Tag Archives: candy

sugarplums

Lindsey and Tricia, this is for you. So glad you were able to come yesterday!
These sugarplums are delicious and easy to make. I double the following recipe for the open house.
Sugarplums
* 3/4 c. raisins
* 3/4 c. chopped dates
* 3/4 [...]

Candy Jumble

Several people who saw a picture of this candy on my flickr site asked if I would share the recipe. I am always happy to share, so here you are.
The ingredients list is short and it is very easy to make.

Candy Jumble

24 oz. pkg. vanilla almond bark
2 c. mini marshmallows, white (I [...]

Oreo Truffles

18 oz. package Oreo Cookies, crushed (reserve 2 T.)
8 oz. package cream cheese, softened

Crush the Oreo cookies. I put them in a zippered storage bag and hit them with the rolling pin.
Stir together the cookie crumbs and the softened cream cheese until well blended. Form into small balls. Cool them in [...]

Raspberry Truffles

Raspberry Truffles
1 1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 T heavy cream
1 T butter
2 T seedless raspberry jam
In a heavy saucepan, combine chips, heavy cream and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Stir in raspberry jam. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze 20 minutes. Drop mixture by teaspoons onto foil lined cookie sheet. Freeze 15 [...]

Christmas Mice

Each year, for our annual Christmas open house, we make these very cute Christmas mice. They are a great addition to a cookie tray. I think more of them are taken home wrapped in napkins than are actually eaten at the party.

The bodies of the mice are made from maraschino cherries dipped [...]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

This recipe is a crispy yummy ball of peanut butter goodness. We have open house guests who look for this particular goody each year.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
1 c. crunchy peanut butter
1/4 c. butter or margarine, softened
2 c. crisp rice cereal
1 c. powd. sugar
1 package (14 oz.) chocolate candy coating [I add 2 oz. unsweetened baking [...]