There’s still time to make something special for your loved one/s. If you haven’t done so already, try some spritz cookies, classic chocolate chip cookies or (best of all) handmade peanut butter truffles. You’ll be glad you did!
Entries Tagged 'Candy' ↓
Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14th, 2010 — Administrative posts, Candy, Cookies, Gift ideas, Holiday baking, Holiday ideas
Zingy Peppermints
December 21st, 2008 — Candy, Christmas, Dessert, gift giving
Today’s tasty treat comes courtesy of Let’s Cook! by Pamela Gwyther. My older daughter and I had a blast making these and they simply couldn’t be easier. With just a few basic ingredients and a little love, you’ll have delicious, creamy gems that’ll say MERRY CHRISTMAS - in minutes! Yields 24 candies.
Almond Butter Crunch
December 18th, 2008 — Candy, Christmas, Dessert, gift giving
I found a FABULOUS book at the library called Simply Homemade Food Gifts. It covers all of the big holidays, from Valentine’s Day to Birthdays, and beyond - and BOY does it showcase some superlative ideas for Christmas. I love these kinds of books! Not only are they great for those who want step-by-step instructions on recreating masterpieces, but they also provide inspiration for jump-starting your own creativity. Today’s scrumptious candy is a little bit of each. I took a recipe from the book, which I provide below. But for my own gift-giving, I decided to take it up a notch, enrobing the candy in two kinds of chocolate for an extra-decadent affair. Either way, this candy is - in my humble opinion - one of the best I’ve ever had. If you like toffee and almonds, you are going to LOVE THIS. And just to sweeten the pot, this is one of the simplest recipes EVER. So no excuses. Go get cooking! Yields 3/4 pound candy.
