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.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Peanut Butter Balls
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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.
Monday, December 10, 2007
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
Saturday, December 8, 2007
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!!!
Friday, December 7, 2007
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
Thursday, December 6, 2007
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
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Puppy Chow (for People)
I have had this many many times and LOVE IT!! Haven't made it myself but it looks pretty easy! ENJOY!!
Puppy Chow
8 cups Crispix cereal
1 stick Margarine
1 cup Peanut butter
1 cup Chocolate chips
2 cups Powdered sugar
Melt together margarine, peanut butter, and chocolate chips over low heat. Pour over Crispex cereal. Mix well. Pour into a brown bag. Add 1 cup powdered suger. Shake well. Add 1 more cup of powdered suger. Shake well.
Makes 8 cups
