My kids love marshmallows, but it’s way too hot in Georgia to think about starting the fire pit. A fun alternative to s’mores any day of the week is marshmallow pops. Remember back in June when I shared cake pops? Well, I had plenty of lollipop sticks and melting chocolate–marshmallow pops were a perfect creation….
Candy
Simple Fudge
Fudge is so easy to make, and you can easily serve a variety of flavors. Supplies: 1 package of chocolate chips (any flavor) 1 can sweetened condensed milk 3 TBSP butter 1 tsp vanilla Melt chocolate chips, butter and sweetened condensed milk in the microwave. Stir to combine after chocolate is melted. Add vanilla. Pour…
Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is a family favorite and so easy to make! You’ll need: 1 package white chocolate 1 package candy canes Waxed paper Directions: Melt the white chocolate slowly in a double boiler or in the microwave, taking care not to scorch it. Grind candy canes in the food processor to a fine dust. Stir…
Microwave Divinity and Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls
Here are two simple Christmas cookie recipes you can make in a snap! Microwave Divinity and Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls are perfect for sharing and gift giving. Either of these would be wonderful to take to a Cookie Exchange party. Microwave Divinity 2 ½ cups sugar ½ cups water 2 egg whites 1 cup chopped…
Chocolate Dipped Spoons & Pretzels
Chocolate melting spoons paired with a coffee mug and a hot cocoa mix make a nice gift for friends and teachers. To make, purchase heavy-duty plastic spoons. Party City has a wide variety of colors such as gold, silver, red, and green in packs of 50 for around $4. Purchase melting bark (dark or white…
Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes
Jill Hamilton We love to make chocolate-dipped candy cane cocoa dippers. They are easy to make and fun to hold onto while stirring hot cocoa. Just melt some chocolate in a double boiler, take some unwrapped candy canes (large ones work best). Hold onto the curved end and dip the straight part of the cane…
Caramel Apples
Let neighbors and friends know what a blessing they are to you with a decadent caramel apple. Sold in stores for $10 or more, they are quite inexpensive to make–only about $1.50 each. Best of all–no cooking is required! The key to making the apples is to use the pre-made caramel sheets found in the…
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