Quick & Easy Christmas treats - *UPDATED* - compiled recipes - Page 53 - Page 3 - The DIS Discussion Forums

rie'smom · 12-06-2005, 07:35 AM

Great recipes ya'll. My DD did the haystacks for a class recipe booklet. She substituted choclate chips for the butterscotch chips. So fast and so good.

p2oh · 12-06-2005, 07:45 AM

A really simple treat for peanut butter lovers.

1 pkg refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough
1 bag miniature peanut butter cups
powdered sugar

Take enough dough to wrap around a peanut butter cup, make into a ball, and place on ungreased cookie pan, bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.

extremesoccermom · 12-06-2005, 07:59 AM

I have to add my favorites:

First line a microwaveable plate with wax paper and line with little pretzels or pretzel squares. Top with rolo candy cut in half (carmel UP). Microwave for 30-45 sec and press pecan half into soft chocolate to slightly flatten. WALA intanst Turtles.

Second, this one taste just like Twix
1 sleeve saltine crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
chocolate chips as desired

Preheat oven to- 400
Line a cookie sheet with foil and lay out crackers on top
Stir together butter and brown sugar on the stovetop until boiling. Boil 1 minute.
Pour butter mixture over graham crackers. Put in the oven
Bake 3-6 minutes until bubbly.
Remove from oven. Cool slightly. Spinke on semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Cool completely. Break each apart and store.

ckret01 · 12-06-2005, 08:12 AM

These are great. But can someone tell me what chocolate bark is? I ahve never heard of it. Also someone mentioned about going to the craft store and using the candy wafers instead of buying the kisses which is a great idea. Does the chocolate taste as good as hersheys?

Maybelle · 12-06-2005, 08:33 AM

Hmmmm....now I'm hungry!

MayMom · 12-06-2005, 08:48 AM

World's Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge....(and tastes great too!)

1 regular size container white cake frosting
1 regular size jar of peanut butter

Spoon contents of each container into a microwave safe large bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until the mixture can be thoroughly mixed (it takes 2 - 30 second increments in my microwave) After mixing completely pour into a Pam sprayed glass 9X9-inch pan. Will harden completely in the refrigerator.

This is VERY good, and I was skeptical.....

laurietg · 12-06-2005, 08:55 AM

Subscribing too!

Grumpy's Gal · 12-06-2005, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckoncurat

Almond toffe squares:
12 whole graham crackers
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
Assorted nuts and/or chocolate chips as desired

you know when something starts out with 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar that its going to be GREAT!

branv · 12-06-2005, 09:29 AM

It's not cheap, but it's goood

Well we all know the stand by of chocolate dipped strawberries...

But you can also take a syringe, and inject the strawberries with Grand Marnier or Brandy, whatever libation you prefer

(though I wouldn't suggest Kahlua, blech!). Then you dip them in the chocolate.

Chocolate dipped real orange wedges (not the gummy type, though I've seen that too) are out of this WORLD.

And I know you said less then 30 minutes, but this has to sit overnight and technically takes less then 30 minutes in effort:

Jar of maraschino cherries
Brandy
Chocolate Bark

Drain out the juice in the maraschino cherries (or just half, depending on your tolerance). Refill with Brandy. Let steep overnight in the refrigerator.

Remove cherries from jar, using only the ones that still have stems. Remove excess moisture from the outside of the cherry.

Melt chocolate, dip cherries one at a time. Put on wax paper to firm.

Perfect for the cold and flu season as one cherry will clear out your sinuses.

MEM · 12-06-2005, 09:58 AM

Another subscriber!

kmebee · 12-06-2005, 10:00 AM

Bumping just to get more of these AWESOME, easy recipes!! Thanks!

disneyeveryyear · 12-06-2005, 10:01 AM

Wanted to subscribe

smfritz03 · 12-06-2005, 10:59 AM

thanks guys!! My dh is a police officer so these are great ideas to make up to give to all his coworkers w/ out spending an absolute fortune and trying to pick out something that they would like!!!! Keep them coming!!! Im also having the kids make up the Cinnamon/Applesauce ornaments to put in a gift basket to go along w/ alot of these goodies!!!

allie&mattsmom · 12-06-2005, 11:02 AM

These recipes sound so good! Here's a couple more:

Peppermint Bark

1 24 oz pge almond bark
1 c. crushed candy canes
1 T. Crisco
Touch of red food coloring, opt.

Melt almond bark w/Crisco in microwave 6-7 min. or in double boiler. Add crushed peppermint & food coloring. Pour out onto foil lined cookie sheet & cool. Break into pieces to serve.

Microwave Peanut Brittle

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
1 tsp margarine or butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda

Butter cookie sheet. In 1 1/2 Qt. microwave saft casserole, combine sugar & corn syrup. Microwave on high 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Microwave on high for 3 - 5 minutes or till light brown. Stir in margerine & vanilla; blend well. Microwave on high for 1 - 2 minutes (peanuts should be lightly browned). Add baking soda & stir gently till light & foamy. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet. Let cool 30 minutes. Break into pieces to serve.

Thin Mints

1 lb. semi sweet chocolate (best from specialty bake shop but can use chocolate chips)
1/8 tsp peppermint oil (not extract)
melt chocolate with peppermint oil. Dip approx. 1 sleeve Ritz crackers in it and cool on wax paper. Taste like Thin mint Girl Scout cookies!

cseca · 12-06-2005, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckret01

These are great. But can someone tell me what chocolate bark is? I ahve never heard of it.

Me neither... what is it? anyone?

12-06-2005, 07:35 AM	#31
rie'smom "Always let your conscience be your guide." I cannot look at my hamburger after I've taken a bite Toilet paper must come over the top! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 19,069	Great recipes ya'll. My DD did the haystacks for a class recipe booklet. She substituted choclate chips for the butterscotch chips. So fast and so good. __________________

12-06-2005, 07:59 AM	#33
extremesoccermom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,227	I have to add my favorites: First line a microwaveable plate with wax paper and line with little pretzels or pretzel squares. Top with rolo candy cut in half (carmel UP). Microwave for 30-45 sec and press pecan half into soft chocolate to slightly flatten. WALA intanst Turtles. Second, this one taste just like Twix 1 sleeve saltine crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar chocolate chips as desired Preheat oven to- 400 Line a cookie sheet with foil and lay out crackers on top Stir together butter and brown sugar on the stovetop until boiling. Boil 1 minute. Pour butter mixture over graham crackers. Put in the oven Bake 3-6 minutes until bubbly. Remove from oven. Cool slightly. Spinke on semi-sweet chocolate chips. Cool completely. Break each apart and store. __________________ *SANDI* DH DS DD We have a Disney Disorder 94 WL, 98 POFQ, 00 FW, 02 CS & offsite x2, 04 AKL & POR, 05 PC & ASMo, 06 POR, 07 Disneyland, SSR free DDP & Upgrade from PC, 08 OKW, 09 PC, AKV DVC, PC, 10 BLT MK view DCL, 11 Pop/AKV, 12 GCV, 13 Hawaii DVC, 14 Romania, Dream: DL Paris, Tokoyo GOLD STAR POPCentury Fridge/Toaster Swap Family website with pictures

12-06-2005, 08:48 AM	#36
MayMom Open the gates, I'm home! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 544	World's Easiest Peanut Butter Fudge....(and tastes great too!) 1 regular size container white cake frosting 1 regular size jar of peanut butter Spoon contents of each container into a microwave safe large bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments until the mixture can be thoroughly mixed (it takes 2 - 30 second increments in my microwave) After mixing completely pour into a Pam sprayed glass 9X9-inch pan. Will harden completely in the refrigerator. This is VERY good, and I was skeptical..... __________________ Mama to Jackson (8) and Karis (4) pre 2000 - so many good memories! 2001 Port Orleans - Riverside 2002 Dolphin 2003 Hard Rock Hotel and Gaylord Palms 2006 NICK Hotel and ASMo

12-06-2005, 09:58 AM	#40
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12-06-2005, 07:45 AM	#32
p2oh Soon to be Wedding Planner! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Louisville KY USA Posts: 757	A really simple treat for peanut butter lovers. 1 pkg refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough 1 bag miniature peanut butter cups powdered sugar Take enough dough to wrap around a peanut butter cup, make into a ball, and place on ungreased cookie pan, bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with powdered sugar and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.

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12-06-2005, 08:12 AM	#34
ckret01 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Posts: 3,067	These are great. But can someone tell me what chocolate bark is? I ahve never heard of it. Also someone mentioned about going to the craft store and using the candy wafers instead of buying the kisses which is a great idea. Does the chocolate taste as good as hersheys?

12-06-2005, 08:33 AM	#35
Maybelle I rode my inch worm down the street Join Date: May 2005 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 1,906	Hmmmm....now I'm hungry!

12-06-2005, 08:55 AM	#37
laurietg Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 300	Subscribing too!

12-06-2005, 09:29 AM	#39
branv The safety feature in my parents van was floor to ceiling shag carpet If your clothes are cute enough, you can be forgiven for sensible shoes Join Date: May 2005 Location: TX Posts: 3,572	It's not cheap, but it's goood Well we all know the stand by of chocolate dipped strawberries... But you can also take a syringe, and inject the strawberries with Grand Marnier or Brandy, whatever libation you prefer (though I wouldn't suggest Kahlua, blech!). Then you dip them in the chocolate. Chocolate dipped real orange wedges (not the gummy type, though I've seen that too) are out of this WORLD. And I know you said less then 30 minutes, but this has to sit overnight and technically takes less then 30 minutes in effort: Jar of maraschino cherries Brandy Chocolate Bark Drain out the juice in the maraschino cherries (or just half, depending on your tolerance). Refill with Brandy. Let steep overnight in the refrigerator. Remove cherries from jar, using only the ones that still have stems. Remove excess moisture from the outside of the cherry. Melt chocolate, dip cherries one at a time. Put on wax paper to firm. Perfect for the cold and flu season as one cherry will clear out your sinuses.

12-06-2005, 10:01 AM	#42
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12-06-2005, 10:59 AM	#43
smfritz03 Just when I thought Vacation Planning was figuring out where to go and sleep, I discoverd the DISBoards, my life will never be the same again!!!! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid West Posts: 570	thanks guys!! My dh is a police officer so these are great ideas to make up to give to all his coworkers w/ out spending an absolute fortune and trying to pick out something that they would like!!!! Keep them coming!!! Im also having the kids make up the Cinnamon/Applesauce ornaments to put in a gift basket to go along w/ alot of these goodies!!! __________________ If you're living like there is no God, you better be right.....

12-06-2005, 11:02 AM	#44
allie&mattsmom Mouseketeer I am Jakes favorite, hands down I can't say I've ever seen an inflatable "deflated" Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: IL & VWL Posts: 1,601	These recipes sound so good! Here's a couple more: Peppermint Bark 1 24 oz pge almond bark 1 c. crushed candy canes 1 T. Crisco Touch of red food coloring, opt. Melt almond bark w/Crisco in microwave 6-7 min. or in double boiler. Add crushed peppermint & food coloring. Pour out onto foil lined cookie sheet & cool. Break into pieces to serve. Microwave Peanut Brittle 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 cup roasted, salted peanuts 1 tsp margarine or butter 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda Butter cookie sheet. In 1 1/2 Qt. microwave saft casserole, combine sugar & corn syrup. Microwave on high 4 minutes. Stir in peanuts. Microwave on high for 3 - 5 minutes or till light brown. Stir in margerine & vanilla; blend well. Microwave on high for 1 - 2 minutes (peanuts should be lightly browned). Add baking soda & stir gently till light & foamy. Pour onto buttered cookie sheet. Let cool 30 minutes. Break into pieces to serve. Thin Mints 1 lb. semi sweet chocolate (best from specialty bake shop but can use chocolate chips) 1/8 tsp peppermint oil (not extract) melt chocolate with peppermint oil. Dip approx. 1 sleeve Ritz crackers in it and cool on wax paper. Taste like Thin mint Girl Scout cookies! __________________

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