Christmas Recipes: Peppermint Brittle
This recipe is very easy to make and is a hit with any of your family or friends that love peppermint!
Ingredients
2 lbs. white chocolate
30 small peppermint candy canes
Directions
Line a jellyroll pan with parchment paper or heavy tin foil. In a microwave safe container add the white chocolate and heat on medium in the microwave for about 4-6 minutes. Stop during heating and stir occasionally until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
In a large plastic bag add the candy canes. Using a rolling pin or another similar tool, begin breaking the candy into small pieces. Stir the candy into the melted chocolate and spread in the pan, evenly.
Place in refrigerator for about 60 minutes and then break the candy into pieces.
Here’s an idea: Take a piece of Peppermint Brittle and add it to a steaming cup of hot chocolate. YUM!
Never-Fail Christmas Fudge
This tasty fudge is soft, but not gooey. Be careful; it tends to splatter as it cooks. If you live at a high altitude, decrease cooking time to about 3 minutes or 222 degrees on a candy therm.
Yield: 30 pieces
- 2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk
- 12 regular marshmallows
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
In a 2-quart saucepan combine the sugar, evaporated milk, marshmallows, butter, and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil and is bubbling. Boil and stir for 5 minutes; remove from the heat. Stir in the chocolate chips until completely melted; stir in the walnuts and vanilla. Spread into a buttered 8-inch-square pan and cool before cutting.
Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
There nothing nicer to give or receive than a homemade gift from the heart. How about making up a batch of this wonderful warm spiced cider to give to your loved ones for Christmas.
1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
12 Cinnamon Sticks
1/2 Teaspoon crushed whole Cloves
2 Tablespoon Whole Allspice
Stir together ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Decorate the container with beautiful Christmas ribbons and bows. Attached a tag to the container that has the following information on it:
Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
2 quarts apple cider
1 quart water
1 package Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
2 oranges, sliced
In a large saucepan combine the cider, water, and Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix. Heat thoroughly but do not boil. Add most of the orange slices. Serve warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices. Great for holiday
entertaining and fall get-togethers.





