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dthogue · 12-05-2005, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shagley

Pretzel wreaths
Ingredients
Pretzel rings (round shaped pretzels)
Hershey's Hugs
Christmas M&M's
Easy release aluminum foil

Line a cookie sheet with easy release aluminum foil. Place the prezel rings flat on the cookie sheet. Place one Hershey Hug in the center of each pretzel ring. Put the cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven for 3 minutes (just until the Hug gets melty). Remove from oven and place an M&M on top of each hug, and press the M&M down so the melted Hug fills the center of the pretzel ring. Let cool for 5 minutes (until the Hug has set up a bit) and remove from pan. Place on wax paper to completely cool.

We mass produce these every year for teachers, coaches, co-workers, friends and family. We use candy wafers (I like vanilla) from the candy section of the craft store. You can buy a bag for around $1.70. Much cheaper than Hershey Kisses and much easier than unwrapping all the candy. They also come in different colors.

Yummy treat and agreat gift.

Tammy

LOVETHATMOUSE · 12-05-2005, 05:45 PM

This past weekend I made a few of the fudge wreaths from Oprah when Rachel Ray was on. I made it for our Church fair and they sold it all within an hour. There were a few pieces cut up for samples and then they cut the remaining wreaths up for sale and bagged them. I already have had 5 calls requesting the receipe, so I thought I'd share it here:

1 bag semi sweet chips
1 cup butterscotch chips (or peanut butter or caramel chips)
1 small can condensed milk (14 oz)
1 tbls vanilla

Melt this all in a pot and when done, throw in handfuls of raisins, peanuts and marshmellows (R.R. did walnuts and raisins) and mix. Scoop it into a cake pan with the condensed milk can in the center (wrapped in plastic wrap) to make it shaped like a wreath. Stick it in the fridge for about 1/2 hour or so and it's done.

I am in Physical Rehab for a THR and am going to make a choc. peanut butter version and a white chocolate caramel version for them for the holidays.

Leader of the Club · 12-05-2005, 08:07 PM

These rock! They are so tasty. It makes plenty to share

INGREDIENTS:
1 (11 ounce) package NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 (5 ounce) cans chow mein noodles
3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

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DIRECTIONS:
LINE baking sheets or trays with waxed paper.
MICROWAVE morsels in large, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70 percent) power for 1 minute; stir.
Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until well-blended.
Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; toss until coated.
Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

DOUBLE BOILER METHOD: MELT morsels over hot (not boiling) water; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Transfer to large bowl. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; proceed as above.

Tinkerbelle32 · 12-05-2005, 08:48 PM

Funny you all should mention puppy chow, I was eating it this morning for breakfast! HA!!

Karalynn · 12-05-2005, 09:21 PM

How about dipping oreos, nutterbutters, pretzles, any other yummy cookie in the red and green melted wafers and sprinkle with colored sprinkles, place them on a large doiley on a tray/plate. Very easy and they look pretty too!

MickeyP · 12-05-2005, 09:21 PM

These are great, thank you!

Shagley · 12-05-2005, 10:08 PM

I love all these ideas and I can't wait to try them. I also thought of another idea that we made a few years ago.

Spread peanut butter in between two Ritz crackers, and then dipped them in melted chocolate almond bark. My sister loves those!

I think I am going to have to make an assortment of these ideas to give out to neighbors and co-workers.

Shagley · 12-05-2005, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dthogue

We mass produce these every year for teachers, coaches, co-workers, friends and family. We use candy wafers (I like vanilla) from the candy section of the craft store. You can buy a bag for around $1.70. Much cheaper than Hershey Kisses and much easier than unwrapping all the candy. They also come in different colors.

Yummy treat and agreat gift.

Tammy

Tammy - what a great idea to use the candy wafers. The Hershey Hugs can get pretty expensive, and unwrapping them takes forever (and if I ask for help, my helpers eat about 1/2 of the Hugs). I will be using the candy wafers from now on. Thanks for this tip!

babslittleones · 12-05-2005, 10:50 PM

I've done the puppy chow many times over the past years. It is very yummy.

I'll have to try some of these other ideas.

What a great thread.

Kayla's Mom · 12-05-2005, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shagley

Spread peanut butter in between two Ritz crackers, and then dipped them in melted chocolate almond bark. My sister loves those!

Another Ritz treat.....add peppermint oil to melted chocolate bark and dip the Ritz in the chocolate. They are similar to the girl scout thin mint cookies.......

wandap1016 · 12-06-2005, 06:29 AM

Hi...I'm subscribing, everything sounds FABULOUS!

we3disneygo · 12-06-2005, 06:57 AM

I don't have a formal name for this....
ritz crackers
peanut butter
melted choc. bark
spread the peanut butter on cracker,make a sandwich out of it and dip it into the melted choc. let cool on wax paper.
these are so good !

marthachick · 12-06-2005, 07:04 AM

Yum! These all sound great. And Q & E is just my style.

CheapMom · 12-06-2005, 07:11 AM

Quote:

butterscotch haystacks

We make these at Easter and form them like bird's nests- and then put 3 little jellybeans in like they are eggs- very cute and yummy.
Great thread!

KTSMOM · 12-06-2005, 07:19 AM

I'm suscribing to this thread! These are some great ideas!

12-05-2005, 08:07 PM	#18
Leader of the Club My Disney Princess only wears BLACK! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sitting in front of the computer, of course! Posts: 746	butterscotch haystacks These rock! They are so tasty. It makes plenty to share INGREDIENTS: 1 (11 ounce) package NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 (5 ounce) cans chow mein noodles 3 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows -------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTIONS: LINE baking sheets or trays with waxed paper. MICROWAVE morsels in large, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70 percent) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until well-blended. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; toss until coated. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate until ready to serve. DOUBLE BOILER METHOD: MELT morsels over hot (not boiling) water; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Transfer to large bowl. Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; proceed as above. __________________ What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? I have a black poodle named Mickey! There is no try. There is no try not. There is only do. Darth Vader is just misunderstood I'm much more pirate than princess I solemnly swear that I am up to no good. for Disney World

12-05-2005, 09:21 PM	#20
Karalynn Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 412	How about dipping oreos, nutterbutters, pretzles, any other yummy cookie in the red and green melted wafers and sprinkle with colored sprinkles, place them on a large doiley on a tray/plate. Very easy and they look pretty too! __________________ DS12 DD10 DH ME!! Dixie Landings 9/94 & 9/97 Villas at Wilderness Lodge 1/06 1st trip with the kids!!!!! Beach Club 1/11

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12-05-2005, 05:45 PM	#17
LOVETHATMOUSE DIS Veteran ~Some LOVE from the Tag Fairy!~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 3,024	This past weekend I made a few of the fudge wreaths from Oprah when Rachel Ray was on. I made it for our Church fair and they sold it all within an hour. There were a few pieces cut up for samples and then they cut the remaining wreaths up for sale and bagged them. I already have had 5 calls requesting the receipe, so I thought I'd share it here: 1 bag semi sweet chips 1 cup butterscotch chips (or peanut butter or caramel chips) 1 small can condensed milk (14 oz) 1 tbls vanilla Melt this all in a pot and when done, throw in handfuls of raisins, peanuts and marshmellows (R.R. did walnuts and raisins) and mix. Scoop it into a cake pan with the condensed milk can in the center (wrapped in plastic wrap) to make it shaped like a wreath. Stick it in the fridge for about 1/2 hour or so and it's done. I am in Physical Rehab for a THR and am going to make a choc. peanut butter version and a white chocolate caramel version for them for the holidays.

12-05-2005, 08:48 PM	#19
Tinkerbelle32 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Melbourne, Florida Posts: 1,834	Funny you all should mention puppy chow, I was eating it this morning for breakfast! HA!!

12-05-2005, 09:21 PM	#21
MickeyP DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,846	These are great, thank you!

12-05-2005, 10:08 PM	#22
Shagley If you don't move when I say "beep beep", I will run you down. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 1,438	I love all these ideas and I can't wait to try them. I also thought of another idea that we made a few years ago. Spread peanut butter in between two Ritz crackers, and then dipped them in melted chocolate almond bark. My sister loves those! I think I am going to have to make an assortment of these ideas to give out to neighbors and co-workers.

12-05-2005, 10:50 PM	#24
babslittleones Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: ohio Posts: 434	I've done the puppy chow many times over the past years. It is very yummy. I'll have to try some of these other ideas. What a great thread.

12-06-2005, 06:29 AM	#26
wandap1016 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 91	Hi...I'm subscribing, everything sounds FABULOUS!

12-06-2005, 06:57 AM	#27
we3disneygo DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,390	I don't have a formal name for this.... ritz crackers peanut butter melted choc. bark spread the peanut butter on cracker,make a sandwich out of it and dip it into the melted choc. let cool on wax paper. these are so good !