Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Christmas Goodies

Peppermint Chocolate Ritz

This is a new goody that I tried this year, and they are wonderful.

What you need:
1 pkg. Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted, slightly cooled
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1 sleeve Ritz Crackers
1 candy cane, crushed

Make it!
1. Mix chocolate and extract.
2. Dip crackers in chocolate, turning to completely coat each cracke. Carefully scrape off excess chocolate. Place crackers in a single layer on a wax paper covered cooke sheet. Sprinkle with crushed candy.
3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until chocolate is firm.

Party Mix

You can find this recipe on any box of Chex cereal. I always make mine different, but I usually have the Rice, Corn, and Wheat Chex, along with Cheerios, peanuts, and pecans. I also double or triple the spices on it.

Puppy Chow

This is Emma's favorite!!

What you need:
9 cups Rice or Corn Chex (I mix it)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Make It!
1. Into large bowl, measure cereal. Set aside.
2. In 1 qt. microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter uncovered on high for 1 minute. Stire. Microwave about 30 seconds lo9nger or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2 gallon resealable plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag. Shake until well coated. Spread on wax paper to cool. Store in airtight container.

Any goodies you like to make and share with friends? Send me the recipe!! This is the kind of "cooking" I like!!

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