If I was Superman, this would be my kryptonite! It also reminds of a candy bar that I love called Twix! I love shortbread and the addition of chocolate and caramel turns the shortbread into heaven! These would make a great hostess gift or even a Valentine’s Day gift! Would it be wrong to give myself a box of these … Read More ...
Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love Nutella! For the most part, I eat it by the spoonful. When I have a chocolate craving, I grab a spoon and dunk it in the jar and I’m a happy camper. That one big spoonful is enough to get me through the rest of my day. And it is a big, big spoonful! We just got lucky … Read More ...
Christmas Candy Cane Brownie Trifle
I love trifles! They are easy to make and yet so elegant looking. You can make them in a big clear bowl for everyone to help themselves to or create individual servings as pictured. A quick dessert that can also be made with cake or cookies. Or you could make a healthier version using fruit and yoghurt.
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Last Minute Edible Chocolate Gifts
I don’t know about you, but I always seem to forget someone or get a gift unexpectedly and feel guilty. These two gifts can solve your problem. Seems everyone enjoys chocolate dipped pretzels and you can’t go wrong with s’mores. The supplies can also be kept on hand for unexpected guests or holiday snacks for the movie or sleepovers.
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Ferrero Rocher Christmas Reindeer
Here is a great project for the kids to help with. They would make cute gifts or place cards for the dinner table. Maybe you need a last minute gift for a hostess, these would be perfect to give.
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15 Inexpensive Food Gift Items
Are you done with your holiday shopping and baking? I got the Christmas cards out and still have some shopping to do and all my baking and homemade gifts to do. I’ll be lucky if I get Santa’s cookies made in time. I procrastinate in the kitchen, since I’m not very good. My New Year goal is to be more … Read More ...
Homemade Hanukkah Gelt
Gelt for Hanukkah or gold coins for the holidays. Germany, Belgian and Norway give chocolate gelds during the St. Nicholas holidays. You could use these for a pirate themed party or St. Patrick’s Day pot of gold. Guests could take some gold home in their gift bag. I wonder if you can silver dust?
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Treats
Here are some great treats for those that don’t bake. All items used are store bought. Great treat to make with the kids.
I had to include Rudolph, especially since it’s his 50th anniversary. I couldn’t imagine a Christmas without watching it on TV. Of course, my daughter still doesn’t understand why I get excited when it comes on TV; … Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Men Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Oh my! Cuteness overload! What a neat way to use the gingerbread cookie
. This is perfect if you don’t have any cutouts for your gingerbread men, but still want to make something with the gingerbread recipe. You can’t help, but smile when you see that cute little face! Well, at least I can’t.
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Dairy-free Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Just before Thanksgiving, I posted a site that had several gluten-free recipes
. One of the Facebook readers requested more dairy-free recipes. So today, will be filled with dairy-free recipes and desserts. In New England, we have a lot of dreary days and cold nights perfect for drinking hot chocolate. Or when the kids come in after a day of … Read More ...
Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees
Here is another great treat to do with the kids. Especially, if school gets cancelled and the temperatures are too low to let the kids out to play. Let the kids create some snacks to enjoy later on in the day. This would also make a great craft project at a party.
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Chocolate Peppermint Meringue Christmas Trees
This recipe is gluten and dairy-free. The Christmas tree, artificial or real? We went artificial a few years ago. I do miss the lovely pine scent from the real tree, but thank goodness for Christmas scented candles
.
Love how this tree is white with specs of red. It can just be a tree in the forest on your dessert … Read More ...
Chocolate Peppermint Four Layer Dessert
To me, nothing says Christmas, like pine scent, eggnog and peppermint sticks. This dessert has at least two of the requirements. Chocolate is the bonus! This yummy goodness can be made ahead of time. All you have to do is assemble when you are ready! Great potluck dessert and great way to use up the leftover peppermint sticks.
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Quick and Easy Snowy Chocolate Pinecones
These pinecones look so realistic. What a fun edible craft to do with the kids. Plus, it is a no bake recipe. So this could be done in the classroom during a holiday party or a regular birthday party. Remember if there are allergies, just replace them with items that you can use. Some people don’t like Nutella
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Nutella Christmas Cookies S’mores
I haven’t done a S’mores recipe in a while. So here is an easy last minute cookie idea that the kids can help you with.
This recipe has very little cooking and is made with all store bought items. This is the perfect last minute dessert. Just have the supplies on hand and you are ready for unexpected guests or … Read More ...