Every year I make a ton of Christmas cookies. What my family does not consume goes to the neighbors, my husband’s office or Christmas parties. One of my favorite things to make each year is Peppermint Marshmallows.
Peppermint Marshmallows
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Fudge-a-Mania
No, I’m not talking about the classic children’s book. Wait, does a book that is less than 25 years old count as a “classic”? Ok, back on topic.
Fudge is a Christmas classic. One of the first recipes I shared with you is for Chocolate Fudge. But if you are looking for something a little extra special give these a try.
Cranberry Orange Compote
I grew up eating Cranberry Jelly – you know that gelatinous stuff from a can. It was a staple at my house as a kid and I hated it. Twice a year my mom pulled out a special crystal dish, that was only used for cranberry sauce.
Fast forward some 30 plus years and I’m still serving that same stuff. The only difference is my kids and hubby like it and we have it throughout the year.
But there is a better option! When I can get fresh cranberries I make homemade Cranberry Orange Compote. Not only does it make Thanksgiving a little more special, it does not contain any mystery ingredients that I am happy ignoring on the label of a can of cranberry jelly.
Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with Maple Syrup Frosting
There is something about bacon that we all love. Recently I made Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes with Maple Syrup Frosting. Sweet + Salty + Smokey = YUMMY.
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Cake Decorating Class for AHG – Frosting
Now for my favorite part of any good cake – FROSTING! I do admit to being a cake snob. I detest most grocery store cakes. The cake is mediocre at best, and the frosting is extra sweet and greasy. Together it is disgusting. I only eat them out of politeness. I have NEVER bought one myself – I always make mine. While in the beginning they may not have looked as pretty, but they always tasted better (well, except for one but I really don’t want to talk about that).
In order to have a great cake, you must have a frosting that crusts. If it does not crust, it will not be extra smooth.
