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Christmas Candy Recipes: Easy Candy Recipes - Martha Stewart. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles. I’ve never liked chocolate chip cookies. Go ahead and throw tomatoes at me if you’d like, but I don’t like ’em. They’re just a plain old cookie, after all, with a few studs of chocolate chips in them. They’re nothing special to me, unless you get some cookie dough-action before it meets its fate in the oven. Now you’re talkin’. I’d much rather drown my sorrows in a bowl of cookie dough than nibble a dozen “cookies” dipped in milk. I know there are plenty of cookie-dough-nay-sayers out there… you know, the salmonella scare and all . Chilled dough is rolled into 1-inch balls. Those chilled dough balls are dipped in chocolate and then placed onto waxed paper to set.

I dipped a few in Ghirardelli White Chocolate Bark and a few in the Chocolate version too. Oh yeah! Yield: 3 to 4 dozen truffles Prep Time: 45 min + chilling time Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles Best served cold, these treats are for cookie-dough lovers. Ingredients: Directions: 1. 2. 3. Tips:

Lollipops Recipe - How to Make Lollipops. Lollipops are an old-fashioned sugar candy favorite. You can vary the colors or flavors to suit your tastes. Make sure you have an accurate candy thermometer for this recipe! Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup sugar½ cup light corn syrup¼ cup water1-1/2 tsp extract of your choice (vanilla, mint, cinnamon, coconut, etc)Food coloring (optional)Lollipop molds and sticks Preparation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Tricks + Treats: Wicked Witch Lemon Honey Lollipops by Katie. Hi, It's Katie from I Go By Katie! One of my favorite Halloween images is of a witch silhouette in front of the moon. So for my Halloween treat DIY tutorial I've decided to make Wicked Witch Lemon Honey Lollipops! When they are all finished & packaged up they will look like little moons in the sky with a witch flying by. Below is the recipe & directions along with a wicked witch silhouette for you to use.

Ingredients:1 cup sugar2 Tablespoons water1/3 cup light yellow honey2 Teaspoons pure lemon extract/oil What else you need:Parchment paper, wax paper or a silicone baking sheetA package of 6 inch lollipop sticksPrintable transparent filmLollipop wrappersThin black ribbonMeasuring cupsPyrex glass measuring pitcherSmall saucepan3-4 baking sheetsCandy thermometerHeat resistant spatula To prepare the lollipops: Step1:To begin prep your baking sheets by lining them with your parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.

Step 4: Thanks so much, Katie, for this adorable recipe! Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip It’s time for a little confession. I realize this may get me shunned (especially in my hometown of Pittsburgh!) , but….I don’t like football. I don’t like to watch it, I never liked playing football with my friends, I don’t even like playing catch with a football. If there was one thing Mike could change about me, I’m pretty sure this would be it. That being said, I will watch the Superbowl. I like the party atmosphere, I like that the Steelers are playing, but most of all, I like the food.

I saw this recipe on Jessica’s blog and made it the very next day. *Note: Jessica also has variations of this dip on her blog. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip Ingredients:1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 8-ounce block of cream cheese, softened 3/4 to 1 cup powdered sugar (*to taste) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, plus extra for sprinklingDirections:In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries.

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are the perfect dessert treat! Can I just say that I have died and gone to heaven. Cheesecake stuffed strawberries….how have I not made these before?! I’m serious. They are amazing! Making up the filling was a breeze too. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Yield: 10 - 12 strawberries (depending on size) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound large strawberries 8 ounce block cream cheese – softened 3 – 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (depends on how sweet you want the filling) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or use almond, lemon, etc. ) Graham cracker crumbs Source: Inspired by pictures seen on Pinterest Directions: Rinse strawberries and cut around the top of the strawberry.

Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla with a mixer or by hand. You could also drizzle or dip strawberries in chocolate if desired. Enjoy!!! Lunch Lady Bars | Do you attend cookie exchanges this time of year? I’ve only ever attended a couple of them in my life, but every year, I tell myself that I’m either going to attend one or host one. Of course, this usually doesn’t happen. But I’m so excited because this year, I actually am attending one, and I couldn’t be more excited. My mind has been filled with cookie ideas, and I’ve been scouring cookbooks, trying to decide what I want to take. There are about a million cookies I’d like to try, but guess what? Whenever I just get a cookie craving, I crave the simple.

This is yet another Pinterest find. Be forewarned, though – these babies are addictive. Named after cookie bars served in a high school cafeteria, these chocolate chip bars are soft, moist, and addictive! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or a mix of both. Alcohol.