Butter Snow Flakes (Spritz Cookies)

I usually make Spritz cookies every year. I found this recipe and thought it sounded pretty good. I haven't made this exact recipe though..might have to do that :)! ENJOY!!

Butter Snow Flakes

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese. Add sugar and egg yolk; beat until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla and orange zest. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Fill a cookie press or pastry bag with dough, and form cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cookies are golden brown on the peaks and on the bottoms. Remove from cookie sheets at once to cool on wire racks.

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Peanut Butter Balls

Jeff requests these each year! I have never made them with the rice cereal in them but have tried these before...they are DELICIOUS! I might have to make them with the rice cereal this year just for something new :)! ENJOY!!

Peanut Butter Balls

2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups crisp rice cereal
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips


Melt peanut butter and butter in saucepan, over low heat. In large bowl, mix crispy rice cereal and confectioners' sugar well. Pour melted peanut butter and butter over cereal and sugar and blend together thoroughly.
Form into 1 inch or smaller balls, spread on cookie sheets, chill till firm in refrigerator (over night is okay).
Melt chocolate in double boiler and keep melted while working with balls. A teaspoon is best to use in dipping the balls in chocolate. Dip good and place on cookie sheet. As you dip them place them back on cookie sheet and keep chilled till firm.

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Caramels

I made these one year and they were delicious. ENJOY!

Caramels

1 cup butter (or margarine)
1 cup evaporated milk
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup white syrup
2 cups walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt butter in large kettle. Add rest of ingredients except walnuts and vanilla. Boil to soft ball stage on candy thermometer (236 to 238 degrees). Take off the heat and add the vanilla and nuts. Pour into a buttered cake pan. Cool and cut into small squares. We wrap them in waxed and colored cellophane paper for gifts.

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Chinese Christmas Cookies

I've never made these but I have sampled my fair share... he he :)! They are super good and pretty easy to make (according to the directions). ENJOY!


Chinese Christmas Cookies

6 ounces(1 package) semi - sweet morsels
6 ounces(1 package) butterscotch morsels
2 ½ ounces(1 can) chow mein noodles
7 ¼ ounces(1 can) salted peanuts (without skin)

Melt morsels in microwave in large bowl. Add noodles and nuts. Drop on waxed paper by teaspoon full. Chill in fridge.

Makes 4 dozen cookies

http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/rec3688.html

Butter Brittles

These are the BEST! I got this recipe from my Mom. I make them every year because they are super easy and are SUPER DELICIOUS!!

Butter Brittles

Soda Crackers (1 1/2 packages)
1 cup butter (no substitutes)
1 cup brown sugar
6 oz. chocolate chips
Chopped nuts (about 1/2 cup), optional

Crush soda crackers by hand over bottom of a 14 x 10 x 1 inch jelly roll pan. Combine butter and sugar; bring to a rolling boil and boil 3 minutes. Pour evenly over crackers then place in 400 degree oven; bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chops over top. Let melt about 2 minutes, then spread lightly with a spoon. Sprinkle nuts over chocolate (if desired); let cool. Break into bite sized pieces.

ENJOY!!!

Homemade Turtles

I have never made these myself but have had them a few times. They are delicious. Anything with caramel, chocolate and pecan's has to be pretty darn tasty :)! ENJOY!!


Homemade Turtles

1 pkg.(14 oz.) caramels
2 tbsp. evaporated milk
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 (5 oz.) pkg. pecan halves
1 pkg.(6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (1-inch) square paraffin wax

Place caramels, milk and butter in 1-quart bowl. heat in microwave on Roast for 4 to 5 minutes or until caramels are melted. Arrange pecan halves in groups of 3 on buttered sheet(s).Spoon about 1 tablespoon of warm caramel mixture over each group of pecans. Refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes. Place chocolate chips and paraffin in 2-cup bowl.Heat in microwave fro 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 on medium temperature or until melted. Spoon enough chocolate to cover each pecan. Allow to cool. Can be frozen or kept in fridge.

Makes Yield: 2 to 2 1

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Cornflake Christmas Wreaths

I made these one year and they were a BIG hit! ENJOY!!

Cornflake Christmas Wreaths

1/2 cup margarine
1 package (10oz) regular marshmallows
1 teaspoon green food coloring
6 cups Corn Flakes cereal
red cinnamon candies
vegetable cooking spray

In a large saucepan, melt margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in food coloring. Add corn flakes cereal. Stir until well coated. Using 1/4 cup dry measure coated with cooking spray, evenly portion warm cereal mixture. Using buttered fingers, quickly shape into individual wreaths. Dot with cinnamon candies.

Makes 16 wreaths 0r 1-2 large wreaths

http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/rec0704.html