I never knew caramel corn was so easy to make! I found a recipe online and adapted it using honey and we REALLY liked it! Whip up a batch of this caramel corn and put in a pretty holiday tin for a neat gift. Enjoy! Homemade Caramel Corn 1/2 cup popcorn kernels, popped 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 3 Tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #28: Reindeer Droppings
This has been a favorite recipe of ours for quite a few years. It is definitely NOT healthy...but oh so good! As you can tell in the picture, I did not have the WHITE almond bark, or the plain mini marshmallows. I wanted to make these to get a picture for this post...so here is the adapted version using chocolate almond bark and fruit flavored mini marshmallows! These are very sweet and would … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #27: Sugar Cookies
This is our favorite sugar cookie recipe! One of my fondest holiday memories is going over to my grandparent's home and making sugar cookies with Grandpa. He had so much patience with us...as we dribbled frosting everywhere, licked our fingers, accidentally dipped the sprinkle bottle in the frosting when decorating the frosted cookies, and just plain made a mess! But we had fun … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #18: Bon Bons
It was my sister who always like to make these around the holidays...and they have always been a favorite! These would make a cute little gift wrapped up in a pretty Christmas tin (that is if any are left to make it into the tin!). Enjoy! Bon-Bons Mix the following together: ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup peanut butter 2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Form into … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #16: Toffee Candy
I made this easy candy one year and I couldn't believe how GOOD it was! These are so easy to make and would make a great gift packaged in a pretty Christmas tin. Enjoy! Yummy Toffee Candy On a baking sheet, spread out: 1 sleeve of Saltine crackers In a small saucepan over medium-heat, melt: 1 stick butter 1 cup brown sugar Once the mixture is gooey, pour evenly over … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #14: Ginger Snaps
Here is another yummy recipe for you! These Ginger Snaps are SO good! Make up a big batch of them, put a dozen or two in a nice Christmas tin, and attach a pretty tag and ribbon...a wonderful gift for a friend or neighbor! Enjoy! Ginger Snaps 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup molasses 2 eggs 4 cups unbleached flour 4 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 … [Read more...]
Homemade for the Holidays #10: Puppy Chow
This is one recipe that I HAVE to make every year. My kids love it..oh..I do too! This also makes a great idea for gifts. Fill up some pretty jars with Puppy Chow and decorate with a ribbon and gift tag for a fun gift. You can also fill little cookie tins to give as gifts. OR...you can just eat it :)!! Enjoy! Puppy Chow 1 package chocolate chips ½ cup … [Read more...]
