Well...It's that time again whether you're ready for it or not. Candy making, waist watching, mall crowds, family outings, Christmas pageants, parties, doctor's offices, runny noses, etc. But in light it's still time to make time to slow things down. Life is short no matter how we look at it. Spend your time wisely but have fun while doing it. Be glad in it. Jesus is the reason for the season and we should thank him every day for what we have. I love Christmas because it means togetherness and laughter. I will have the best Christmas I can this year and I hope you do too. I'm going to share with you some of my "secret" candy recipes. I make candy trays every year. I think last year I did almost 60 candy trays! So...if you'd like to venture out on your own, give some of these a try. It's just not Christmas to me without the smell of butter and sugar ;)
http://www.corndawgs.com/ Visit this website. They had a cornmaze for halloween, now they have a winterwonderland with ice skating, real reindeer, kiddie train and more. It's in Walnut Grove near Loganville.
Here's a link for $11 off at Lake Lanier Lights...it's gorgeous but it can be quite expensive...to the tune of about $40 a car if you go during the weekend.
Stone Mountain Park is also really pretty at Christmas. This is a great deal. It's a Family Christmas 4 pack of tickets for $109. If there's more than 4 in your family, to add an extra person on is $28. These tickets will get you one meal at one of the three popular resturants there, the Christmas snow angel show, the fireworks display, The Polar Express 4-D show which is magnificent, Christmas parade nightly, live entertainment, sing-a-long Christmas train, over 2 million lights.unlimited hot chocolate and much more. By the way, you can only purchase these online. Otherwise, Kroger has discount tickets available but I don't think they're good for the Christmas time.
Fantasy Fudge recipe from Kraft
1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine
2/3 c evaporated milk (that's the small can)
3c sugar
1c nuts, optional
1t vanilla
12oz chocolate chips (you can use peanut butter chips, vanilla chips, etc--whichever flavor you prefer)
1 jar of Marshmallow Creme
In a heavy saucepan, melt butter, milk and sugar over med heat. Bring to a full rolling boil for 4 1/2 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent scorching. Remove from heat and immediately add chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla. Stir until completely smooth. Pour into a greased or foil lined 9 x 13 baking sheet. Cool at room temperature. Cut into squares. Makes about 3 pounds.
Date Nut Balls
2 sticks butter or margarine
1 c sugar
8oz pkg chopped dates
1c chopped pecans
2c Rice Krispies
powdered sugar
Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add sugar and nuts and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add nuts and Rice Krispies. Allow it to cool long enough so that it's easily handled. Roll into 1 inch balls and then into powdered sugar.
Chocolate Covered Oreos
1 package of Oreo Cookies
1 package of white almond bark
Melt almond bark in a glass microwavable bowl for about 2 minutes. Stop it at 1 minute and stir to prevent burning. When all smooth, dip oreos into the chocolate with a fork. Shake off excess and place on waxed paper. Let cool at room temperature or put on a a waxed lined cookie sheet if you're in a hurry :)
Chocolate Covered Ritz with Peanut Butter
1 Package of Ritz crackers
peanut butter
1 package of white almond bark
Make ritz cracker and peanut butter sandwiches..follow the above instructions for the chocolate. Super easy!!
Here's the recipe for the Strawberry Pecan Bread I baked last night. It's very very good!
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