Looking for Delicious Holiday Cookie Recipes? Try This Easy Peppermint Fudge!

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around participants sharing holiday cookie recipes and ideas for a bazaar and open house. Various recipes and personal experiences related to cookie baking are discussed, along with considerations for using Pampered Chef products.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant is seeking holiday cookie recipes for a bazaar and open house, expressing appreciation for any suggestions.
  • Another participant discusses the choice between using Pampered Chef recipes or family favorites, noting that showcasing Pampered Chef products could be beneficial.
  • One participant shares a simple two-step fudge recipe, highlighting its ease and potential as a booking tool.
  • A participant describes a cherry cordial cookie recipe, detailing the ingredients and baking process, and mentions it was featured in a past Pampered Chef publication.
  • Another participant offers to send a cookie recipe via private message.
  • One participant shares a recipe for iced gingerbread cookies, including specific instructions for using a cookie press.
  • A participant is looking for a cookie recipe suitable for a child with allergies to eggs and nuts, suggesting Rice Krispie Treats as a possible option.
  • Another participant provides a recipe for sand tarts, noting that they can be made without nuts for allergy considerations.
  • One participant shares a peppermint fudge recipe, describing the preparation and presentation of the fudge as a holiday treat.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the types of recipes to use, with some participants favoring Pampered Chef recipes while others prefer family favorites. No clear consensus emerges on a single recipe or approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and recipes, reflecting their individual baking practices and preferences for holiday treats.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants looking for holiday cookie recipes or ideas for showcasing Pampered Chef products during events may find this discussion beneficial.

afwife98439
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I need to find some holiday cookie recipes and what not for my bazaar.and open house. If you guys have any suggestions let me know. I would really appreciate it!!
 
PC or Non PC??Depends on it you want family favorite recipes or you want to utilize PC recipes.

Lisa
 
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Lisa/ChefBear said:
Depends on it you want family favorite recipes or you want to utilize PC recipes.

Lisa



I guess ones that are PC recipes....something to show off the products and what not. All though family ones to would be nice as well...
 
When I do bazaar stuff this time of year I make the 2-step fudge recipe...really good, very easy, and you can use it as a booking tool...I'll bring it to your show along with the recipe.
1 bag of choc chips
1 can choc frosting
Melt chips and then stir in frosting. I spread in parchment paper lined sm bar pan. Cool and cut in small bite size pieces (this makes a ton by the way).
You can do peanut butter chips and vanilla frosting too.

If you have a cookie press take a box of cake mix 11 oz of flour and whisk to break up lumps. Melt 2 sticks of butter, add 2 sticks of butter sliced and whisk until all lumps are gone. Pour butter into cake mixture and stir well. Press cookies and if can top with sprinkles or leave plain (makes a TON of cookies).
You could also add almond or vanilla extract, roll the cookies in grated almonds and make fabulous drop cookies.
 
cherry cordial cookieshere is one made with the press and was in a seasons best 2001 S/S
350 degree oven
1 yellow cake mix
3.5 cups flour
1 lb butter
1 tsp almond extact
about 48 marrichino cherries cut in half drained and blotted dry on paper towels
chocolate for drizzling over cookies
combine flour and cake mix
melt 1/2 butter in small micro cooker, with the other 1/2 cut into cubes when the melted butter comes out add extract as well as other butter, let sit for 2-3 min until softened. mix butter with small whip. add to dry ingredients you then use the disk 5 in the cookie press, add a half a cherry to each cookie before baking. ovens vary but with mine I bake 8min on one rack in the oven then move to another rack in oven for another 8 min. after cooled then melt chocolate and drizzle tops of cookies.
makes about 8 doz
hope that helps.
 
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PM me your email and I'll send you a really great cookie email.
 
from a cookbook I assembledCookie Baking Tips - awesome; I print it on YELLOW card stock at Kinkos, offer for anyone who purchases or books. I have a copy in sheet protectors I let people leaf through. CHANGE TO YOUR INFO!The SPRITZ cookie is a great way to show the cookie press. Remember to turn the disc in your press so the flat side is OUT - to cut off the dough as it comes out of the machine. Think - funnel, rounded side against the inside dough; flat side against the outside cookie. Remember the HO tip to SSS your flour...
-Stir - aerate the flour in a bag or in your flour bin by wisking the top 4-5 inches
-Spoon - lift the aerated flour by a spoon into your meas.cup
-Scrape - mound the flour in your cup, then scrape off the top with a flat edge.
This gives you lightest volume of flour...essential for spritz.Other recipes - thank you Better Homes/Gard! God Bless!-praying for Paige and her family-
 

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A friend sent me this link. It had a lot of holiday recipes that might help you.

Mrs. Claus' Cookbook

Trish in Texas
Independent Consultant
 
I love making these for the holidays. My husband is not a big fan of gingerbread, but he likes these. Plus, they are some of the only ones I can get to work in the Cookie Press!:rolleyes:

Iced Gingerbread Cookies

1 package (18 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 teaspoon Pantry Cinnamon Plus Spice Blend
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
3-4 teaspoons milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crumble cookie dough into Classic Batter Bowl. Add flour, molasses and spice blend; mix until completely blended using Small Mix ‘N Scraper. Using Large Scoop, fill Cookie Press with dough. Fit press with disk #4, 5, 7, or 14, making sure the number on the disk is facing outward, away from the dough. Press dough onto flat Baking Stone, 1-inch apart. Bake 12-14 minutes or until cookies are set and edges are light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes on baking stone; remove to Stackable Cooling Rack. Cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough. In Small Batter Bowl, combine powdered sugar and enough milk to make a thick icing. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Decorate as desired with colored sugar crystals, sprinkles, or nuts. Let stand until icing is set.
 
hi i am trying to find a recipe or atleast a name of a cookie i thought about demo'ing at my open house. they looked real easy but im really not sure. it looks like a shortbread or sugar cookie with icing in the center. i saw them at baby showers with pink and blue icing, i thought chg to red and green and they look festive. any help?
 
does anyone have a recipe for a cookie i can make for a kid in my son's class that's allergic to eggs and nuts??

thanks
 
ginamkiely said:
does anyone have a recipe for a cookie i can make for a kid in my son's class that's allergic to eggs and nuts??

thanks


Rice Crispie Treats cut out with cookie cutters and frosted?
 
This is a really good recipe. They melt in your mouth. You can just leave the nuts out for him.

Sand Tarts

Mix throughly:

1 cup soft butter
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla
Sift together and stir in:

2 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup finely chopped nuts

Chill dough. Roll into 1" balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet (cookies do not spread). Bake until set, but not brown. While still warm, roll in confectioners' sugar. Cool. Roll in sugar again.

Temperature: 400 degrees (mod. hot oven).
Time: Bake 10 to 12 minutes
Amount" About 4 doz 1" cookies
 
My favorite holiday variation on the 2-step fudge listed above is this...

Peppermint Fudge
1 can full-fat creamy vanilla frosting
1 package white chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 Tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
red food coloring

Heat frosting over low/medium-low heat, then add in chocolate chips until they melt. Remove from heat, add in peppermint extract. Line small bar pan or square baker with parchment paper and pour in fudge. Put a few drops of red food coloring on top, then cut through it with Quikcut Paring knife to make a swirled design. Use the Food Chopper to crush the peppermint candies in the lid, then sprinkle on top. Refrigerate to harden. Lift parchment paper out and place on cutting board to cut and serve.

This fudge is really rich. I cut it into 1 inch squares.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What ingredients do I need to make the Easy Peppermint Fudge?

To make the Easy Peppermint Fudge, you will need semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, and crushed peppermint candies for topping. Optional ingredients include white chocolate chips for a layered effect.

How long does it take to prepare and cook the Easy Peppermint Fudge?

The preparation time for the Easy Peppermint Fudge is about 10 minutes, and it typically takes around 2 hours to set in the refrigerator. Overall, you can have delicious fudge ready in about 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Can I customize the Easy Peppermint Fudge recipe?

Yes! You can customize the Easy Peppermint Fudge by adding different toppings such as nuts, sprinkles, or using different flavored extracts like vanilla or almond. You can also layer it with white chocolate for a festive look.

How should I store the Easy Peppermint Fudge?

The Easy Peppermint Fudge should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. If you want to keep it longer, you can refrigerate it for up to three weeks or freeze it for up to three months.

Is the Easy Peppermint Fudge suitable for gifting during the holidays?

Absolutely! The Easy Peppermint Fudge makes a wonderful holiday gift. You can cut it into squares and package it in festive boxes or tins, making it a delightful treat for friends and family during the holiday season.

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