10 Yummy Holiday Treats

I think my favorite part of Christmas is all the yummy treats! So here are 10 of my favorite treats and links to their recipes!

10. Bits and Bites - I think this is my favorite holiday treat! We only make them at Christmastime, so all year I wait for them. Our recipe is a little bit different than this one: www.north-pole-christmas.com/archives/17-Bits-and-Bites.html We don't use warchestershire sauce or corn bran. We also add crispex, pretzels and cheese nips.

9. Shortbread cookies - These are yummy dipped in chocolate, or put a piece of cherry on top! www.joyofbaking.com/shortbreads/shortbreadcookies.html

8. Chocolate covered pretzels - SO ESAY. All you have to do is get a bag or pretzels, and a bag of milk chocolate chips. Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler. Then dip the pretzels in the chocolate. Lay them on a baking sheet (with parchment paper on it) then once all are covered in chocolate put the pans in the freezer! So easy, so yummy!

7. Moosemilk - I got this one from my friend Joel, his grandfather makes it and it sounds delicious! A couple scoops of vanilla ice cream, add some milk and rum! Sounds yummy!

6. Chocolate truffles - I LOVE truffles. My affair with them started last Christmas when Mom brought some home from work. I've found a great recipe for them, so we can all make them at home! www.joyofbaking.com/ChocolateTruffles.html

5. Gingerbread - Gingerbread men, gingerbread house! I love gingerbread cookies! They're so fun to decorate and eat! allrecipes.com/Recipe/Gingerbread-Cookies-I/Detail.asp

4. Granny's Sugar Cookies - Coming soon.

3. Carmel corn - My sister loves carmel corn. We'll make it, and then eat it right away, it doesn't stay in the house for long! Here's a great recipe: www.scan-taly.com/recipe-19.php

2. Skor bars - My mom makes these a Christmastime and I absolutely LOVE them! They're delicious!! Here is the recipe:
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
soda crackers (approx. 34)

Method: Grease cookie sheet. Line with soda crackers.
In a pot bring sugar and butter to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved and mixture has thickened. Pour over crackers.
Bake 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes
Sprinkle on chocolate chips
Wait 5 mins and then spread with spoon.
Freeze one hour
Break and serve

Note: Soda crackers will be liquidy and bubbly when removed from oven.

1. Chocolate mice - Again another holiday favorite made by my mama
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup icing sugar
1 cup coconut
1/4 cup softened margarine
2 cup rice crispies
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Square of parafin wax
Semi-sweet chocolate

Method: Mix together first set of ingredients.
Roll balls. Melt square of parafin wax, low heat. Add semi-sweet chocolate, melt.
Dip refrigerated balls into melted chocolate.
Place on greased pan.
Cool.


Honorable mention - Chocolate chip cookies. These are my dad and boyfriend's favorites! Who doesn't like a good ol' chocolate cookie, its always a safe bet!

If I can make these, so can you!

But... if you insist on buying, here are 10 great treats available in stores:
1. Candy Canes (not just classic red and white, but all the special colours too!)
2. Lindor chocolates
3. Turtles
4. Pot of Gold
5. Christmas Mini Eggs
6. Nut mix (ones you have to crack yourself)
7. Toblerone
8. Quality Street
9. Ferrero Roche
10. Life Saver Story Books! (Got these from Santa in my stocking for YEARS!)

Hope you enjoy my Christmas treats as much as I do!!