Chocolate “Love Me” Hearts
February 1, 2009
Ready for Valentine’s Day? Well, let’s get ready for the best Valentine’s Day EVER? Ready? Each day, let’s prepare some goodies so we will be ready to blow our sweethearts away this year. We will have a blast! Here is a yummy and very easy recipe that you are going to LOVE. 
What You Need:
8 (1 oz) squares milk chocolate
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Sweet Pecan Poppers
December 24, 2008
Ready for a yummy goody? You will want to give these a try. They are fast and easy to make up. They will be a big hit! Give them a try. Perfect for last minute goodies!
What You Need:
1/4 C sugar
1 t cinnamon
1/8 t salt
1 egg white
2 ½ C pecan halves
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Winter Wonderland Snow Balls
December 23, 2008
Snowy your way? Well, whether it is or isn’t, you can have snow balls! Check out this fun recipe. Easy and YUMMY! You definitely will enjoy these goodies!
What You Need:
2 2/3 C sugar
2/3 C light corn syrup
1/2 C water
2 egg whites
1 t vanilla extract
2/3 C nuts, chopped
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Almond Malted Toffee
December 22, 2008
Ready for a fun recipe that makes a perfect gift? You will LOVE this one! I am a toffee nut! I love this time of year because those who love me stock up my candy stash with toffee. I ALMOST lasts until the next year. Time NOW to stock up again!
What You Need:
1 C almonds, coarsely chopped
3/4 C semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 C milk chocolate chips
1/3 C white chocolate chips
2 T instant malted milk powder
2 sticks butter
1 C sugar
3 T water Read more
Peanut Lovers Christmas Candy
December 21, 2008
Ready for today’s candy? These little treats are a snap to make and because there is no cooking with heat involved they are the perfect candy for children to make. These can be rolled not only in nuts but in colored sugars or even holiday sprinkles. Let them give these to their teachers, grandparents and friends for a one of a kind Christmas gift.
What You Need:
1 egg
2 C confectioner’s sugar, divided
1/8 t salt
1/2 t vanilla extract
1/3 C peanut butter
1 T butter, room temperature
3/4 C salted peanuts, chopped fine
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Candy Clusters
December 20, 2008
Ready for a yummy recipe that is sure to be a big hit? This is one you MUST try! Give them a try today! You will find that these won’t last long! ENJOY!
What You Need:
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate pieces
1/3 C butter
16 large marshmallows
1/4 C peanut butter, crunchy
1/2 t vanilla extract
2 C oats
1 C coconut, flaked
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Crunchy Munchy Treats!
December 19, 2008
Oh! Ready for a SUPER YUMMY??? You are going to LOVE this one! The mixture of sweet chocolate and salty pretzels along with the caramel and peanut butter give these crunchy treats big thumbs up with all of Santa’s little helpers.
What You Need:
1 (14 oz) pkg. caramels
1/4 C butter, cut up
2 T water
5 C miniature pretzels
1 (18 oz) jar crunchy peanut butter
2 (12 oz) pkgs. Milk chocolate chips
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Reindeer Munchies
December 18, 2008
Need some yummy munchies for your gang? These are AWESOME! I am always ready for ANYTHING with cashews, but these take cashews up a level! The neat thing is that these little munchies can be made with pecans, walnuts or just regular peanuts. To mix up the nuts use 1 C of each. Add a few pretzel sticks and raisins after the nuts are roasted for a real treat. Well, here is how you make it….
What You Need:
1 egg white
1 T water
3 C cashews
1/2 C sugar
1/2 t salt
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t cloves
1/2 t nutmeg
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Christmas Time Bonbons
December 17, 2008
We are DAYS away from Christmas! Can you believe it? Are you working extra hours to get prepared? I am! In fact, I am about to get off-line again and fire up my kitchen. I got soooo much done yesterday. I look forward to getting more of our goodies on the way today. FUN! So, want to join me today making a yummy AND cute goodie? This is all of that! AND, these are soooo versatile. If you have a certain “taste” you are looking for, these are very easy to change up. In fact, this recipe can be used for many different variations. I think you will LOVE IT! Let’s get busy!
What You Need:
4 1/2 C confectioner’s sugar
2/3 C sweetened condensed milk
1 t vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
Red and green food coloring
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Honey and Oat Wonders
December 16, 2008
How would you like a fun and easy candy recipe for your kids to whip up? This is just PERFECT! My children have always loved “helping” this time of year. There is nothing as much fun to help make as a yummy gift for a friend, loved one, teacher. This would be perfect. Not only is it easy, but they can whip these up quick for gifts! Give them a try!
What You Need:
4 squares semi sweet baking chocolate
2 C honey and oats cereal
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