LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY TREATS
It's the LAST MINUTE (totally how we work here) and you need a treat to take to a holiday gathering or just need a small something to share. You debate going to the store to buy, but you would rather have a personal and homemade (of course) gift! Do not fret, Homegirl has these super quick recipes to save you (and saved me, too)!
I go to Jo-Ann (or any craft supply store) and in their baking section buy clear, small cellophane bags that I keep on hand always and use cute yarn or ribbon, along with a cut out tag for presentation! For the cut out tag, I LOVE this scalloped punch I got a Hobby Lobby (in their scrapbook section) made by The Paper Studio. It was the largest size you could buy of this design (3.5") and used a hole punch to make the tag. The lace paper was found in the section where the individual papers are sold. Love it!
I go to Jo-Ann (or any craft supply store) and in their baking section buy clear, small cellophane bags that I keep on hand always and use cute yarn or ribbon, along with a cut out tag for presentation! For the cut out tag, I LOVE this scalloped punch I got a Hobby Lobby (in their scrapbook section) made by The Paper Studio. It was the largest size you could buy of this design (3.5") and used a hole punch to make the tag. The lace paper was found in the section where the individual papers are sold. Love it!
Here are our two favorite QUICK recipes.
Enjoy! Happy Making!
Homegirl
P.S. Brian and the girls did the baking, while I was out shopping :)!
EASIEST PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
Ready In: 1HR 20MIN Servings: 15
Prep Time: 15MIN Cook Time: 5MIN
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup peanut putter
2 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk 3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
Directions:
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and boil for 2MIN, frequently stirring. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla. Pour over confectioners sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth; pour into an 8x8 inch dish. Chill until firm + cut into squares
PRETZEL PEANUT BARK
Ready In: 45MIN Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10MIN Cook Time: 5MIN
Ingredients:
18 (1 ounce) squares of white chocolate
3 cups skinny pretzel sticks, broken into small pieces but not crushed, then measured
2 cups dry salted peanuts
Directions:
-line rimmed cookie sheet with wax paper
-melt chocolate in double boiler over simmering water until smooth
-stir in pretzel pieces + peanuts
-spoon onto prepared cookie sheet, spreading mixture evenly
-refigerate for 45MIN, until firm
-break bark into irregular pieces
-store in cookie tins
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