Marzipan TrufflesSource: Solo Foods56 truffles2 cans Solo Marzipan 1 pound top quality milk or semi sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped About 3 cups confectioners` sugar2 teaspoons brandy extract 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening 2 tablespoons unsweetened co

Eggnog Candy2 cups commercial eggnog 4 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter 1 cup diced candied fruit 1 cup chopped pecansCombine eggnog, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in a Dutch oven; cook over low heat, stirring fr

Fruit Bon BonsFor two flavors, divide the coconut mixture in half before ding gelatin; add a different gelatin flavor (one 4 serving size package) to each half.1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk2 (7 ounce packages flaked coconut (5 1/3 cups)1 (8 serving size) box fr

Spirited Cherry Bon Bons1 bottle maraschino cherries with stemsBourbon, Brandy, vodka or rumSemisweet, white chocolate or milk chocolate chipsDrain liquid from cherries. Cover cherries with liquor. Let stnad at least 24 hours; drain and pat dry.Melt chocolate chips.

Taffy Candy Canes2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup 1 cup water1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract1/4 teaspoon red food coloringButter two 8 inch square pans.Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring con

White Christmas Jewel Fudge3 (6 ounce) packages premium white chocolate 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries 1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries Over low heat, melt c

Candy Canes6 cups granulated sugar3 cups cold water2 tablespoons light corn syrup1/8 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cream of tartarPeppermint flavoring oilFood coloringCombine sugar, water, corn syrup and salt in a large heavy pan. Heat and stir until sugar crysta

Iced AlmondsYield: 2 3/4 cups1 1/2 cups blanched whole almonds, pecan    halves, walnut halves or cashews 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extractLine a baking sheet with foil. Butter the foil, and set aside.

Toasted Pecan Cranberry BarkSource: Reynolds Kitchens used with permissionReynolds� Parchment Paper 1 cup pecan halves 1 (20 ounce) package vanilla candy coating, chopped 3/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmegPreheat oven to 325 degrees F. Li

M&M Holiday Bark1 package white chocolate bark1 package baking M&M`sMelt bark in microwave, stirring to get smooth consistency, then stir M&M`s into bark. Pour thin layer on wax paper to cool.When completely cool and hard, break up into pieces.

Bourbon Balls3 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers (about 75)2 cups confectioners` sugar1 cup finely chopped nuts1/4 cup cocoa1/2 cup bourbon1/4 cup light corn syrupGranulated or confectioners` sugarMix crushed wafers, confectioners` sugar, pecans and cocoa

Bourbon Fruit BallsThese candies taste best after they have been stored for 24 hours. They can be made ahead and stored in refrigerator for several weeks.1 (9 ounce) package None Such� Condensed    Mincemeat, finely crumbled2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about

Brandied Chocolate Covered CherriesIf you desire a non alcoholic version, do not soak cherries in brandy. Proceed with the recipe, omitting that step.50 maraschino cherries, well drained3/4 cup brandy3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons light corn syrup1/4 teaspoon sa

Cathedral Window Candies12 ounces chocolate chips1/4 pound butter1 cup walnuts10 1/2 ounces colored mini marshmallows1 cup flaked coconutMelt chocolate chips in butter. Cool for 5 minutes. Add nuts and marshmallows. Mix. Sprinkle coconut on wax paper. Spoon mixture

Chocolate Amaretto Truffles4 ounces semisweet chocolate1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur1/4 cup butter1/2 cup finely chopped nutsMelt chocolate and remove from heat. Stir in amaretto. Add butter and beat until smooth and creamy. Chill for 5 to 10 minutes until mixture firm

Chocolate Liqueur ShellsuChocolate Cases/u3 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate3 ounces milk chocolate3 ounces white chocolateMelt each chocolate in a different bowl.With a spoon, smear melted chocolate evenly over inside of 12 paper cups. Turn cups up

Reindeer Belly Buttons50 pretzel rings 1 (8 ounce) package chocolate kisses 1/4 cup red and green M&M`sPlace the pretzels on a greased baking sheet. Place a chocolate kiss in the center of each pretzel. Bake at 275 degrees F for 2 3 minutes or until the chocolate softe

Candy Cane Bark1 pound Guittard�s white chocolate (or other     good quality white chocolate)1 cup toasted almonds 1 cup crushed candy canes or starlight mints Microwave the chocolate on HIGH for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave another 20 to 30 seconds to finish meltin

Eggnog Truffles in Chocolate CupsServings: 36uChocolate Cups/u2 cups semisweet chocolate chips1 tablespoon shorteninguTruffles/u2 cups milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup eggnogChocolate Cups: Melt chips with shortening i

Holiday Peppermint BarkYield: 1 pound1 (12 ounce) package NESTL?� TOLL HOUSE� Premier White Morsels 24 hard peppermint candies, unwrappedLine baking sheet with wax paper.Microwave morsels in medium, microwave safe bowl on MEDIUM HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microw

"Visions of Sugarplums..." Source: iA Collection of Victorian (and earlier) Traditional Christmas candy recipes/i by Jacqueline Millicent Hayes uPreface/uMany festive recipes, made for generations at Christmastime, have been lost in recent years casualties of our modern

Pink Peppermint Holiday FudgeEveryone will love digging into these pretty packages of pink. And you`ll love making them the recipe is of the easy, no candy thermometer needed variety. Store in the refrigerator up to one month. 15 broken small candy canes 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened co

Homemade Christmas Candy CanesReceived this recipe from my sister and wanted to share it with everyone. I plan on making them for Christmas. I don`t know how many candy canes this recipe will make. 3 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon peppermint extract1/2 cup water3/4 cup light c

Dutch St. Nicholas Eve Letters (Letterbanket)Posted by Olga at The Cutting Board Saturday Sep 24th, 2005 12:33 pmDutch children leave wooden shoes at the fireplace to be filled by Sinterklaas on December 6th, St. Nicholas` Eve. Those who have been good will find, among other prese

Lemon PinwheelsMakes about 4 dozen cookies.1 1/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 small egg 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon milkConfectioners` sugar br

Peppermint Wreath80 to 100 wrapped red and white striped mint candies (Starlites) 3 1/2 feet (2 x 2 1/2 inch wide) red velveteen or satin ribbonSeveral yards white stringRed electrical tape 2 feet silver ribbon or string 6 inch piece thin wire 1 wire coat hangerb

Candy and Pretzel GarlandMake a strand of garland for the family`s tree and another to give to a relative or friend.Best for ages 4 and up.Project Time: 30 minutes16 (2 inch) yogurt covered pretzel twists 5 rolls peppermint Lifesavers 1 bag oversized gummy ca

Sweet TreeBest for ages 2 and up.Project Time: 1 to 2 hours1 (12 inch) plastic foam cone 2 (4 1/4 ounce) tubes white frosting 2 cups small assorted candies 1 (18 ounce) package large spice drops 2 tablespoons confectioners` sugar (optional)Wrap cone i

Story of the Candy CaneIn the late 1800s a candy maker in Indiana wanted to express the meaning of Christmas through a symbol made of candy. He came up with the idea of bending one of his white candy sticks into the shape of a Candy Cane. He incorporated several symbols of Christ`s love

Easy "Gingerbread" HouseThis is a NON EDIBLE house!*Box of graham crackersThick frostingDecorating tubes for frostingHot glueGumdrops, chocolate sandwich cookies, hard    candies, raisins, Craisins, peppermint sticks, etc.Small card

Christmas Marshmallow Squares1 can sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractFew grains of salt1/3 cup maraschino cherries (half red, half green)30 large marshmallows cut into quarters2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafer crumbs)2 1/2 cups coconut

Eggnog Cream PuffsCream Puffs (see below)2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon unflavored Knox Gelatine2 cups dairy eggnog1 cup whipping creamConfectioners` sugar (optional)Chocolate Fudge SauceCombine cornstarch, sugar and

Holiday Spumoni Meringues3 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarDash of salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 pint spumoni or your favorite holiday ice cream    (eggnog ice cream is great for this also)Graham cracker crumbs/

Christmas Chocolate Mousse3 cups miniature marshmallows 1/2 cup milk 1 (4 ounce) Hershey chocolate bar, broken1 cup whipping cream6 small candy canesPut marshmallows, milk and Hershey bar in the top of a double boiler. Stir over hot water until melted and cool.

Christmas Peanut BrittleWhen it is Christmas candy time,Or any time of year,This peanut brittle recipeBecomes especially dear. You add to one large cooking panA cup of each of these;White syrup, sugar, water tooAnd blend with gentle ease. A teaspoonful of tab

Peppermint Marshmallow SauceThis is very good over ice cream.2/3 cup light corn syrup3 tablespoons butter or margarine1 (7 ounce) jar Marshmallow Cr?me1/2 cup half and half1/2 cup crushed hard peppermint candyIn medium saucepan, cook corn syrup and butter ov

Holiday Banana Pudding4 cups banana pudding2 cups Cool Whip6 bananas1 box vanilla wafers holiday colored Mix together, spoon into a pretty clear glass dish and refrigerate.! webbot bot="Include" U Include="../_includes/bottom.html" TAG="BODY" startspan

Festive Holiday Trifle2 small boxes raspberry gelatin 1 pint frozen raspberries 1 large box vanilla pudding mix 1 pint whipping cream, whipped 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup miniature marshmallows 1 angel food cake, broken into pieces

Eggnog Mousse3 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar1 package unflavored gelatine3 tablespoons dark rum2 tablespoons brandy2 cups whipping cream1/2 cup granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 egg whitesCrushed peppermint cand

Cranberry Christmas PuddinguPudding/u1 1/3 cups all purpose flour1/2 cup dark molasses1/3 cup boiling water1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoon baking soda (put into the boiling water)2 cups raw cranberries, washed and cut in halfuSauce/u1 cup g