What's on Your Christmas Baking List?

[ChefBeckyD]

Sooo, what's everyone baking for Christmas (or other Holidays you might celebrate)?

Some years I've gone way overboard for my Cookie Plates, but this year, I'm keeping them simple. This is what I'm making:

Homemade Marshmallows dipped in chocolate (still working up the courage)
Russian Tea Cakes
Sugar Cookies (decorated)
Date Balls
Peanut Butter Fudge
Spritz Cookies
After Dinner Mint Bars


However - I'm always open to new ideas and recipes, and I LOVE to hear what other people are doing - so tell me what's baking in your kitchen!

 

[chefheidi2003]

A friend gave me a recipe for cookies a few years ago..they are chocolate cookies with an Andes Candy melted on top..they are SO GOOD..I am also going to take Autumn Apple-Cherry Crisp to some family functions.

 

[pampcheflisa]

In years past, I have hosted a "Baking Day" at my house with me, my mom, my brother's wife and my DH's sister. Weeeeelllll, SIL that is DH's sister, has "issues" and we are on cordial terms now, not good friends like we used to be and SIL that is brother's wife is on a diet and doesn't want to be "tempted". Arrrrgggghhhhh :cry::cry::cry::cry::cry::cry:

So, this year is going to be extremely simple since I'm doing it myself and half the people won't eat it:

-chocolate covered pretzels
-oreo truffles
-peanut butter blossom cookies
-puppy chow

 

[DebbieJ]

I'm going to make Festive Cranberry Crunch Bark as gifts for lots of people. it's SOOOOOOOOOOOOO easy and so yummy! Plus you can get all the ingredients at Aldi!

 

[lcucinella]

I make homemade decorated sugar cookies, and pretzel rods dipped in almond bark and I am thinking of trying to make my own pepermint bark this year too. I also have a recipe for pepermints that are like a soft altoid. But I live in the south & can only make thoose when there is little to no humidity!

Lisa

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I'm going to make Festive Cranberry Crunch Bark as gifts for lots of people. it's SOOOOOOOOOOOOO easy and so yummy! Plus you can get all the ingredients at Aldi!

The Aldi's by me hasn't had the white bark so far this year...very sad. I bought TONS of it there last year.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I tried baking thread once but it came out so stringy that no one wanted to eat it.

(Sorry, Becky, it just seams like a good way to needle you.)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I tried baking thread once but it came out so stringy that no one wanted to eat it.

(Sorry, Becky, it just seams like a good way to needle you.)

That made me laugh out loud. I love your puns...my husband is the same way, and my son is fast becoming a punster too. Me? I always think of them the next day, when it's too late.

 

[babywings76]

I have too many favorite recipes. I usually try to make them all, but sometimes leave off a couple.Spritz Slims
Mini Muffin Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
7 Layer Bars
Peanut Butter Blossoms
English Toffee
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip CookiesNew this year, I'm adding:
After Dinner Mint TrianglesAnd sometimes I make mini loaves of Banana Chocolate Chip Bread to give away to neighbors or DH's coworkers.

 

[pc_jessica]

Well my baking list is on the small side this year as well...mainly just beacuse I realized that I was spending about $100 or more on baking supplies for family eek!!!
So I am making:
Puppy Chow
Oreo Truffles
Mint Chocolate Bark
Toffee Bars
and that is it!!!

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

I shudder to ask...who gets the Puppy Chow?

 

[pamperedpals]

This past weekend I made:
Funfeiti Cookies
Tea Cookies
Fudge
Peanut Butter Cookies
Pumpkin Bread

I still need to make:
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Lemon Bars
Magic Bars
Almond Roca Bars
After Dinner Mint Bars

I want to get all of my baking done this weekend if I can. I have two show's and other holiday outings, so it may not be completed until next weekend. I bring in a goodie platter to my co-worker's as their gift and want to do that next week. I also send a platter with DH on X-Mas eve if he is working, which he is and so am I.

Can someone clue me in to what Puppy Chow is?

 

[babywings76]

Puppy Chow is where you coat Chex cereal w/ chocolate, peanut butter, and other stuff. I'll have to search for the recipe. Some recipes also have you toss them in powdered sugar.

 

[chefann]

My fruitcake was baked a couple of weeks ago, and is aging in sealed containers (getting the occasional spritz of brandy from a PC spritzer). When I log off here, I'm going to shape a batch of my Grandma's anise cookies (I posted the recipe over the weekend in a thread about anise cookies). Those have to sit overnight, so I'll bake them tomorrow.Other than those, I think I'm just going to make a batch of Spritz and maybe some Triple Ginger cookies. DH won't take cookies in to work, and I don't really have anyone else to share them with. So I'm making a conscious effort to scale back this year.

 

[pampcheflisa]

Puppy Chow is where you coat Chex cereal w/ chocolate, peanut butter, and other stuff. I'll have to search for the recipe. Some recipes also have you toss them in powdered sugar.

I use Crispix, and toss with powdered sugar. This is a staple with my family, mom started it a loooooooong time ago!!! Love it!!!

 

[babywings76]

I think it's also called Muddy Buddies?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I made a big batch of Puppy Chow this past weekend!:chef: We love the stuff...I try to tell myself it's pretty healthy as far as sweet treats go.

 

[The_Kitchen_Guy]

Puppy Chow is where you coat Chex cereal w/ chocolate, peanut butter, and other stuff. I'll have to search for the recipe. Some recipes also have you toss them in powdered sugar.

And you didn't save any for ME?

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[kcjodih]

Please share your Puppy Chow recipes Thanks!

 

[beckyjsmith]

Please share your Puppy Chow recipes Thanks!

We call it People Chow. I will search for my recipe. I haven't made it in years but should this year!

 

[babywings76]

Muddy Buddies9 cups Corn Chex®, Rice Chex®, Wheat Chex® or Chocolate Chex® cereal (or combination)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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1. Into large bowl, measure cereal; set aside.
2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter uncovered on High 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated. Pour into 2-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag.
3. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.CRISPIX PUPPY CHOW (SIMILAR TO CHEX MUDDY BUDDIES)
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1 12 oz box Crispix cereal
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (Hershey's recommended)
1 cup peanut butter (jiffy recommended)
5 tbsp. butter (Parkay recommended)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 pkg. (16 oz. or 1 lb.) powdered sugar
1. Pour out cereal into large bowl and set aside.
2. In 1-qt. saucepan, heat chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter over low heat, stirring frequently until melted. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour mixture slowly over cereal while stirring with a spatula to evenly coat. Pour into a 2-gallon resealable plastic storage bag or grocery bag. Add powdered sugar slowly. Shake until well coated. Spread onto wax paper to cool. Store in airtight container in refrigerator. Share with someone you love.(Serves about 12.)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

And here's the recipe that I use - from Allrecipes.com


Puppy Chow


Ingredients

* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 cup creamy peanut butter
* 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
* 1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
* 1 pound confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Melt the peanut butter with the butter or margarine and the chocolate. Pour over the cereal and toss until well coated.
2. Place the coated cereal in a large paper sack then add the confectioners' sugar, fold down the top of the bag and shake to coat.



I melt the chocolate mixture in the microwave in the batter bowl...and mix it all up in the large (8qt) SS bowl. I store it in that bowl too.

 

[DebbieJ]

love the Puppy Chow, but my niece is allergic to peanuts, so none for our family gatherings

 

[kcjodih]

Thank you Amanda and Becky!

 

[pamperedpals]

The Puppy Chow sounds yummy. I may have to add that to my list of things to make.

 

[JAE]

I'm just not a planner, and pretty much what I make we eat here at home before it makes it to any functions. I won't know what I'm making until a day or two before I go anywhere. I already made and ate with my family, the After Dinner Mint Triangles and my now famous Double Chocolate Peppermint cookies. I entered the DCP cookies in a cookie bake off contest and won....an over the range microwave. Need one? Anyway, I will probably make the ADMT again because they are so good. I wish they would harden up a little more because they are messy. I like to have fudge, so if other family members don't make it, I'll make it.

 

[babywings76]

I'm just not a planner, and pretty much what I make we eat here at home before it makes it to any functions. I won't know what I'm making until a day or two before I go anywhere. I already made and ate with my family, the After Dinner Mint Triangles and my now famous Double Chocolate Peppermint cookies. I entered the DCP cookies in a cookie bake off contest and won....an over the range microwave. Need one?

Anyway, I will probably make the ADMT again because they are so good. I wish they would harden up a little more because they are messy. I like to have fudge, so if other family members don't make it, I'll make it.

I've put them in the freezer before. They freeze well and then you can set them out at room temp for a while to thaw. Or even just stick them in the freezer for a short time.

I'm still trying to figure out the best way to cut them though. When ever I try to cut them (even when they are fresh and not frozen or partially chilled) the crust part always seems to break. It's easier to cut them into squares. My triangles always seem to break at the points.

 

[Dina Atnip]

Any of the recipes would be great.

 

[StacieB]

Just made some Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge and Rolo topped Pretzels.

Will also make Peanut Butter Cup Cookies in the mini muffin pan and sugar cookies to decorate.

 

[Teresa Lynn]

crockpot candy, chocolate covered cherries, peanut butter cups, peppermint bark, decorated sugar cookies, peanut brittle, pints of salsa and almond joy balls, coconut bon bons and whatever else I find time for.