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Christmas Treat: Brownie Cupcakes
By jamiikay
Heat oven to 350F. Lightly grease or line mini muffin tins
- 14 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 3/4 cup melted Butter
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1-1/2 cups finely crushed animal cracker cookies
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- Icing sugar for decoration
Christmas Treat: Rum Balls
By jamiikay
It isn't Christmas without these! Try to change it up by using Boubon or a Liqueur in place of the rum!
- 1 cup Semi- Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup White Sugar
- 3 tbsp Corn Syrup
- 1/2 cup Rum (or Bourbon/Liqueur)
- 2-1/2 cups Crushed Vanilla Wafers
- 1 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional)
- 1/3 cup Confectioner's Sugar
- Sprinkles
- You will need: Double broiler - a pot with 3" of water in it, with another smaller pot or heat-safe bowl that fits completely on top of it. The steam will melt the chocolate without the threat of burning the chocolate.
Christmas Treat: Chocolate Orange Truffle
By jamiikay
Lovely treat with no candy thermometer required!
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 3 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 8 x 1oz squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
- 2 tbsp Orange Liqueur or Orange Extract Flavouring
- 1 tsp Grated Orange Zest
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- You Need:
- * Double Boiler - a pot with 3" of water in it, with another smaller pot or heat-safe bowl sitting on top of it. Put it on medium heat. This is to melt the chocolate using the steam of the bottom pot without the danger of burning the chocolate.
- * Waxed Paper.
- * Melon Baller (only if you have one on hand)
- * Shallow baking dish
- * Baking Sheet
Squares: Cranberry Crumble
By jamiikay
Yummy squares that are a great way to use up any leftover holiday cranberry sauce!
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3/4 cup medium-soft Butter
- 1 beaten Egg
- 2 cups Cranberry Sauce
Squares: Butterscotch Crunch
By jamiikay
Super yummy and perfect for any gathering!
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup melted Butter
- 1 cup Peanut Butter
- 4-1/2 cups mini White Marshmallows
- 2 cups Rice Krispies
- You Need: 9x13" pan; Waxed or parchment paper.
Christmas Treat: Easy Cookie Truffles
By jamiikay
16oz package of chocolate sandwich cookies (eg: Oreos), divided
- 16 oz Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (e.g. Oreos), divided
- 8 oz soft Cream Cheese
- 16oz Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted *
- You Need:
- Food Processor
- Waxed Paper
- Baking Sheet
- Dipping Utensils - forks, toothpicks, fondue forks, etc.
Cake: Easy Ball Bites
By jamiikay
Very easy, attractive cake bites!
- 1 cake mix (your own prepared batter or a cake mix)
- 16oz of frosting (your own prepared frosting or store bought)
- 3 oz of chocolate coating (or coloured carob chips from cake store)
- You will need:
- Waxed paper
Christmas Treat: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
By jamiikay
Super easy and decadent chocolate strawberries!
- 16oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 2 tbsp Shortening (some people like to use paraffin wax)
- 1 lb Fresh Strawberries, cleaned and dried really well - with leaves on them
- 2 oz white and/or dark chocolate
- You Need:
- Toothpicks
- Double Boiler
- A large piece of Styrofoam (or new floral arrangement foam)
- Baking sheet covered in waxed paper
Christmas Treat: Russian Tea Balls
By jamiikay
Lovely little sweet bites!
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 6 tbsp Icing Sugar
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 cup chopped Walnuts
- 1/3 cup Icing Sugar for Decoration
Squares: Pecan Turtles
By jamiikay
Easy and decadent!
- 1-1/2 cups Flour
- 1-1/2 cups Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup soft Butter
- 1 cup Pecan Halves
- 2/3 cup Butter
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- You Need:
- 9x13" cake pan