Ideas for friends and Neighbors

My friends have started a fun blog that gives ideas for your house.  Here are some ideas they have for neighbor treats.  Enjoy!

http://doityourselfduo.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-for-friends-and-neighbors.html

Santa's Mix

1 c. sliced almonds
1/2 c. butter
2 cups sugar
1/2 c. margarine
1 cups white Caro syrup
1 c. flaked coconut
1 15 oz box Corn Chex cereal
1 15 oz box Rice Chex cereal

Directions:In a pan bring butter, margarine, caro syrup and sugar to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes. Using two bowls, mix dry ingredients. Pour syrup over dry ingredients. Using 2 9 x 13 pans, pack mixture, and let set!This stores well for up to 2 weeks! Enjoy!

December's Theme!

Hey Friends!

This months theme will be neighbor treats and Christmas Traditions!

I look forward to seeing your ideas!

Leah

Easy Oreo Truffles

I made these for neighbor treats a few years ago. They are pretty easy although the rolling into balls and dipping them does take some time. They are very yummy! I like to use plain Oreo's and the mint flavored Wilton candy melts to coat.

I'm going to be lazy and just copy the link instead of typing out the recipe again.
http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/easy-oreo-truffles-95085.aspx

Hot Chocoalate Mix

I like to make this powdered mix for gifts. I put in cute little bags. Then once the holidays are over the family can make it when they want to. (Sometimes we get sugar over load.). It is also a great way to use some of the food storage items that might expire soon!

Hot Chocolate Mix
15 C. Instant Dry Milk -- (We use Mary's Moo Milk)
1 1/2 C. Sugar
1 C. Cocoa
1 1/2 Tsp Salt.

Mix well. Store in cool dry place.
Mix 1/2 C. Mix to 1 Cup Hot water. Or to liking.

Makes 40 one cup servings or 10 Quarts.
~ Christi Nebeker

Carmel Popcorn!

BAKED CARAMEL CORN

6 qts. popped corn

1 c. butter

2 c. firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 c. light or dark corn syrup

1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. vanilla

6 oz. semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (optional)

2 tablespoons household measure of unpopped popcorn makes approximately one quart of popped corn.

Coat the bottom and sides of a large roasting pan with a non-stick vegetable spray. Place popped corn in the roasting pan.

In a heavy pan slowly melt the butter; stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda and vanilla. Gradually pour over the popped corn, mixing well. Bake the popcorn mixture at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove the popcorn mixture from the oven; cool completely. Break apart and store in a tightly covered container.

For a special treat: melt the chocolate and pour over the baked caramel corn. Stir until evenly coated. Chill in the refrigerator and break into clusters. Makes about 6 quarts.

Candy Cane Cookies

• 1 Cup soft shortening (may use 1/2 butter or margarine)
• 1 Cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp red food coloring

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and flavorings. Mix flour and salt. Stir in. Divide dough in half. Mix 1/2 with red food coloring. Roll into long, thin rolls. Twist with white dough rolled the same way. Shape into candy canes. Put on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 9 minutes in 375 degree oven.

December's Theme

Hey Ladies,

This month's theme is Neighbor Treats! If you make your recipe, post a picture with it!

Hope you and your families have some delicious treats this holiday season!

As always, please vote on January's theme!

Thanks!

Leah