We all know it is the holiday season. Every year , I have baking day and it is just me and my nieces and nephews and any friends of theirs that show up. It is always fun, they all always come and have fun, no matter how old they are. Every year, I go and find cute, fun recipes and easy ones as well, so we don't loose any ones interest. Everyone gets to take some and than we make plates up for the mail person/ garbage person, etc...I thought I would share my links that I have found this year in case anyone is looking for some fun ones and you are late bakers like we are, but I like our assorted goods to be nice and fresh...
These are all great , cheap to make as well. I will also add my Rum balls into this, which is from a good friend of mine, but those aren't so cheap....
Chocolate Truffles.....scrumptious
http://www.eaglebrand.com/recipes/details/default.aspx?recipeID=3979
Fun Snickerdoodles....mmmmm my fav.
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/the-elves-snickerdoodles-811453/
Simple wreaths
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/holiday-wreaths-683436/
Meringue snowflakes...can't wait for these, they look so cute
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/meringue-snowflakes-684262/
Cute Santa Hats
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/santa-hats-688424/
Gotta make Thumbprints
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/thumbprint-cookies-678825/
These are so darn cute,,(pic above)Publish Post
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Sweet---Salty-Snowmen
Also very excited about this one
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Gumdrop-Fudge
Who doesn't love caramel?
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Caramel-Marshmallow-Treats
and finally.......Toffee
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/best-toffee-ever---super-easy/Detail.aspx
Rum balls: (these are simply amazing)
2 1/2 C vanilla wafer crumbs (Nilla Wafers or similar)
1/2 C confectionerss sugar, sifted
1 C pecan halves finely ground
6 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
1/2 C bourbon (I use Grand Marnier)
3 Tbsp light corn syrup
granulated sugar
1. Combine cookie crumbs, confectioners's sugar, and ground pecans in a large bowl.
2. Melt the chocolate in microwave or double broiler. Stir in bourbon and corn syrup. Add chocolate mixture to dry mixture and stir well. Let sit for 30 minutes.
3. Roll mixture between your palms into 1 inch balls, then roll in sugar to coat evenly. Place balls in an airtight container, separating layers with foil or waxed paper and allow flavors to develop by sitting at room temperature at least overnight.
All of these, you can follow recipes of course or change them up a bit or cheat and buy the already made cookie dough ( I will be doing that for some of them) you can even get very good snickerdoodle mix as well.
I hope you all have fun and enjoy with all
Happy Holidays and Happy Baking !!!
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