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barelynangel -> Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 9:32:25 AM)
Hi all, I know its before Thanksgiving but i need to plan so i thought i would start this thread in hopes of getting some good ideas with all the creative and cookable people: This year i want to do something different than the peppermint bark and chocolate covered pretzels for the office and instead do some really unique and fun cookies and candies for Christmas. *What is your favorite christmas cookie or candy recipe -- oh and since i can't cook, please try and be specific lol as to ingredient measurements and cooking times and how much each batch makes.* thanks, angel

LaTigresse -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 9:37:36 AM)
I always make pralines and fudge. It's part of the 'expected' part of my Xmas packages. If someone really really wants the recipes.......I will try to remember to dig them out when I have the ambition to get off my lazy ass that seems to be glued to this old leather sofa at the moment.

barelynangel -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 9:40:39 AM)
Fudge i think is beyond my culinary skills lol but are pralines difficult? grins probably i am sure lol.

LaTigresse -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 9:53:12 AM)
The fudge is actually way easier than the pralines are.

LillyBoPeep -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 10:04:56 AM)
i'm curious about both ^_^ my mom used to make fudge every year. with pecans.... gawwwwd.......... [:-][:-][:-] om nom nom...

LaTigresse -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 10:51:55 AM)
Lilly please remind me if I forget, and you really want the recipes, to post them. I am not the most organized person I know and will have to dig through my pantry......I know the general vacinity, in or near a small recipe box or the bigger basket next to the box, on a shelf to the left, about shoulder height. But my filing sucks. It doesn't help that I have a big, walk in, pantry. I can start or re-organize with the best intentions but then I go into a cooking frenzy and it will all have been for naught.

barelynangel -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 11:07:46 AM)
I wish i could cook like that lol. LaTigresse you have a gift if you do this every year and people are begging for more. People love the peppermint bark i make but it's nothing big, i just buy white chocolate, melt it in the microwave, add some peppermint extract, and pound out candy canes lol mix and spreak on a baking sheet them break up when hard. i want to do something more. I really want to try to make those cake pops but not sure how to do it without getting a pan. angel

LaTigresse -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 11:12:43 AM)
Ohhhh Angel I just remembered something my daughter made that is just OMG totally fucking awesomely better than crack good and very easy........one moment and I will google the recipe and post a link. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-oreo-truffles-95085.aspx If you make them, make A LOT!

LillyBoPeep -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 11:26:30 AM)
no worries, my filing is terrible, too. =p i've started keeping back up copies of my recipes on my computer, so if i lose a print copy, i can print another one. =p i have stuff stashed in cookbooks here and there...cook books stashed under the seats of my dining nook, or in a book shelf in the living room, or in my costume trunk under my bed... haha =p

barelynangel -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 11:55:41 AM)
OMG AWESOME -- YEAH! thanks, that's what i am talking about lol. Thank you LaTigresse! angel

calamitysandra -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 2:48:17 PM)
I, too, would be thankful for the recipes LaTigresse. The Oreo Truffles are definitely going on the list. Those are even easy enough that my kiddies can make them.

DomKen -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 2:56:10 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: barelynangel Fudge i think is beyond my culinary skills lol but are pralines difficult? grins probably i am sure lol. Fudge is one of the easiest candies to make.

DomKen -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 3:04:10 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LaTigresse Ohhhh Angel I just remembered something my daughter made that is just OMG totally fucking awesomely better than crack good and very easy........one moment and I will google the recipe and post a link. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-oreo-truffles-95085.aspx If you make them, make A LOT! Traditional truffles are super easy to make. You simply make a hard ganache: heat 1/3 cup heavy cream to about 170 degrees (too hot to put finger in but not yet bubbling). remove from heat and add 12 ounces of bittersweet chocolate (chopped fine) stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Move to a dish or bowl, cover with wrap or a lid refrigerate for an 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours till the ganache is set but not hard. scoop with a small ice cream scoop roll into balls coat in crushed nuts or cocoa powder or powdered sugar and serve. If you want to get real fancy you can coat each ball in a tempered dipping chocolate to make a hard shell before rolling in the toppings.

tazzygirl -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 3:06:41 PM)
This is the first christmas where i have to worry about sugar.... lol... no sugar plum dreams for me! I found recipes for deserts for diabetics here... http://diabeticgourmet.com/Food_and_Dining/Holidays/Christmas/ The truffles sound intriguing. Anyone have any other recipes?

tazzygirl -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 3:08:15 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: DomKen quote: ORIGINAL: LaTigresse Ohhhh Angel I just remembered something my daughter made that is just OMG totally fucking awesomely better than crack good and very easy........one moment and I will google the recipe and post a link. http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/easy-oreo-truffles-95085.aspx If you make them, make A LOT! Traditional truffles are super easy to make. You simply make a hard ganache: heat 1/3 cup heavy cream to about 170 degrees (too hot to put finger in but not yet bubbling). remove from heat and add 12 ounces of bittersweet chocolate (chopped fine) stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Move to a dish or bowl, cover with wrap or a lid refrigerate for an 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours till the ganache is set but not hard. scoop with a small ice cream scoop roll into balls coat in crushed nuts or cocoa powder or powdered sugar and serve. If you want to get real fancy you can coat each ball in a tempered dipping chocolate to make a hard shell before rolling in the toppings. This site has a 2 minute video on making truffles. http://www.diabetia.com/Dark_Chocolate_Truffles.html Look towards the bottom.

DomKen -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 3:09:30 PM)
This is a recipe I use for nut brittles which people love. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/peanut-brittle-recipe/index.html I like it because it doesn't require watching a candy thermometer but instead you're cooking the syrup till it gets to be a specific color.

DomKen -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 3:15:41 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: tazzygirl This site has a 2 minute video on making truffles. http://www.diabetia.com/Dark_Chocolate_Truffles.html Look towards the bottom. The ganache recipe on that page makes soft ganache which is great for frosting a cake but I don't think it would make a good truffle. I prefer my truffles to have more bite.

LafayetteLady -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 3:25:14 PM)
Baking just isn't among my culinary skills. I make great box brownies, but follow the bos. Secret is adding the chocolate icing. As for this thread, I would rather have everyone just send me the goodies! I crochet, willin to exchange hats or booties for baked goodies, lol.

LaTigresse -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 4:54:03 PM)
Oh that reminds me! I have a rocking recipe for a super intensely chocolate, dense, brownie. To put icing on them would be an total OD. It is so rich that some people cannot eat them. My daughter says "Mom, they are just too much." Yet sometimes I add Hershey's Dark Chocolate syrup and/or, some chocolate chips. I will gladly give it to anyone that wants it.

tazzygirl -> RE: Cookies and or candy for the holidays (11/12/2011 4:58:04 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: DomKen quote: ORIGINAL: tazzygirl This site has a 2 minute video on making truffles. http://www.diabetia.com/Dark_Chocolate_Truffles.html Look towards the bottom. The ganache recipe on that page makes soft ganache which is great for frosting a cake but I don't think it would make a good truffle. I prefer my truffles to have more bite. I was just pointing to the video, Ken. I learn better by watching then I do reading.

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