Mike Hall, who owns Duffy’s Delicious Candies Inc. with his wife Barb, shows the molds used to make the chocolate eggs for Easter.
April 3, 2010
March 8, 2010
"white Christmas" Holiday Fudge
This is my quick and easy standby for those last minute holiday get togethers. It’s very festive looking and yummy! They’ll think you worked long and hard to produce this pretty little treat.
Hint: Mix the fruit and nuts into the melted bark soon after it’s melted. If you let it sit around for a few minutes it will start to get grainy and harden. — posted by KitchenComicRelief
December 28, 2009
Mom’s Holiday Mint Balls
This is a recipe that my mom used to make around the holidays. We even quadrupled it and used it at my sister’s wedding. — posted by lil sis93
Quick and easy holiday treats
Make these treats ahead of time and just pull them out of the freezer as you need them.
December 27, 2009
Last minute holiday treats with mints and candy canes
Is the kitchen and living room cluttered with pretty bowls of Starlite mints and assorted candy canes? Creative cooks take heed: Those minty holiday treats can be transformed into special desserts, party host gifts or used to garnish holiday cocktails and nogs from now through New Year’s Day.
December 21, 2009
December 19, 2009
Last-minute touches add holiday charm
The last thing on my mind during the busy December when we opened Nell Hill’s Briarcliff was decorating my home for the holidays.
December 16, 2009
Come Party With Me: Holiday Happy Hour - Dessert
Never underestimate the power of the Christmas cookie! They’re the perfect dessert around the holidays because they can be made in advance and are easy to enjoy without a plate and silverware. When hosting a holiday happy hour, offer homemade white chocolate cherry cookies and ask guests to bring chocolate truffles. Or if you have time, whip up a batch of your own. To get the choco-cherry chunk cookie recipe, please read more.
White Chocolate Cherry Chunk Cookies
From Paula Deen
From Paula Deen
Ingredients
1 stick butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup candied cherries
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chunks
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, with electric mixer, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until just combined. Set aside.
- Sift together flour, soda, and salt. Add milk to the butter mixture and then add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Batter should be stiff.
- In another bowl, combine nuts, cherries, and white chocolate. Then add to batter, stirring only to blend. Drop by heaping tablespoons onto a greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake for approximately 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Makes 4 dozen cookies.