The holidays are here and with all the fa-la-la-la-la comes presents, big meals, cookie exchanges, Christmas outfits and all the trimmings. Staying in budget for the holidays is tough, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve that I'd like to share with you that has freed up my money to be able to . . .
Archives for December 2010
chocolate chip cookie dough truffles
Before you judge me on my truffle craze, you must try these. Who can resist chocolate chip cookie dough? Well, resist no more my friend...these are cookie dough lovers' heaven and each one is wrapped in milk chocolate. Some are topped with peanuts, white chocolate, sprinkles or coconut... no matter . . .
Mint M&M, Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Caramel and Pecans
This is a copycat recipe from a Throwdown with Bobby Flay. These are amazing and my sister made these with mint M&Ms and brought them to our family Christmas party...they were a hit!printable recipe Ingredients:2 sticks of cold cubed butter1/2 cup granulated sugar1 cup light brown sugar1/2 . . .
chocolate cake truffles
These chocolate cake truffles are amazing! You take one bite and you are in heaven.printable recipeIngredients:Your favorite cake and buttercream frosting recipesemisweet chocolate chipssprinklesDirections:Make your favorite cake recipe and bake it in a 9x13 pan. Let coolMake your favorite . . .
#5 Cookie/Pretzel Kiss
Yum. These are easy, fun and the kids will love to help. These are great to sprinkle all over your tin full of cookies along with some Hershey Kisses.Pretzel Kissprintable recipeOne bag of wreath shaped pretzels1 large bag of Hershey Kisses1 bag of mint M&Ms (I love the mint, but you can . . .