[jnieman]

Hi all:

I've been making Christmas treats this morning. I made 13 bags of sweet/spicy sugared almonds and 4 batches of chocolate walnut fudge. I put it in packs and give it out to my friends each Christmas. Has anyone else made anything? Here's a photo.

[borjo]

They look delightful. Where do you get those cone shaped bags?
I used to make Challah bread at Christmas because the braid looked so nice and I had a wonderful recipe. We'd just rip off a part of the braid instead of cutting the loaf. I'd get 3 small braids from a one loaf recipe. Made them for everyone I knew.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by borjo

They look delightful. Where do you get those cone shaped bags?
I used to make Challah bread at Christmas because the braid looked so nice and I had a wonderful recipe. We'd just rip off a part of the braid instead of cutting the loaf. I'd get 3 small braids from a one loaf recipe. Made them for everyone I knew.

I bought the bags on Amazon. Just do a search for cone shaped bags. You can find so many cute treat bags on Amazon. The bread sounds delicious. I would love for someone to give me a homemade loaf of bread. mmmmm

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by jnieman

I've been making Christmas treats this morning. I made 13 bags of sweet/spicy sugared almonds and 4 batches of chocolate walnut fudge. I put it in packs and give it out to my friends each Christmas. Has anyone else made anything? Here's a photo.

Darn it all, I thought you were going to ask us all to drop over.

[Happinow]

They look yummy! Candied nuts are Soooo good! Your friends are lucky! I've made several cookies and am putting them in holiday gift bags to give. 🎄🎄🎄🍴🍴🍴

[ylisa7]

I made my treats and gave most of them away. I had to make two batches of Peppermint Patties because they were that good, lol.

Here are the pics:

Sadly my cookies came out a bit flat but still tasted good. It was not one of my better years:


L-R chocolate crinkles, lemon crinkles, molasses, raspberry thumbprints and snickerdoodles.


Peanut Butter Dog Treats in the shape of bones




The candy-

Peppermint patties, buckeyes, maple walnut fudge, and mounds



As an extra…chocolate covered cherries:



And with the leftover chocolate….pretzels and craisins

[CFrance]

My husband is the only person in the world who loves fruitcake. I use a recipe from the grandmother of an Australian blogger I follow. I don't have a picture because he's been through two of them since Thanksgiving. They weigh, oh, 20 pounds apiece.

Love all your pictures, ylisa7!

[Boomer]

Those cookies sound quite wonderful, especially the peppermint patties......

The only peppermint patties I know how to make have just two ingredients: Hot Chocolate and Peppermint Schnapps......well, maybe a third ingredient, a little whipped cream on top.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by ylisa7

I made my treats and gave most of them away. I had to make two batches of Peppermint Patties because they were that good, lol.

Here are the pics:

Sadly my cookies came out a bit flat but still tasted good. It was not one of my better years:


L-R chocolate crinkles, lemon crinkles, molasses, raspberry thumbprints and snickerdoodles.


Peanut Butter Dog Treats in the shape of bones




The candy-

Peppermint patties, buckeyes, maple walnut fudge, and mounds



As an extra…chocolate covered cherries:



And with the leftover chocolate….pretzels and craisins

Yum. I just drooled all over my keyboard.

[redwitch]

Fudge? I'll beg for fudge. I really am a pretty decent cook but absolutely hate, loathe and despise baking. So, my homemade treats are things like marinated mushrooms, cheese straws, anything that doesn't require measuring or using a candy thermometer. Anyone want to trade some shrooms for walnut fudge?

[gomoho]

I really loved baking all those cookies; however, last year I realized they really are the kiss of death for my continuous battle of the bulge so this year tried something new - an orange/walnut flavored biscotti. Still in the process of making this (there are several steps) but so far so good.

[jnieman]

Originally Posted by gomoho

I really loved baking all those cookies; however, last year I realized they really are the kiss of death for my continuous battle of the bulge so this year tried something new - an orange/walnut flavored biscotti. Still in the process of making this (there are several steps) but so far so good.

Sounds good Pru. If you were still here I would have brought you a plate of fudge and almonds.