Pretzel rods decorated are a long-standing tradition for holiday giving and it is a great project for kids to help make. You can decorate them with anything you like. Many people use sprinkles or colored melted white chocolate to drizzle on. I kept it simple with crushed nuts and coconut. Dipped Pretzel Rods Ingredients: 4… Continue reading Dipped Pretzel Rods
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Eggnog Bark
A pretty bark to look at, it reminds me of Bliss Bars at Starbucks for some reason! Eggnog Bark Ingredients: 4 4-ounce white chocolate bars (I used Ghirardelli©), chopped 1 1/4 cups pecans, chopped fine 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg Directions: Line a cookie sheet with… Continue reading Eggnog Bark
Peanut Brittle Version 1
Brittle is something I have worked on. The nice thing is that with each recipe you get better at it and more comfortable. I finally decided that my expensive digital candy thermometer just wasn't doing it good enough and went down and got a cheap $5 old school one. Not sure why the fancy one… Continue reading Peanut Brittle Version 1
Rum Raisin Fudge
Rum Raisin Fudge Ingredients: 18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 bags) 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup raisins 2 Tbsp rum 1/2 cup honey roasted peanuts 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract Directions: Line an 8x8" glass baking pan with 2 sheets of parchment paper, with ends hanging over, forming handles.Put the… Continue reading Rum Raisin Fudge