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Patched 10-04-2011 04:41 AM

This sounds like a good idea, maybe a pot holder or two. There is also a recipe on here for single serving pie in a jar and a "recipe" for making hand lotion.

jaciqltznok 10-04-2011 04:47 AM


Originally Posted by Patched
This sounds like a good idea, maybe a pot holder or two. There is also a recipe on here for single serving pie in a jar and a "recipe" for making hand lotion.

I do the apple pie in a jar..it is sooooo good!
This year I am not doing the apple, since there was NO local fruit, but going with the cobbler mix instead.

blueangel 10-04-2011 05:01 AM

Wonderful ideas

ssgramma 10-04-2011 05:29 AM

I haven't tried any of the jars, might need to :-)

I always make a macaroon recipe from an old neighbor.

Teresa's Walnut Joys

2 large eggs, beaten
1/8 t salt
3/4 c sugar (I use Splenda)
1/2 c flour
1 t vanilla
1 T melted butter
2 c coconut
1 c choc chips (I use dark)
1 c chopped walnuts


Mix well. I use a small ice cream/cookie scoop for these. Bake on greased cookie sheet (I use parchment paper)for approx 12 minutes at 325. Cool completely, store airtight for up to a week. Not that they last that long :-)

I double the recipe, kind of. Basically dump the bags of coconut, choc chips and walnuts in. Neighbors/friends love them. Me too. And made with Splenda they aren't toooo bad!

ssgramma 10-04-2011 05:29 AM

ooops

CarrieAnne 10-04-2011 05:42 AM

Thanks for all the links and the recipes. I cant wait to try them!
"Puppy Chow" has been a favorite in our family since my oldest brought some home in Kindergarden, and gave it to her little brothers. Of course they wanted more, Puppy chow, lol, so we had to get the recipe!

RuthEm 10-04-2011 09:15 AM

Will have to try the Walnut Joys recipe. We use Splenda in all baking and highly recommend it. Thanks for sharing!!

grammy Dwynn 10-04-2011 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
I am thinking of making little gift baskets for Christmas presents for my grown kids.....with HM stuff they dont get often, lol! Any quick, yummy recipes would be so helpful!!!!!!!!!
Hugs!

Are you a candy maker? Fudge, peanut brittle?

This reminds me of years ago when DD was in high school. She wanted to 'borrow' monies to get presents for 20 :shock: of her friends. Even if it was just $5 per person that is $100 :? I suggested that she make candies. She and GF purchased sugar, chocolate chips and some of the other 'main' ingredients. I supervised, they did the work and made 20 cute and sweet presents. Later I found out that most of the 'friends' were guys . . . they loved the sweet present. The next Christmas I had 4 girls in my kitchen making sweet presents for their friends. ;-)

CarrieAnne 10-04-2011 10:25 AM

What a great story Grammy Dywnn! And yes, fudge HAS to get made at Christmas here, we all love it!

lindy-2 10-04-2011 10:43 AM

i make chocolat mints they go over realy well

1/2 cup salt free butter
1 1/2 -2 cups icing sugar
1 tsp peermint oil

mix together shape into flatend balls refrigerate to harden dip into melted dark chocolate they are so GOOD my family loves them.


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