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.

http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/rec0874.html

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

http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/rec3641.html

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

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

http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/rec3986.html

7 Layer Cookies

These cookies are AWESOME! I made them 2 years ago and I couldn't stay out of them! I might even have to add them to the list for this year..not sure yet though. Now I'm hungry for them..he he :)! ENJOY!!

7 Layer Cookies

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup shredded coconut
6 0z chocolate chips
1 can sweet condensed milk
1 cup walnuts
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)

Melt 1 stick butter in a jelly roll pan.Spread in pan(in layers)- 1 cup of graham craker crums, 1 cup of shredded cocunnut,6oz od butterscotch chips and 6 oz. of chocolate chips,Drizzel one can sweet condensed milk on top.Add 1 cup of chopped walnuts on top. Bake at 350 degress for 30 minuts.Remove and let cool then cut into squares.

http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/rec1653.html

OH SO YUMMY!!!!

Candy Cane Brittle

I haven't personally tried this one but thought it sounded wonderful! Might have to make a batch this year or maybe save it for next year! ENJOY!!


Candy Cane Brittle

1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar 1 cup crushed candy canes OR 1-1/2 cups nuts of your choice
1 teaspoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda

In a round 1-1/2 quart microwave safe dish, combine corn syrup and sugar. Stir well until blended. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir mixture (if using nuts instead of candy canes, stir nuts in now). Microwave on high 4-5 minutes or until light brown. Stir in butter and vanilla-blend well. Microwave on high 1-2 minutes. Add baking soda-stir lightly until foamy. Quickly pour onto lightly greased baking sheet (you can use Pam or shortening). Pour crushed candy canes over brittle while warm and press lightly onto surface. Let cool.

Makes 2 pounds

http://www.northpole.com/Kitchen/Cookbook/rec0233.html

English Toffee

I have made this before and it's DELICIOUS! It's actually a recipe my Dad often made around Christmas time when we were younger. I believe we got the recipe from my Aunt Jill and I think she in turn got it from my Grandma B. It's really rich and very tasty! ENJOY!

English Toffee

1 c. butter
1 1/4 c. sugar
6 milk chocolate bars (Hersey's works great)
nuts-walnuts or almonds, chopped (I leave them off usually)

Line a 9 x 9 in. square pan with milk chocolate bars. Cover with chopped nuts. Cook butter and sugar until light tan in color. Pour over nuts and spead milk chocolate bars on top. Sprinkle with nuts. Mark into squares while hot. Cool until chocolate hardens.

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

Since it's December 1st today I thought I would start doing a "25 days to Christmas" Cookie Countdown kind of thing. I am going to try (and try being the appropriate word..he he) to post a new cookie or candy recipe on here daily. Most of the goodies I'm going to post I'm either going to make, are thinking about making or have made in the past. ENJOY!

Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted
1 (6 ounce) package BAKER'S Premium White Baking Chocolate
12 hard peppermint candies, crushed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Blend in semi-sweet chocolate.

Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 52 balls. Roll each ball into 3-inch-long rope. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheet, bending top of each slightly to resemble a candy cane.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned; cool 5 minutes on baking sheet. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely. Microwave white chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with crushed candies. Let stand until chocolate is firm.

(http://www.kraftfoods.com/)

Side note: I have not made this cookie...but had considered making it. It didn't make the top list but I still think it looks like a good one :)!