudge)
in a large pan combine sugar,butter,and eggnog. bring this to a boil while stirring constantly. continue to boil for 5 minutes over medium heat while continually stirring. remove from heat and add the marshmallow cream and vanilla chips or coating. stir until smooth stir in the rum flavoring and pour into prepared pan. sprinkle with the nutmeg and cool to room temperature. score the top of the fudge into how ever many pieces you desire (I make mine very small since this is a really rich fudge!) refrigerate until firm.
I also have a really easy recipe for truffles. I like the dark chocolate better than i do the semi-sweet or milk. so here is one for the dark chocolate lovers.
This recipe comes from Hersheys:
1 package of dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup of whipping cream
various coatings such as toasted chopped pecans, coconut, powdered sugar, cocoa etc.
combine chocolate chips and cream. Microwave on high for 1 minute stir. if needed microwave for 15 second intervals stirring after each 15 seconds until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm. roll into balls and roll into desired coatings. The ones I use are cocoa, powdwered sugar, crushed graham carcker and on occasion crushed candy canes.
Chocolate Thumbprints
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cups sugar
1 egg, separated
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Filling:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
26 hershey kisses, unwrapped
In a mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar,egg yolk and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm enough to roll into balls. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, lightly beat egg white. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; dip in egg white and roll in chopped nuts. Place on a greased baking sheets. Make an indentation with thumb in center of each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until center is set. Combine the first four filling ingredients in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon filling into each warm cookie; gently press a hershey kiss in the center. Carefully remove from baking sheet to wire rack to cool.
Yields: about 2 dozen cookies
Dipped Marshmallows
Melt in top of double boiler;
30 kraft caramels
1/2 cup butter
1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
When melted stir till smooth. Stick large marshmallows on fork and dip in caramel mixture. Roll in Rice Krispy. let set for a few minutes.
Makes 40 dipped marshmallows
Onionettes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 slices good wheat bread, crust removed
16 slices Vidalia or other sweet onion
Preheat broiler.
In a small bowl, mix together the cheese and mayonnaise. Spread evenly on bread slices. Cut each slice into 4 equal squares. Place an onion slice on each square.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat until browned, about 2 minutes. Serve immediatley.
Snickerdoodles
Make 6 dozen cookies
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks or 1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
Cinnamon-Sugar
3 tablespoons sugar + 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Sift together flour, cream of tartar, bakig soda, and salt.
In a medium bowl, beat the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Gradually beat in the sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in the flour mixture until well blended. Press the dough into a 1 inch thick disk. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled about 3 hours.
To bake; preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Pinch off a piece of dough the size of a walnut and roll into balls 1 inch in diameter. Roll into the cinnamon and sugar mixture to coat. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in the 375 degrees oven until light brown but still soft to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the snickerdooles to wire rack to cool.
Olde English Balls
Mix: 1 stick softened margarine, 2 boxes powdered sugar (2 lbs.) and 1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed milk, (eaiser to mix with greased hands)
Add: 1 can shredded coconut and 2 cups chopped pecans. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll into walnut size balls and place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Place large end of flate toothpick into ball. Again refrigerate for 2 hours, or place in freezer for faster results. When balls are hardened, melt 18 oz. semisweet chocolate chips and 4 oz. paraffin in double boiler.
Dip balls in chocolate, let cool. Remove toothpick and spoon a small amount of chocolate over toothpick holes.
Makes approx. 100 pieces. Can keep frozen for long periods of time. (note: They are now recommending that you not use paraffin but I can't remember what the substitute is. I will look it up and let you know)
Kraft Balls
This is very rich
Melt 1 package Kraft caramels over double boiler with
1/2 cup butter
6 1/2 tablesoopns cream or canned milk (evaporated like Pet or Milnot)
When melted add
2 cups corn flakes
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups rice krispies
1 cup chopped nuts
Stir until well combined. Form into small balls.
We do eat other things during the holidays besides sweets! (LOL)
Another Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe that anyone can do!! only 3 ingredients!
1- 12 oz package of milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1- (16 ounce) can of choclate frosting
1- cup of chopped nuts (optional)
Line 8x8 pan with foil. Lightly butter the foil. In small saucepan, melt chocolate on low heat,remove and stir in the frosting and nuts, stirring till smooth, pour into pan, chill.
ORANGE BALLS
1 box vanilla wafers mashed fine
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar
1 C. finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 (6-oz.) can concentrated orange juice,
thawed (but do not add water)
1 c. shredded coconut
Mix wafers, nuts and coconut well; stir in orange juice concentrate and knead.
Roll into 1-inch balls and let stand 1 hour. Roll in confectioners sugar.
I store them in a bowl with confectioners sugar, keep sealed. Shake gentle and serve.
BIRD’’S NEST
1 (12 oz.) pkg. butter scotch chips
1 (3 oz.) can chow mein noodles
1 (12-oz.) can salted cocktail peanuts
Melt butterscotch chips on low heat; add broken up noodles.
Pour in peanuts and mix. Spoon onto waxed paper and let harden. Serve.
PUPPY CHOW
3/4 c. peanut butter
12-oz. chocolate chips
1/2 C. butter
1 (12 oz.) box Rice Chex
2 1/2-C. confectioners sugar
Melt peanut butter, chocolate and butter over a low heat; add Rice Chex.
Stir well and place in a brown paper bag. Add 2 1/2 cups confectioners’’ sugar. Shake well. Store in freezer in freezer bags.
Chocolate Thumbprints
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
FILLING:
½½ cup confectioners’’ sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons milk
¼¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
26 milk chocolate kisses
In a mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg yolk, milk and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to shape into balls. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, lightly beat egg white. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; dip in egg white, then roll in nuts. Place on greased baking sheets. Make an indentation with thumb in center of each cookie. Bake at 350°̊ for 10-12 minutes or until center is set. Combine the first four filling ingredients in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Spoon ¼¼ teaspoon into each warm cookie; gently press a chocolate kiss in the center. Carefully remove from baking sheet to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 2 dozen
Here's my recipe for WHITE TRASH:
3 Cups Corn Chex
3 Cups Rice Chex
5 oz. pretzels
3 Cups miniature marshmallows
1 to 2 Cups nuts (I use pecans)
1 1/2 lb. white chocolate almond bark melted
Mix all ingredients thoroughly, except almond bark. Melt almond bark according to package directions and pour over mixture, mixing thoroughly. Pour out onto wax paper and spread out and allow to set. When cool, break apart and store in airtight container.
Another good one using chocolate almond bark:
2 lb. chocolate almond bark
1 Cup chunky peanut butter
2 Cups dry roasted peanuts (unsalted)
2 Cups miniature marshmallows
3 Cups Rice Krispies
Mix together all dry ingredients. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Add peanut butter to chocolate mixture and pour over dry ingredients. Drop by full teaspoon onto wax paper. Let cool. Yield--5/6 dozen.
Kraft Balls
This is very rich
Melt 1 package Kraft caramels over double boiler with1/2 cup butter
6 1/2 tablesoopns cream or canned milk (evaporated like Pet or Milnot)
When melted add
2 cups corn flkaes
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups rice krispies
1 cup chopped nuts
Stir until well combined. Form into small balls.
Inexpensive Fruit Cake
Makes 2 -1 1/2 loaf pans Time 2 hours 325 degrees
1 cup seedless raisins
1 cup dates (chopped)
2 cups boiling water
1 cup nut meats (chopped)
1 cup candied fruit (cut up)
Place the above ingredients in covered pan and let cook very slowly for 20 minutes. Cool completly.
In large mixing bowl
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp salt
Stir the cooled ingredients into the aboved.
Add
1 beaten egg
1/3 cup melted shorting
Mix well all of the fruit and flour mixture egg and shortening.
Pour into loaf pans lined with waxed or oiled brown paper.
Bake 325 for appox 2 hours or until cake tester comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for added moisture.
Here is Fruit Cake for all those who do not like the cirton
it is also a blue ribbon winner
GERMAN FRUIT CAKE
3/4 cup butter or margine
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp each of Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 tsp soda
2/3 cup Cherry Preserves
2/3 cup Apricot Preserves
2/3 cup Pineapple preserves
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream butter, sugar eggs till light and fluffy. Sift flour and spices together. Add soda to Buttermilk. Add dry ingredients & buttermilk alternalty to butter mixture. Mix well after each addition.
FOLD in Preserves, pecans and vanilla.
Bake in 2 greased & floured 9x5x3 pans or 1 large loaf pan.
Bake 325 for 1 1/2 hours. Cool in pans 15 minutes before removing cakes.
Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies
Bring to JUST a boil:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white Karo Syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
Remove from heat and add:
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Vanilla
Mix well, then add:
1-1/2 cups (more or less) peanut butter
5 cups cornflakes
Mix well - drop on wax paper. Yummy!!! Enjoy!
Old Family favorite: Brownies
2 sticks butter or margarine
4 squares unsweetened chocolate
4 eggs
2 C. sugar
2C. flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. baking powder
Melt butter and chocolate together over low heat, when melted set aside to cool slightly. In a large bowl beat eggs, add sugar and mix well. Add cooled chocolate and butter a little at a time beating after each addition. Beat in flour, B.P. and salt. may stir in 1 C chopped nuts if desired and bake at 350 degrees for 25 -30 minutes. Hope this helps.
On another search I found this recipe & thought it looked fun:
Bird Seed
2 c. sugar pops
1 c. raisins
l lb. Salted peanuts
l lb. M&M’’s plain
l lb. M&M's peanuts
2 pkg. Cracker Jacks
4 c. plain or colored popcorn
Mix all tog. & store in covered container.
Do you all have any fun snack recipes you would like to share? We can start collecting them now & avoid the holiday crush! lol
Here is one I've been going to try.
TEDDY BEAR SNACK MIX
INGREDIENTS:
2 c. bear chocolate graham snack crackers
2 c. (8 oz.) mini Oreo's
4 c. popped popcorn
2 c. (14 oz.) M&Ms
1 c. (5.5 oz.) Gummi Bears
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large bowl, mix together well.
Chocolate Christmas Mix
3 c. Rice Chex
3 c. Corn Chex
2 c. small pretzels2 c. peanuts
1 pkg. (12 oz.) Holiday M & M's
1 lb. bulk white chocolate
Melt chocolate in double boiler. Grease a large bowl lightly. Put first 5 ingredients in bowl and slowly pour melted chocolate over mix; stir constantly.
Chex Caramel Corn
4 cups popped popcorn
1/4 cup margarine or butter*
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
4 1/2 cups Chex®® cereal (Corn, Rice or combination)
1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, optional
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts in large microwavable bowl; set aside. Microwave margarine, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in large
microwavable bowl on High 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container. 9 1/2 cups snack.
*Do not use spread or tub products.
Important: Because microwaves cook differently, times are approximate.
Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°̊. Mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts in large roasting pan; set aside. Heat margarine, sugar, corn syrup
and vanilla to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight
container.
Savory Ranch Chex Mix
9 cups Chex®® cereal (Corn, Rice, Wheat or combination)
2 cups small pretzel twists
2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
3 tablespoons margarine or butter,* melted
1 package (1 ounce) dry ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Mix cereal, pretzel twists and crackers in large resealable plastic food-storage bag. Add remaining ingredients and seal bag. Shake until
well mixed. 13 cups snack.
*Do not use spread or tub products.
Chex BBQ Mix
3 cups Rice Chex®® cereal3 cups Corn Chex®® cereal
1 1/2 cups pretzel twists
1 1/2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Stir together cereals, pretzels, crackers and peanuts in large microwavable bowl; set aside. Stir together remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until
evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. Spread on aluminum foil or paper towels to cool. Store in
airtight container. 7 1/2 cups snack.
Honey Roasted Mix
3 cups Honey Nut Chex®® cereal
2 cups Cheerios®® cereal
1 1/2 cups Bugles®® original flavor snacks
1 cup pretzels or 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon margarine or butter*
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Heat oven to 325°̊. Mix cereals, snacks and pretzels in large bowl; set aside. Heat corn syrup, honey and margarine to boiling in 1-quart
saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until
evenly coated. Spread in ungreased 15 1/2-inch baking pan with sides.* Bake 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Spread on waxed
paper or aluminum foil; cool completely. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container. 7 1/2 cups snack.
*A rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, can be used instead. Bake 24 minutes, stirring after 12 minutes.
Sugar and Spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups Corn Chex ®® cereal
2 cups Rice Chex®® cereal
2 cups Apple Cinnamon Cheerios®® cereal
3 cups Bugles®® original flavor snacks (half of a 6-ounce package)
1 1/2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons orange juice or water
1 cup sugar
Heat oven to 300°̊. Grease jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Mix cereals, snacks and peanuts in large bowl; set aside. Beat egg
whites, orange juice, sugar and cinnamon, using a wire whisk or hand beater, until foamy. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until
evenly coated. Spread in pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, stirring about every 15 minutes, until light brown and crisp. Cool completely. Store
in airtight container. About 10 1/2 cups snack
Hot and Spicy
3 cups Corn Chex®® cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex®® cereal
1 cup pretzels
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons red pepper sauce
3 cups Rice Chex®® cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup bite-size cheese crackers
1/4 cup margarine or butter*
1 1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt
Heat oven to 250°̊. Melt margarine in large roasting pan in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. 11 cups snack.
*Do not use spread or tub products.
Microwave Directions: Melt margarine in large microwavable bowl uncovered on High. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining
ingredients until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels
to cool. Store in airtight container.
Cranberry-Orange Chex Mix
3 cups Corn Chex cereal
3 cups Rice Chex cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Heat oven to 300°̊. Mix cereals and almonds in large bowl, set aside. Microwave butter, brown sugar, and juice concentrate in 1-cup
microwavable measuring cup uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into large ungreased roasting pan. Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring
after 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries; cool. Store in airtight container or plastic food-storage bag.
Nut 'N' Raisin Mix
2/3 Cup Thin pretzel sticks
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Teaspoon Curry powder
1 Garlic clove -- crushed
1/2 Teaspoon Hot chili powder
1/3 Cup Unblanched almonds
1/3 Cup Seedless raisins
1/3 Cup Pine nuts
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Unsalted cashews
Break pretzels into 1" sticks. Melt butter in a skillet.
Add garlic in butter, then stir in almonds, pine nuts and cashews. Add Worcestershire sauce, curry powder and chili powder and mix well.
Stir in pretzels and cook gently over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. Add raisins and salt; mix well. Turn mixture into a serving dish and cool. Makes about 2 cups.
Chex Mix
Fill a large oval roasting pan with:
2 pounds mixed nuts or peanuts
1 10-oz. bag pretzel sticks
5 c. Rice Chex
5 c. Corn Chex
5 c. Crispex
5 c. Cheerios
You may substitute Wheat Chex, other pretzel shapes, rye crisp rounds, goldfish crackers or Cheese Nips for any of the above.
In a small sauce pan, heat:
2 sticks butter
4 tsp. Lawry's Seasoned Salt
5 T. Worcestershire Sauce
dash of garlic powder
Pour over cereal mixture and stir well to coat.
Crispy Snack Mix
2 1/2 cups chow mein noodles
1 1/2 cups sesame snack sticks
1 1/2 cups salted cashews
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp. garlic saltHeat the oven to 200 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the first 3
ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the butter, soy sauce, and garlic salt. Pour over the snack mix, stirring to coat. Spread the mix on to a buttered baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container. Makes about
5 1/2 cups of mix.
Goldfish Crunch
2 pkgs. salted goldfish
1 1/2 c. salted peanuts
1 1/2 c. seedless raisins
1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. water
Lightly oil 3 large cookie sheets. Mix goldfish, raisins, and nuts in large baking pan and warm in 275 degree oven while making syrup. Melt butter in 2 or 3 quart saucepan. Add sugars, corn syrup and water. Boil until candy thermometer reaches 270 degrees (soft crack stage,
separates into hard threads that are not brittle in cold water test). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over warm goldfish mixture, tossing gently. Spread on cookie sheets and separate into bite size pieces. Cool and store in air tight container. Makes about
8 cups. Good Christmas gifts for friends or teachers.
Ranch Pretzels
1 package large thick pretzels (20 oz.)
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Break pretzels into bite-size pieces and place them in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over pretzels. Stir to coat. Pour into an ungreased 15-inch X 10-inch X 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 200F
for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Yield: 12 cups
9 cups dry, make sure you mix sweet, salty, crunchy & chewy. (cereal: checx, cinnamon puffins, life, puffed wheat, cherrios) Pretzels, nuts (cashews, dry roasted peanuts) dried fruit (raisins, cherrys & cranberries are my favs)
1 bag of white chocolate melting wafers.
I've alos mixed mini marshmellos into this after leting it cool for a minute. I will sometime sprkle it with a little colored sugar for the holidays too
Gone Fishin'
3 cups goldfish-shaped baked snack crackers
2 cups pretzel sticks 2 cups toasted oat cereal
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup LAND O LAKES®® Butter, melted
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups gummi candy fish and/or worms
1. Heat oven to 350°̊F. Combine crackers, pretzels, cereal and cheese in large bowl.
2. Stir together all remaining ingredients except gummi candy in small bowl. Pour butter mixture over cracker mixture; toss to coat.
3. Spread mixture onto ungreased 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 18 to 23 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Stir in gummi candy. Store in airtight container.
Puppy Chow
9 cups Chex Cereal
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1ÊÊ 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Place cereal in a large bowl.
Place chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred. Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated.
Pour mixture into large plastic bag with powdered sugar, shake until pieces are coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Makes about 9 cups.
Sweetheart Snack Mix
4 c. alphabet cereal
3 c. caramel corn
2 c. small pretzel twists
2 c. teddy grahams
2 c. holiday M&Ms
2 c. conversation candy hearts
In large bowl, gently toss all ingred.with 2 large spoons.
A recipe that is different and very easy to make and good to eat!! And you are not running into your own recipe at every party.
Toffee Graham Crackers (one package in waxed paper, broken into big pieces)
1 cube butter
1 cube margarine
½½ cup sugar
pkg. sliced almonds
Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.
Put crackers on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Pour butter, margarine and sugar mixture over crackers. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
Here is another one I found this morning. It's from another mb.
Circus Mix
1 package (10.5 ounces) marshmallow
circus peanuts
1 package (10 ounces) jelly beans
1 package (5.3 ounces) animal crackers
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 8 cups mix
* I put 1 cup of mix into a baggie. Then used a white lunch-size paper bag, attached a gift-label with a picture of Santa that said "North Pole Circus Mix" and decorated with ribbon.
Here's some 3 ingredient recipes:
Alphabet Scramble
10 c. sweetened alphabet cereal
2, 6-oz. pkg dried fruit bits
2, 6-oz cans honey roasted whole almonds
Fruit-Nut Snack
6 1/2 ounces can Spanish peanuts –– salted
1 cup raisins
4 ounces dates -- chopped
Mix ingredients. Serve in small bowls. Makes 3 cups. Calories per tablespoon about 35.
Toll House Snack Mix
2 cups chopped dried mixed fruit
2 cups mixed nuts
1 (10 ounce) package NESTLE®® TOLL HOUSE®® Semi-Sweet Chocolate-Covered Raisins
1 COMBINE dried fruit, nuts and chocolate-covered raisins in large bowl. Store in airtight container.
Boil 1 medium potato and mash with fork.
Mix hot potato with 1 pound of confectioners' sugar or more
Roll flat with rolling pin, spread with peanut butter and roll jelly roll fashion.
Slice in 1/4 inch slices.
You will be surprised at how much candy 1 potato will make.
Oh, I love the holidays and love new recipes...... I could go on and on
Divinity
5 c. sugar
1 c. white Karo syrup
1 ½½ c. water
Cook sugar, syrup & water to soft ball stage (don’’t stir). Cover pan & let stand 5 min. pour over 2 egg whites that have been beaten to stiff peaks. Add 1 ½½ tsp. vanilla & ¼¼ tsp. salt. Beat until it loses gloss. Drop with 2 tsp. onto waxed paper. (This is where 2 persons work better than one.) this makes about 100 pieces. Maybe topped with pecans or walnut halves.
Fondant
Blend tog:
2/3 c. Eagle Brand milk
1 tsp. vanilla
Gradually add 4 ¾¾ c. sifted powdered sugar. Mold into shapes.
Hard Candy
2 c. water
1 ½½ c. clear Karo syrup
5 c. sugar
heat to 290, hard crack; quickly add ½½ tsp. anise or other flavoring & ½½ tsp. coloring. Put in a shallow buttered pan & let cool. Do not refrigerate. Crack with a knife handle or hammer. Peppermint & lemon are good flavors.
Jelly Bean Fudge
2 c. white chips
1 can vanilla frosting
2 c. jelly beans
Melt chips; add frosting.
Cool slightly so jelly beans won’’t melt. Mix then spread evenly in a foil-lined & greased 9x9 pan.
Jimmy Carter Fudge
12 oz. chocolate chips
12 oz. peanut butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Melt chocolate chips & peanut butter together in top of a double boiler over hot water. Remove from heat & stir in milk. Pour into an 8x8 pan lined with waxed paper & let it set until firm.
Microwave Fudge
12 oz. chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Combine chocolate chips & milk in a glass dish & microwave on HIGH for 3 min. Stir until melted & smooth. Mix in vanilla.
Spread evenly into a foil-lined 8”” square pan & chill until firm. Cut into squares.
Rocky Road Marshmallow Candy
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. peanut butter
3 c. mini marshmallows
Microwave chocolate chips & peanut butter on HIGH for 2-3 min. until melted, stirring after each minute.
Fold in marshmallows. (optional: ¼¼ c. chopped nuts.)
Spoon into a greased 9”” pan. Chill until firm & cut into squares. Makes 36, 1 ½½”” squares.
frosted bonbon's
1/2 cup butter or margarine,softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups gold medal all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
about 2 dozen milk chocolate kisses (unwrapped),candied cherries or whole dates
vanilla bonbon frosting posted below or chocolate bonbon frosting posted below
assorted decorations coconut,chopped nuts,colored sugar,chocolate chips
heat oven to 350 degrees beat butter powdered sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed or mix with spoon. stir in flour and salt until dough holds together. if dough is dry mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons milk.
shape dough by tablespoonfuls around chocolate kiss, cherry or date. place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet
bake 12 to 15 min. or until set but not brown. remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. cool completely
dip tops of cookies into vanilla or chocolate bonbon frosting. decorate with contrasting color of frosting or sprinkle with decorations
vanilla bonbon frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
few drops of food color if desired
mix all ingredients until smooth
chocolate bonbon frosting
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate melted and cooled
mix all ingredients until smooth
1 cookie :calories 130 calories (calories from fatt fat 55); fat 6g( saturated 2g ); cholesterol 0mg; sodium 70mg ;carbohydrate 18g ( dietary fiber 0g) protein 1g
% daily value: vitamin a 6%; vitamin c 0% ;calcium 0%; iron 2% ;diet exchanges :1 starch, 1 fat
CORN FLAKE TREATS
1 bag butterscotch morsels
1/2 C peanut butter
5 C corn flakes
Microwave chips and Peanut Butter 2 to 2-1/2 min, stir (should be smooth). Add corn flakes and stir to coat. Drop by teaspoonsfuls onto cookie sheet. Chill.
Can be kept frozen.
VARIATION: 3 C Rice Krispies, 1/3 Cup Peanut Butter. 1 bag butterscoth morsels. Press into buttered 9 x 9-inch baking pan. Chill until firm.
Christmas Truffel Mice
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
2 pkg. (300 g each) peanut butter chips
86 blanched whole almonds, toasted unsalted peanut halves, sliced almonds, or sliced hazel nuts
melted chocolate garnish (optional)
In heavy saucepan, bring milk and sugar to boil over medium heat, stirring. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly; remove form heat. Add chips; stir until melted. Pour into bowl; cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm.
Shape teaspoon fulls into balls. Make thumbprint in each; place almond inside and press mixture amount to form an egg shape. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheet, pressing base to flatten slightly. Insert peanut halves for ears.
Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm.
Decorate or coat with melted chocolate garnish
truffles can be refrigerated in single layer in airtight container for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 weeks.
Makes 86 truffles
Melted Chocolate Garnish - in micro-waveable bowl combine 6 oz (175 g) semisweet chocolate with 4 tsp. vegetable oil. Microwave 1 min or until glossy. Stir until smooth. Transfer to pastry bag, add eyes, spots etc. or dip head first one at a time turning in garnish to coat. Place on waxed paper and refrigerate for 10 - 15 minutes
Peppermint bark
9 peppermint candy canes
1lb. milk chocolate
1lb. white chocolate
butter to grease pan
crush peppermint sticks and put aside. melt milk chocolate and pour into greased pan allow this to harden (I put mine in the fridge). melt white chocolate and pour onto milk chocolate. sprinkle the crushed peppermint sticks on the white chocolate and let harden. When hard break into pieces. I have seen this peppemint bark in a local candy shop selling for $12.00 a pound. I can make it for a heck of a lot less. (***Sometimes for extra mint flavor I add a couple of drops of peppermint oil to the milk chocolate.
Candy Apple Jelly
7 cups apple juice
1 cup red cinnamon candies(red hots)
8 cups white sugar
1 box of pectin
1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine
Boiljuice, candy and pectin in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly. quickly stir in sugar and return to full rolling boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. remove from heat and skim off foam. ladle quickly into sterilized jelly jars. (this is the part where I just put grated parafin on top. These get used immediately so I do not process in a water bath) But some people go ahead and seal with lid and process in a water bath for about 5 minutes.
I always get requests for my Pumpkin Streusel Pie. Here's the Recipe:
Filling:
1-15 oz. can pumpkin
12 oz. can evaporated milk
2 eggs1/2 cup sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice (or as directed on spice can.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Streusel:
Combine the following:
1/4 cup Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans (fine)
1)Pour filling into DEEP DISH pie shell.
2)Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over pie.
3)Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce oven to 350 degrees and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until knife comes out clean in center of pie.
Here is another recipe for Easy Rocky Road Candy:
1 package Milk Chocolate Chips
1 cup Chunky Peanut Butter
3 cups Minature Marshmellows
1/4 cup chopped Pecans OR Walnuts
1)Heat Chips, Peanut Butter in microwave 2 to 3 minutes, stirring after each minute until melted.
2)Fold in marshmellows and nuts.
3)Spoon into a buttered 9x13 inch pan. Chill in refrigerator and cut into squares.
Gingerbread Fudge
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules dissolved in 1/4 cup water
6 ounces chocolate chips, (chopped)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Line an 8" square pan with foil, spray with cooking spray (Pam). Combine white and brown sugars, molasses, corn syrup, whipping cream, cream of tartar, and coffee on a large sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted. Return to heat, cooking without stirring until mixture reaches 238 F (softball stage). Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla, spices and butter. Allow to cool to about 110 F. Beat until mixture loses its sheen and forms peaks. Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Lift out by corners of foil. Cut and serve.
Here is the Velveeta Fudge recipe that you wanted:
* 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
* 8 ounces pasteurized process cheese, Velveeta, cubed
* 1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, about 5 cups unsifted
* 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
* 1/2 cup non-fat dry milk
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter and cheese cubes together, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Sift together confectioners' sugar and cocoa; add to cheese, mixing well. Stir in non-fat dry milk, vanilla and nuts. Turn into a 9x9x2-inch pan; chill until firm and cut into squares. Makes about 3 pounds of Velveeta Fudge.
Christmas Noodle Pudding
2 pkgs WIDE egg noodles, cooked; set aside
1 cup sugar
½½ teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
32 oz (lrg container) LARGE-curd cottage cheese
1/4 lb cream cheese, softened
1 stick sweet butter, softened
1 lb (lrg container) sour cream
1 cup raisins
½½ tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamonPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease 2 bundt pans. In a large bowl, combine all the above ingredients together; mix well. Spread in the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes.
Seven Layer Magic Bars
Yields: 2 dozen
Ingredients:
1/2 c butter or margarine
1 c graham cracker crumbs
2 c semisweet chocolate chips
2 c butterscotch chips
1 c coconut
1 c salted peanuts
½½ c quick oatmeal
1 (14 oz) can condensed milk
Preparation:
Melt the butter or margarine in a saucepan. Mix with the graham cracker crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch pan. Layer the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, peanuts, and oatmeal over the graham cracker crust. Pour the condensed milk over the layers. Bake at 350oF for 25-30 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars.
Copper Pennies
2 lbs carrots, sliced med thickness
1 med onion, sliced
1 med green pepper, sliced
1 lrg can tomato soup
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup sugar
½½ cup oil
1 tsp prepared mustard (dry)
½½ tsp salt (to taste)
Cook carrots until till almost tender (crisp stage). Drain; set aside. Combine tomato soup, vinegar, sugar, oil, mustard, and salt together; heat until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool. When marinate is cooled, add onions and peppers to carrots and pour tomato soup mixture over vegetables. Cover and marinate in refrigerator overnight.
EASY Cracker Cookies
Saltines
2 sticks sweet butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 pkg chocolate chips (butterscotch, peanut butter, etc.)
Layer saltines in a cookie sheet, no gaps between. Melt butter with brown sugar and cook until bubbling. Pour over crackers. Cook for 5 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Pour chips over crackers. Put back in over for 30 seconds until chips are melted; spread chips all over the crackers. Place in freezer then break apart after frozen. Serve.
Pumpkin Roll
3 eggs
2/3 cup pumpkin
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon ( I always just dump some in, and it is more than this!)
Grease jelly roll pan. cover with wax paper. Mix ingredients together. Pour onto jelly roll pan. spread out evenly. If you want, sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 375*.
Sprinkle towel with confectioners sugar, turn roll out onto towel. Let cool, peel off paper.
Mix 2 Tblsp butter, 8 oz cream cheese(I use light) 1 tsp vanilla( I use the real stuff, not artificial) and 1 cup confectioners sugar. Spread and roll up. Wrap in foil and refrigerate.
Penuche Chews
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 cups unsifted Pillsbury flour *
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In saucepan, combine butter, brown
sugar and milk. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly;
boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
Spread in greased 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan or two 9 inch square
pans. Bake 17 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned, being careful
not to overbake. Cool and cut into bars.
About 60 Bars
·With self-rising flour, omit salt and soda
Coconut Macaroons
1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
1/3 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
½½ teaspoon almond extract
Candied Cherries
Combine coconut, sugar, flour and salt in mixing bowl. Stir in egg whites and almond extract; mix well. Drop from teaspoon onto lightly greased baking sheets. Garnish with candied cherry halves, if desired. Bake at 325°̊ F for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges of cookies are golden brown. Remove from baking sheets immediately. Makes about 18.
Magic cookie Bars
½½ cup margarine or butter
1 ½½ cups graham cracker or Digestive biscuit crumbs or others
1 (14 ounce can ) Sweetened condensed milk (NOT EVAPORATED)
1 cup chocolate chips or other toppings*
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts **
Preheat oven to 350°̊ F (325°̊ F for glass dish).
In 13x9 inch baking pan, melt margarine in oven. Sprinkle crumbs over margarine: pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Sprinkle with chips then coconut and nuts; press down firmly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Chill thoroughly if desired. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature. Makes 36 bars.
CRUMBS vanilla wafers, chocolate wafers, ginger snap cookies, Digestive biscuits here in UK are the closest.
TOPPINGS: Peanut butter flavoured chips, butterscotch chips, M & Ms, raisins, chopped dried apricots, almond brickle chips, candied cherries, mini marshmallows.
NUTS: Walnuts, pecans, almonds, peanuts, cashews, macadamia nuts.
Pecan pie bars
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/3 cup oil
Filling
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups pecans , chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
For Crust: Combine cake mix, egg and oil in a medium bowl. press mixture in bottom of a greased 9x13 baking dish.Bake 20 minutes.
Filling:
Beat sugar, eggs, and salt in a large bowl until well blended. Beat in corn syrup, melted butter and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Pour over hot crust. Bake at 350 degrees 30 to 35 minutes or until browned around the edges and center is set. Cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.
Makes about 2 doxen.
French Coconut Pie
Cream 3/4 stick butter and add 1 1/2 cups sugar.
Add 3 eggs and beat.
Add:
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
Add 1 can coconut and pour into a raw pie shell. Cook til done.
Apple Candy
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 1/4 cups applesauce
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped english walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1. Mix gelatin and 1/2 cup of apple sauce and let stand for 10 minutes
2. Meanwhile, combine reamining 3/4 cup of applesauce and sugar in a medium size saucepan and bring to a boil
3, Add gelatin mix to saucepan and continue to boil for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and add nuts, vanilla, lemon juice.
5. pour into a greased 9x9 pan, Refrigerate overnight
6. Cut into 32 pieces and roll in powdered sugar. Store in the refrigerator.
For Apricot Candy: drain canned appricots thoroughly, then blend in a blender. Substitute for applesauce in the above recipe.
SOUR CREAM CHOCOLATE DROPS
COOKIE
2 C. flour, sifted
½½ t. baking soda
¼¼ t. salt
2 squares (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
½½ C. butter
1 C. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 t. vanilla¾¾ C. sour cream
FROSTING
1 6-oz. package semisweet chocolate chips
3 T. butter
1 T. hot water
1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a cookie sheet. Sift together already-sifted flour, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
2. Melt chocolate in small saucepan over low heat and set aside to cool.
3. Cream butter. Add brown sugar and beat. Add egg and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Blend in cooled chocolate. Add sour cream, alternating with dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking soda.) Begin and end with sour cream. Beat and scrape bowl after each addition. Do not overbeat. Dough should be fluffy.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2" apart, onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake 10 mins.
5. Remove from cookie sheet when warm and cool on racks.
6. Prepare frosting. Melt chocolate chips with butter and hot water in small pan over low heat. Let cool and thicken so frosting will mound on cookie.
7. When cookies are completely cooled, put a dollop of frosting on each one, using a knife or pastry bag.
Makes 60 cookies.
CHOCOLATE MINT SNOW-TOP COOKIES
1½½ C. all-purpose flour
6 T. (¾¾ stick) butter, softened
1½½ t. baking powder
1 C. sugar
¼¼ t. salt
1½½ t. vanilla extract
2 eggs
Confectioner's sugar
1 - 10 oz. pkg. (1½½ C.) mint flavoured semi-sweet chips*, divided
1. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
2. Melt 1 C. chips.
3. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add melted chips and vanilla; beat in eggs. Add flour mixture and remaining ½½ C. chips.
4. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; freeze until firm about 20 mins.
5. Preheat oven to 350. Shape dough into 1" balls; coat with confectioner's sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake 10 - 12 mins. Cool on wire rack.
Makes about 36 cookies.
* NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Mint flavoured Semi-sweet Chocolate Morsels
*SECRET TRUFFLES*
2 C. (350 g pkg.) chocolate chips*
1 (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk
1. Melt chocolate chips. Stir in condensed milk until well blended.
2. Chill until firm enough to handle - about 2 hrs.
3. Form into ½½" balls (I use a small melon baller) and roll in wafer crumbs or chopped nuts or cocoa or coloured sprinkles or flavoured coffee powder.
4. Store in covered container in fridge.
Makes about 5 dozen truffles.
· The secret is that they are not as hard to make as you have been led to believe
· The reason they have to be rolled in a coating is that the chocolate melts very quickly from the heat of your fingers; so unless you don't mind a chocolate mess ……
. I prefer my flavouring on the outside of the truffles; since this recipe makes so many, you'd get sick of all one flavour.
· I don't make the sugar frosting; I find the truffles sweet enough.
· Chipits Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Orange or Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips can be used.
Confectioner's Sugar Frosting
Combine 1 C. icing sugar, ¼¼ t. almond extract and 4 t. milk until smooth.
Seafoam Candy
½½ cup light corn syrup
2 ½½ cups light brown sugar
¼¼ teaspoon salt
½½ cup water
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In saucepan mix corn syrup, sugar, salt, and water. Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking, without stirring, until 248 degrees registers on candy thermometer or a small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a firm ball (this means it is firm when in the water but flattens when removed from water).
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Pour about half of the syrup over the egg whites slowly, beating constantly. Cook remainder unti 272 degrees (F) registers on candy thermometer, or until a small amount of the mixture when dropped in very cold water forms hard but not brittle threads. Add slowly to the first mixture and beat until mixture holds its shape. Add vanilla and drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper to form small candies. Makes 1 & 1/2 pounds of candy
White Trash
2 bags of vanilla chocolate candy melts
(or white chocolate almond block)
3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
3 cups of Cheerios
3 cups of Rice Chex
3 cups of Pretzels (pretzel stixs
seem to work the best)
1-2 cups of Peanuts (you may use any
type of nuts that you prefer)
1-2 cups of Raisins and/or M&M’’s
Directions
Using a double boiler or two pots, melt the candy melts and use the vegetable oil for consistency. In another bowl (I personally use a large stainless steel bowl), mix the remaining (dry) ingredients. Once the vanilla chocolate wafers are melted, pour over the dry ingredients and be sure to mix in the chocolate so that every piece is coated with the chocolate. Then place in a ‘‘cool’’ spot for the chocolate to harden. Once hardened, use a knife to break into small pieces. Enjoy and be creative with the dry ingredients.
Here is the eggnog fudge recipe. Just made some thursday and it did not last long.
2 1/2 C. Sugar
1/2 C. margarine or butter
2/3 C. eggnog
7 oz. jar of marshmallow cream8oz almond bark or vanilla flavor candy coating coarsely chopped or 1 1/2 cups of vanilla chips
2 teaspoons rum flavoring
nutmeg
line a 9 inch square pan (for thick fudge) or a 13*9 pan with foil so that foil extends over sides of pan butter the foil (this is for easy clean up and removal of the fudge)
in a large pan combine sugar,butter,and eggnog. bring this to a boil while stirring constantly. continue to boil for 5 minutes over medium heat while continually stirring. remove from heat and add the marshmallow cream and vanilla chips or coating. stir until smooth stir in the rum flavoring and pour into prepared pan. sprinkle with the nutmeg and cool to room temperature. score the top of the fudge into how ever many pieces you desire (I make mine very small since this is a really rich fudge!) refrigerate until firm.
I also have a really easy recipe for truffles. I like the dark chocolate better than i do the semi-sweet or milk. so here is one for the dark chocolate lovers.
This recipe comes from Hersheys:
1 package of dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup of whipping cream
various coatings such as toasted chopped pecans, coconut, powdered sugar, cocoa etc.
combine chocolate chips and cream. Microwave on high for 1 minute stir. if needed microwave for 15 second intervals stirring after each 15 seconds until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm. roll into balls and roll into desired coatings. The ones I use are cocoa, powdwered sugar, crushed graham carcker and on occasion crushed candy canes.
Chocolate Thumbprints
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cups sugar
1 egg, separated
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
Filling:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
26 hershey kisses, unwrapped
In a mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar,egg yolk and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm enough to roll into balls. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, lightly beat egg white. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; dip in egg white and roll in chopped nuts. Place on a greased baking sheets. Make an indentation with thumb in center of each cookie. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until center is set. Combine the first four filling ingredients in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon filling into each warm cookie; gently press a hershey kiss in the center. Carefully remove from baking sheet to wire rack to cool.
Yields: about 2 dozen cookies
Dipped Marshmallows
Melt in top of double boiler;
30 kraft caramels
1/2 cup butter
1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
When melted stir till smooth. Stick large marshmallows on fork and dip in caramel mixture. Roll in Rice Krispy. let set for a few minutes.
Makes 40 dipped marshmallows
Onionettes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
4 slices good wheat bread, crust removed
16 slices Vidalia or other sweet onion
Preheat broiler.
In a small bowl, mix together the cheese and mayonnaise. Spread evenly on bread slices. Cut each slice into 4 equal squares. Place an onion slice on each square.
Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat until browned, about 2 minutes. Serve immediatley.
Snickerdoodles
Make 6 dozen cookies
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 sticks or 1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
Cinnamon-Sugar
3 tablespoons sugar + 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Sift together flour, cream of tartar, bakig soda, and salt.
In a medium bowl, beat the butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Gradually beat in the sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in the flour mixture until well blended. Press the dough into a 1 inch thick disk. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled about 3 hours.
To bake; preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Pinch off a piece of dough the size of a walnut and roll into balls 1 inch in diameter. Roll into the cinnamon and sugar mixture to coat. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in the 375 degrees oven until light brown but still soft to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the snickerdooles to wire rack to cool.
Olde English Balls
Mix: 1 stick softened margarine, 2 boxes powdered sugar (2 lbs.) and 1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed milk, (eaiser to mix with greased hands)
Add: 1 can shredded coconut and 2 cups chopped pecans. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll into walnut size balls and place on waxed paper lined cookie sheets. Place large end of flate toothpick into ball. Again refrigerate for 2 hours, or place in freezer for faster results. When balls are hardened, melt 18 oz. semisweet chocolate chips and 4 oz. paraffin in double boiler.
Dip balls in chocolate, let cool. Remove toothpick and spoon a small amount of chocolate over toothpick holes.
Makes approx. 100 pieces. Can keep frozen for long periods of time. (note: They are now recommending that you not use paraffin but I can't remember what the substitute is. I will look it up and let you know)
Kraft Balls
This is very rich
Melt 1 package Kraft caramels over double boiler with
1/2 cup butter
6 1/2 tablesoopns cream or canned milk (evaporated like Pet or Milnot)
When melted add
2 cups corn flakes
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups rice krispies
1 cup chopped nuts
Stir until well combined. Form into small balls.
We do eat other things during the holidays besides sweets! (LOL)
Another Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe that anyone can do!! only 3 ingredients!
1- 12 oz package of milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1- (16 ounce) can of choclate frosting
1- cup of chopped nuts (optional)
Line 8x8 pan with foil. Lightly butter the foil. In small saucepan, melt chocolate on low heat,remove and stir in the frosting and nuts, stirring till smooth, pour into pan, chill.
ORANGE BALLS
1 box vanilla wafers mashed fine
1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar
1 C. finely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 (6-oz.) can concentrated orange juice,
thawed (but do not add water)
1 c. shredded coconut
Mix wafers, nuts and coconut well; stir in orange juice concentrate and knead.
Roll into 1-inch balls and let stand 1 hour. Roll in confectioners sugar.
I store them in a bowl with confectioners sugar, keep sealed. Shake gentle and serve.
BIRD’’S NEST
1 (12 oz.) pkg. butter scotch chips
1 (3 oz.) can chow mein noodles
1 (12-oz.) can salted cocktail peanuts
Melt butterscotch chips on low heat; add broken up noodles.
Pour in peanuts and mix. Spoon onto waxed paper and let harden. Serve.
PUPPY CHOW
3/4 c. peanut butter
12-oz. chocolate chips
1/2 C. butter
1 (12 oz.) box Rice Chex
2 1/2-C. confectioners sugar
Melt peanut butter, chocolate and butter over a low heat; add Rice Chex.
Stir well and place in a brown paper bag. Add 2 1/2 cups confectioners’’ sugar. Shake well. Store in freezer in freezer bags.
Chocolate Thumbprints
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg, separated
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
FILLING:
½½ cup confectioners’’ sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons milk
¼¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
26 milk chocolate kisses
In a mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar, egg yolk, milk and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to shape into balls. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, lightly beat egg white. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; dip in egg white, then roll in nuts. Place on greased baking sheets. Make an indentation with thumb in center of each cookie. Bake at 350°̊ for 10-12 minutes or until center is set. Combine the first four filling ingredients in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Spoon ¼¼ teaspoon into each warm cookie; gently press a chocolate kiss in the center. Carefully remove from baking sheet to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 2 dozen
Here's my recipe for WHITE TRASH:
3 Cups Corn Chex
3 Cups Rice Chex
5 oz. pretzels
3 Cups miniature marshmallows
1 to 2 Cups nuts (I use pecans)
1 1/2 lb. white chocolate almond bark melted
Mix all ingredients thoroughly, except almond bark. Melt almond bark according to package directions and pour over mixture, mixing thoroughly. Pour out onto wax paper and spread out and allow to set. When cool, break apart and store in airtight container.
Another good one using chocolate almond bark:
2 lb. chocolate almond bark
1 Cup chunky peanut butter
2 Cups dry roasted peanuts (unsalted)
2 Cups miniature marshmallows
3 Cups Rice Krispies
Mix together all dry ingredients. Melt chocolate according to package directions. Add peanut butter to chocolate mixture and pour over dry ingredients. Drop by full teaspoon onto wax paper. Let cool. Yield--5/6 dozen.
Kraft Balls
This is very rich
Melt 1 package Kraft caramels over double boiler with1/2 cup butter
6 1/2 tablesoopns cream or canned milk (evaporated like Pet or Milnot)
When melted add
2 cups corn flkaes
1 cup shredded coconut
2 cups rice krispies
1 cup chopped nuts
Stir until well combined. Form into small balls.
Inexpensive Fruit Cake
Makes 2 -1 1/2 loaf pans Time 2 hours 325 degrees
1 cup seedless raisins
1 cup dates (chopped)
2 cups boiling water
1 cup nut meats (chopped)
1 cup candied fruit (cut up)
Place the above ingredients in covered pan and let cook very slowly for 20 minutes. Cool completly.
In large mixing bowl
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp soda
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp salt
Stir the cooled ingredients into the aboved.
Add
1 beaten egg
1/3 cup melted shorting
Mix well all of the fruit and flour mixture egg and shortening.
Pour into loaf pans lined with waxed or oiled brown paper.
Bake 325 for appox 2 hours or until cake tester comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for added moisture.
Here is Fruit Cake for all those who do not like the cirton
it is also a blue ribbon winner
GERMAN FRUIT CAKE
3/4 cup butter or margine
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp each of Allspice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 tsp soda
2/3 cup Cherry Preserves
2/3 cup Apricot Preserves
2/3 cup Pineapple preserves
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream butter, sugar eggs till light and fluffy. Sift flour and spices together. Add soda to Buttermilk. Add dry ingredients & buttermilk alternalty to butter mixture. Mix well after each addition.
FOLD in Preserves, pecans and vanilla.
Bake in 2 greased & floured 9x5x3 pans or 1 large loaf pan.
Bake 325 for 1 1/2 hours. Cool in pans 15 minutes before removing cakes.
Cornflake Peanut Butter Cookies
Bring to JUST a boil:
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white Karo Syrup
1/2 cup brown sugar
Remove from heat and add:
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Vanilla
Mix well, then add:
1-1/2 cups (more or less) peanut butter
5 cups cornflakes
Mix well - drop on wax paper. Yummy!!! Enjoy!
Old Family favorite: Brownies
2 sticks butter or margarine
4 squares unsweetened chocolate
4 eggs
2 C. sugar
2C. flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp. baking powder
Melt butter and chocolate together over low heat, when melted set aside to cool slightly. In a large bowl beat eggs, add sugar and mix well. Add cooled chocolate and butter a little at a time beating after each addition. Beat in flour, B.P. and salt. may stir in 1 C chopped nuts if desired and bake at 350 degrees for 25 -30 minutes. Hope this helps.
On another search I found this recipe & thought it looked fun:
Bird Seed
2 c. sugar pops
1 c. raisins
l lb. Salted peanuts
l lb. M&M’’s plain
l lb. M&M's peanuts
2 pkg. Cracker Jacks
4 c. plain or colored popcorn
Mix all tog. & store in covered container.
Do you all have any fun snack recipes you would like to share? We can start collecting them now & avoid the holiday crush! lol
Here is one I've been going to try.
TEDDY BEAR SNACK MIX
INGREDIENTS:
2 c. bear chocolate graham snack crackers
2 c. (8 oz.) mini Oreo's
4 c. popped popcorn
2 c. (14 oz.) M&Ms
1 c. (5.5 oz.) Gummi Bears
INSTRUCTIONS:
In a large bowl, mix together well.
Chocolate Christmas Mix
3 c. Rice Chex
3 c. Corn Chex
2 c. small pretzels2 c. peanuts
1 pkg. (12 oz.) Holiday M & M's
1 lb. bulk white chocolate
Melt chocolate in double boiler. Grease a large bowl lightly. Put first 5 ingredients in bowl and slowly pour melted chocolate over mix; stir constantly.
Chex Caramel Corn
4 cups popped popcorn
1/4 cup margarine or butter*
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
4 1/2 cups Chex®® cereal (Corn, Rice or combination)
1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts, optional
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts in large microwavable bowl; set aside. Microwave margarine, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in large
microwavable bowl on High 2 minutes or until mixture is boiling, stirring after 1 minute. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave 5 to 6 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl after every minute. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight container. 9 1/2 cups snack.
*Do not use spread or tub products.
Important: Because microwaves cook differently, times are approximate.
Oven Directions: Heat oven to 250°̊. Mix cereal, popcorn and peanuts in large roasting pan; set aside. Heat margarine, sugar, corn syrup
and vanilla to boiling in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper to cool, stirring occasionally to break up. Store in airtight
container.
Savory Ranch Chex Mix
9 cups Chex®® cereal (Corn, Rice, Wheat or combination)
2 cups small pretzel twists
2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
3 tablespoons margarine or butter,* melted
1 package (1 ounce) dry ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Mix cereal, pretzel twists and crackers in large resealable plastic food-storage bag. Add remaining ingredients and seal bag. Shake until
well mixed. 13 cups snack.
*Do not use spread or tub products.
Chex BBQ Mix
3 cups Rice Chex®® cereal3 cups Corn Chex®® cereal
1 1/2 cups pretzel twists
1 1/2 cups bite-size cheese crackers
3/4 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Stir together cereals, pretzels, crackers and peanuts in large microwavable bowl; set aside. Stir together remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until
evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes. Spread on aluminum foil or paper towels to cool. Store in
airtight container. 7 1/2 cups snack.
Honey Roasted Mix
3 cups Honey Nut Chex®® cereal
2 cups Cheerios®® cereal
1 1/2 cups Bugles®® original flavor snacks
1 cup pretzels or 1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon margarine or butter*
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Heat oven to 325°̊. Mix cereals, snacks and pretzels in large bowl; set aside. Heat corn syrup, honey and margarine to boiling in 1-quart
saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until
evenly coated. Spread in ungreased 15 1/2-inch baking pan with sides.* Bake 20 minutes, stirring after 10 minutes. Spread on waxed
paper or aluminum foil; cool completely. Break into bite-size pieces. Store in airtight container. 7 1/2 cups snack.
*A rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, can be used instead. Bake 24 minutes, stirring after 12 minutes.
Sugar and Spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups Corn Chex ®® cereal
2 cups Rice Chex®® cereal
2 cups Apple Cinnamon Cheerios®® cereal
3 cups Bugles®® original flavor snacks (half of a 6-ounce package)
1 1/2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons orange juice or water
1 cup sugar
Heat oven to 300°̊. Grease jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch. Mix cereals, snacks and peanuts in large bowl; set aside. Beat egg
whites, orange juice, sugar and cinnamon, using a wire whisk or hand beater, until foamy. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl, stirring until
evenly coated. Spread in pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes, stirring about every 15 minutes, until light brown and crisp. Cool completely. Store
in airtight container. About 10 1/2 cups snack
Hot and Spicy
3 cups Corn Chex®® cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex®® cereal
1 cup pretzels
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons red pepper sauce
3 cups Rice Chex®® cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup bite-size cheese crackers
1/4 cup margarine or butter*
1 1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt
Heat oven to 250°̊. Melt margarine in large roasting pan in oven. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container. 11 cups snack.
*Do not use spread or tub products.
Microwave Directions: Melt margarine in large microwavable bowl uncovered on High. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining
ingredients until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels
to cool. Store in airtight container.
Cranberry-Orange Chex Mix
3 cups Corn Chex cereal
3 cups Rice Chex cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Heat oven to 300°̊. Mix cereals and almonds in large bowl, set aside. Microwave butter, brown sugar, and juice concentrate in 1-cup
microwavable measuring cup uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into large ungreased roasting pan. Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring
after 15 minutes. Stir in cranberries; cool. Store in airtight container or plastic food-storage bag.
Nut 'N' Raisin Mix
2/3 Cup Thin pretzel sticks
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 Tablespoons Butter
1 Teaspoon Curry powder
1 Garlic clove -- crushed
1/2 Teaspoon Hot chili powder
1/3 Cup Unblanched almonds
1/3 Cup Seedless raisins
1/3 Cup Pine nuts
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/3 Cup Unsalted cashews
Break pretzels into 1" sticks. Melt butter in a skillet.
Add garlic in butter, then stir in almonds, pine nuts and cashews. Add Worcestershire sauce, curry powder and chili powder and mix well.
Stir in pretzels and cook gently over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. Add raisins and salt; mix well. Turn mixture into a serving dish and cool. Makes about 2 cups.
Chex Mix
Fill a large oval roasting pan with:
2 pounds mixed nuts or peanuts
1 10-oz. bag pretzel sticks
5 c. Rice Chex
5 c. Corn Chex
5 c. Crispex
5 c. Cheerios
You may substitute Wheat Chex, other pretzel shapes, rye crisp rounds, goldfish crackers or Cheese Nips for any of the above.
In a small sauce pan, heat:
2 sticks butter
4 tsp. Lawry's Seasoned Salt
5 T. Worcestershire Sauce
dash of garlic powder
Pour over cereal mixture and stir well to coat.
Crispy Snack Mix
2 1/2 cups chow mein noodles
1 1/2 cups sesame snack sticks
1 1/2 cups salted cashews
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp. garlic saltHeat the oven to 200 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the first 3
ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the butter, soy sauce, and garlic salt. Pour over the snack mix, stirring to coat. Spread the mix on to a buttered baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool and store in an airtight container. Makes about
5 1/2 cups of mix.
Goldfish Crunch
2 pkgs. salted goldfish
1 1/2 c. salted peanuts
1 1/2 c. seedless raisins
1 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. water
Lightly oil 3 large cookie sheets. Mix goldfish, raisins, and nuts in large baking pan and warm in 275 degree oven while making syrup. Melt butter in 2 or 3 quart saucepan. Add sugars, corn syrup and water. Boil until candy thermometer reaches 270 degrees (soft crack stage,
separates into hard threads that are not brittle in cold water test). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over warm goldfish mixture, tossing gently. Spread on cookie sheets and separate into bite size pieces. Cool and store in air tight container. Makes about
8 cups. Good Christmas gifts for friends or teachers.
Ranch Pretzels
1 package large thick pretzels (20 oz.)
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
Break pretzels into bite-size pieces and place them in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over pretzels. Stir to coat. Pour into an ungreased 15-inch X 10-inch X 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 200F
for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Yield: 12 cups
9 cups dry, make sure you mix sweet, salty, crunchy & chewy. (cereal: checx, cinnamon puffins, life, puffed wheat, cherrios) Pretzels, nuts (cashews, dry roasted peanuts) dried fruit (raisins, cherrys & cranberries are my favs)
1 bag of white chocolate melting wafers.
I've alos mixed mini marshmellos into this after leting it cool for a minute. I will sometime sprkle it with a little colored sugar for the holidays too
Gone Fishin'
3 cups goldfish-shaped baked snack crackers
2 cups pretzel sticks 2 cups toasted oat cereal
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup LAND O LAKES®® Butter, melted
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups gummi candy fish and/or worms
1. Heat oven to 350°̊F. Combine crackers, pretzels, cereal and cheese in large bowl.
2. Stir together all remaining ingredients except gummi candy in small bowl. Pour butter mixture over cracker mixture; toss to coat.
3. Spread mixture onto ungreased 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 18 to 23 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Stir in gummi candy. Store in airtight container.
Puppy Chow
9 cups Chex Cereal
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1ÊÊ 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Place cereal in a large bowl.
Place chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes or until smooth when stirred. Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated.
Pour mixture into large plastic bag with powdered sugar, shake until pieces are coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
Makes about 9 cups.
Sweetheart Snack Mix
4 c. alphabet cereal
3 c. caramel corn
2 c. small pretzel twists
2 c. teddy grahams
2 c. holiday M&Ms
2 c. conversation candy hearts
In large bowl, gently toss all ingred.with 2 large spoons.
A recipe that is different and very easy to make and good to eat!! And you are not running into your own recipe at every party.
Toffee Graham Crackers (one package in waxed paper, broken into big pieces)
1 cube butter
1 cube margarine
½½ cup sugar
pkg. sliced almonds
Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.
Put crackers on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Pour butter, margarine and sugar mixture over crackers. Bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
Here is another one I found this morning. It's from another mb.
Circus Mix
1 package (10.5 ounces) marshmallow
circus peanuts
1 package (10 ounces) jelly beans
1 package (5.3 ounces) animal crackers
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 8 cups mix
* I put 1 cup of mix into a baggie. Then used a white lunch-size paper bag, attached a gift-label with a picture of Santa that said "North Pole Circus Mix" and decorated with ribbon.
Here's some 3 ingredient recipes:
Alphabet Scramble
10 c. sweetened alphabet cereal
2, 6-oz. pkg dried fruit bits
2, 6-oz cans honey roasted whole almonds
Fruit-Nut Snack
6 1/2 ounces can Spanish peanuts –– salted
1 cup raisins
4 ounces dates -- chopped
Mix ingredients. Serve in small bowls. Makes 3 cups. Calories per tablespoon about 35.
Toll House Snack Mix
2 cups chopped dried mixed fruit
2 cups mixed nuts
1 (10 ounce) package NESTLE®® TOLL HOUSE®® Semi-Sweet Chocolate-Covered Raisins
1 COMBINE dried fruit, nuts and chocolate-covered raisins in large bowl. Store in airtight container.
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Candy bouquets
Date Posted: 23:31:20 06/20/03 Fri
Author: Carol
Subject: making and selling candy bouquets
I have been making and selling candy bouquets for a couple of years now. I work at a school and sell mostly to people there or at the other schools and word of mouth. How do you (if any) sell your bouquets? What is a good way to spread the word on a budget? thanks
[> Re: making and selling candy bouquets -- Mar, 03:30:46 06/21/03 Sat [1]
I would suggest always attaching a business card to the bouquets that you do sell. And if you happen to print out candy bar wrappers that are "your own design", put your name and email address on them. Good Luck!
[> Re: making and selling candy bouquets -- gingergirl, 08:08:47 06/21/03 Sat [1]
Carol;
Word of mouth is your best seller...
Don't forget your hair stylist or nail tech if you have one.
Make sure to send them on their busiest day.
Send some to people you know where there are lot of others around. Like a friend in a large office, a high traffic consumer area. I just did one for my favorite radio personality who is leaving town...sent it to the party they were having for her...34 orders from that one bouquet that cost me less than 20 dollars to make.
You do have to give some away, before you can sale them like hot cakes, but there isn't a lot of money in making them so you can kinda just write it off to promotions and advertising.
Pictures, don't sell these very well, unless you want to spend major dollars on an expensive photographer. Seeing them touching them ...that sales the candy bouquets for sure. It's the same with a gift basket pictures cannot do them justice.
Think about all your friends, family and what jobs they hold. Are they in the public? Do they work in a large office or office building? Write them down work on birthdays, annivesaries or just because. Then fly with it.
good luck,
gingergirl
Last edited by crafterwannabe on Mon Aug 02, 2004 11:48 pm; edited 2 times in total
Date Posted: 17:31:20 06/15/03 Sun
Author: Bel Espinoza
Subject: adhesives/glue
Hello to all out there in craftland. I am wanting to learn how to make candy bouquets and I need someone to help me with the type of glue that I need to glue candy bars to sticks .I tried pan glue but after a while some of them fell off the skewer.Has anyone ever worked where they make candy Bouquets ? I wonder what type of glue they use... All I know is that it's clear..I hope you guys can help.........thanks a million!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[> Re: adhesives/glue -- gingergirl, 20:26:02 06/15/03 Sun [1]
Hello Bel...everyone does their own thing...I personally use a low temp glue gun on my bouquets. I get that instant hold without the damage to the candy.
Everybody does their own thing. Some the candy crafters use tape, I just can't get mine to hold the way I want with tape.
I'll be glad to help anyway I can.
gingergirl
[> Re: adhesives/glue -- crafty432003, 14:30:29 06/16/03 Mon [1]
I too use low temp glue gun. It is quick and very effective. Good Luck!!
[> Re: adhesives/glue -- gingergirl, 09:45:56 06/17/03 Tue [1]
Bel...any glue gun glue is infamous for not holding during weather changes, no matter what you use them for. If you are shipping or changing climates with the bouquet would be to use a bit of tacky glue first then the hot glue for the instant hold. The tacky glue will hold under all conditions.
Good luck!!
gingergirl
Date Posted: 01:49:46 05/28/04 Fri
Author: Bar Bar
Subject: candy bouquets
I have seen these cute candies sundies.. where you build a candy bouquet using syform and glasses that looks like the old type of sundie glasses. and then they put the candy in it..
I was wonding if they are using pins to tack them in and if so what kind?
also would I need anything else. I was going to make some but was wondering if I had all my stuff or not so any suggestions would be of help before I create it.
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[> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 01:20:31 05/30/04 Sun [1]
linne
check these sites out and you get a idea of what I'm talking about.
http://www.acbouquet.com/i_scream_you_scream.htm
http://www.tinazcreations.com/html/sundae_0.html
hope that helps you out.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 07:07:36 05/30/04 Sun [1]
You are quiet welcome BarBar.I use the cool melt glue gun.If I can find some of my pictures I will post in my Album on the other board.Have fun Diane
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 08:05:43 05/30/04 Sun [1]
BarBar here is a couple sites that tell you how to make the SUNDAES I forgot I had saved:
http://home.austin.rr.com/ofenstein/candy.html
http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/200 ... sundae.pdf
HTH Diane
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 08:35:45 06/04/04 Fri [1]
Hi BarBar I found one on another disc.It is done in a Bunny cup.I used pastel tissue papers and pastel lifesavers.The tissue papers are cut in 4" squares. HTHs Diane
It is posted on the MSN Craft Saying Board
http://groups.msn.com/CraftSayingscom/d ... otoID=2204
[> Re: candy bouquets -- jacksmum, 05:59:22 05/28/04 Fri [1]
Hi Bar Bar
this is what I had saved in my files - hope it helps.
Sue
Fill your glass about halfway with some wrapped candys,toffees or chocolates.Insert half a styrofoam ball into the opening of the glass. Cut ball to make it fit or use tape if you need to make it more secure (I've used coffee cups and flower oasis - use the cup as a guide to cut oasis)
Put remaining candy on pins or toothpicks, using one of the twisted ends or by gluing in place. Push the pin into the styrofoam ball starting on the outside edges, continue working in a circle pattern until the ball is covered with candies. Leave a small space at the very top center of the ball to insert a gift card on a toothpick. Curling ribbon can also be wrapped around pins and used to fill any gaps.
As for the cherry - how about a malteser wrapped in red foil right on top?
[> [> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 12:42:05 05/28/04 Fri [1]
jacksmum,
thank you so much..
linne sorry I haven't seen a picture of them, I just seen them a craft show... it was so cute, and there were so many different kinds... and with summer coming up I thought this could sell well in my booth.
any other suggestions on any other kinds of ideas would help as well.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- linne, 10:41:03 05/28/04 Fri [1]
Does anyone know where I might see a picture of one of these? I love the idea.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 13:31:11 05/28/04 Fri [1]
I have made quite a few of the bouquets.I use a small dab of hot glue to attach the candies.I was afraid someone would get hurt with the pins.The glue works really good,and you can use doublesided tape on some bouquets too.Here is a site with lots of pictures HTHs Diane
http://www.candydirect.com/candybouquet ... quets.html
[> [> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 20:23:35 05/28/04 Fri [1]
Diane thanks for the picture.
did you use hot glue or another kind of glue?
thanks for the tip.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- linne, 22:27:49 05/28/04 Fri [1]
I see lots of pictures of candy bar bouquets with the 'goodies' on sticks, but would like to see one in a soda glass like your describe, Bar Bar.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Linda Lemasters, 22:37:21 05/28/04 Fri [1]
I made some of the them with mints. I used bobbi pins, to put them in the styrofoam ball.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- jacksmum, 23:05:12 05/28/04 Fri [1]
I went to the search engine Google and did an image search for Sundae candy Bouquet. There's a couple of pics. Can't post a link - keep getting Internal server error but if you try it you should find what you are looking for.
Sue
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Lori K., 09:51:34 06/04/04 Fri [1]
The styrofoam melts just the tiniest bit. First I put a couple of pieces of candy in the glass. Next, I glue the the rim of the sundae glass and set the half ball of styrofoam on top. Then for extra stability, I glue around the seam where the glas and foam meet. Then I start at the bottom and put a little dab of glue on the tab on the candy and glue around til I reach the top.
People at craft shows are always asking me, how did you get the candy in the glass?
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 01:34:05 06/01/04 Tue [1]
Diane, I thank you.... I will go and look at the sites later..
and if you do find the pictures I would appreciate it if you post them, but please tell me where you did, as I am still learning this board.
how do you post pictures?
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 18:58:22 06/02/04 Wed [1]
Lori thank you... so you just hot glue your candy together and onto the syform... doesnt' the syform melt when you use your hot glue gun?
I see where you use lots of different kinds of candy too.
thanks for sharing your web page and your picture... thanks for answering the question I just ask in advance.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 12:00:43 06/03/04 Thu [1]
BarBar I have my pics on a floopy.When I tried it.It says it is not formatted,but if I format it the floppy will be erased.So I don't know what to do about it.So sorry Diane
Poem, info: Candy bag price
Date Posted: 10:49:12 08/27/02 Tue
Author: ShirleyT
Subject: Candy bag price?
A thread was posted on THS about candy cards. Pics are in the gallery there. A lurker wrote me and asked if I could find out how much they would sell for. She is in Nebraska and doesn't feel that they would sell for as much there, but wanted to know what you all think a good price is. It is really just a cardboard cover pulled up around a bag of candy so pretty easy. I think it would depend on how well the presentation is and how much candy is in the bag. Any general ideas of price? Thanks, Shirley
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[> Re: Candy bag price? -- valerie_nyr4, 20:42:50 08/27/02 Tue [1]
Good Morning...
This is a tough one...last year I made felt Christmas orns(drawstring style) and put in jelly beans with the Christmas jelly bean poem attached...
I sold them for $2.25...the candy bags...maybe $1.50-$1.99
just a wild guess...does depend on the candy used...
I haven't even started with Christmas thingies yet...
I am too busy replenishing stock that has sold out..lol...
Last show (in the pouring rain),magnolia angels sold out...just had silk magnolia flowers and created angels and voila,a great seller...lol...
happy crafting...
valerie_nyr4
[> [> Re-Magnolia Angels -- Charleen, 11:21:30 08/28/02 Wed [1]
Would love to hear more about your Magnolia angels.
Charleen
[> Re: Candy bag price? -- ShirleyT, 10:39:28 08/28/02 Wed [1]
I think it also would depend on how specialized it is, what goes into it and how much it cost to put together. Since this would have a miniature Mounds, a Starburst, a lollipop, a stick of gum, a mini Snickers, a Lifesaver, Tootsie Roll, fireball and Hershey hug and kiss, I think you could maybe get more depending on how much it cost to put together. Because people will figure it's cheaper to buy the kit from you than to buy a bag of each kind and then have to eat them all too! lol
Housework Survival Kit
by shirleyt@craftsayings.com
To help you survive the housework
so it doesn't drive you totally berserk...
Mounds for the mounds of laundry.
A starburst to give a burst of energy.
A lollipop that will help you to lick it.
A stick of gum to help you stick with it.
Snickers to turn your frown upside down.
A lifesaver so in clutter you don't drown.
A tootsie roll to keep you rolling along.
A fireball to keep the mood burning strong.
Now housework can wait for another rant,
but the hug & kiss is cause loving can't!
Anyone else have specialized ideas?
Shirley
[> Re: Candy bag price? -- ShirleyT, 12:33:06 08/28/02 Wed [1]
Charleen, Look for the thread called "Magnolia Angel" that Julie started. Valerie answered it with instructions and a picture! Shirley
[> Re: Candy bag price? -- Ruthanne, 23:13:33 09/01/02 Sun [1]
I sell all of my kits for $1.50, i use to but different prices but i sell my crafts through a promoter in malls and it was taking too long and holding up other customers so she requested they all have the same price and the sell real good.
Ruthanne
Poem, link: Candy suckers
Date Posted: 18:59:23 07/18/04 Sun
Author: sandi
Subject: rock candy sucker
I have been lurking for somtime now and have really enjoyed all of your ideas. I was hopeing someone could help me come up with a short poem for rock candy suckers. I have a booth at our state fair this year and can only sell these if they are embelished. Thanks so much for your help.
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[> Re: rock candy sucker -- KrafteeKaren, 20:28:46 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Sandi...welcome to our little world of addicted crafters, lol. I'm not a poet, couldn't rhyme myself out of a paper bag, so am bumping this up so that our super duper poets will see it. Welcome again to the board, no need to lurk any longer right? LOL
Hugs
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- jenjoy, 21:33:17 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Hi there sandi and welcome to the forum!! hehe...here's a few to get you started..~!!!
ROCK CANDY SUCKER
Only lick the suckers
That you buy from my booth
They're guaranteed delicious
Plus you won't chip your tooth!
(By: Jennifer Byerly)
or
ROCK CANDY SUCKER
Just in case your
Tooth is looth!
Thuck the thuckers
From this booth
(By: Jennifer Byerly)
ROCK CANDY SUCKER
Have you heard the rumors?
Have you heard the talk?
These suckers are delicious
And they're made outta rock!
(BY: Jennifer Byelry)
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- katieangelamber, 22:21:44 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Even though they look like rocks
They are just colored candy
So give one a try
For they taste just dandy!
katieangelamber
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- Sandi, 22:22:07 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Those are GREAT, Jennifer...Thank you so much!
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- Sandi, 22:29:15 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Thanks Katieangelamber...your poem was wonderful, too!
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- betty, 02:06:15 07/19/04 Mon [1]
Hi gals
what are rock candy suckers, sorry maybe i should know but i don't ,but they sound like a good idea. if you don;t mind please let me in on it. Thank you
[> [> Re: rock candy sucker -- Sandi, 05:47:57 07/19/04 Mon [1]
Betty
Rock candy suckers are just an old fashioned candy...if you like I can e-mail you the name of the company that I bought them from.
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- Sandi, 12:45:35 07/19/04 Mon [1]
Found the e-mail address of the company that wholesales the rock candy suckers. frontporchgourmet@msn.com
They have a huge assortment of wonderful candy.
Ideas: Candy bar reunion game
Date Posted: 18:55:22 07/09/04 Fri
Author: stephanie
Subject: candy bar reunion game
I have been looking for a game used with candy bar's. For example: Who has the most children under age 5 years?...skittles
Who is a recent college graduate?...payday
I would appreciate any help. Thanks inadvance.
Replies:
[> Re: candy bar reunion game -- Judy in QC, 21:57:26 07/09/04 Fri [1]
This is one I have.
The Candy Game
1. Another planet in our solar system:
2. A famous street in New York City:
3. A part of the galaxy:
4. A series of small hills:
5. A nutty happiness:
6. A sign of inteligence:
7. A town in Pennsylvania:
8. A famous English author:
9. A "Peanuts" character:
10. Sly laughter:
11. Twin letters:
12. An infant of a famous baseball player:
13. Absolutely nothing:
14. A large amount of money:
15. Greasy digits:
16. A day employees are glad to see:
17. A famous trio:
18. A large orchestra:
19. Happy laughter:
20. A little overweight:
21. A thing-a-ma-jig:
22. Noise at a car wreck:
23. What a married couple does:
24. What good friends give:
25. Disintegrating celestial body:
26. Fox baby and common feline:
27. The Trinity:
Answers:
1. Mars
2. 5th Avenue
3. Milky Way
4. Mounds
5. Almond Joy
6. Smarties
7. Hershey
8. O Henry
9. Peppermint Patty
10. Snickers
11. M & M's
12. Baby Ruth
13. Zero
14. 100 Grand
15. Butterfinger
16. Payday
17. 3 Musketeers
18. Symphony
19. Chuckles
20. Chunkie
21. Watchamacallit
22. Crunch
23. Kisses
24. Hugs
25. Starburst
26. Kit Kat
27. Lifesavers
I used it at Christmas with the family. They had lots of fun.Judy
[> Re: candy bar reunion game -- stephanie, 11:33:14 07/10/04 Sat [1]
thanks so much and hugs!
[> Re: candy bar reunion game -- stephanie, 20:34:00 07/10/04 Sat [1]
I came up with this one...what do you all think?
Getting to Know You Family Reunion Candy Game
1. Who is the wackiest? nutrageous
2. Who has the biggest muscles? powerbar (girls), big hunk(boys)
3. Who has a dream job? milky way
4. Who has 3 children under 5? 3 musketeers
5. Who has the most grandchildren? 100 grand
6. Who was the youngest to get married? baby ruth
7. Who has the youngest family? skittles
8. Who kissed on their first date? skor
9. Who is a recent college graduate? payday
10. Who is an honor student? smarties
11. Who had the last broken bone? crunch
12. Who has been married the longest? rocky road
13. Who served in the military the longest? life saver
14. who lives the farthest? mars
15. Who is a newly wed? butterfinger
16. Who has had the most surgeries? nips
17. Who has met a celebrity? starburst
18. Who is the best cook? m&m's
19. Who is a rancher/farmer? jolly rancher
20. Who has a wicked chuckle/laugh? snickers
21. Who is a good samaritan? Mr.Good Bar
I also thought that if you have ties or a treat for all. Put riesens, jolly rancher, peanuts or snickers,and hugs and kisses in a snack zip with this note...
You are the "riesen",
we have family reunions.
Thanks for being so
"jolly" and "nutty"!
Hugs and kisses!
-stephanie burgoyne-
(c)2004
[> Re: candy bar reunion game -- tadpole'sgrannie, 22:16:27 07/10/04 Sat [1]
That was WONDERFUL--- I'm going to give it to the principal and hope we can play it at the first staff meeting when we get back to school...
Link: chocolate covered candy canes
Date Posted: 15:56:31 02/09/04 Mon
Author: Twins
Subject: Chocolate covered candy sticks - for the cupid's brew
Where can I find chocolate covered candy sticks for the cupid's brew, winter brew and etc....there was a sight at one time that you could order them???
Twins
[> Re: Chocolate covered candy sticks - for the cupid's brew -- DebbieD, 17:15:23 02/09/04 Mon [1]
Here are the links to four different places that you can order them from online. You will need to copy and paste the links below:
http://www.candywarehouse.com/bogrecstic96.html
http://www.swisscolony.com/shopping/sea ... ion+sticks
http://www.mileskimball.com/jump.jsp?it ... uctID=5005
http://www.sosnick.com/index.php?functi ... roduct=106
FUDGE IN A CUP
Date Posted: 19:54:42 12/14/03 Sun
Author: Berni
Subject: Fun Fudge in a Cup (Help)
Hi, I need help. I can't find the post for the fudge in a cup recipe. I made the cups up, easy!!, and printed the instructions out on cute cards, but my daughter is reading them, and says when do you put the sugar in? I only kept the first page of the post when I printed it, thinking that was all I needed. HELP!!!
Thank you
Berni
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Here are some "Fudge In A Cup" recipes to give as gifts:
*FUDGE IN A CUP INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
1 TBS. finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Place first three ingredients into a zipper bag. Place mini marshmallows
into another zipper bag. Staple bags together. Attach instructions below.
*FUDGE IN A CUP INSTRUCTIONS:
Empty chocolate chip bag into coffee cup. Add 2 1/2 TBS. butter or margarine
(cut into 2 pieces -- place on top of mixture in cup). Microwave 3 minutes.
Add mini marshmallows and stir quickly and thoroughly to melt marshmallows
completely.
Let cup cool 5 minutes and then place in refrigerator for only 10 minutes for
fudge to set. Run a plain table knife around fudge and empty it onto a
saucer. Reshape it into a smooth circle if necessary. Cut into 1" pieces. Makes
6 - 8 pieces.
*PEPPERMINT FUDGE IN A CUP INGREDIENTS
Add 6 crushed hard peppermint disks candies to the marshmallow bag. Name the
fudge mix "Peppermint Fun Fudge in a Cup."
*INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE, HOWEVER, IT NEEDS TO SAY: "Add mini marshmallows and crushed peppermints."
Hugs,
Lori Jean :^)
Date Posted: 21:56:56 01/18/04 Sun
Author: Donna L.
Subject: Fudge in a Cup Recipe
Nancy, I got this off of this forum,
FUDGE IN A CUP INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
1TBS finely chopped pecans or Walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Place first 3 ingredients into a zipper bag. Place mini
marshmallows into another zipper bag. Staple bags togather. Attach instructions below
FUDGE IN A CUP INSTRUCTIONS.
Empty chocolate chip bag into coffee cup. Add 2 1/2 TBS. butter or margarine (cut into 2 pieces) place on top of mixture in cup Microwave 3 minutes and stir quickly and thoroughly to melt marshmallows completely
Let cup cool 5 minutes and place in refrigerator for only 10 minutes for fudge to set. Run a plain table knife around fudge and empty it onto a saucer. Reshape it into a smooth circle if necessary. Cut into 1" pieces. Makes 6-8 pieces.
Hope this helps you. I thought it would be a good Valentines gift, especially with the poems the girls wrote. Good Luck Donna L.
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[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Nancy, 08:35:27 01/19/04 Mon [1]
Donna,
Thanks so much for the recipe. Just a quick question. When do you add the Marshmellow bag, I seem to be confused.
Thanks bunches
Nancy
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- melinda, 08:52:06 01/19/04 Mon [1]
Thanks for the great recipe. I would think the marshmellows would go in after the cups comes out of the microwave. I may be wrong. Come on Donna L. let me know.
Now I have a recipe that I altered somewhat for Cake in Cup/Mug. I paint on glass, so I make simple designs on the coffe mug. Include the cake and glaze in baggies, put them in the cup with the instructions and they fly off the shelves.
Makes a great happy for everyone i.e. teacher gifts, grandma who has everything, a lonely neighbor or just a friend you want to cheer up. Put a candle it and it is a birthday cake. The possibilites are endless. Let me know if you want that recipe.
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Londonlee, 09:46:47 01/19/04 Mon [1]
This sounds like a terrific idea. Is there a poem that goes with this? My computer was down for a while and I must have missed it. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas that everyone shares. You are all very generous.Londonlee
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Donna L., 03:36:30 01/20/04 Tue [1]
Hi, Sorry I was so vague about the marshmallows. Melinda you guessed right they go in after the main mixture has cooked for 3 minutes in microwave. Jenjoy wrote 3 or 4 poems for the fudge in the cup. They are probably on the next page. Enjoy Donna L.
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Judy R, 03:50:54 01/20/04 Tue [1]
what setting did you microwave on? I did 3 minutes on full power, 1,000 watts and it burned really bad after 2 2/2 min., filled the house with smoke when I opened the microwave door. Tried again on med high, and it was grainy, so if anyone has tried this, what is the secret?
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Phyll, 01:18:50 01/19/04 Mon [1]
Thank you, Donna. It sounds very easy and I think it would be a fun thing to do for Valentine's Day. --Phyll
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Donna L., 13:56:26 01/20/04 Tue [1]
Hi, I haven't tried it yet. Maybe start trying at 50% power and go from there. That's what I think I will do. Thanks for letting me know about the burning. When you mix in the marshmallows what happens. They should add some substance to the mixture. The whole thing really is nothing but sugar. I can't find the origianl post to see what it said. I had printed everything off it, so I thought. Sorry for the mess Donna
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Judy R, 15:08:58 01/20/04 Tue [1]
The marshmallows melt fine when stirred in at the end, but I think I didn't cook it long enough the second time, so the sugar wasn't all the way disolved. I will keep trying till I get it right, since I have an abundance of chips from the fudge I didn't get made at Christmas time. lol Have to try to use them up for Valentines Day
Easy Microwave Fudge
Submitted by Katie
Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 - 10 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 bag of peanut butter chips
Mix all together in microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes till melted. Whip mixture well and pour in a buttered pan and chill. Then enjoy!
Egg Nog Fudge
Submitted by heathierheart
Ingredients
2 1/2 Cups Sugar 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine
2/3 Cup Eggnog 7 oz. jar marshmallow creme
8 oz. vanilla almond bark 3/4 Cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 tsp. rum extract
Procedure
Line 9 " square pan with foil. In large saucepan combine sugar, olea, and eggnog. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil 5 min. over med. heat. Remove from heat and add marshmallow creme & almond bark. Blend until smooth. Stir in nuts and rum flavoring. Pour into foil lined pan. Cool to room temp. Refrigerate until firm.
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DELICIOUS ROLO/PRETZEL/NUT CANDY TREAT
Date Posted: 17:39:47 06/28/04 Mon
Author: Sharon (Sassy)
Subject: Rollo/pretzel recipe
Okay ladies, am I losing my mind, probably already have and don't know it. I saw a recipe that called for mini pretzels and rollo candies and I thought it was on this site. Can anyone help me, you put them in the oven on a low temperature and that melts the rolls, but I can't remember the temperature and can't remember what else you do.
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[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Dell, 18:23:14 06/28/04 Mon [1]
I seen them done with hershey's kisses and round pretzels .then put them in a low oven .Wath carefully.When they come out put a mm on the top.I got the receipe. I want to say the temp. is like 225 or 200.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Dell, 18:31:28 06/28/04 Mon [1]
Oh yeah,I can't find the round pretzels here .I have looked at every grocery store.Nowhere .I was going to make them last year for my church bake sale.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Rusty Fan, 18:46:45 06/28/04 Mon [1]
The rollo/Pretzel Recipe I made at Christmas time was as
follows:
Lay the mini pretzels on a cookie sheet, top with a rollo and a walnut. Place in oven at 325 degrees until
rollo melts. Cool until set.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Diane, 21:27:48 06/28/04 Mon [1]
I use the small pretzel twists and Hershey Hugs. I turn the oven on to 350 and let it heat up. Then turn off and put the cookie sheet in with the pretzel and hugs (unwrapped of course LOL). Leave in til hugs get soft but not melting all over the place. Not sure how long - I just watch them. Take out of the oven and put M&Ms on. I usually use 2 M&M. The holiday M&M look great for holidays. Very festive. If the hugs are melted just right - when you push the M&Ms in - it
cracks the hug and you can see the chocolate inside. When I sell these - I get about 10 cents each.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Sharon (Sassy), 21:39:21 06/28/04 Mon [1]
Thanks ladies, I thought it was around there in temperature.
I knew someone had the information, although it will still drive me crazy to try to figure out where I saw it, lol.
Thanks again.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Patty, 22:42:47 06/28/04 Mon [1]
No need to go crazy, Sharon! I know exactly what you're talking about! I just got my July/August issue of Quick Cooking magazine in the mail Saturday and it's in it on page 28. When I saw it, I decided to make it to take to my brother's for the 4th. I can't wait to try them!
I also like the variations that the other ladies have posted here. Thanks! I'll have to try them, too!
Here's the recipe:
PECAN CARAMEL CANDIES
63 miniature pretzels (the heart-shaped ones)
1 package (13 ozs) Rolo candies
63 pecan halves
Line baking sheets with foil. Place pretzels on foil; top each pretzel with an unwrapped candy. Bake at 250* for 4 min. or until candies are softened (candies will retain their shape). Immediately place a pecan half on each candy and press down so candy fills pretzel. Cool slightly. Refrigerate for 10 min. or until set.
Yield: 63 candies (about 1 1/4 pounds).
Patty
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Patty, 22:57:46 06/28/04 Mon [1]
I forgot to mention that the WHOLE magazine has lots of recipes I want to try. If you don't subscribe, check the the newsstands for it. I think this issue is really a good one.
Patty
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- lou, 23:14:15 06/28/04 Mon [1]
Folks
Call me whatever fits but I don't know what a rollo is. Would a tootsie roll
work? Sorry to be dense. I very seldom bake sweets. If they're here I'll eat them and I am soooo overweight it ain't funny.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Patty, 23:25:01 06/28/04 Mon [1]
Lou,
Here's a link to what they are and what they look like.
http://www.candy4u.com/hersheysrolo.html
Patty
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Sharon (Sassy), 09:10:35 06/29/04 Tue [1]
I am sitting here at 7 a.m. giggling to myself, yes, I have lost my mind Patty. I just naturally assumed that all my information comes from this site. I think it is my second home, lol. Yes, I do subscribe to the magazine and love it, but it would have taken me forever to figure out that is where I got it. So going to pull the recipe out of the magazine, got all the ingredients to make them. We are going to a barbeque this weekend, so will take them to share. Thanks again!
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- lou, 12:18:10 06/29/04 Tue [1]
Thanks Patty. I remember them now.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Sharon (Sassy), 02:49:32 07/02/04 Fri [1]
Well ladies, I made the pecan candies and they are sooo good. They were easy to make and everyone that has tried them says they are good. So pick up the supplies and make some for the family, they will love them.
Date Posted: 23:31:20 06/20/03 Fri
Author: Carol
Subject: making and selling candy bouquets
I have been making and selling candy bouquets for a couple of years now. I work at a school and sell mostly to people there or at the other schools and word of mouth. How do you (if any) sell your bouquets? What is a good way to spread the word on a budget? thanks
[> Re: making and selling candy bouquets -- Mar, 03:30:46 06/21/03 Sat [1]
I would suggest always attaching a business card to the bouquets that you do sell. And if you happen to print out candy bar wrappers that are "your own design", put your name and email address on them. Good Luck!
[> Re: making and selling candy bouquets -- gingergirl, 08:08:47 06/21/03 Sat [1]
Carol;
Word of mouth is your best seller...
Don't forget your hair stylist or nail tech if you have one.
Make sure to send them on their busiest day.
Send some to people you know where there are lot of others around. Like a friend in a large office, a high traffic consumer area. I just did one for my favorite radio personality who is leaving town...sent it to the party they were having for her...34 orders from that one bouquet that cost me less than 20 dollars to make.
You do have to give some away, before you can sale them like hot cakes, but there isn't a lot of money in making them so you can kinda just write it off to promotions and advertising.
Pictures, don't sell these very well, unless you want to spend major dollars on an expensive photographer. Seeing them touching them ...that sales the candy bouquets for sure. It's the same with a gift basket pictures cannot do them justice.
Think about all your friends, family and what jobs they hold. Are they in the public? Do they work in a large office or office building? Write them down work on birthdays, annivesaries or just because. Then fly with it.
good luck,
gingergirl
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Date Posted: 17:31:20 06/15/03 Sun
Author: Bel Espinoza
Subject: adhesives/glue
Hello to all out there in craftland. I am wanting to learn how to make candy bouquets and I need someone to help me with the type of glue that I need to glue candy bars to sticks .I tried pan glue but after a while some of them fell off the skewer.Has anyone ever worked where they make candy Bouquets ? I wonder what type of glue they use... All I know is that it's clear..I hope you guys can help.........thanks a million!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[> Re: adhesives/glue -- gingergirl, 20:26:02 06/15/03 Sun [1]
Hello Bel...everyone does their own thing...I personally use a low temp glue gun on my bouquets. I get that instant hold without the damage to the candy.
Everybody does their own thing. Some the candy crafters use tape, I just can't get mine to hold the way I want with tape.
I'll be glad to help anyway I can.
gingergirl
[> Re: adhesives/glue -- crafty432003, 14:30:29 06/16/03 Mon [1]
I too use low temp glue gun. It is quick and very effective. Good Luck!!
[> Re: adhesives/glue -- gingergirl, 09:45:56 06/17/03 Tue [1]
Bel...any glue gun glue is infamous for not holding during weather changes, no matter what you use them for. If you are shipping or changing climates with the bouquet would be to use a bit of tacky glue first then the hot glue for the instant hold. The tacky glue will hold under all conditions.
Good luck!!
gingergirl
Date Posted: 01:49:46 05/28/04 Fri
Author: Bar Bar
Subject: candy bouquets
I have seen these cute candies sundies.. where you build a candy bouquet using syform and glasses that looks like the old type of sundie glasses. and then they put the candy in it..
I was wonding if they are using pins to tack them in and if so what kind?
also would I need anything else. I was going to make some but was wondering if I had all my stuff or not so any suggestions would be of help before I create it.
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[> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 01:20:31 05/30/04 Sun [1]
linne
check these sites out and you get a idea of what I'm talking about.
http://www.acbouquet.com/i_scream_you_scream.htm
http://www.tinazcreations.com/html/sundae_0.html
hope that helps you out.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 07:07:36 05/30/04 Sun [1]
You are quiet welcome BarBar.I use the cool melt glue gun.If I can find some of my pictures I will post in my Album on the other board.Have fun Diane
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 08:05:43 05/30/04 Sun [1]
BarBar here is a couple sites that tell you how to make the SUNDAES I forgot I had saved:
http://home.austin.rr.com/ofenstein/candy.html
http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/200 ... sundae.pdf
HTH Diane
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 08:35:45 06/04/04 Fri [1]
Hi BarBar I found one on another disc.It is done in a Bunny cup.I used pastel tissue papers and pastel lifesavers.The tissue papers are cut in 4" squares. HTHs Diane
It is posted on the MSN Craft Saying Board
http://groups.msn.com/CraftSayingscom/d ... otoID=2204
[> Re: candy bouquets -- jacksmum, 05:59:22 05/28/04 Fri [1]
Hi Bar Bar
this is what I had saved in my files - hope it helps.
Sue
Fill your glass about halfway with some wrapped candys,toffees or chocolates.Insert half a styrofoam ball into the opening of the glass. Cut ball to make it fit or use tape if you need to make it more secure (I've used coffee cups and flower oasis - use the cup as a guide to cut oasis)
Put remaining candy on pins or toothpicks, using one of the twisted ends or by gluing in place. Push the pin into the styrofoam ball starting on the outside edges, continue working in a circle pattern until the ball is covered with candies. Leave a small space at the very top center of the ball to insert a gift card on a toothpick. Curling ribbon can also be wrapped around pins and used to fill any gaps.
As for the cherry - how about a malteser wrapped in red foil right on top?
[> [> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 12:42:05 05/28/04 Fri [1]
jacksmum,
thank you so much..
linne sorry I haven't seen a picture of them, I just seen them a craft show... it was so cute, and there were so many different kinds... and with summer coming up I thought this could sell well in my booth.
any other suggestions on any other kinds of ideas would help as well.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- linne, 10:41:03 05/28/04 Fri [1]
Does anyone know where I might see a picture of one of these? I love the idea.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 13:31:11 05/28/04 Fri [1]
I have made quite a few of the bouquets.I use a small dab of hot glue to attach the candies.I was afraid someone would get hurt with the pins.The glue works really good,and you can use doublesided tape on some bouquets too.Here is a site with lots of pictures HTHs Diane
http://www.candydirect.com/candybouquet ... quets.html
[> [> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 20:23:35 05/28/04 Fri [1]
Diane thanks for the picture.
did you use hot glue or another kind of glue?
thanks for the tip.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- linne, 22:27:49 05/28/04 Fri [1]
I see lots of pictures of candy bar bouquets with the 'goodies' on sticks, but would like to see one in a soda glass like your describe, Bar Bar.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Linda Lemasters, 22:37:21 05/28/04 Fri [1]
I made some of the them with mints. I used bobbi pins, to put them in the styrofoam ball.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- jacksmum, 23:05:12 05/28/04 Fri [1]
I went to the search engine Google and did an image search for Sundae candy Bouquet. There's a couple of pics. Can't post a link - keep getting Internal server error but if you try it you should find what you are looking for.
Sue
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Lori K., 09:51:34 06/04/04 Fri [1]
The styrofoam melts just the tiniest bit. First I put a couple of pieces of candy in the glass. Next, I glue the the rim of the sundae glass and set the half ball of styrofoam on top. Then for extra stability, I glue around the seam where the glas and foam meet. Then I start at the bottom and put a little dab of glue on the tab on the candy and glue around til I reach the top.
People at craft shows are always asking me, how did you get the candy in the glass?
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 01:34:05 06/01/04 Tue [1]
Diane, I thank you.... I will go and look at the sites later..
and if you do find the pictures I would appreciate it if you post them, but please tell me where you did, as I am still learning this board.
how do you post pictures?
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Bar Bar, 18:58:22 06/02/04 Wed [1]
Lori thank you... so you just hot glue your candy together and onto the syform... doesnt' the syform melt when you use your hot glue gun?
I see where you use lots of different kinds of candy too.
thanks for sharing your web page and your picture... thanks for answering the question I just ask in advance.
[> Re: candy bouquets -- Diane, 12:00:43 06/03/04 Thu [1]
BarBar I have my pics on a floopy.When I tried it.It says it is not formatted,but if I format it the floppy will be erased.So I don't know what to do about it.So sorry Diane
Poem, info: Candy bag price
Date Posted: 10:49:12 08/27/02 Tue
Author: ShirleyT
Subject: Candy bag price?
A thread was posted on THS about candy cards. Pics are in the gallery there. A lurker wrote me and asked if I could find out how much they would sell for. She is in Nebraska and doesn't feel that they would sell for as much there, but wanted to know what you all think a good price is. It is really just a cardboard cover pulled up around a bag of candy so pretty easy. I think it would depend on how well the presentation is and how much candy is in the bag. Any general ideas of price? Thanks, Shirley
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[> Re: Candy bag price? -- valerie_nyr4, 20:42:50 08/27/02 Tue [1]
Good Morning...
This is a tough one...last year I made felt Christmas orns(drawstring style) and put in jelly beans with the Christmas jelly bean poem attached...
I sold them for $2.25...the candy bags...maybe $1.50-$1.99
just a wild guess...does depend on the candy used...
I haven't even started with Christmas thingies yet...
I am too busy replenishing stock that has sold out..lol...
Last show (in the pouring rain),magnolia angels sold out...just had silk magnolia flowers and created angels and voila,a great seller...lol...
happy crafting...
valerie_nyr4
[> [> Re-Magnolia Angels -- Charleen, 11:21:30 08/28/02 Wed [1]
Would love to hear more about your Magnolia angels.
Charleen
[> Re: Candy bag price? -- ShirleyT, 10:39:28 08/28/02 Wed [1]
I think it also would depend on how specialized it is, what goes into it and how much it cost to put together. Since this would have a miniature Mounds, a Starburst, a lollipop, a stick of gum, a mini Snickers, a Lifesaver, Tootsie Roll, fireball and Hershey hug and kiss, I think you could maybe get more depending on how much it cost to put together. Because people will figure it's cheaper to buy the kit from you than to buy a bag of each kind and then have to eat them all too! lol
Housework Survival Kit
by shirleyt@craftsayings.com
To help you survive the housework
so it doesn't drive you totally berserk...
Mounds for the mounds of laundry.
A starburst to give a burst of energy.
A lollipop that will help you to lick it.
A stick of gum to help you stick with it.
Snickers to turn your frown upside down.
A lifesaver so in clutter you don't drown.
A tootsie roll to keep you rolling along.
A fireball to keep the mood burning strong.
Now housework can wait for another rant,
but the hug & kiss is cause loving can't!
Anyone else have specialized ideas?
Shirley
[> Re: Candy bag price? -- ShirleyT, 12:33:06 08/28/02 Wed [1]
Charleen, Look for the thread called "Magnolia Angel" that Julie started. Valerie answered it with instructions and a picture! Shirley
[> Re: Candy bag price? -- Ruthanne, 23:13:33 09/01/02 Sun [1]
I sell all of my kits for $1.50, i use to but different prices but i sell my crafts through a promoter in malls and it was taking too long and holding up other customers so she requested they all have the same price and the sell real good.
Ruthanne
Poem, link: Candy suckers
Date Posted: 18:59:23 07/18/04 Sun
Author: sandi
Subject: rock candy sucker
I have been lurking for somtime now and have really enjoyed all of your ideas. I was hopeing someone could help me come up with a short poem for rock candy suckers. I have a booth at our state fair this year and can only sell these if they are embelished. Thanks so much for your help.
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[> Re: rock candy sucker -- KrafteeKaren, 20:28:46 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Sandi...welcome to our little world of addicted crafters, lol. I'm not a poet, couldn't rhyme myself out of a paper bag, so am bumping this up so that our super duper poets will see it. Welcome again to the board, no need to lurk any longer right? LOL
Hugs
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- jenjoy, 21:33:17 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Hi there sandi and welcome to the forum!! hehe...here's a few to get you started..~!!!
ROCK CANDY SUCKER
Only lick the suckers
That you buy from my booth
They're guaranteed delicious
Plus you won't chip your tooth!
(By: Jennifer Byerly)
or
ROCK CANDY SUCKER
Just in case your
Tooth is looth!
Thuck the thuckers
From this booth
(By: Jennifer Byerly)
ROCK CANDY SUCKER
Have you heard the rumors?
Have you heard the talk?
These suckers are delicious
And they're made outta rock!
(BY: Jennifer Byelry)
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- katieangelamber, 22:21:44 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Even though they look like rocks
They are just colored candy
So give one a try
For they taste just dandy!
katieangelamber
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- Sandi, 22:22:07 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Those are GREAT, Jennifer...Thank you so much!
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- Sandi, 22:29:15 07/18/04 Sun [1]
Thanks Katieangelamber...your poem was wonderful, too!
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- betty, 02:06:15 07/19/04 Mon [1]
Hi gals
what are rock candy suckers, sorry maybe i should know but i don't ,but they sound like a good idea. if you don;t mind please let me in on it. Thank you
[> [> Re: rock candy sucker -- Sandi, 05:47:57 07/19/04 Mon [1]
Betty
Rock candy suckers are just an old fashioned candy...if you like I can e-mail you the name of the company that I bought them from.
[> Re: rock candy sucker -- Sandi, 12:45:35 07/19/04 Mon [1]
Found the e-mail address of the company that wholesales the rock candy suckers. frontporchgourmet@msn.com
They have a huge assortment of wonderful candy.
Ideas: Candy bar reunion game
Date Posted: 18:55:22 07/09/04 Fri
Author: stephanie
Subject: candy bar reunion game
I have been looking for a game used with candy bar's. For example: Who has the most children under age 5 years?...skittles
Who is a recent college graduate?...payday
I would appreciate any help. Thanks inadvance.
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[> Re: candy bar reunion game -- Judy in QC, 21:57:26 07/09/04 Fri [1]
This is one I have.
The Candy Game
1. Another planet in our solar system:
2. A famous street in New York City:
3. A part of the galaxy:
4. A series of small hills:
5. A nutty happiness:
6. A sign of inteligence:
7. A town in Pennsylvania:
8. A famous English author:
9. A "Peanuts" character:
10. Sly laughter:
11. Twin letters:
12. An infant of a famous baseball player:
13. Absolutely nothing:
14. A large amount of money:
15. Greasy digits:
16. A day employees are glad to see:
17. A famous trio:
18. A large orchestra:
19. Happy laughter:
20. A little overweight:
21. A thing-a-ma-jig:
22. Noise at a car wreck:
23. What a married couple does:
24. What good friends give:
25. Disintegrating celestial body:
26. Fox baby and common feline:
27. The Trinity:
Answers:
1. Mars
2. 5th Avenue
3. Milky Way
4. Mounds
5. Almond Joy
6. Smarties
7. Hershey
8. O Henry
9. Peppermint Patty
10. Snickers
11. M & M's
12. Baby Ruth
13. Zero
14. 100 Grand
15. Butterfinger
16. Payday
17. 3 Musketeers
18. Symphony
19. Chuckles
20. Chunkie
21. Watchamacallit
22. Crunch
23. Kisses
24. Hugs
25. Starburst
26. Kit Kat
27. Lifesavers
I used it at Christmas with the family. They had lots of fun.Judy
[> Re: candy bar reunion game -- stephanie, 11:33:14 07/10/04 Sat [1]
thanks so much and hugs!
[> Re: candy bar reunion game -- stephanie, 20:34:00 07/10/04 Sat [1]
I came up with this one...what do you all think?
Getting to Know You Family Reunion Candy Game
1. Who is the wackiest? nutrageous
2. Who has the biggest muscles? powerbar (girls), big hunk(boys)
3. Who has a dream job? milky way
4. Who has 3 children under 5? 3 musketeers
5. Who has the most grandchildren? 100 grand
6. Who was the youngest to get married? baby ruth
7. Who has the youngest family? skittles
8. Who kissed on their first date? skor
9. Who is a recent college graduate? payday
10. Who is an honor student? smarties
11. Who had the last broken bone? crunch
12. Who has been married the longest? rocky road
13. Who served in the military the longest? life saver
14. who lives the farthest? mars
15. Who is a newly wed? butterfinger
16. Who has had the most surgeries? nips
17. Who has met a celebrity? starburst
18. Who is the best cook? m&m's
19. Who is a rancher/farmer? jolly rancher
20. Who has a wicked chuckle/laugh? snickers
21. Who is a good samaritan? Mr.Good Bar
I also thought that if you have ties or a treat for all. Put riesens, jolly rancher, peanuts or snickers,and hugs and kisses in a snack zip with this note...
You are the "riesen",
we have family reunions.
Thanks for being so
"jolly" and "nutty"!
Hugs and kisses!
-stephanie burgoyne-
(c)2004
[> Re: candy bar reunion game -- tadpole'sgrannie, 22:16:27 07/10/04 Sat [1]
That was WONDERFUL--- I'm going to give it to the principal and hope we can play it at the first staff meeting when we get back to school...
Link: chocolate covered candy canes
Date Posted: 15:56:31 02/09/04 Mon
Author: Twins
Subject: Chocolate covered candy sticks - for the cupid's brew
Where can I find chocolate covered candy sticks for the cupid's brew, winter brew and etc....there was a sight at one time that you could order them???
Twins
[> Re: Chocolate covered candy sticks - for the cupid's brew -- DebbieD, 17:15:23 02/09/04 Mon [1]
Here are the links to four different places that you can order them from online. You will need to copy and paste the links below:
http://www.candywarehouse.com/bogrecstic96.html
http://www.swisscolony.com/shopping/sea ... ion+sticks
http://www.mileskimball.com/jump.jsp?it ... uctID=5005
http://www.sosnick.com/index.php?functi ... roduct=106
FUDGE IN A CUP
Date Posted: 19:54:42 12/14/03 Sun
Author: Berni
Subject: Fun Fudge in a Cup (Help)
Hi, I need help. I can't find the post for the fudge in a cup recipe. I made the cups up, easy!!, and printed the instructions out on cute cards, but my daughter is reading them, and says when do you put the sugar in? I only kept the first page of the post when I printed it, thinking that was all I needed. HELP!!!
Thank you
Berni
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Here are some "Fudge In A Cup" recipes to give as gifts:
*FUDGE IN A CUP INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
1 TBS. finely chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Place first three ingredients into a zipper bag. Place mini marshmallows
into another zipper bag. Staple bags together. Attach instructions below.
*FUDGE IN A CUP INSTRUCTIONS:
Empty chocolate chip bag into coffee cup. Add 2 1/2 TBS. butter or margarine
(cut into 2 pieces -- place on top of mixture in cup). Microwave 3 minutes.
Add mini marshmallows and stir quickly and thoroughly to melt marshmallows
completely.
Let cup cool 5 minutes and then place in refrigerator for only 10 minutes for
fudge to set. Run a plain table knife around fudge and empty it onto a
saucer. Reshape it into a smooth circle if necessary. Cut into 1" pieces. Makes
6 - 8 pieces.
*PEPPERMINT FUDGE IN A CUP INGREDIENTS
Add 6 crushed hard peppermint disks candies to the marshmallow bag. Name the
fudge mix "Peppermint Fun Fudge in a Cup."
*INSTRUCTIONS AS ABOVE, HOWEVER, IT NEEDS TO SAY: "Add mini marshmallows and crushed peppermints."
Hugs,
Lori Jean :^)
Date Posted: 21:56:56 01/18/04 Sun
Author: Donna L.
Subject: Fudge in a Cup Recipe
Nancy, I got this off of this forum,
FUDGE IN A CUP INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup sugar
1TBS finely chopped pecans or Walnuts (optional)
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Place first 3 ingredients into a zipper bag. Place mini
marshmallows into another zipper bag. Staple bags togather. Attach instructions below
FUDGE IN A CUP INSTRUCTIONS.
Empty chocolate chip bag into coffee cup. Add 2 1/2 TBS. butter or margarine (cut into 2 pieces) place on top of mixture in cup Microwave 3 minutes and stir quickly and thoroughly to melt marshmallows completely
Let cup cool 5 minutes and place in refrigerator for only 10 minutes for fudge to set. Run a plain table knife around fudge and empty it onto a saucer. Reshape it into a smooth circle if necessary. Cut into 1" pieces. Makes 6-8 pieces.
Hope this helps you. I thought it would be a good Valentines gift, especially with the poems the girls wrote. Good Luck Donna L.
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[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Nancy, 08:35:27 01/19/04 Mon [1]
Donna,
Thanks so much for the recipe. Just a quick question. When do you add the Marshmellow bag, I seem to be confused.
Thanks bunches
Nancy
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- melinda, 08:52:06 01/19/04 Mon [1]
Thanks for the great recipe. I would think the marshmellows would go in after the cups comes out of the microwave. I may be wrong. Come on Donna L. let me know.
Now I have a recipe that I altered somewhat for Cake in Cup/Mug. I paint on glass, so I make simple designs on the coffe mug. Include the cake and glaze in baggies, put them in the cup with the instructions and they fly off the shelves.
Makes a great happy for everyone i.e. teacher gifts, grandma who has everything, a lonely neighbor or just a friend you want to cheer up. Put a candle it and it is a birthday cake. The possibilites are endless. Let me know if you want that recipe.
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Londonlee, 09:46:47 01/19/04 Mon [1]
This sounds like a terrific idea. Is there a poem that goes with this? My computer was down for a while and I must have missed it. Thanks for all the wonderful ideas that everyone shares. You are all very generous.Londonlee
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Donna L., 03:36:30 01/20/04 Tue [1]
Hi, Sorry I was so vague about the marshmallows. Melinda you guessed right they go in after the main mixture has cooked for 3 minutes in microwave. Jenjoy wrote 3 or 4 poems for the fudge in the cup. They are probably on the next page. Enjoy Donna L.
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Judy R, 03:50:54 01/20/04 Tue [1]
what setting did you microwave on? I did 3 minutes on full power, 1,000 watts and it burned really bad after 2 2/2 min., filled the house with smoke when I opened the microwave door. Tried again on med high, and it was grainy, so if anyone has tried this, what is the secret?
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Phyll, 01:18:50 01/19/04 Mon [1]
Thank you, Donna. It sounds very easy and I think it would be a fun thing to do for Valentine's Day. --Phyll
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Donna L., 13:56:26 01/20/04 Tue [1]
Hi, I haven't tried it yet. Maybe start trying at 50% power and go from there. That's what I think I will do. Thanks for letting me know about the burning. When you mix in the marshmallows what happens. They should add some substance to the mixture. The whole thing really is nothing but sugar. I can't find the origianl post to see what it said. I had printed everything off it, so I thought. Sorry for the mess Donna
[> Re: Fudge in a Cup Recipe -- Judy R, 15:08:58 01/20/04 Tue [1]
The marshmallows melt fine when stirred in at the end, but I think I didn't cook it long enough the second time, so the sugar wasn't all the way disolved. I will keep trying till I get it right, since I have an abundance of chips from the fudge I didn't get made at Christmas time. lol Have to try to use them up for Valentines Day
Easy Microwave Fudge
Submitted by Katie
Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 - 10 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 bag of peanut butter chips
Mix all together in microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high 2 to 3 minutes till melted. Whip mixture well and pour in a buttered pan and chill. Then enjoy!
Egg Nog Fudge
Submitted by heathierheart
Ingredients
2 1/2 Cups Sugar 1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine
2/3 Cup Eggnog 7 oz. jar marshmallow creme
8 oz. vanilla almond bark 3/4 Cup chopped nuts (optional)
1/2 tsp. rum extract
Procedure
Line 9 " square pan with foil. In large saucepan combine sugar, olea, and eggnog. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue to boil 5 min. over med. heat. Remove from heat and add marshmallow creme & almond bark. Blend until smooth. Stir in nuts and rum flavoring. Pour into foil lined pan. Cool to room temp. Refrigerate until firm.
Last edited by Caboobie on Sat Aug 07, 2004 8:42 am; edited 1 time in total
DELICIOUS ROLO/PRETZEL/NUT CANDY TREAT
Date Posted: 17:39:47 06/28/04 Mon
Author: Sharon (Sassy)
Subject: Rollo/pretzel recipe
Okay ladies, am I losing my mind, probably already have and don't know it. I saw a recipe that called for mini pretzels and rollo candies and I thought it was on this site. Can anyone help me, you put them in the oven on a low temperature and that melts the rolls, but I can't remember the temperature and can't remember what else you do.
Replies:
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Dell, 18:23:14 06/28/04 Mon [1]
I seen them done with hershey's kisses and round pretzels .then put them in a low oven .Wath carefully.When they come out put a mm on the top.I got the receipe. I want to say the temp. is like 225 or 200.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Dell, 18:31:28 06/28/04 Mon [1]
Oh yeah,I can't find the round pretzels here .I have looked at every grocery store.Nowhere .I was going to make them last year for my church bake sale.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Rusty Fan, 18:46:45 06/28/04 Mon [1]
The rollo/Pretzel Recipe I made at Christmas time was as
follows:
Lay the mini pretzels on a cookie sheet, top with a rollo and a walnut. Place in oven at 325 degrees until
rollo melts. Cool until set.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Diane, 21:27:48 06/28/04 Mon [1]
I use the small pretzel twists and Hershey Hugs. I turn the oven on to 350 and let it heat up. Then turn off and put the cookie sheet in with the pretzel and hugs (unwrapped of course LOL). Leave in til hugs get soft but not melting all over the place. Not sure how long - I just watch them. Take out of the oven and put M&Ms on. I usually use 2 M&M. The holiday M&M look great for holidays. Very festive. If the hugs are melted just right - when you push the M&Ms in - it
cracks the hug and you can see the chocolate inside. When I sell these - I get about 10 cents each.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Sharon (Sassy), 21:39:21 06/28/04 Mon [1]
Thanks ladies, I thought it was around there in temperature.
I knew someone had the information, although it will still drive me crazy to try to figure out where I saw it, lol.
Thanks again.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Patty, 22:42:47 06/28/04 Mon [1]
No need to go crazy, Sharon! I know exactly what you're talking about! I just got my July/August issue of Quick Cooking magazine in the mail Saturday and it's in it on page 28. When I saw it, I decided to make it to take to my brother's for the 4th. I can't wait to try them!
I also like the variations that the other ladies have posted here. Thanks! I'll have to try them, too!
Here's the recipe:
PECAN CARAMEL CANDIES
63 miniature pretzels (the heart-shaped ones)
1 package (13 ozs) Rolo candies
63 pecan halves
Line baking sheets with foil. Place pretzels on foil; top each pretzel with an unwrapped candy. Bake at 250* for 4 min. or until candies are softened (candies will retain their shape). Immediately place a pecan half on each candy and press down so candy fills pretzel. Cool slightly. Refrigerate for 10 min. or until set.
Yield: 63 candies (about 1 1/4 pounds).
Patty
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Patty, 22:57:46 06/28/04 Mon [1]
I forgot to mention that the WHOLE magazine has lots of recipes I want to try. If you don't subscribe, check the the newsstands for it. I think this issue is really a good one.
Patty
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- lou, 23:14:15 06/28/04 Mon [1]
Folks
Call me whatever fits but I don't know what a rollo is. Would a tootsie roll
work? Sorry to be dense. I very seldom bake sweets. If they're here I'll eat them and I am soooo overweight it ain't funny.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Patty, 23:25:01 06/28/04 Mon [1]
Lou,
Here's a link to what they are and what they look like.
http://www.candy4u.com/hersheysrolo.html
Patty
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Sharon (Sassy), 09:10:35 06/29/04 Tue [1]
I am sitting here at 7 a.m. giggling to myself, yes, I have lost my mind Patty. I just naturally assumed that all my information comes from this site. I think it is my second home, lol. Yes, I do subscribe to the magazine and love it, but it would have taken me forever to figure out that is where I got it. So going to pull the recipe out of the magazine, got all the ingredients to make them. We are going to a barbeque this weekend, so will take them to share. Thanks again!
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- lou, 12:18:10 06/29/04 Tue [1]
Thanks Patty. I remember them now.
[> Re: Rollo/pretzel recipe -- Sharon (Sassy), 02:49:32 07/02/04 Fri [1]
Well ladies, I made the pecan candies and they are sooo good. They were easy to make and everyone that has tried them says they are good. So pick up the supplies and make some for the family, they will love them.
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by Caboobie » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:00 pm
Poem: M&Ms
Author: Shelley
Subject: M & M poem...was on here before I think, but I can't find it now
I know I posted this before, but thought it could use a better title for ya'll. It was a religious poem about how the m's become e's and w's...anyone have it? THANKS!!
[> Re: M & M poem...was on here before I think, but I can't find it now -- crafterwannabe, 22:44:02 11/26/03 Wed [1]
Here is the poem - be sure to include the author's name. I copied & pasted this from what I sent my grands but if you want to check an old post (on Archives page), check here:
http://www.craftsayings.com/archives/pa ... tory.shtml
As you hold these candies in your hand,
and turn them you will see,
The M becomes a W,
An E, and then a 3.
They tell the Christmas story.
It's one I'm sure you know.
It took place in a stable
A long, long time ago.
The E is for the East,
Where the star shone so bright.
The M is for the Manger,
Where Baby Jesus slept that night.
The 3 is for the Wisemen,
Bearing gifts, they say they came.
W is for Worship,
Hallelujah, Praise His Name.
So as you eat these candies
Or share them with a friend,
Remember the meaning of Christmas.
It's a love story that never ends.
by Pam Ridenour
Author: Shelley
Subject: M & M poem...was on here before I think, but I can't find it now
I know I posted this before, but thought it could use a better title for ya'll. It was a religious poem about how the m's become e's and w's...anyone have it? THANKS!!
[> Re: M & M poem...was on here before I think, but I can't find it now -- crafterwannabe, 22:44:02 11/26/03 Wed [1]
Here is the poem - be sure to include the author's name. I copied & pasted this from what I sent my grands but if you want to check an old post (on Archives page), check here:
http://www.craftsayings.com/archives/pa ... tory.shtml
As you hold these candies in your hand,
and turn them you will see,
The M becomes a W,
An E, and then a 3.
They tell the Christmas story.
It's one I'm sure you know.
It took place in a stable
A long, long time ago.
The E is for the East,
Where the star shone so bright.
The M is for the Manger,
Where Baby Jesus slept that night.
The 3 is for the Wisemen,
Bearing gifts, they say they came.
W is for Worship,
Hallelujah, Praise His Name.
So as you eat these candies
Or share them with a friend,
Remember the meaning of Christmas.
It's a love story that never ends.
by Pam Ridenour
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by Caboobie » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:01 pm
M&Ms
Date Posted: 12:52:53 05/06/04 Thu
Author: lisabeth
Subject: M&M poems
Does any one know of a poem for mothers day using M&M colors? HELP TIA
Replies:
[> Re: M&M poems -- Ginny, 15:02:55 05/06/04 Thu [1]
I have this one in my files. It was posted on the board a while back (not sure who posted it) Maybe you could use it
Red-take as needed to put pizzaz in your day
Blue-relieves pain caused by changes in plans
Yellow-increases digestion of good ideas
Green-gives you energy to keep up with your students
Brown-kills infection caused by patience worn thin
Orange-relieves tension caused by too much to do and too little time to do it!
Date Posted: 12:52:53 05/06/04 Thu
Author: lisabeth
Subject: M&M poems
Does any one know of a poem for mothers day using M&M colors? HELP TIA
Replies:
[> Re: M&M poems -- Ginny, 15:02:55 05/06/04 Thu [1]
I have this one in my files. It was posted on the board a while back (not sure who posted it) Maybe you could use it
Red-take as needed to put pizzaz in your day
Blue-relieves pain caused by changes in plans
Yellow-increases digestion of good ideas
Green-gives you energy to keep up with your students
Brown-kills infection caused by patience worn thin
Orange-relieves tension caused by too much to do and too little time to do it!
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by Caboobie » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:04 pm
Link, idea, picture: Candy sundae
Date Posted: 11:37:10 01/25/04 Sun
Author: marie
Subject: Candy Sundae
Hi,
Does anyone have the directions for making a candy sundae from candy like cinnamon discs, rootbeer barrels, bubble gum, etc.?
Replies:
[> Re: Candy Sundae -- arla, 12:09:43 01/25/04 Sun [1]
this isn't the one i was looking for but i'm still looking
http://www.frugalvillage.com/sundae.shtml
[> Re: Candy Sundae -- marie, 19:37:18 01/25/04 Sun [1]
This one isn't the one I'm looking for either. The one I'm looking for has candy in the bottom and a styrofoam ball on top that you attach the candy to.
[> Re: Candy Sundae -- = ), 06:22:57 01/26/04 Mon [1]
The Sister Site on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CraftSayingscom/
http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/200 ... sundae.pdf
candy and edibles
Candy Sundae
1 sundae glass
Box of straight pins or hot/low temp glue
Half of Styrofoam ball big enough to fit on the top of the sundae glass
approximately 2 pounds of wrapped candy (Brach's starlight mints or butterscotch disks work well) I'm in no way endorsing any products here, it's just what I used.
1 straw (cut in half and pushed through the Styrofoam ball at an angle) or use peppermint/old fashion candy sticks as straws
Fill Sundae glass with some of the candy. Using the rest of the candy, push the straight pin into the end of the wrappers and then push pins into Styrofoam ball going around in layers. Set the candy filled Styrofoam on top of the candy in the sundae glass. Enjoy the compliments! You can also secure the candy with low temp glue, easily removing candy from the wrapper with just a pull of the twist.
[> Re: Candy Sundae -- marie, 09:19:31 01/26/04 Mon [1]
Thank you, this is what I was looking for.
Date Posted: 14:15:55 01/25/04 Sun
Author: Lisa in Nova Scotia
Subject: Candy Sundae poem?
Was just looking at Marie's post about the Candy Sundae....they are really cute! I think I will make some for my sons and neices and nephews for Valentines Day.Can someone come up with a little poem or saying to attach to these? Thanks in adavnce
Lisa in NS
Replies:
[> Re: Candy Sundae poem? -- jenjoy, 15:00:01 01/25/04 Sun [1]
I thought this candy sundae
Would be such a delight
To serve to you for Valentines
Go on now take a bite!
Jennifer Byerly
A delicious candy sundae
That will not melt away
So eat it all at once
Or savor it all day!
Jennifer Byerly
[> Re: Candy Sundae poem? -- Lisa in NS, 19:00:44 01/25/04 Sun [1]
Thanks Jen!
Those are perfect!
Lisa in NS
[> Re: Candy Sundae poem? -- CJ, 17:12:18 01/25/04 Sun [1]
How about a 50th birthday poem for the sundae?
[> Re: Candy Sundae poem? -- jenjoy, 01:47:56 01/28/04 Wed [1]
I'm still mulling this one around in my head...there's still more to add...but not sure what just yet...hmmmm....
Now that you are fifty
I wonder if you’ll wish
For years that melt away like
Ice cream in a dish
But what if that meant you would
Miss out on all the flavor
Of all the years that promise
New memories to savor
No, moving back not forward
Was never meant to be
The way that God intended
Life for you and me
Jennifer Byerly
Date Posted: 13:02:56 01/28/04 Wed
Author: marie
Subject: where is the picture of the candy sundae
I would love to see this
Replies:
[> Re: where is the picture of the candy sundae -- ., 13:48:42 01/28/04 Wed [1]
check out this album over on msn ..where we keep our pictures.
http://groups.msn.com/CraftSayingscom/t ... lbumlist=2
[> Re: where is the picture of the candy sundae -- Testy, 17:49:54 01/28/04 Wed [1]
And there's a picture of the candy sundae on this site?????????????????? Where?
[> Re: where is the picture of the candy sundae -- CJ, 19:41:21 01/28/04 Wed [1]
Testy ~ try this site... http://home.austin.rr.com/ofenstein/candy.html
(hope this works)
[> Re: where is the picture of the candy sundae -- Testy, 02:09:39 01/29/04 Thu [1]
Thank you, CJ, for the site. Pretty neat ideas. I did something similar with fake rosebuds. I glued them to the styro ball, not completely covering it, but then placed it into a small handmade pottery pitcher of contrasting color. It sits on my desk and is very pretty.
I previously posted a reply to my original ??????Where? post from above. I don't know why it didn't show up. It was an apology from me. It's not been a good day for me. I'm sorry if I offended anyone.
With weather changing from mid-70s and very comfortable overnight one day to mid-50s with mid-20s overnight the next day my body hurts from head to toe. The mouse is the easiest thing to manuever on days like this.
Date Posted: 11:37:10 01/25/04 Sun
Author: marie
Subject: Candy Sundae
Hi,
Does anyone have the directions for making a candy sundae from candy like cinnamon discs, rootbeer barrels, bubble gum, etc.?
Replies:
[> Re: Candy Sundae -- arla, 12:09:43 01/25/04 Sun [1]
this isn't the one i was looking for but i'm still looking
http://www.frugalvillage.com/sundae.shtml
[> Re: Candy Sundae -- marie, 19:37:18 01/25/04 Sun [1]
This one isn't the one I'm looking for either. The one I'm looking for has candy in the bottom and a styrofoam ball on top that you attach the candy to.
[> Re: Candy Sundae -- = ), 06:22:57 01/26/04 Mon [1]
The Sister Site on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CraftSayingscom/
http://www.freepatterns.com/fp_pdfs/200 ... sundae.pdf
candy and edibles
Candy Sundae
1 sundae glass
Box of straight pins or hot/low temp glue
Half of Styrofoam ball big enough to fit on the top of the sundae glass
approximately 2 pounds of wrapped candy (Brach's starlight mints or butterscotch disks work well) I'm in no way endorsing any products here, it's just what I used.
1 straw (cut in half and pushed through the Styrofoam ball at an angle) or use peppermint/old fashion candy sticks as straws
Fill Sundae glass with some of the candy. Using the rest of the candy, push the straight pin into the end of the wrappers and then push pins into Styrofoam ball going around in layers. Set the candy filled Styrofoam on top of the candy in the sundae glass. Enjoy the compliments! You can also secure the candy with low temp glue, easily removing candy from the wrapper with just a pull of the twist.
[> Re: Candy Sundae -- marie, 09:19:31 01/26/04 Mon [1]
Thank you, this is what I was looking for.
Date Posted: 14:15:55 01/25/04 Sun
Author: Lisa in Nova Scotia
Subject: Candy Sundae poem?
Was just looking at Marie's post about the Candy Sundae....they are really cute! I think I will make some for my sons and neices and nephews for Valentines Day.Can someone come up with a little poem or saying to attach to these? Thanks in adavnce
Lisa in NS
Replies:
[> Re: Candy Sundae poem? -- jenjoy, 15:00:01 01/25/04 Sun [1]
I thought this candy sundae
Would be such a delight
To serve to you for Valentines
Go on now take a bite!
Jennifer Byerly
A delicious candy sundae
That will not melt away
So eat it all at once
Or savor it all day!
Jennifer Byerly
[> Re: Candy Sundae poem? -- Lisa in NS, 19:00:44 01/25/04 Sun [1]
Thanks Jen!
Those are perfect!
Lisa in NS
[> Re: Candy Sundae poem? -- CJ, 17:12:18 01/25/04 Sun [1]
How about a 50th birthday poem for the sundae?
[> Re: Candy Sundae poem? -- jenjoy, 01:47:56 01/28/04 Wed [1]
I'm still mulling this one around in my head...there's still more to add...but not sure what just yet...hmmmm....
Now that you are fifty
I wonder if you’ll wish
For years that melt away like
Ice cream in a dish
But what if that meant you would
Miss out on all the flavor
Of all the years that promise
New memories to savor
No, moving back not forward
Was never meant to be
The way that God intended
Life for you and me
Jennifer Byerly
Date Posted: 13:02:56 01/28/04 Wed
Author: marie
Subject: where is the picture of the candy sundae
I would love to see this
Replies:
[> Re: where is the picture of the candy sundae -- ., 13:48:42 01/28/04 Wed [1]
check out this album over on msn ..where we keep our pictures.
http://groups.msn.com/CraftSayingscom/t ... lbumlist=2
[> Re: where is the picture of the candy sundae -- Testy, 17:49:54 01/28/04 Wed [1]
And there's a picture of the candy sundae on this site?????????????????? Where?
[> Re: where is the picture of the candy sundae -- CJ, 19:41:21 01/28/04 Wed [1]
Testy ~ try this site... http://home.austin.rr.com/ofenstein/candy.html
(hope this works)
[> Re: where is the picture of the candy sundae -- Testy, 02:09:39 01/29/04 Thu [1]
Thank you, CJ, for the site. Pretty neat ideas. I did something similar with fake rosebuds. I glued them to the styro ball, not completely covering it, but then placed it into a small handmade pottery pitcher of contrasting color. It sits on my desk and is very pretty.
I previously posted a reply to my original ??????Where? post from above. I don't know why it didn't show up. It was an apology from me. It's not been a good day for me. I'm sorry if I offended anyone.
With weather changing from mid-70s and very comfortable overnight one day to mid-50s with mid-20s overnight the next day my body hurts from head to toe. The mouse is the easiest thing to manuever on days like this.
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by Caboobie » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:12 pm
Link, idea: Candy favours
Date Posted: 17:19:04 01/31/04 Sat
Author: Joyce
Subject: candy favors
I have a train and a race car made out of different kinds of candies. Gum, lifesavers, peppermints, etc. Does anyone know where I can get other ideas. Thanks!
Replies:
[> Re: candy favors -- Ruby, 18:01:10 01/31/04 Sat [1]
Hi,I have been making air planes,I'm sorry to say I can't remember where I got the idea,probably from this forum
put a rubber band thru 2 life savors,put roll of smarties candy in between & 1 stick of gum on top,bringing the band up over to hold together,I put 3 heart stickers on the gum & will use for table favors this month. Ruby
[> Re: candy favors -- DebbieD, 18:02:00 01/31/04 Sat [1]
Candy Critters:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/buildmod ... raft5.html
Candy Scarecrow:
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/special ... all_candy/
[> Re: candy favors -- MIEL, 18:13:59 01/31/04 Sat [1]
http://childfun.com/modules.php?name=Ne ... le&sid=419
here are some candles
[> [> Re: candy favors -- MIEL, 19:56:03 01/31/04 Sat [1]
http://www.keepeastereasy.com/crafts/index.asp#
here are some more, I guess I don't have much to do today its so cold.
Date Posted: 17:19:04 01/31/04 Sat
Author: Joyce
Subject: candy favors
I have a train and a race car made out of different kinds of candies. Gum, lifesavers, peppermints, etc. Does anyone know where I can get other ideas. Thanks!
Replies:
[> Re: candy favors -- Ruby, 18:01:10 01/31/04 Sat [1]
Hi,I have been making air planes,I'm sorry to say I can't remember where I got the idea,probably from this forum
put a rubber band thru 2 life savors,put roll of smarties candy in between & 1 stick of gum on top,bringing the band up over to hold together,I put 3 heart stickers on the gum & will use for table favors this month. Ruby
[> Re: candy favors -- DebbieD, 18:02:00 01/31/04 Sat [1]
Candy Critters:
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/buildmod ... raft5.html
Candy Scarecrow:
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/special ... all_candy/
[> Re: candy favors -- MIEL, 18:13:59 01/31/04 Sat [1]
http://childfun.com/modules.php?name=Ne ... le&sid=419
here are some candles
[> [> Re: candy favors -- MIEL, 19:56:03 01/31/04 Sat [1]
http://www.keepeastereasy.com/crafts/index.asp#
here are some more, I guess I don't have much to do today its so cold.
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by Caboobie » Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:12 pm
Candy Kebabs
Date Posted: 00:01:52 04/22/03 Tue
Author: jazbo
Subject: Candy kabobs contents???
We are having a family barbeque in June & I want to make candy kabobs. What kinds of candy do you put on them? Does anyone have a list? I could really use some help.
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- gingersnap, 06:28:34 04/22/03 Tue [1]
Those big gumdrops for a starter, lol.....bumping for jazbo....already on page one...
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- gingersnap, 06:53:29 04/22/03 Tue [1]
I'm back, brain is functioning better now....lol.....soft caramels, green spearmint leaves, orange slices....different gummi candies....marshmallows, maybe you can find one shaped into something for the very top of your skewer.....I am sure one of the candy girls will be able to come up with more....
I am wondering if the skewer should be treated somehow, like with powdered sugar so the candy can slide off better???? Just a thought, maybe someone has the answer....
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- Deb in GA, 08:05:21 04/22/03 Tue [1]
gingersnap, saw where the wooden skewers were being dipped in canning wax so the would not splinter......someone suggested dipping them in chocolate so that would help with splintering.....Deb
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- Becca, 11:33:09 04/22/03 Tue [1]
Hi Jazbo, When I use the wooden skewers, I dippped them in some melted canning wax but gingergirl sugessted useing a chocolatey wax.Either one would be great.I use just about any kind of soft candy on my kabobs.Orange slices,marshmallows,chocolate covered rasins,carmel squares,gum drops,jelly beans.For the tip of it I like to use peeps.They have so many diffrent ones for holidays now you can find them in the chicks, bunnies, egg shape and even heart shapes.I have used bubble gum if I cant find the peeps I liked. Hope these helps.Candy kabobs are so fun to make and you can use so many kinds of candies.Good luck with them.
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- jazbo, 16:54:18 04/22/03 Tue [1]
Thanks for all the good ideas - that is so sweet of you guys. ) I guess there are mini soft chocolate bars I could use, too, huh? One of the local wally worlds has taken our their 'Radio Grill' & put in a bulk candy shop. Looks like I had better check it out! LOL
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- craftie, 11:44:10 04/23/03 Wed [1]
Another candy we put on our kabobs is candy worms, we put the tail on the skewer and then another peice of candy then wrap the worm over it and the skewer through it. Continue so it looks like worms crawling around it. The kids love them. For the top peice, in this area we can get a jellied candy that is rolled in red non-pareils, looks like a large raspberry. Also use candied pineapple and lemon slices. These are real peices of fruit that are like sugar coated. and peach gummies.
Date Posted: 00:01:52 04/22/03 Tue
Author: jazbo
Subject: Candy kabobs contents???
We are having a family barbeque in June & I want to make candy kabobs. What kinds of candy do you put on them? Does anyone have a list? I could really use some help.
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- gingersnap, 06:28:34 04/22/03 Tue [1]
Those big gumdrops for a starter, lol.....bumping for jazbo....already on page one...
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- gingersnap, 06:53:29 04/22/03 Tue [1]
I'm back, brain is functioning better now....lol.....soft caramels, green spearmint leaves, orange slices....different gummi candies....marshmallows, maybe you can find one shaped into something for the very top of your skewer.....I am sure one of the candy girls will be able to come up with more....
I am wondering if the skewer should be treated somehow, like with powdered sugar so the candy can slide off better???? Just a thought, maybe someone has the answer....
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- Deb in GA, 08:05:21 04/22/03 Tue [1]
gingersnap, saw where the wooden skewers were being dipped in canning wax so the would not splinter......someone suggested dipping them in chocolate so that would help with splintering.....Deb
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- Becca, 11:33:09 04/22/03 Tue [1]
Hi Jazbo, When I use the wooden skewers, I dippped them in some melted canning wax but gingergirl sugessted useing a chocolatey wax.Either one would be great.I use just about any kind of soft candy on my kabobs.Orange slices,marshmallows,chocolate covered rasins,carmel squares,gum drops,jelly beans.For the tip of it I like to use peeps.They have so many diffrent ones for holidays now you can find them in the chicks, bunnies, egg shape and even heart shapes.I have used bubble gum if I cant find the peeps I liked. Hope these helps.Candy kabobs are so fun to make and you can use so many kinds of candies.Good luck with them.
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- jazbo, 16:54:18 04/22/03 Tue [1]
Thanks for all the good ideas - that is so sweet of you guys. ) I guess there are mini soft chocolate bars I could use, too, huh? One of the local wally worlds has taken our their 'Radio Grill' & put in a bulk candy shop. Looks like I had better check it out! LOL
[> Re: Candy kabobs contents??? -- craftie, 11:44:10 04/23/03 Wed [1]
Another candy we put on our kabobs is candy worms, we put the tail on the skewer and then another peice of candy then wrap the worm over it and the skewer through it. Continue so it looks like worms crawling around it. The kids love them. For the top peice, in this area we can get a jellied candy that is rolled in red non-pareils, looks like a large raspberry. Also use candied pineapple and lemon slices. These are real peices of fruit that are like sugar coated. and peach gummies.
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by Caboobie » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:14 pm
Candy yo yo
Date Posted: 11:07:33 01/20/04 Tue
Author: jaz
Subject: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz.
Your candy yo-yo ornament is the cutest thing! Is that your own idea? Do you have instructions? I have a name for it: Yo-yorna-mint! LOL Wouldn't a tree full of them look yummy? Great job, Nadine. (((hugs)))
Replies:
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Darla, 09:09:20 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Nadine thanks for the instructions. My email addy is
beachgirl1119@tds.net Once again today our high is going to be in the 40's. When I got off work this morning it was a whole 27 then as I headed closer home out of the city it was 24. 70 degrees there you say, wow! I would love to feel 70 degrees without it being b/c my backside is too close to the heater. lol. Thanks again for the instructions and I await the pattern. Have a good day. Darla
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- crafterwannabe, 09:52:39 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Nadine, let me add that I too just love your "Yo-yorna-mint" (great name, jaz!) and I am so glad you posted the instructions.
[> [> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Nadine, 10:35:01 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Crafterwannabe.....I am so pleased you like it. They are fun to make. Good luck!
~Nadine~
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- jaz, 11:21:47 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Yes, thank you, Nadine for taking the time to respond & post the instructions. Do you have more designs? There are only so many yo-yo things online.
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- crafterwannabe, 11:39:40 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Nadine - forgot to ask...1) Is the yo-yo just the fabric with no polyfil? It looks nice & puffy in the pic. 2) Did you stitch on the smile? 3) OK to just use a little real blush for the cheeks? 4) Did you get the fabric in a store or on-line? Sorry for all the questions but that's why I have my board name. But I think I can do this!
jaz - Thanks for asking about the instructions! Forgot to mention to you that I think a tree full of these yo-yorna-mints is a great idea. Given my "speed" I'll have to make it a small tree. I'm thinking this would be a great bazaar item for the adult day care center this Nov. too.
[> [> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Nadine, 12:50:19 01/21/04 Wed [1]
In the instructions I posted, #1 and #3 answer your first two questions. I have had the fabric for quite some time and I bought it in a store. That could be a problem but sometimes a store that carries striped fabric for Raggedy Ann might have it. In my classes I used colored chalk and you can use real blush for a slight color on cheeks. My original ornaments I was able to buy wool felt in stores but now the craft felt is more course. Good luck! N.
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Rita, 08:16:45 01/22/04 Thu [1]
Nadine I also just loved your ornament. That one I will be trying myself. Just got to get over to Joanne's to find somemore fabric. the strips I got are to thick. but going to Joanne's is never a problem...lol
thanks for sharing your instructions.
rita
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Darla, 11:21:03 01/20/04 Tue [1]
I missed this. Where can I see it?? I wanna see too. Also Nadine Arizona is a beautiful place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We vacationed in 2002 in Tombstone and we were blown away at the beauty of the landscape. My DH didn't want to leave. Now as I type this sitting here not being able to get warm enough & freezing I wish we hadn't. What is your temperature like today? Here in NE Alabama were at 24 degrees. Back to the topic I wanna see the yo-yo ornaments
please.
Darla
[> [> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Nadine, 15:44:39 01/20/04 Tue [1]
Yes it is my original. I designed it about 15 years ago when I used to teach a class in CA. to adults. It is a yo yo with the felt circle on top. I used to have beads for the eyes but cannot find them now.
1. Find a lid or large can that measures 4-1/2 inches across for the candy mint. Cut out of candy stripe fabric. Run a gathering thread around outside of circle. Stuff to fill circle so it looks round.
2. Cut a circle of white felt that measures 1-1/4 inches across. Place it directly over knot on candy puff and centering it as this will become the face.
3. Glue on eyes, nose (I had to use 3 mm teeny, tiny pom poms) and small piece of red thread for mouth.
4. Wrap candy in cellophane and twist ends - tie with narrow ribbons.
5. Attach a hanger - I use thin fishing line.
Thank you for your nice words about Arizona. It is sunny and 70º!! We enjoy it here very much but the summers do get "hot"!!
Send me your e-mail addy and I'll try to scan the pattern pieces to you.
~Nadine~
[> [> [> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- joyce1, 07:16:08 01/22/04 Thu [1]
Nadine:
Can you send me your pattern for your candy yo yo ornament please?
Thanks, Joyce.
[> Here is the site for the candy one -- jaz, 15:17:52 01/20/04 Tue [1]
Check out the other wonderful swaps while you are there.
http://www.craftsayings.com/projects/ho ... ndex.shtml
Date Posted: 11:07:33 01/20/04 Tue
Author: jaz
Subject: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz.
Your candy yo-yo ornament is the cutest thing! Is that your own idea? Do you have instructions? I have a name for it: Yo-yorna-mint! LOL Wouldn't a tree full of them look yummy? Great job, Nadine. (((hugs)))
Replies:
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Darla, 09:09:20 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Nadine thanks for the instructions. My email addy is
beachgirl1119@tds.net Once again today our high is going to be in the 40's. When I got off work this morning it was a whole 27 then as I headed closer home out of the city it was 24. 70 degrees there you say, wow! I would love to feel 70 degrees without it being b/c my backside is too close to the heater. lol. Thanks again for the instructions and I await the pattern. Have a good day. Darla
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- crafterwannabe, 09:52:39 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Nadine, let me add that I too just love your "Yo-yorna-mint" (great name, jaz!) and I am so glad you posted the instructions.
[> [> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Nadine, 10:35:01 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Crafterwannabe.....I am so pleased you like it. They are fun to make. Good luck!
~Nadine~
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- jaz, 11:21:47 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Yes, thank you, Nadine for taking the time to respond & post the instructions. Do you have more designs? There are only so many yo-yo things online.
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- crafterwannabe, 11:39:40 01/21/04 Wed [1]
Nadine - forgot to ask...1) Is the yo-yo just the fabric with no polyfil? It looks nice & puffy in the pic. 2) Did you stitch on the smile? 3) OK to just use a little real blush for the cheeks? 4) Did you get the fabric in a store or on-line? Sorry for all the questions but that's why I have my board name. But I think I can do this!
jaz - Thanks for asking about the instructions! Forgot to mention to you that I think a tree full of these yo-yorna-mints is a great idea. Given my "speed" I'll have to make it a small tree. I'm thinking this would be a great bazaar item for the adult day care center this Nov. too.
[> [> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Nadine, 12:50:19 01/21/04 Wed [1]
In the instructions I posted, #1 and #3 answer your first two questions. I have had the fabric for quite some time and I bought it in a store. That could be a problem but sometimes a store that carries striped fabric for Raggedy Ann might have it. In my classes I used colored chalk and you can use real blush for a slight color on cheeks. My original ornaments I was able to buy wool felt in stores but now the craft felt is more course. Good luck! N.
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Rita, 08:16:45 01/22/04 Thu [1]
Nadine I also just loved your ornament. That one I will be trying myself. Just got to get over to Joanne's to find somemore fabric. the strips I got are to thick. but going to Joanne's is never a problem...lol
thanks for sharing your instructions.
rita
[> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Darla, 11:21:03 01/20/04 Tue [1]
I missed this. Where can I see it?? I wanna see too. Also Nadine Arizona is a beautiful place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We vacationed in 2002 in Tombstone and we were blown away at the beauty of the landscape. My DH didn't want to leave. Now as I type this sitting here not being able to get warm enough & freezing I wish we hadn't. What is your temperature like today? Here in NE Alabama were at 24 degrees. Back to the topic I wanna see the yo-yo ornaments
please.
Darla
[> [> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- Nadine, 15:44:39 01/20/04 Tue [1]
Yes it is my original. I designed it about 15 years ago when I used to teach a class in CA. to adults. It is a yo yo with the felt circle on top. I used to have beads for the eyes but cannot find them now.
1. Find a lid or large can that measures 4-1/2 inches across for the candy mint. Cut out of candy stripe fabric. Run a gathering thread around outside of circle. Stuff to fill circle so it looks round.
2. Cut a circle of white felt that measures 1-1/4 inches across. Place it directly over knot on candy puff and centering it as this will become the face.
3. Glue on eyes, nose (I had to use 3 mm teeny, tiny pom poms) and small piece of red thread for mouth.
4. Wrap candy in cellophane and twist ends - tie with narrow ribbons.
5. Attach a hanger - I use thin fishing line.
Thank you for your nice words about Arizona. It is sunny and 70º!! We enjoy it here very much but the summers do get "hot"!!
Send me your e-mail addy and I'll try to scan the pattern pieces to you.
~Nadine~
[> [> [> Re: Atten: Nadine C. from Ariz. -- joyce1, 07:16:08 01/22/04 Thu [1]
Nadine:
Can you send me your pattern for your candy yo yo ornament please?
Thanks, Joyce.
[> Here is the site for the candy one -- jaz, 15:17:52 01/20/04 Tue [1]
Check out the other wonderful swaps while you are there.
http://www.craftsayings.com/projects/ho ... ndex.shtml
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by Caboobie » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:29 pm
Candy dolls and bubblegum clowns
Date Posted: 02:23:14 05/23/03 Fri
Author: Bernadette
Subject: Candy dolls and bubblegum clowns
Have a look at these, don't look too hard to make.
http://www.craftmark.com/artistic/design.htm
Bernadette
Replies:
[> Re: Candy dolls and bubblegum clowns -- twinrme/Charlene, 02:31:07 05/23/03 Fri [1]
Thanks for sharing this site Bernadette. I like the clowns. They look like the 'candy base' is made from styrofoam cones, with the body of the dools as the topping. They look like the kits that Wal-mart sells. I haven't seen the clown feet...will have to see where I can get those.
Date Posted: 02:23:14 05/23/03 Fri
Author: Bernadette
Subject: Candy dolls and bubblegum clowns
Have a look at these, don't look too hard to make.
http://www.craftmark.com/artistic/design.htm
Bernadette
Replies:
[> Re: Candy dolls and bubblegum clowns -- twinrme/Charlene, 02:31:07 05/23/03 Fri [1]
Thanks for sharing this site Bernadette. I like the clowns. They look like the 'candy base' is made from styrofoam cones, with the body of the dools as the topping. They look like the kits that Wal-mart sells. I haven't seen the clown feet...will have to see where I can get those.
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by Caboobie » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:49 pm
Recipe: Toffee covered cheetos, coyote droppings
Date Posted: 16:58:33 11/27/03 Thu
Author: trina p.
Subject: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos?
A couple of years ago, I bought some toffee covered cheetos at a craft fair. Does anybody know where I can find a recipe for this? Thanks for any help you can give me!
Replies:
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Tamra, 14:16:45 11/28/03 Fri [1]
I think I found the recipe you're looking for. Only problem is the name..."Coyote Droppings" LOL! But if you look at the ingredients it sounds like Toffee Cheetos. I've posted the recipe below, but if you'd like here is also the web addy: http://bertc.com/coyote_droppings.htm
Recent posts about Cheetos forced me to post this recipe for these addictive things.
Coyote Droppings
Ingredients:
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup margarine
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/2 tsp. baking soda
14 1/2 ounce package Cheetos
Directions:
Bring sugar, margarine and syrup to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove from fire. Add baking soda. Stir. Pour over Cheetos in large bowl. Quickly toss and spread on 10x15 pan, sprayed with PAM. Bake at 250 degrees F. for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Pour out on waxed paper sprayed with PAM. Quickly separate Cheeto pieces.
Collected by Bert Christensen
Toronto, Ontario
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- trina p., 22:53:57 11/28/03 Fri [1]
Tamra-- I think this is it. I am so excited! They are totally ADDICTIVE. I can't wait to try out the recipe tomorrow to see if its the same. Thank you, thank you, thank you1
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- trina p., 04:17:08 12/02/03 Tue [1]
Okay ladies--- this is the recipe I was looking for and i just wanted you guys to know they are great!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- lolart, 14:36:31 11/29/03 Sat [1]
These are so great.
I want to try these too
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- ShirleyT, 23:59:43 11/29/03 Sat [1]
Those sound yummy until you add this poem! lol
Safari Droppings
by shirley@craftsayings.com
Lions, bears and tigers...
Which one of them brings
to you this delightful snack
of rare safari droppings!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Ruby, 21:23:21 11/27/03 Thu [1]
I can't help you with the recipe. Sorry, but I would like the recipe, could you post it or email me? I try to find good and unusual snacks for a hospitality room I help in a few times a year. Thanks.
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Tamra, 14:28:22 11/28/03 Fri [1]
Another idea that you can try for snacks....I had this at a recent party and they are great! Take Bugles snack chips and fill with peanut butter. Then dip them in melted chocolate. Place on wax paper to dry. Yummy! Enjoy!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Brenda, 09:54:41 11/29/03 Sat [1]
This will be a great addition to my college survival kits for finals week! The guys will love these.
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Barb, 21:43:55 12/03/03 Wed [1]
Are these really good ladies or are you all just laughing at the thought of sillies like me trying them? When I read the title of this post all I could think was EEEW! If you promise that they are actually tasty, I may try them for a family Christmas party.
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Brenda, 08:29:09 12/04/03 Thu [1]
I've made 2 batches so far. Everyone who has tried them, loved them. I couldn't find the 14 1/2 oz bag, so I used two 9 oz bags the 2nd time. The first time, I had too much leftover toffee. They are very tasty. I plan on making several batches for exam week survival kits for the college kids. They are good. I can't leave at home or I'll eat!!!!!!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- crystalsnap, 10:59:19 12/04/03 Thu [1]
I have one silly question. Is is the hard cheetos or the soft cheetos that you use. Or does it really matter?
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- J, 11:57:20 12/04/03 Thu [1]
Ok ... I saw this post & was intrigued... I couldn't imagine how these would taste. I made them yesterday with the crunchy (hard) cheetos.
I took them over to my brothers house for dessert.. they are all gone... I didn't tell them what they were, just layed them out on a plate with some fudge that a girl friend gave me... the cheetos were gone long before the fudge! When I finally fessed up as to what was in them everyone made a funny face then grabbed more... LOL =)
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- trina p., 14:31:55 12/04/03 Thu [1]
Barb-- These really are great! We wouldn't pull your leg. Somebody asked if the puffy cheetos or the hard cheetos were used. I prefer the puffy ones but it looks like someone else used the hard ones and they came out okay. Try 'em, you'll like 'em!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Carol, 21:07:21 12/04/03 Thu [1]
I have made something like these. I used the same coating, but used puffed corn (Jays or Vitners)! It is found in the chips aisle....It is popcorn without the hulls. I add pecans and cashews. Yummmmmmmmm I give bowls of this as gifts...using the holiday Hefty containers. I using an aluminum roasting pan as its easier to mix everything and keep mixing it during baking time. The stuff doesn't drop out on the floor as easily.
But, I'm going to try the cheetos . I love the recipe title....Coyote Droppings.
Date Posted: 16:58:33 11/27/03 Thu
Author: trina p.
Subject: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos?
A couple of years ago, I bought some toffee covered cheetos at a craft fair. Does anybody know where I can find a recipe for this? Thanks for any help you can give me!
Replies:
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Tamra, 14:16:45 11/28/03 Fri [1]
I think I found the recipe you're looking for. Only problem is the name..."Coyote Droppings" LOL! But if you look at the ingredients it sounds like Toffee Cheetos. I've posted the recipe below, but if you'd like here is also the web addy: http://bertc.com/coyote_droppings.htm
Recent posts about Cheetos forced me to post this recipe for these addictive things.
Coyote Droppings
Ingredients:
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup margarine
1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/2 tsp. baking soda
14 1/2 ounce package Cheetos
Directions:
Bring sugar, margarine and syrup to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove from fire. Add baking soda. Stir. Pour over Cheetos in large bowl. Quickly toss and spread on 10x15 pan, sprayed with PAM. Bake at 250 degrees F. for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Pour out on waxed paper sprayed with PAM. Quickly separate Cheeto pieces.
Collected by Bert Christensen
Toronto, Ontario
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- trina p., 22:53:57 11/28/03 Fri [1]
Tamra-- I think this is it. I am so excited! They are totally ADDICTIVE. I can't wait to try out the recipe tomorrow to see if its the same. Thank you, thank you, thank you1
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- trina p., 04:17:08 12/02/03 Tue [1]
Okay ladies--- this is the recipe I was looking for and i just wanted you guys to know they are great!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- lolart, 14:36:31 11/29/03 Sat [1]
These are so great.
I want to try these too
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- ShirleyT, 23:59:43 11/29/03 Sat [1]
Those sound yummy until you add this poem! lol
Safari Droppings
by shirley@craftsayings.com
Lions, bears and tigers...
Which one of them brings
to you this delightful snack
of rare safari droppings!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Ruby, 21:23:21 11/27/03 Thu [1]
I can't help you with the recipe. Sorry, but I would like the recipe, could you post it or email me? I try to find good and unusual snacks for a hospitality room I help in a few times a year. Thanks.
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Tamra, 14:28:22 11/28/03 Fri [1]
Another idea that you can try for snacks....I had this at a recent party and they are great! Take Bugles snack chips and fill with peanut butter. Then dip them in melted chocolate. Place on wax paper to dry. Yummy! Enjoy!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Brenda, 09:54:41 11/29/03 Sat [1]
This will be a great addition to my college survival kits for finals week! The guys will love these.
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Barb, 21:43:55 12/03/03 Wed [1]
Are these really good ladies or are you all just laughing at the thought of sillies like me trying them? When I read the title of this post all I could think was EEEW! If you promise that they are actually tasty, I may try them for a family Christmas party.
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Brenda, 08:29:09 12/04/03 Thu [1]
I've made 2 batches so far. Everyone who has tried them, loved them. I couldn't find the 14 1/2 oz bag, so I used two 9 oz bags the 2nd time. The first time, I had too much leftover toffee. They are very tasty. I plan on making several batches for exam week survival kits for the college kids. They are good. I can't leave at home or I'll eat!!!!!!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- crystalsnap, 10:59:19 12/04/03 Thu [1]
I have one silly question. Is is the hard cheetos or the soft cheetos that you use. Or does it really matter?
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- J, 11:57:20 12/04/03 Thu [1]
Ok ... I saw this post & was intrigued... I couldn't imagine how these would taste. I made them yesterday with the crunchy (hard) cheetos.
I took them over to my brothers house for dessert.. they are all gone... I didn't tell them what they were, just layed them out on a plate with some fudge that a girl friend gave me... the cheetos were gone long before the fudge! When I finally fessed up as to what was in them everyone made a funny face then grabbed more... LOL =)
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- trina p., 14:31:55 12/04/03 Thu [1]
Barb-- These really are great! We wouldn't pull your leg. Somebody asked if the puffy cheetos or the hard cheetos were used. I prefer the puffy ones but it looks like someone else used the hard ones and they came out okay. Try 'em, you'll like 'em!
Re: Recipe for toffee covered cheetos? -- Carol, 21:07:21 12/04/03 Thu [1]
I have made something like these. I used the same coating, but used puffed corn (Jays or Vitners)! It is found in the chips aisle....It is popcorn without the hulls. I add pecans and cashews. Yummmmmmmmm I give bowls of this as gifts...using the holiday Hefty containers. I using an aluminum roasting pan as its easier to mix everything and keep mixing it during baking time. The stuff doesn't drop out on the floor as easily.
But, I'm going to try the cheetos . I love the recipe title....Coyote Droppings.
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by Caboobie » Fri Aug 13, 2004 7:11 pm
RECIPE: RED HOT VALENTINE'S DAY POPCORN + ANOTHER
...Also on Holiday Valentine's Day thread...
Date Posted: 10:29:51 02/02/04 Mon
Author: Melissa
Subject: Valentine Recipe Help
I'm looking for a recipe I saw in a magazine. It's basically like carmel corn, except I think you use red cinnamon candies for Valentine's Day. Has anyone else tried this? I'd like to use as a favor for my son's first grade class. THANKS, Melissa
Replies:
[> Re: Valentine Recipe Help -- lolart, 10:51:22 02/02/04 Mon [1]
Melissa
I have this one-- It doesn't use red cinnamon candies but they are red or what every color you want. You can leave the candy corn out if you choose or put in something like M&Ms etc.
Lola
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 bag (10 1/2oz) mini marshmellows
1 pkg jello (choice of flavor)
3 qts (12 cups) popped popcorn
1 cup candy corn
Microwave: butter and marshmallows in a large microwavable on HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 min. or until marshmallows are puffed.
Stir in gelatin until well mixed. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and candy corn in large bowl. Mix lightly until well coated. Shape into 15 balls or other shapes with greased or wet hands
[> Re: Valentine Recipe Help -- Con, 12:24:42 02/02/04 Mon [1]
Red Hot Valentine Popcorn
Papercrafts magazine - Feb 2004
1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 pkg (9 oz) red hot cinnamon candies
8 quarts popped popcorn
Combine butter, corn syrup,and cinnamon candies in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir constantly over medium heat. boil for 5 minutes. Pour over popcorn and mix well. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet and spread out. Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Stir several times while baking. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Break apart. store in an airtight container.
[> Re: Valentine Recipe Help -- Melissa, 18:39:37 02/02/04 Mon [1]
Thank you both for the recipes, the second is the one I saw, but like to try the other one too. THANKS AGAIN,Melissa
[> Re: Red Hot Valentine Popcorn -- Lisa, 23:42:14 02/02/04 Mon [1]
That sounds like a good Valentine favor for school classes. Put in baggie with cute topper. Thanks for sharing, Lisa
[> Re: Red Hot Valentine Popcorn -- Angel, 21:11:37 02/04/04 Wed [1]
I live in Arizona where it is HOT for 8 months out of the year. I try not to use my oven much between May lst and the end of October - so as not to heat my house. I have a caramel corn recipe that is similar to the Red Hot Popcorn recipe. However, there is a quick and easy variation. You put the popped corn into a large brown grocery bag and make a slight nest in the middle. Then pour the finished syrup into the nest and over the rest of the popcorn. Close the bag and put it into your microwave - 1 minute on high. Take it out and shake like crazy! Return to microwave for 1 minute. Shake like crazy. 1 more minute in microwave and shake 1 last time. Pour out onto 2 cookie sheets with sides and let cool. It hardens as it cools and no need to heat the house up with the oven on for 2 or 3 hours. This works... I already tried it with the Red Hot recipe. And it is VERY speedy!
[> Re: Red Hot Valentine Popcorn -- Lori Jean, 22:12:17 02/04/04 Wed [1]
Sounds like a good recipe! I'll have to try it.
Hugs,
Lori Jean :^)
...Also on Holiday Valentine's Day thread...
Date Posted: 10:29:51 02/02/04 Mon
Author: Melissa
Subject: Valentine Recipe Help
I'm looking for a recipe I saw in a magazine. It's basically like carmel corn, except I think you use red cinnamon candies for Valentine's Day. Has anyone else tried this? I'd like to use as a favor for my son's first grade class. THANKS, Melissa
Replies:
[> Re: Valentine Recipe Help -- lolart, 10:51:22 02/02/04 Mon [1]
Melissa
I have this one-- It doesn't use red cinnamon candies but they are red or what every color you want. You can leave the candy corn out if you choose or put in something like M&Ms etc.
Lola
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls:
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 bag (10 1/2oz) mini marshmellows
1 pkg jello (choice of flavor)
3 qts (12 cups) popped popcorn
1 cup candy corn
Microwave: butter and marshmallows in a large microwavable on HIGH 1 1/2 to 2 min. or until marshmallows are puffed.
Stir in gelatin until well mixed. Pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and candy corn in large bowl. Mix lightly until well coated. Shape into 15 balls or other shapes with greased or wet hands
[> Re: Valentine Recipe Help -- Con, 12:24:42 02/02/04 Mon [1]
Red Hot Valentine Popcorn
Papercrafts magazine - Feb 2004
1 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 pkg (9 oz) red hot cinnamon candies
8 quarts popped popcorn
Combine butter, corn syrup,and cinnamon candies in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir constantly over medium heat. boil for 5 minutes. Pour over popcorn and mix well. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet and spread out. Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour. Stir several times while baking. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Break apart. store in an airtight container.
[> Re: Valentine Recipe Help -- Melissa, 18:39:37 02/02/04 Mon [1]
Thank you both for the recipes, the second is the one I saw, but like to try the other one too. THANKS AGAIN,Melissa
[> Re: Red Hot Valentine Popcorn -- Lisa, 23:42:14 02/02/04 Mon [1]
That sounds like a good Valentine favor for school classes. Put in baggie with cute topper. Thanks for sharing, Lisa
[> Re: Red Hot Valentine Popcorn -- Angel, 21:11:37 02/04/04 Wed [1]
I live in Arizona where it is HOT for 8 months out of the year. I try not to use my oven much between May lst and the end of October - so as not to heat my house. I have a caramel corn recipe that is similar to the Red Hot Popcorn recipe. However, there is a quick and easy variation. You put the popped corn into a large brown grocery bag and make a slight nest in the middle. Then pour the finished syrup into the nest and over the rest of the popcorn. Close the bag and put it into your microwave - 1 minute on high. Take it out and shake like crazy! Return to microwave for 1 minute. Shake like crazy. 1 more minute in microwave and shake 1 last time. Pour out onto 2 cookie sheets with sides and let cool. It hardens as it cools and no need to heat the house up with the oven on for 2 or 3 hours. This works... I already tried it with the Red Hot recipe. And it is VERY speedy!
[> Re: Red Hot Valentine Popcorn -- Lori Jean, 22:12:17 02/04/04 Wed [1]
Sounds like a good recipe! I'll have to try it.
Hugs,
Lori Jean :^)
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by Caboobie » Sat Aug 14, 2004 9:58 am
Candy bar and kisses ideas
Date Posted: 00:20:28 03/21/04 Sun
Author: jazbo
Subject: Little candy bar labels
This afternoon, I went to a rubber stamp party. The demonstrator had this cute & simple idea: she took Avery labels, rubber stamped a star design on them, then wrapped a label around each little candy bar. She put a little shredded paper & 3 candy bars in a little bag with a 'Happy Birthday' topper. How easy!
That got me to thinking:
...there are colored labels that you could stamp on 'happy birthday'; 'get well'; 'thinking of you'; etc. OR
...you could print up sayings & wrap one around each candy bar. Then you have your saying & the candy in one for like encourage-mint jars, etc. OR
...put your name & addy on for a different business card
Such a fun & easy party favor, little gift, etc. Just thought I would share. (((hugs)))
Replies:
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Linda Ohio now GA, 23:06:06 03/21/04 Sun [1]
Cheryl....no such thing as a dumb question. Asking is how we all learn. A "topper" is a folded piece of cardstock that is decorated with clipart, stickers, stamps, cutouts from old greeting cards....whatever you want to use and has wording like Happy Birthday, Missing You, Get Well Soon, etc. on it. It is folded over the top of a ziplock bag in which you have put some candy, cookies, little gift, etc.
[> [> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Cheryl, 00:15:39 03/22/04 Mon [1]
Linda-Thank you so much for the "topper" explanation. I am relatively new to this site and have learned so much already. The baggie with topper idea sounds terrific. Thank you again. Cheryl in Nevada
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Eileen, 10:59:18 03/23/04 Tue [1]
I have been doing the mini hershesy bars using my Print Master program and hugware graphics....
I did some neat wedding ones, and get well ones too too.....anything is possible. You can even put your kids pics on them....
I did the rubber stamp thing about 20 years ago....I am so into the puter stamps you can make yourself.....what did we do before our puters?????
I love the shredded paper idea....
Just out of curiousity how much do you think you could get for 4 in a bag????
Eileen
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- jazbo, 11:27:35 03/23/04 Tue [1]
Eileen, personally I would have preferred the whole bag but since there were several other ladies there, 3 was all we got to put in our bags. *wink* And it could be any candy you could wrap a label around.
One time someone posted a link for a little round label to make to put on the bottom of a Hershey's Kiss. Wouldn't those colored label dots work with a tiny rubber stamp, too? (red dot with small heart; green with tiny shamrock: etc) I'm sure lots of rubber stamp companies have tiny stamps - I even got some from the dollar store for Valentine's Day. Just thinking out loud......
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- crafterwannabe, 00:17:04 03/22/04 Mon [1]
Jaz, I love the idea of putting shredded paper in the baggie with the little candy bars. Thanks for passing on the idea. I often use labels in my greeting card software program to create printed toppers too. I'm trying hard not to be attracted to stamping but I do love the look of cards and notes I receive from my nieces.
Cheryl, in case you're like me and need a visual, Shirley has some toppers on her main site and there are a lot here too:
http://www.members.tripod.com/diginncrafts/
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Eileen, 14:06:09 03/23/04 Tue [1]
jazbo, I meant put 4 in a bag with some shredded paper and sell like that. 4 for $?. would not even need a topper....
Eileen
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Michelle, 14:08:47 03/23/04 Tue [1]
I am thrilled for the inspiration!!!!I am working on a tea set for april 3 for a ladies ministry at church i am so excited i can print shipping labels and use them for mini candy bar labels!!!!
Thanks so much ladies!!!!
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Lois, 05:04:06 03/21/04 Sun [1]
What a neat ideal. Thanks for sharing...Lois
[> [> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Cheryl, 11:07:35 03/21/04 Sun [1]
This sounds like a great idea for a retirement party that I am planning. I know this will sound dumb, but, what is a Happy Birthday topper?
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- fauxma, 12:12:12 03/21/04 Sun [1]
thanks for sharing Jazbo... i don't usually read the topper ideas... BUTTTTTTTTTT i just knew if you posted something that it would be frugal... thanks again... hugzzzzzz
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- sara, 15:31:37 03/21/04 Sun [1]
Thanks. I thot I would do that for easter with a clipart. I bought some smarties in the mini boxes. A good thing says Martha.
sara.
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- valerie_nyr4, 08:21:12 03/22/04 Mon [1]
jazbo,what a fantastic idea...and so simple..I have Avery labels all over the house...lol...
This is just in time for the spring shows...
I can't believe we didn't think of this ourselves...soooooooooooooooooooooo easy...
Thanks sooooooooooooooo much for sharing...
Spring will soon be here weather wise...this morning it was 10°F...snow on the ground...
Happy spring..
valerie_nyr4
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- jazbo, 08:42:04 03/22/04 Mon [1]
Annie, I laughed out loud when I read your comment about me being frugal!! My boys say I am cheap! hahahahaha
But I do love the challenge of making something useful from something we normally throw away. One of my mottos is:
Use it up,
Wear it out;
Make it do or
Do without.
Shredded paper idea: Run colored paper through a paper shredder & make your own! Wally world has them for about $20 or so.
Date Posted: 13:46:01 07/26/04 Mon
Author: jazbo
Subject: Stickers for choc. kisses idea
I know there are sites where you can purchase them & prob. something to make in those printing programs. But this is what popped into my mind the other day:
Find some of those round, sticky dots in the office section of the store. (most are red, green, blue & yellow; DIL found some pastel ones.) Then take small rubber stamps, about 1/2" or so, & stamp on the stickers. When done, put them on the bottoms of Hershey's Kisses or Hugs. You can even write a person's name or initials on the stickers for something fun & different.
Never realized how many little rubber stamps I had till I started this project: hearts, stars, flowers, bugs, etc.
Maybe some of you have already thought of this! But it was new to me. LOL
Replies:
[> Re: Stickers for choc. kisses idea -- Judiebri, 14:28:07 07/26/04 Mon [1]
Jazbo, That sounds like a good idea.
[> Re: Stickers for choc. kisses idea -- Virginia/WA, 16:29:50 07/26/04 Mon [1]
What about making up small strips of paper -- with sayings on them 'you know kind of like the fortune cookie size'
Fold --- with just the tip hanging out --- put the round sticky dot over your message --- on the bottom of the hershey kiss
Maybe call them "Fortune Kisses"???
Need some idea's from you ladies on >>> names <<< and maybe some one line saying's to fit on the strip of paper....
[> Re: Stickers for choc. kisses idea -- jenjoy, 16:51:26 07/26/04 Mon [1]
jazbo you are full of lots of creative ideas lately!!! Thank you for sharing your ideas!! Wow!! What a cute way to dress up a kiss...!
[> Re: Stickers for choc. kisses idea -- jazbo, 17:02:20 07/26/04 Mon [1]
Thanks, Judy, Virginia & Jenjoy. I get in these 'moods' & can't help sharing the creativity. You never know how long they will last. LOL After all, I have learned sooooo much here - my simple ideas are the least I can do to repay. (((hugs)))
Date Posted: 00:20:28 03/21/04 Sun
Author: jazbo
Subject: Little candy bar labels
This afternoon, I went to a rubber stamp party. The demonstrator had this cute & simple idea: she took Avery labels, rubber stamped a star design on them, then wrapped a label around each little candy bar. She put a little shredded paper & 3 candy bars in a little bag with a 'Happy Birthday' topper. How easy!
That got me to thinking:
...there are colored labels that you could stamp on 'happy birthday'; 'get well'; 'thinking of you'; etc. OR
...you could print up sayings & wrap one around each candy bar. Then you have your saying & the candy in one for like encourage-mint jars, etc. OR
...put your name & addy on for a different business card
Such a fun & easy party favor, little gift, etc. Just thought I would share. (((hugs)))
Replies:
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Linda Ohio now GA, 23:06:06 03/21/04 Sun [1]
Cheryl....no such thing as a dumb question. Asking is how we all learn. A "topper" is a folded piece of cardstock that is decorated with clipart, stickers, stamps, cutouts from old greeting cards....whatever you want to use and has wording like Happy Birthday, Missing You, Get Well Soon, etc. on it. It is folded over the top of a ziplock bag in which you have put some candy, cookies, little gift, etc.
[> [> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Cheryl, 00:15:39 03/22/04 Mon [1]
Linda-Thank you so much for the "topper" explanation. I am relatively new to this site and have learned so much already. The baggie with topper idea sounds terrific. Thank you again. Cheryl in Nevada
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Eileen, 10:59:18 03/23/04 Tue [1]
I have been doing the mini hershesy bars using my Print Master program and hugware graphics....
I did some neat wedding ones, and get well ones too too.....anything is possible. You can even put your kids pics on them....
I did the rubber stamp thing about 20 years ago....I am so into the puter stamps you can make yourself.....what did we do before our puters?????
I love the shredded paper idea....
Just out of curiousity how much do you think you could get for 4 in a bag????
Eileen
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- jazbo, 11:27:35 03/23/04 Tue [1]
Eileen, personally I would have preferred the whole bag but since there were several other ladies there, 3 was all we got to put in our bags. *wink* And it could be any candy you could wrap a label around.
One time someone posted a link for a little round label to make to put on the bottom of a Hershey's Kiss. Wouldn't those colored label dots work with a tiny rubber stamp, too? (red dot with small heart; green with tiny shamrock: etc) I'm sure lots of rubber stamp companies have tiny stamps - I even got some from the dollar store for Valentine's Day. Just thinking out loud......
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- crafterwannabe, 00:17:04 03/22/04 Mon [1]
Jaz, I love the idea of putting shredded paper in the baggie with the little candy bars. Thanks for passing on the idea. I often use labels in my greeting card software program to create printed toppers too. I'm trying hard not to be attracted to stamping but I do love the look of cards and notes I receive from my nieces.
Cheryl, in case you're like me and need a visual, Shirley has some toppers on her main site and there are a lot here too:
http://www.members.tripod.com/diginncrafts/
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Eileen, 14:06:09 03/23/04 Tue [1]
jazbo, I meant put 4 in a bag with some shredded paper and sell like that. 4 for $?. would not even need a topper....
Eileen
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Michelle, 14:08:47 03/23/04 Tue [1]
I am thrilled for the inspiration!!!!I am working on a tea set for april 3 for a ladies ministry at church i am so excited i can print shipping labels and use them for mini candy bar labels!!!!
Thanks so much ladies!!!!
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Lois, 05:04:06 03/21/04 Sun [1]
What a neat ideal. Thanks for sharing...Lois
[> [> Re: Little candy bar labels -- Cheryl, 11:07:35 03/21/04 Sun [1]
This sounds like a great idea for a retirement party that I am planning. I know this will sound dumb, but, what is a Happy Birthday topper?
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- fauxma, 12:12:12 03/21/04 Sun [1]
thanks for sharing Jazbo... i don't usually read the topper ideas... BUTTTTTTTTTT i just knew if you posted something that it would be frugal... thanks again... hugzzzzzz
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- sara, 15:31:37 03/21/04 Sun [1]
Thanks. I thot I would do that for easter with a clipart. I bought some smarties in the mini boxes. A good thing says Martha.
sara.
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- valerie_nyr4, 08:21:12 03/22/04 Mon [1]
jazbo,what a fantastic idea...and so simple..I have Avery labels all over the house...lol...
This is just in time for the spring shows...
I can't believe we didn't think of this ourselves...soooooooooooooooooooooo easy...
Thanks sooooooooooooooo much for sharing...
Spring will soon be here weather wise...this morning it was 10°F...snow on the ground...
Happy spring..
valerie_nyr4
[> Re: Little candy bar labels -- jazbo, 08:42:04 03/22/04 Mon [1]
Annie, I laughed out loud when I read your comment about me being frugal!! My boys say I am cheap! hahahahaha
But I do love the challenge of making something useful from something we normally throw away. One of my mottos is:
Use it up,
Wear it out;
Make it do or
Do without.
Shredded paper idea: Run colored paper through a paper shredder & make your own! Wally world has them for about $20 or so.
Date Posted: 13:46:01 07/26/04 Mon
Author: jazbo
Subject: Stickers for choc. kisses idea
I know there are sites where you can purchase them & prob. something to make in those printing programs. But this is what popped into my mind the other day:
Find some of those round, sticky dots in the office section of the store. (most are red, green, blue & yellow; DIL found some pastel ones.) Then take small rubber stamps, about 1/2" or so, & stamp on the stickers. When done, put them on the bottoms of Hershey's Kisses or Hugs. You can even write a person's name or initials on the stickers for something fun & different.
Never realized how many little rubber stamps I had till I started this project: hearts, stars, flowers, bugs, etc.
Maybe some of you have already thought of this! But it was new to me. LOL
Replies:
[> Re: Stickers for choc. kisses idea -- Judiebri, 14:28:07 07/26/04 Mon [1]
Jazbo, That sounds like a good idea.
[> Re: Stickers for choc. kisses idea -- Virginia/WA, 16:29:50 07/26/04 Mon [1]
What about making up small strips of paper -- with sayings on them 'you know kind of like the fortune cookie size'
Fold --- with just the tip hanging out --- put the round sticky dot over your message --- on the bottom of the hershey kiss
Maybe call them "Fortune Kisses"???
Need some idea's from you ladies on >>> names <<< and maybe some one line saying's to fit on the strip of paper....
[> Re: Stickers for choc. kisses idea -- jenjoy, 16:51:26 07/26/04 Mon [1]
jazbo you are full of lots of creative ideas lately!!! Thank you for sharing your ideas!! Wow!! What a cute way to dress up a kiss...!
[> Re: Stickers for choc. kisses idea -- jazbo, 17:02:20 07/26/04 Mon [1]
Thanks, Judy, Virginia & Jenjoy. I get in these 'moods' & can't help sharing the creativity. You never know how long they will last. LOL After all, I have learned sooooo much here - my simple ideas are the least I can do to repay. (((hugs)))
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by krafteekaren » Thu Aug 26, 2004 2:09 am
CANDY MAKING STAGES CHART
Date Posted: 21:00:26 08/12/04 Thu
Author: Lori Jean
Subject: Candy Making "Stages" Chart :^)
Here is a nice chart to print out and keep on hand in your Christmas recipe book:
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/kitchart/kitchart37.html
Hugs,
Lori Jean :^)
Date Posted: 21:00:26 08/12/04 Thu
Author: Lori Jean
Subject: Candy Making "Stages" Chart :^)
Here is a nice chart to print out and keep on hand in your Christmas recipe book:
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/kitchart/kitchart37.html
Hugs,
Lori Jean :^)
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by crafterwannabe » Wed Sep 01, 2004 8:45 pm
MORE FAVORITE HOLIDAY RECIPES
Date Posted: 21:06:50 08/20/04 Fri
Author: Lori Jean
Subject: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe
What's your favorite Holiday Recipe?
Hugs,
Lori Jean :^)
Replies:
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- Lisa, 23:08:37 08/20/04 Fri [1]
LoriJean, My favorite to make is the Fantasy Fudge recipe off the back of the Kraft marshmallow cream jar. I substitute white chocolate chips and peanut butter chips to change it up a little. Everyone raves over the white chocolate kind. And it's really easy to make. That's a plus! Can't wait to hear from all the other ladies on here. Better get some more ink for my printer. Have a feeling it will be busy the next few days! HA! Lisa (Texas)
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- Meme, 10:13:18 08/21/04 Sat [1]
Here is one of mine. I don't like fruit cake, but this is sooooooo good(and easy)
Christmas Fruit Roll
1 pound pkg vanilla wafers, crushed fine(reserve 1/2 cup)
1/2 pound candied red and / or green cherries
2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup Eagle Brand milk
crush the vanilla wafers very fine, cut fruit into small pieces. chop pecans coarsely.Add to vanilla wafer crumbs, then mix in milk, mixing well. Roll into a long roll or several small ones for gift giving. roll each roll into reserved wafer crumbs. sift powdered sugar over rolls and wrap rolls in wax paper, refrigerate at least 24 hours before slicing into thin slices. Yum!
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- HDMac, 20:14:26 08/23/04 Mon [1]
This was last years find that is wonderful!!! I sub rum extract for the vanilla extract.....
Eggnog Pound Cake -- TOH's Best Holiday Recipes Collection
1 package yellow cake mix
1 cup commercial eggnog
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 to 1 tsp ground nutmeg
CUSTARD SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 tsp butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
Combine cake ingredients in a bowl. Beat on low until moistened, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; invert on a wire rack. Remove pan and cool completely.
Sauce:
Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan, gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Blend a small amount into egg yolk and return to pan; mix well. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Cool 15 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Store in fridge and serve with cake. 16-20 servings.
[> [> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- HDMac, 20:15:46 08/23/04 Mon [1]
This is a bread that I make and give EVERY year. It is a hit with everyone!
Eggnog Quick Bread
2 eggs
1 C sugar
1 C dairy eggnog
1/2 C margarine, melted
2 t rum extract
1 t vanilla
2 1/4 C flour
2 t baking powder
1/4 t nutmeg
beat eggs in large mixing bowl. Add next 5 ingredients blending well. Add remaining ingredients and stir until just moist. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 * for 45 to 50 minutes.
[> [> [> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- HDMac, 20:17:52 08/23/04 Mon [1]
Ok one more...... (I also make almond roca, peanut brittle and more! LOL)
Butter Pecan Fudge
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Allow to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pan from the heat.
3. Stir in the pecans and vanilla. Add the confectioners' sugar and stir until smooth and well combined. Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
4. Allow to cool to room temperature then cut into 1-inch squares and serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Yields: about 5 dozen pieces
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- katieangelamber, 08:25:20 08/24/04 Tue [1]
My families favorite is peanut butter fudge. First I follow the directions on the back of the pkg. of the Nestles semi-sweet morsels (this is the only fudge recipe that I can always get to work right). Then after adding the vanilla I stir 1 cup of Peter Pan peanut butter. My family really loves this. I use creamy but you can use crunchy. katieangelamber
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- Nancy K, 09:12:59 08/24/04 Tue [1]
HD Mac, could you post your recipe for the Almond Roca? TIA!
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- Gail, 09:50:04 08/24/04 Tue [1]
Everyone in my family can't wait until Christmas for me to make my Sugar Nuts.
These are coated with a mix of brown sugar, sugar and sour cream.
Date Posted: 21:06:50 08/20/04 Fri
Author: Lori Jean
Subject: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe
What's your favorite Holiday Recipe?
Hugs,
Lori Jean :^)
Replies:
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- Lisa, 23:08:37 08/20/04 Fri [1]
LoriJean, My favorite to make is the Fantasy Fudge recipe off the back of the Kraft marshmallow cream jar. I substitute white chocolate chips and peanut butter chips to change it up a little. Everyone raves over the white chocolate kind. And it's really easy to make. That's a plus! Can't wait to hear from all the other ladies on here. Better get some more ink for my printer. Have a feeling it will be busy the next few days! HA! Lisa (Texas)
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- Meme, 10:13:18 08/21/04 Sat [1]
Here is one of mine. I don't like fruit cake, but this is sooooooo good(and easy)
Christmas Fruit Roll
1 pound pkg vanilla wafers, crushed fine(reserve 1/2 cup)
1/2 pound candied red and / or green cherries
2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup Eagle Brand milk
crush the vanilla wafers very fine, cut fruit into small pieces. chop pecans coarsely.Add to vanilla wafer crumbs, then mix in milk, mixing well. Roll into a long roll or several small ones for gift giving. roll each roll into reserved wafer crumbs. sift powdered sugar over rolls and wrap rolls in wax paper, refrigerate at least 24 hours before slicing into thin slices. Yum!
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- HDMac, 20:14:26 08/23/04 Mon [1]
This was last years find that is wonderful!!! I sub rum extract for the vanilla extract.....
Eggnog Pound Cake -- TOH's Best Holiday Recipes Collection
1 package yellow cake mix
1 cup commercial eggnog
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 to 1 tsp ground nutmeg
CUSTARD SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 tsp butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped
Combine cake ingredients in a bowl. Beat on low until moistened, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 12-cup fluted tube pan. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; invert on a wire rack. Remove pan and cool completely.
Sauce:
Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan, gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Blend a small amount into egg yolk and return to pan; mix well. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Cool 15 minutes. Fold in whipped cream. Store in fridge and serve with cake. 16-20 servings.
[> [> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- HDMac, 20:15:46 08/23/04 Mon [1]
This is a bread that I make and give EVERY year. It is a hit with everyone!
Eggnog Quick Bread
2 eggs
1 C sugar
1 C dairy eggnog
1/2 C margarine, melted
2 t rum extract
1 t vanilla
2 1/4 C flour
2 t baking powder
1/4 t nutmeg
beat eggs in large mixing bowl. Add next 5 ingredients blending well. Add remaining ingredients and stir until just moist. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 * for 45 to 50 minutes.
[> [> [> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- HDMac, 20:17:52 08/23/04 Mon [1]
Ok one more...... (I also make almond roca, peanut brittle and more! LOL)
Butter Pecan Fudge
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Allow to boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pan from the heat.
3. Stir in the pecans and vanilla. Add the confectioners' sugar and stir until smooth and well combined. Spread the mixture into the baking dish.
4. Allow to cool to room temperature then cut into 1-inch squares and serve, or store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Yields: about 5 dozen pieces
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- katieangelamber, 08:25:20 08/24/04 Tue [1]
My families favorite is peanut butter fudge. First I follow the directions on the back of the pkg. of the Nestles semi-sweet morsels (this is the only fudge recipe that I can always get to work right). Then after adding the vanilla I stir 1 cup of Peter Pan peanut butter. My family really loves this. I use creamy but you can use crunchy. katieangelamber
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- Nancy K, 09:12:59 08/24/04 Tue [1]
HD Mac, could you post your recipe for the Almond Roca? TIA!
[> Re: New Thread: Your Favorite Holiday Recipe -- Gail, 09:50:04 08/24/04 Tue [1]
Everyone in my family can't wait until Christmas for me to make my Sugar Nuts.
These are coated with a mix of brown sugar, sugar and sour cream.
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