We were having a bake sale at church this past Sunday and I wanted to help out since it was benefiting our youth summer trips. It was the perfect excuse to make these candies I saw on "Eatin' on the Cheap" blog. Thanks Corrie for posting the link to the entire blog on her blog. Blog, blog, blog!
Peppermint Creams
makes about 9 dozen
1 - 7oz jar of Marshmallow Cream
2/3 c. softened butter
1 t. vanilla extract
3/4 t. peppermint extract
6 cups sifted Confectioners sugar
1/2 cup peppermint candies or candy canes
Dipping Chocolate ( at least a couple of bags, maybe more)
1. Beat cream, butter, and extracts well.
2. Gradually add in sugar until well mixed.
3. Pulverize candy in a plastic bag with a rolling pin.
4. Fold candy into cream mixture.
5. Chill for a couple hours.
6. Roll mixture into balls or shape into molds. I cut mine into thick squares. Line them up on a wax paper lined baking sheet.
7. Chill again for a couple hours.
8. Melt chocolate according to package instructions. Dip candies into chocolate.
9. Place on wax paper lined baking sheets to set.
10. Drizzle white chocolate over cooled candies.
These were pretty easy to make, just time consuming. And, don't try to make them in the summer. The humidity will make it a little difficult for everything to set well. These may become a special Christmas treat because of weather and availability of candy canes. Otherwise, people liked them. They all sold at the bake sale and the leftovers I brought to small group were eaten up pretty quick. I do love bringing treats to small group. It's a good ego stroke, which I probably don't need. Also, click on the link to "Eatin' on the Cheap" to see a good step by step photo log of how to make these.
Well, lots of things to come, so be on the lookout for lots of new recipes. Also, what do you think of the new look? Food blogs are so trendy right now, that one of the new templates you can pick from is this food theme. Also loving the labels I have finally starting putting on everything. It's a good way for me to remember what I can make when dinner planning and grocery shopping.
3 comments:
love the look of the new blog. and i think that chocolate covered peppermint cream candies would make a great christmas treat. too bad i have to wait 6 more months to try them.
Anne saw the picture and said "Maybe we can have THAT for lunch!"
We saw the Amtrak today and I got excited to come and see you in Chicago. I will take the train to you!
Yeah, takes after her Oma. She does tell me often that she loves chocolate. Sometimes chocolate IS a girl's best friend!
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