THEGIFT OF CHRISTMAS COOKIES No one raised Christmas cookies to an art form likeGrandma did. To her, Christmas was her one opportunityto give back to all the people she loved – her family, friends and co-workers. Of course we all felt exactly the opposite. We were the fortunate ones! Grandma started saving for and planning for Christmas [...]
Quick Peppermint Pattie CappuccinoIngredients 1 small (1-1/2 inch) YORK ® Peppermint Pattie, unwrapped and quartered 2 teaspoons milk 1 cup hot brewed coffee Directions 1 In large microwave-safe mug place peppermint pattie pieces and milk. 2 Microwave at HIGH (100%) 30 seconds or until candy is melted and smooth when stirred. Stir in hot coffee [...]
Chocolate Peppermint Malt3 cups chocolate milk 1 qt. vanilla or chocolate ice cream 1/4 cup malted milk powder 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon Coarsely crushed hard peppermint candies 6 peppermint sticks Place the chocolate milk, half of the ice cream, the malted milk powder, peppermint extract, and ground cinnamon in a blender. [...]
Peppermint Fondue Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups single (light) cream 1 cup icing sugar 6 tsp cornflour peppermint essence, to taste mini Chocolate Cakes (use petit fours baking cases) Directions:Put cream and sugar into a saucepan and heat gently until almost boiling. Blend cornflour smoothly with 1 tablespoon water, add to cream and continue to heat, [...]
Peppermint BallsI2 tablespoons cream cheese 1 tsp milk 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candies 1 drop red food coloring 1 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 1/3 cup flour 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup powdered sugar 6 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candies . Combine room temp cheese & milk and [...]
Candy Tea Stirrers This sounds really cute! Vegetable cooking spray34 pieces fruit flavored hard candy, crushed2 Tablespoons light corn syrupHeavyweight plastic spoonsLine a jelly roll pan with wax paper; spray with cooking spray.In a small heavy pan, combine crushed candies and corn syrup. Cook over low heat until candies melt. Spoon candy into bowl of each spoon. [...]
O Sweet Christmas Wreath Materials Needed STYROFOAM* Brand Products: Wreath, 6" x 1-1/4" x 5/8" Other Materials: Heavy gauge cardboard 45" solid green cotton fabric, 1/8 yd. 1" pompom gift bows or 1/4" ribbon in Christmas colors (optional) Red or white beaded head straight pins Starlight mints Small sawtooth hanger with nails Scissors Ruler Thick white craft or [...]
Knitted Candy Cane For directions and larger photo go tohttp://knitting.about.com/library/weekly/aa102900.htm
CANDY CLAY 14 oz. Package of Wilton Candy Melts®1/3 cup light corn syrup Melt Candy Melts following package directions. Add corn syrup and stir to blend. Turn out mixture onto waxed paper and let set at room temperature to dry. Wrap well and store at room temperature until needed. Candy Clay handles best if hardened overnight. To Tint: [...]