holiday treats

[tonksy]

so i've been doing some baking and in addition to the stuff i normally make i have been experimenting with some new recipes and i am looking for more. here is what i have made so far:
peanut butter cookies with chocolate kisses
magic bars
peppermint fudge
fruitcake bars
peanut butter chocolate fudge

still to make:
pumpkin bread
chocolate chip cookies
oatmeal cinnamon chip cookies

got any favorite holiday treat ideas you would like to share?

 

[samcurry]

damn tonksy, im gonna have to pay a visit to you and rob.

 

[Nixy]

NANIMO BARS

 

[tonksy]

NANIMO BARS

what is that?

 

[Nixy]

*forgot that Americans don't know Nanimo*

Something along these lines, although there are many variations (including a peanut butter filling which is meh and a mint one which is to DIE for)

They look like...

 

[tonksy]

sound delicious but would they ship well?

 

[HomeLAN]

peanut butter chocolate fudge

 

[Nixy]

oooh no

They tend to get kinda soft at room temperature and kinda melty at a little warmer than room temp...

 

[tonksy]

you want some?

nix, i might consider those for the girls' christmas parties at school. i couldn't make them and keep them at home. i'd eat whatever the girl's didn't and it wouldn't be fair to rob.

 

[HomeLAN]

you want some?

Only a little desperately.

 

[A.B.Normal]

<-----[cough]Nanaimo [/cough]

 

[tonksy]

Only a little desperately.

did you think you guys weren't gonna get a tin?

 

[unclehobart]

mah pecan pie still isn't on the short list.

*mope*

 

[A.B.Normal]

what is that?

Whats in a Nanaimo Bar you ask ?


Bikers and Cheap Hookers

 

[tonksy]

mah pecan pie still isn't on the short list.

*mope*

i'll do it today...but that's not for mailing, that's for eating.

 

[HomeLAN]

did you think you guys weren't gonna get a tin?

It's nice to have these things confirmed.

 

[Nixy]

Whats in a Nanaimo Bar you ask ?


Bikers and Cheap Hookers

hahaha

sorry, I spelled it wrong...but it still tastes just as good

 

[Leslie]

now I need Nanaimo Bars.

 

[tonksy]

so how important are the almonda in the crust? because the school does not allow nuts due to allergies.

 

[Leslie]

Base
2 squares (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup softened butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

Filling
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding
2 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar

Glaze
4 squares (oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
Procedure:

Base
Combine ingredients. Press into 9 inch square cake pan. Chill.

Filling
Combine butter, milk, and custard powder. Blend in confectioner's sugar. Spread over base. Chill at least 15 minutes.

Glaze
Partially melt chocolate and butter. Remove from heat and stir until melted. Spread over custard layer. Chill.
Store in refrigerator, covered, up to 1 month. Makes 24 bars.

Serve chilled. They're rich, so small portions may be appropriate. *cough*bullshit*cough*

I always found the almond ones yukky. I would wager that if you dumped in a bit more coconut you could forgo the nuts, it's more of a texture than a taste thing.