Merry Christmas Recipe
½ Hugs 4 teaspoons Kisses 4 cups Love 1 cup Holiday Cheer 3 teaspoons Christmas Spirits 2 cups Goodwill Toward Man 1 Sprig Mistletoe 1 medium-size bag of Christmas Snowflakes (the regular kind won't do !)
Directions:Mix hugs, kisses, smiles and love until consistent. Blend in holiday cheer, peace on earth, Christmas spirits and good will toward men. Use the mixture to fill a large, warm heart, where it can be stored for a lifetime, it never goes bad ! Serve as desired under mistletoe, sprinkled liberally with special Christmas Snowflakes. It is especially good when accompanied by Christmas Songs and family get-togethers. Serve to one and all – and Have a very Merry Christmas
APPETIZERS
Sausage Stars
1lb. cooked crumble sausage 1 8oz cream cheese (Soften) 1 ½ cups grated cheddar cheese ¾ to 1 cup Ranch salad dressing 1 (2.25oz.) Can sliced ripe olives 1pkg. wonton wrappers
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Wonton wrappers: .. Lightly grease a regular muffin tin and press 1 wrapped in each cup. Bake 5 minutes or until golden. Remove from tins, place on baking sheet. Sausage mixture: Blot sausage dry with paper towel and combine with cheeses, salad dressing, olives. Fill wontons with usage mixture. .Bake 5 minutes until bubbly. Makes 4 to 5 dozen
Yummy dip for Apples
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup brown sugar
Add: ¼ to ½ cup chocolate toffee pieces (2 Heath candy bars)Combine Cream cheese and brown sugar together, mix well. Top with crunched up toffee pieces
Basic Little Smokies
1 package of Lit'l Smokie sausages 1 can of chili sauce (12 oz. can) 1 small jar grape jelly (10 oz.)
Put everything into a crock pot, and stir. Set to low heat and warm for an hour or two. Stir now and then to make sure all the sausages are evenly coated. Serve right out of the crock pot
Cranberry Meat Balls
16oz can cranberry sauce 2 Tablespoons. Brown sugar 1 Tablespoon. lemon juice ¾ cup chili sauce 1 pkg. 18oz precooked Meat balls
Put all in crock pot to warm
Blue cheese Spread
8 oz cream cheese soften 2 Tablespoon milk 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup Blue Cheese (crumbled)
Blend all together, great for crackers, pretzels and even apples
Favorite Cheese Ball
1 8oz pkg. cream cheese 1 5oz jar Old English Cheese ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese 1/2tsp. onion salt 1 tbsp Miracle Whip 1 small can drained shrimp 1 cup crushed drained pineapple
Mix. Form into ball roll in chopped pecans. Serve with crackers .
Quick and Easy Fruit Dip
1 7oz jar marshmallow crème 1 8oz pkg. cream cheese, soften 1 Tablespoon Lime juice 1 teaspoon grated lime peel Dash ground ginger Assorted fresh fruit
In a medium size serving bowl mix together marshmallow crème, cream cheese and lime juice, lime peel and ginger .Refrigerate and served chilled *Can substituted orange juice and orange peel.'"
Easy Dip for Chips
1 8 ounce container of sour cream1 package onion soup mix
Stir together: chill
Easy Taco Dip
1 8 oz Pkg. cream cheese, softened 3/4 teaspoon taco seasoning mix 1/3 cup salsa 1 8 oz Pkg. shredded cheddar cheese
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, taco seasoning mix and salsa. Spread the mixture into a shallow serving dish or an 8 inch baking pan. Top with Cheddar cheese. Chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour before serving
Dill Vegetable Dip
1 cup sour cream ½ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Assorted fresh vegetables
Combined the first six, ingredients; cover Refrigerate and served chilled
Beverages
Santa’s Favorite Cocoa with Peppermint Whip
1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder4 cups milk3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract1. Mix cocoa, sugar, and one cup of the milk in a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir constantly until the mixture boils. Slowly stir in the rest of the milk and heat, but do not boil.. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Mix well and top with peppermint whip ! Makes 4 servings
Peppermint Whip
16 0z.Cool Whip or whipping cream (whipped) 1/2 cup of powdered peppermint candy. Mix together
Christmas Wassail
SERVES 6 -8
1 gallon apple cider
1 cup red-hot candies
In large pan, heat cider and candies on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until candies dissolve.
Mrs. Claus’ Soup (Hobo Soup)
1 large can (46 oz) V-8 juice
1 can beef consommé (11oz)2 bay leaves
4 cloves
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Dash of Tabasco sauce
Simmer all ingredients for 1 hour. Serves 8
HOT CHOCOLATE TWIST
Just follow the package instructions for making the hot chocolate, and then try one of these twists - topped off with marshmallows or whipped cream
Caramel: A tablespoon of caramel sauce. Cinnamon, Nutmeg or Vanilla extract: A 1/4 teaspoon of any of these. Peppermint Stick: Drop a peppermint stick or even one of those peppermint candies Ice cream a scoop of ice cream makes it really creamy and thick Peanut Butter: take a tablespoon or two and mix it into. Maple Syrup: Just A squirt. Crushed candies: Caramels or toffee pieces, even candy kisses. And Flavored powdered creamer: like Hazel nut.
Soup & Salads
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
8 cups chicken broth 20 oz. broccoli
1 cup butter 1 cup flour
1 bottle 16 oz cheese whiz
Put chicken broth and broccoli in soup pan…. In another pan melt butter than add cup flour, mix well. Add to heated broth and broccoli. Then add Cheeze Whiz. Easy!
Grape Dessert Salad
4 lbs bunches Grapes 8 oz Cream Cheese
1 Cup Sour Cream ½ Cup white Sugar
1tsp. Vanilla ½ C Brown Sugar
½ C Chopped Pecans
Wash and dry grapes . In a bowl Mix Sour Cream, White Sugar, Vanilla and soften Cream Cheese together. Pour on top of Grapes
Mix Brown Sugar and Chopped Pecans, Sprinkle on top of Grape Salad. Refrigerate until serving
FESTIVE Holiday Salad
1 (10 ounce) package Italian salad mix
1 (5 ounce) package mixed baby lettuces and spring greens 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained 11/2 cups dried cranberries 1 medium red apple, cored and chopped 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (8 ounce) bottle raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Toss all ingredients in large bowl.
Cranberry Dream
1 12 oz. bag of Fresh Cranberries grind in blender 1 16 oz. bag of miniature marshmallows 1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple drained 1 C. sugar 1 pt. whipping cream 1/2 C. chopped pecans
Mix everything but whipped cream and pecans and chill overnight. Before serving whip cream until soft peaks form and fold into the cranberry mixture. Add pecans and serve.
Main Dishes
Stuffed Turkey or Ham Rolls Ups
Serves 6
1 (6 ounce) package stuffing mix
1 (10.75 ounce) cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3/4 cup milk
1 pound deli sliced turkey or ham
1 cup shredded cheese
Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine soup and milk; set aside. Spoon about 1/4 cup stuffing onto each turkey or ham slice. Roll up and place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Pour soup mixture over roll-ups. Sprinkle Shredded cheese on top Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes
Beef Brisket
3 to 4 lb. beef brisket, trimmed of excess fat 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 16 oz. can whole cranberry sauce 12 oz. jar chili sauce (such as Heniz) Place brisket in the Crockpot. Cut it in half if it is too big to fit. You want it to lie flat Sprinkle dry onion soup mix over brisket. Whisk together cranberry sauce and chili sauce. Pour over brisket, covering completely. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or high 3-4 hours. Very important: Slice brisket against the grain. If you slice it the wrong way, the meat will be tough. Slice is against the grain, and the meat will melt in your mouth.
Christmas Ham
12-16 lb. fully cooked whole ham (bone in)20 oz. can crushed pineapple, un-drained1/2 c. apple jelly 2 tbsp. lemon juice1 tbsp. cornstarch1/2 tsp. ground cinnamom
Put all ingredients, except ham, in a saucepan. Stir until cornstarch dissolves. Bring to a boil. . Simmer about 1 minute. Place ham in a Reynolds Oven Cooking Bag. Pour sauce over ham in the bag. . Bake 2 1/2 to 3 1/4 hours at 325 degrees. (Bag may darken, it's not burning!)
Sides
Twice Baked Potato Recipe
Cold leftover mashed potatoes (enough to fill baking dish)1 medium onion, chopped 1/8 -1/4 c. milk 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
Mix the chopped onion into the cold mashed potatoes. Add milk a little at a time, if the potatoes are too stiff and/or thick. . Put potato mixture into a greased 9 x13 baking dish and spread/mash evenly into the dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top of potato mixture. . Cover dish with foil or a lid and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Cold leftover mashed potatoes (enough to fill baking dish)1 medium onion, chopped 1/8 -1/4 c. milk 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
Mix the chopped onion into the cold mashed potatoes. Add milk a little at a time, if the potatoes are too stiff and/or thick. . Put potato mixture into a greased 9 x13 baking dish and spread/mash evenly into the dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese over top of potato mixture. . Cover dish with foil or a lid and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Green Bean Casserole
2 pkgs. Frozen green beans thawed ¾ cup milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup Salt and pepper to taste 1/1/2 cups French-Fried onions
In a greased 1 ½ quart casserole, combine all ingredients except ¾ cup of French-fried onions. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with remaining French-fried onions. Bake 5 minutes, or until onion are golden.
2 pkgs. Frozen green beans thawed ¾ cup milk 1 can cream of mushroom soup Salt and pepper to taste 1/1/2 cups French-Fried onions
In a greased 1 ½ quart casserole, combine all ingredients except ¾ cup of French-fried onions. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with remaining French-fried onions. Bake 5 minutes, or until onion are golden.
Sweet Potatoes and Apples
6 to 8 sweet potatoes 5 to 6 golden delicious apples 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt
Boil sweet potatoes until barely tender (whole or cut width wise, in big pieces). Peel. Cool. Slice and alternate sweet potatoes and peeled apple rings in buttered casserole dish. Boil together: sugar, water, butter, cornstarch and salt, until it begins to thicken. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples and bake covered at 350 for 1 hr.
Glazed Carrots
3 cups carrots, sliced 1/4 cup butter1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 tsp. ginger1/4 tsp. orange peel, grated Parsley, chopped
Cook carrots in 1 inch boiling water 10 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. In small saucepan, melt butter, stir in syrup, ginger and orange peel, cool 1 minute. Pour glaze over carrots, stir, garnish with chopped parsley.
6 to 8 sweet potatoes 5 to 6 golden delicious apples 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt
Boil sweet potatoes until barely tender (whole or cut width wise, in big pieces). Peel. Cool. Slice and alternate sweet potatoes and peeled apple rings in buttered casserole dish. Boil together: sugar, water, butter, cornstarch and salt, until it begins to thicken. Pour over sweet potatoes and apples and bake covered at 350 for 1 hr.
Glazed Carrots
3 cups carrots, sliced 1/4 cup butter1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 tsp. ginger1/4 tsp. orange peel, grated Parsley, chopped
Cook carrots in 1 inch boiling water 10 to 20 minutes or until tender. Drain. In small saucepan, melt butter, stir in syrup, ginger and orange peel, cool 1 minute. Pour glaze over carrots, stir, garnish with chopped parsley.
Breakfast/Brunch
Easy Crust less Quiche
4 Eggs ½ cup biscuit mix ¼ cup melted butter 1 ½ cups milk ¼ tsp. salt Dash of Pepper 1 cup of shredded Swiss Cheese ½ cup Chopped ham
Place all in blender except ham and cheese. Mix a few seconds to blend well. Pour into a greased 8 inch pie pan. (glass works best). Sprinkle ham and cheese over the top. Press gently below the surface with the back of a spoon. Bake at 350 F for 45 min. Let set for 10 minutes before cutting. Pie forms own crust. Serves 6
Christmas Casserole 1 lb breakfast sausage, crumbled and cooked 5 slices bread, cubed 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp mustard 2 cups milk 4 eggs 1/2 tsp salt
Alternate layers in casserole dish: sausage, bread and cheese. Beat eggs, salt, mustard and milk. Pour over layers. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
Christmas Tree Cake 2 pkgs. refrigerated crescent rolls 2 tbsp. melted butter 2 oz. cream cheese (4 tablespoons) 1 cup confectioners' sugar red and green sugar sprinkles 1 tsp. finely grated orange peel 3 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. orange juice
Preheat oven to 375°. Slice 2 packages of crescent rolls (do not unroll) into 11 equal pieces and flatten. On ungreased cookie sheet, arrange 10 pieces into a triangle to form tree. Use last piece to make trunk. Combine butter, sugar, and grated orange peel; brush on dough. Bake 20 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and orange juice. Brush on baked rolls and sprinkle with red and green sugar.
PUMPKIN PANCAKES
2 cups Buttermilk Pancake Mix2 tablespoons brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 1/4 cups cold water1/2 cup canned pumpkin
In medium bowl, stir together pancake mix, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Add water and canned pumpkin. Stir with a whisk until blended. Pour slightly less than ¼ cup batter per pancake onto lightly greased and preheated 375°F griddle (medium heat). Cook 1-1 ¼ minutes per side, turning only once. Makes 14, 4-inch pancakes
Easy Crust less Quiche
4 Eggs ½ cup biscuit mix ¼ cup melted butter 1 ½ cups milk ¼ tsp. salt Dash of Pepper 1 cup of shredded Swiss Cheese ½ cup Chopped ham
Place all in blender except ham and cheese. Mix a few seconds to blend well. Pour into a greased 8 inch pie pan. (glass works best). Sprinkle ham and cheese over the top. Press gently below the surface with the back of a spoon. Bake at 350 F for 45 min. Let set for 10 minutes before cutting. Pie forms own crust. Serves 6
Christmas Casserole 1 lb breakfast sausage, crumbled and cooked 5 slices bread, cubed 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp mustard 2 cups milk 4 eggs 1/2 tsp salt
Alternate layers in casserole dish: sausage, bread and cheese. Beat eggs, salt, mustard and milk. Pour over layers. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.
Christmas Tree Cake 2 pkgs. refrigerated crescent rolls 2 tbsp. melted butter 2 oz. cream cheese (4 tablespoons) 1 cup confectioners' sugar red and green sugar sprinkles 1 tsp. finely grated orange peel 3 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. orange juice
Preheat oven to 375°. Slice 2 packages of crescent rolls (do not unroll) into 11 equal pieces and flatten. On ungreased cookie sheet, arrange 10 pieces into a triangle to form tree. Use last piece to make trunk. Combine butter, sugar, and grated orange peel; brush on dough. Bake 20 minutes. Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and orange juice. Brush on baked rolls and sprinkle with red and green sugar.
PUMPKIN PANCAKES
2 cups Buttermilk Pancake Mix2 tablespoons brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 1/4 cups cold water1/2 cup canned pumpkin
In medium bowl, stir together pancake mix, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Add water and canned pumpkin. Stir with a whisk until blended. Pour slightly less than ¼ cup batter per pancake onto lightly greased and preheated 375°F griddle (medium heat). Cook 1-1 ¼ minutes per side, turning only once. Makes 14, 4-inch pancakes
Sweets
5-Minute Eggnog Pie
2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding 4 C. eggnog 2 Tbs. pumpkin pie spice 1 8 oz. tub Cool Whip, divided 1 deep dish or 2 regular graham cracker pie crust
In large mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix eggnog, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla pudding mix. Mix well for 2 minutes, then fold in 4 oz (half tub) of Cool Whip, mix well. Pour into pie shell/s. Put in refrigerator and let set for 2-4 hours. Serve with remaining Cool Whip
Christmas Peppermint Sauce
1 ½ cups finely crush Peppermint candies
( I like the soft one)
1 ½ cup whipping cream
1 7oz jar Marshmallow cream
In saucepan, combine all ingredients. Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Pour into a air tight container and refrigerate. Serve chilled over ice cream or rich Chocolate Cake even ice cream brownie
Peppermint Ice Cream Pie with Hot Fudge Sauce
20 Oreo cookies 1/4 Stick butter 1 1/2 quarts peppermint ice cream
Crush whole Oreo cookies in food processor and add melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Soften ice cream (this can be done in the microwave on defrost for 3 to 4 minutes) until soft enough stir.. Pour ice cream mixture into crust and freeze
Hot Fudge Sauce
1 Stick butter 4 Squares unsweetened chocolate OR 12 tablespoons cocoa 3 Cups sugar 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1 Large can evaporated milk
Melt butter in top of a double boiler; drop in chocolate and stir until melted. Add sugar a little at a time, stirring well until all sugar has been added. Add salt. Slowly stir in evaporated milk. After all milk has been added, let cook over hot water until all sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. This is delicious served over warm cake or ice cream. it keeps in refrigerator for a long time. Always warm sauce before serving. Top with non dairy whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
Sweet Treats
Jingle Balls
1 pkg. regular size Oreo cookies, crushed 1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese Dipping Chocolate
Blend Oreo’s to a fine texture. Soften your cream cheese in a bowl than add cookie crumbs. Roll in ball small bite size balls. Chill … then dip balls in chocolate.
Elf Treat- Easy Fudge
1 pkg. Chips(chocolate, mint, vanilla, butterscotch…) 1 Can ready made frosting
Melt chip in microwave, add frosting and heat. Pour into prepared glass pan and refrigerate for 2 hours. Let stand and serve
Dancer’s "RITZ"
1 box Ritz crackers1 sm. jar peanut butter1 pkg. milk chocolate melting pieces
Put generous amount of peanut butter between 2 Ritz crackers. Melt chocolate over low heat (add a little paraffin to help it set up).
Using fork, dip crackers in melted chocolate, covering both sides. Place on wax paper until chocolate sets up and can be removed from paper easily.
Moose Munch
1 cup butter1/2 cup corn syrup 1 1/4 cups sugar1 tsp vanilla1 1/2 bags unsalted peanuts
Microwave above(except the peanuts) for 9-15 minutes, until forms thread when dropped in cold water. Pop 2 quarts salted popcorn. Put popcorn and peanuts into a greased bowl. Pour the sauce over and stir. Turn out in pan lined with waxed paper and spread out a little. Let cool and break apart. Store in sealed containers
Peppermint Brittle
2 lbs. white chocolate1/2 lb. red and green crushed candy canesMelt chocolate over med/low heat, Stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in crunched candy.Spread on parchment-paper-lined cookie sheets. Chill in refrigerator 8-10 minutes. Break into small pieces. Store in airtight containers.
Cake & Cookies
Mrs. Claus’s CHRISTMAS CAKE
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup chopped almonds, walnuts or granola
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.Dump cranberries into an ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan. Dump apple pie filling into pan. Spread mixture evenly and "sift" dry cake mix on top. Cut up butter and dot top of cake. Sprinkle nuts or granola on top of cake. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then cut into squares. Serve with Cool Whip or ice cream
ROLLIE THE POLAR BEAR’S COOKIES
1 pkg milk chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. devils food cake mix'
4 eggs
2/3 cup Crisco
1 bag Rolos’ candies
Mix first 4 ingredients together. Then roll one Rolo in a small ball of dough. Bake at 350* for 8 – 11 minutes
Pumpkin Cookies
2 boxes Spice Cake Mix
1 large can Canned Pumpkin
1 12oz pkg. chocolate chips
Combine 2 boxes of cake mix with canned pumpkin. Mix until well blended. stir in Chocolate chips. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 for about 10 minutes until browned on bottom of cookie.
Santa’s Magic Cookie Bars
1/2 cup ( 1 stick) butter or margarine
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 can (14 oz.) Sweetened Condensed Milk (not evaporated milk)
1 cup (6 oz.) Christmas chocolate candies
1-1/3 cups Coconut Flakes
1 cup chopped nuts
Heat oven to 350°F. Place butter in 13x9x2-inch baking pan; melt in oven. Sprinkle crumbs over butter; pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Top with remaining ingredients; press down firmly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Refrigerate, if desired. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature
Sweet Breads
Breads
Pumpkin Bread
5 cups flour
4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 large can pumpkin
2 cups nuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs. In another bowl, mix together flour and baking soda. Add flour and pumpkin alternately to the egg mixture. Add nuts. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake for 1 hour.
Apple Bread
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 cups oil
2 apples, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well blended. Pour batter into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake for about 1 hour.
Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
2 eggs, beaten slightly
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin, mixing well. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the batter and add the pumpkin. Stir in cranberries. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake for 1 hour.
Cranberry Bread
2 cups flour
1 egg
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup cranberries, sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Juice and rind of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add water to orange juice to make 3/4 cup liquid. Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
Kid Recipes
Christmas Snow Logs
1 bananaPeanut butterShredded coconut1 table knifeA mixing spoon1. Cut banana in three pieces.2. Spread peanut butter all over each piece.3. Roll the pieces in coconut
Rudolph's Cookie Kisses
1 cup softened margarine1 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup sugar1 2/3 cup flour1/4 cup cocoa1 bag (9 oz) chocolate kissesBeat margarine, sugar & vanilla until it is creamy. In separate bowl, stir together flour and cocoa. Blend into other mixture, mixing well. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle. Mold scant tablespoon dough around each kiss, covering completely. Shape into balls, then bake on cookie sheet for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool, then roll in powdered sugar. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.
Santa's Punch
1 quart pineapple juice1 pkg (2 qt) lime Kool-aid1 qt lime sherbet2 qts ginger aleMix Kool-aid in punch bowl. Add pineapple juice. Just before serving, add sherbet by spoonfuls. Add ginger ale. For red punch, use raspberry Kool-aid and sherbet.
Snow Candy1 lb white bark candy1 lb salted nuts2 cups crispy rice cerealMelt candy in a double boiler. Add nuts and cereal. Mix well. Spoon onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces and store in air tight container.
Santa's Sausage Balls
1 lb. Hot Sausage10 oz. Grated Cheddar Cheese3 cups Bisquick
Mix all ingredients by hand in a large bowl. KNEAD WELL!Shape into small (ping pong ball size) balls.Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Christmas Wreath Cookies
1/2 cup butter3 cups miniature marshmallows1 tsp green food color4 cups corn flakesMelt butter, add marshmallows. When mixture is smooth, add coloring and cereal. Make into wreath shapes, decorate with red cinnamon candies
CHRISTMAS HOLLY
30 large marshmallows1/2 cup butter1 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring3 1/2 cups cornflakesCinnamon red hots
Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on High for 1 1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted. Stir until smooth. Add food coloring and cornflakes and stir to combine. Drop by tablespoons onto a buttered cookie sheet or wax paper, or shape into wreaths. Decorate with red hots. Allow to cool and serve.
Santa's Snack Mix
2 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios 2 cups chow mein noodles 1 cup honey roasted peanuts 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup holiday milk chocolate M&M's 1/2 cup peanut butter chips 1/2 cup vanilla or white chips
In two wide-mouth quart jars, layer all of the ingredients. Cover jars. Decorate with fabric and ribbon. To serve, pour into a bowl and stir to combine. Yield: 7 cups
Rudy's Reindeer Food
1/2 cup granola 5 chocolate chips 10 peanuts 15 M&M's 20 raisins
Directions: Measure 1/2 cup granola. Add : 5 chocolate chips, 10 peanuts, 15 M &M's and 20 raisins. Pour into decorative bag and tie with ribbon.
Easy Christmas "Cookies
small knot pretzels
Kisses or Brach's Stars
M&M's
The Kisses or Stars, then need to be placed on top of the pretzels. Bake for only 2 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven, or until the chocolate is soft. Top each "cookie" with an M&M) Let harden ( pop in the freezer for a quick set up
Easy neighbor gifts that will stick within your budget.
M&M's - "Have a Merry and Most wonderful Holiday Season!!"
Popcorn Balls - Hoping you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season!
Jolly Ranchers - Have a Holly "Jolly" Christmas!!
Chex Party Mix - Remember Santa "Chex'd" his list twice to see who's been naughty or nice...so be good for goodness sake!! Merry Christmas!!
Nuts - "We're nuts about you!" Merry Christmas!
Lifesavers - " You've been a life saver!" Have a great Christmas!
Any Star ornament - "Remember the reason for the season!"
Heart Christmas Ornament - "May the Joy and Love you give away, come back to you on Christmas day!" Hershey's Hugs - "A friend always knows when you need a little hug!"
Christmas music.. CD or Tape - "May the sweet song of Christmas make your heart rejoice!" Or "May the merry sounds of Christmas bring a Joyful Melody to your holiday season" Merry Christmas!!
Filled Basket - "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings"
Salsa - "Add a little Spice to your Holidays!" Merry Christmas!
Candle - "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your Christmas merry and the New Year Bright!! Cherry 7-up - "Just a Little Christmas Cheer from Happy Hearts this time of year!! Merry Christmas!!"
Sparkling Cider - "Wishing you a Sparkling Holiday Season!"
Seasoning Mix - "Seasoned with Love" Merry Christmas!!
Any Sweet Treat - "Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!"
Sprite - " May your Christmas be Merry and Sprite!"Mints -"Friends like you are worth a Mint!!" Merry Christmas!!
Bubble Gum or Bubble Bath - "May your holidays "Bubble" over with fun!!Ice Cream - "Have a "Cool" Yule!!"Bear shaped Honey - "Have a Bear-y Sweet Christmas!!"
Eggnog - " Have an "Udderly Moovalous" Christmas!!"
Cocoa Mix - "Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas!"
Muffins or Muffin mix - " You're getting "Muffin" for Christmas!!"
Brownie Mix - (Or any Mix) "Whip up this mix for a wonderful holiday fix! Wishing you a "rich" Holiday Season!!" (Be sure to attach the recipe!)Cheese Ball and Crackers - "We don't mean to sound "Cheesy", we just hope you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season! Or "Spread a little Christmas Cheer this Holiday Season!"
Cinnamon Rolls - "Here's a sweet treat "Rolled" up with warm Holiday Wishes! Merry Christmas!"
Cornbread or Mix - "We're not trying to be "Corny" we just want you to have a Merry Christmas!"
Spiced Drink Mixes - " Hoping your Holidays are "Spiced" Just right!" Pizza - "Hope your Holiday has a touch of "Pizza - z!!" Merry Christ mas!!"
5-Minute Eggnog Pie
2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding 4 C. eggnog 2 Tbs. pumpkin pie spice 1 8 oz. tub Cool Whip, divided 1 deep dish or 2 regular graham cracker pie crust
In large mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix eggnog, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla pudding mix. Mix well for 2 minutes, then fold in 4 oz (half tub) of Cool Whip, mix well. Pour into pie shell/s. Put in refrigerator and let set for 2-4 hours. Serve with remaining Cool Whip
Christmas Peppermint Sauce
1 ½ cups finely crush Peppermint candies
( I like the soft one)
1 ½ cup whipping cream
1 7oz jar Marshmallow cream
In saucepan, combine all ingredients. Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook over medium heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Pour into a air tight container and refrigerate. Serve chilled over ice cream or rich Chocolate Cake even ice cream brownie
Peppermint Ice Cream Pie with Hot Fudge Sauce
20 Oreo cookies 1/4 Stick butter 1 1/2 quarts peppermint ice cream
Crush whole Oreo cookies in food processor and add melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Soften ice cream (this can be done in the microwave on defrost for 3 to 4 minutes) until soft enough stir.. Pour ice cream mixture into crust and freeze
Hot Fudge Sauce
1 Stick butter 4 Squares unsweetened chocolate OR 12 tablespoons cocoa 3 Cups sugar 1/2 Teaspoon salt 1 Large can evaporated milk
Melt butter in top of a double boiler; drop in chocolate and stir until melted. Add sugar a little at a time, stirring well until all sugar has been added. Add salt. Slowly stir in evaporated milk. After all milk has been added, let cook over hot water until all sugar is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. This is delicious served over warm cake or ice cream. it keeps in refrigerator for a long time. Always warm sauce before serving. Top with non dairy whipped cream and crushed peppermint candies.
Sweet Treats
Jingle Balls
1 pkg. regular size Oreo cookies, crushed 1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese Dipping Chocolate
Blend Oreo’s to a fine texture. Soften your cream cheese in a bowl than add cookie crumbs. Roll in ball small bite size balls. Chill … then dip balls in chocolate.
Elf Treat- Easy Fudge
1 pkg. Chips(chocolate, mint, vanilla, butterscotch…) 1 Can ready made frosting
Melt chip in microwave, add frosting and heat. Pour into prepared glass pan and refrigerate for 2 hours. Let stand and serve
Dancer’s "RITZ"
1 box Ritz crackers1 sm. jar peanut butter1 pkg. milk chocolate melting pieces
Put generous amount of peanut butter between 2 Ritz crackers. Melt chocolate over low heat (add a little paraffin to help it set up).
Using fork, dip crackers in melted chocolate, covering both sides. Place on wax paper until chocolate sets up and can be removed from paper easily.
Moose Munch
1 cup butter1/2 cup corn syrup 1 1/4 cups sugar1 tsp vanilla1 1/2 bags unsalted peanuts
Microwave above(except the peanuts) for 9-15 minutes, until forms thread when dropped in cold water. Pop 2 quarts salted popcorn. Put popcorn and peanuts into a greased bowl. Pour the sauce over and stir. Turn out in pan lined with waxed paper and spread out a little. Let cool and break apart. Store in sealed containers
Peppermint Brittle
2 lbs. white chocolate1/2 lb. red and green crushed candy canesMelt chocolate over med/low heat, Stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in crunched candy.Spread on parchment-paper-lined cookie sheets. Chill in refrigerator 8-10 minutes. Break into small pieces. Store in airtight containers.
Cake & Cookies
Mrs. Claus’s CHRISTMAS CAKE
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup chopped almonds, walnuts or granola
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.Dump cranberries into an ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan. Dump apple pie filling into pan. Spread mixture evenly and "sift" dry cake mix on top. Cut up butter and dot top of cake. Sprinkle nuts or granola on top of cake. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then cut into squares. Serve with Cool Whip or ice cream
ROLLIE THE POLAR BEAR’S COOKIES
1 pkg milk chocolate cake mix
1 pkg. devils food cake mix'
4 eggs
2/3 cup Crisco
1 bag Rolos’ candies
Mix first 4 ingredients together. Then roll one Rolo in a small ball of dough. Bake at 350* for 8 – 11 minutes
Pumpkin Cookies
2 boxes Spice Cake Mix
1 large can Canned Pumpkin
1 12oz pkg. chocolate chips
Combine 2 boxes of cake mix with canned pumpkin. Mix until well blended. stir in Chocolate chips. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 for about 10 minutes until browned on bottom of cookie.
Santa’s Magic Cookie Bars
1/2 cup ( 1 stick) butter or margarine
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 can (14 oz.) Sweetened Condensed Milk (not evaporated milk)
1 cup (6 oz.) Christmas chocolate candies
1-1/3 cups Coconut Flakes
1 cup chopped nuts
Heat oven to 350°F. Place butter in 13x9x2-inch baking pan; melt in oven. Sprinkle crumbs over butter; pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over crumbs. Top with remaining ingredients; press down firmly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely. Refrigerate, if desired. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature
Sweet Breads
Breads
Pumpkin Bread
5 cups flour
4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 large can pumpkin
2 cups nuts (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs. In another bowl, mix together flour and baking soda. Add flour and pumpkin alternately to the egg mixture. Add nuts. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake for 1 hour.
Apple Bread
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/4 cups oil
2 apples, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients until well blended. Pour batter into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake for about 1 hour.
Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
2 eggs, beaten slightly
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup chopped cranberries
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin, mixing well. Combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the batter and add the pumpkin. Stir in cranberries. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake for 1 hour.
Cranberry Bread
2 cups flour
1 egg
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup cranberries, sliced
1 cup sugar
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
Juice and rind of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add water to orange juice to make 3/4 cup liquid. Mix all ingredients together and pour into a greased loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes.
Kid Recipes
Christmas Snow Logs
1 bananaPeanut butterShredded coconut1 table knifeA mixing spoon1. Cut banana in three pieces.2. Spread peanut butter all over each piece.3. Roll the pieces in coconut
Rudolph's Cookie Kisses
1 cup softened margarine1 teaspoon vanilla2/3 cup sugar1 2/3 cup flour1/4 cup cocoa1 bag (9 oz) chocolate kissesBeat margarine, sugar & vanilla until it is creamy. In separate bowl, stir together flour and cocoa. Blend into other mixture, mixing well. Refrigerate for about 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle. Mold scant tablespoon dough around each kiss, covering completely. Shape into balls, then bake on cookie sheet for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool, then roll in powdered sugar. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.
Santa's Punch
1 quart pineapple juice1 pkg (2 qt) lime Kool-aid1 qt lime sherbet2 qts ginger aleMix Kool-aid in punch bowl. Add pineapple juice. Just before serving, add sherbet by spoonfuls. Add ginger ale. For red punch, use raspberry Kool-aid and sherbet.
Snow Candy1 lb white bark candy1 lb salted nuts2 cups crispy rice cerealMelt candy in a double boiler. Add nuts and cereal. Mix well. Spoon onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces and store in air tight container.
Santa's Sausage Balls
1 lb. Hot Sausage10 oz. Grated Cheddar Cheese3 cups Bisquick
Mix all ingredients by hand in a large bowl. KNEAD WELL!Shape into small (ping pong ball size) balls.Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Christmas Wreath Cookies
1/2 cup butter3 cups miniature marshmallows1 tsp green food color4 cups corn flakesMelt butter, add marshmallows. When mixture is smooth, add coloring and cereal. Make into wreath shapes, decorate with red cinnamon candies
CHRISTMAS HOLLY
30 large marshmallows1/2 cup butter1 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring3 1/2 cups cornflakesCinnamon red hots
Place marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on High for 1 1/2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted. Stir until smooth. Add food coloring and cornflakes and stir to combine. Drop by tablespoons onto a buttered cookie sheet or wax paper, or shape into wreaths. Decorate with red hots. Allow to cool and serve.
Santa's Snack Mix
2 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios 2 cups chow mein noodles 1 cup honey roasted peanuts 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup holiday milk chocolate M&M's 1/2 cup peanut butter chips 1/2 cup vanilla or white chips
In two wide-mouth quart jars, layer all of the ingredients. Cover jars. Decorate with fabric and ribbon. To serve, pour into a bowl and stir to combine. Yield: 7 cups
Rudy's Reindeer Food
1/2 cup granola 5 chocolate chips 10 peanuts 15 M&M's 20 raisins
Directions: Measure 1/2 cup granola. Add : 5 chocolate chips, 10 peanuts, 15 M &M's and 20 raisins. Pour into decorative bag and tie with ribbon.
Easy Christmas "Cookies
small knot pretzels
Kisses or Brach's Stars
M&M's
The Kisses or Stars, then need to be placed on top of the pretzels. Bake for only 2 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven, or until the chocolate is soft. Top each "cookie" with an M&M) Let harden ( pop in the freezer for a quick set up
Easy neighbor gifts that will stick within your budget.
M&M's - "Have a Merry and Most wonderful Holiday Season!!"
Popcorn Balls - Hoping you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season!
Jolly Ranchers - Have a Holly "Jolly" Christmas!!
Chex Party Mix - Remember Santa "Chex'd" his list twice to see who's been naughty or nice...so be good for goodness sake!! Merry Christmas!!
Nuts - "We're nuts about you!" Merry Christmas!
Lifesavers - " You've been a life saver!" Have a great Christmas!
Any Star ornament - "Remember the reason for the season!"
Heart Christmas Ornament - "May the Joy and Love you give away, come back to you on Christmas day!" Hershey's Hugs - "A friend always knows when you need a little hug!"
Christmas music.. CD or Tape - "May the sweet song of Christmas make your heart rejoice!" Or "May the merry sounds of Christmas bring a Joyful Melody to your holiday season" Merry Christmas!!
Filled Basket - "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings"
Salsa - "Add a little Spice to your Holidays!" Merry Christmas!
Candle - "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your Christmas merry and the New Year Bright!! Cherry 7-up - "Just a Little Christmas Cheer from Happy Hearts this time of year!! Merry Christmas!!"
Sparkling Cider - "Wishing you a Sparkling Holiday Season!"
Seasoning Mix - "Seasoned with Love" Merry Christmas!!
Any Sweet Treat - "Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!"
Sprite - " May your Christmas be Merry and Sprite!"Mints -"Friends like you are worth a Mint!!" Merry Christmas!!
Bubble Gum or Bubble Bath - "May your holidays "Bubble" over with fun!!Ice Cream - "Have a "Cool" Yule!!"Bear shaped Honey - "Have a Bear-y Sweet Christmas!!"
Eggnog - " Have an "Udderly Moovalous" Christmas!!"
Cocoa Mix - "Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas!"
Muffins or Muffin mix - " You're getting "Muffin" for Christmas!!"
Brownie Mix - (Or any Mix) "Whip up this mix for a wonderful holiday fix! Wishing you a "rich" Holiday Season!!" (Be sure to attach the recipe!)Cheese Ball and Crackers - "We don't mean to sound "Cheesy", we just hope you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season! Or "Spread a little Christmas Cheer this Holiday Season!"
Cinnamon Rolls - "Here's a sweet treat "Rolled" up with warm Holiday Wishes! Merry Christmas!"
Cornbread or Mix - "We're not trying to be "Corny" we just want you to have a Merry Christmas!"
Spiced Drink Mixes - " Hoping your Holidays are "Spiced" Just right!" Pizza - "Hope your Holiday has a touch of "Pizza - z!!" Merry Christ mas!!"
No comments:
Post a Comment