One year I should actually figure out the percentage of goodies we actually give away and the percentage that we store. On our persons. Nevermind, that's a terrible idea.
Anyway, the list of goodies always, always includes...
fudge (we just use the recipe on the back of the fluff jar),
hopscotch crunchies (these don't look like much but they are unbelievably awesome and this is the recipe I always get asked for),
and holiday popcorn (1 cup worth of popcorn kernels, 1 package almond bark and 1 1/2 cups m&ms).
It usually includes
pretzel rods dipped in almond bark,
holly
and peanut butter balls,
and this year we added oreo bon bons. My dairy air is not thanking me.
Oh well. We had a blast. We always do.
Oreo Bon Bons (Thanks, Katie!)
I package of oreo cookies - not double stuffed
1 package of soften cream cheese - I usually let it sit out for 20 min and then use it
1 package of vanilla almond bark.
Place the whole package of oreos into the food processor and grind down until it becomes like a fine dust - no big clumps. Place softened cream cheese in the food processor and blend until everything is mixed.
Roll into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
Freeze oreo balls for an hour.
Remove oreo balls from the freezer and dip in the melted almond bark and place on wax paper. Then decorate the bon bons if you want. I always store bon bons in the freezer or refrigerator because they have cream cheese in them. Also, I use a toothpick to dip them.
Holly
10 oz. bag of marshmallows
1 stick butter
1 1/2 T green food coloring
4 1/2 cups frosted corn flakes
red hot candies
Melt marshmallows and butter. Mix together melted mixture, cereal and food coloring and spoon onto a sheet of waxed paper. Place 2 or 3 red hots on each 'drop'. Let cool.
Peanut Butter Balls
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 stick butter
3 cups rice crispies
1 package chocolate chips
1/2 block paraffin wax
Melt butter. Mix together sugar, peanut butter, butter, and cereal. Roll into one inch balls.Melt together chocolate and wax. Dip balls into chocolate mixture to cover completely. Remove and let cool on wax paper.
1 comment:
A. Thanks for the Christmas card – you picked the one I liked best! :)
B. I like that you call them “Oreo bon bons.” James and I love these things, and earlier this year, he called them “Oreo lumps,” because he said it was just too awful to call them “Oreo balls.” Later, I saw someone call them “Oreo truffles,” and I thought that was so much better. But you have used the best name of all. I can’t wait to eat Oreo bon bons over the holidays!
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