Christmas

Easy rocky road candy (rocky road peanut clusters) to make for Christmas or the holidays. Perfect for cookie plates to give away to family and friends! Easy rocky road candy (rocky road peanut clusters) to make for Christmas or the holidays. Perfect for cookie plates to give away to family and friends!

This rocky road candy (also called rocky road peanut clusters) is an easy treat to make for Christmas. It only takes a few steps to make, and you can literally have them made in 15 minutes. This is a fun recipe for kids and grandkids to help make. Make a double batch, and they will…

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Easy frosted cranberries recipe to make for Christmas. These sugared cranberries are a tasty holiday treat. Use them to decorate your holiday table! Easy frosted cranberries recipe to make for Christmas. These sugared cranberries are a tasty holiday treat. Use them to decorate your holiday table!

These frosted cranberries or sugared cranberries are a beautiful holiday garnish or tasty treat for family and friends during the holiday season.   I just love fresh cranberries. I have always loved fresh cranberry sauce more than the kind that comes in a can. So when I first saw this recipe for sugared cranberries I…

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Easy DIY reindeer hot chocolate cones make a great hot chocolate party favor or a simple DIY holiday gift for friends and family. Easy DIY reindeer hot chocolate cones make a great hot chocolate party favor or a simple DIY holiday gift for friends and family.

DIY Reindeer Hot Cocoa Cones   Last year I was looking for an easy DIY hot cocoa craft to make to give away to friends and family during the holiday season and I ran across these super cute DIY reindeer hot chocolate cones.   These reindeer hot cocoa cones are really easy to make. You…

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Easy Karo crazy crunch recipe that was popular in the 1970's. It is an easy delicious caramel corn with almonds and pecans added for extra crunch. Yum! Easy Karo crazy crunch recipe that was popular in the 1970's. It is an easy delicious caramel corn with almonds and pecans added for extra crunch. Yum!

You might be wondering what in the world is Karo Crazy Crunch? Or like me, the thought of it will bring back a pleasant memory from childhood. I was recently going through an old cookbook that my elementary school put together about 40 years ago. As I was flipping through the pages I ran a…

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The best English toffee recipe to make as a special treat to give to family and friends during the holidays. You will love this easy English toffee recipe! The best English toffee recipe to make as a special treat to give to family and friends during the holidays. You will love this easy English toffee recipe!

I am not the world’s best candy maker, so I am always looking for good, easy candy recipes. Most of them require you to use a candy thermometer. While candy thermometers can be helpful, I found a wonderful English Toffee recipe that does not require a candy thermometer, and it turned out perfectly. And what’s…

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