Holiday Foodie Gifts – Peppermint Bark and Cookie Truffles Recipes

The week before Christmas I like to make up gift bags full of foodie gifts for some of my neighbors and friends. These are the type of people I typically don’t buy Christmas gifts for, but like to give them a little something around the holidays.

When I whip up foodie Christmas gifts I like to make homemade fudge, a variety of holiday cookies, bark, chocolate dipped pretzels, truffles, chocolate dipped marshmallows or whatever else I’m in the mood to make.

The great folks over at FamilyFun Magazine sent over 2 great foodie gift recipes for us to share with all of you. Check out these treats which would be perfect for those foodie gifts that you need.

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bark Recipe

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Melt 1½ cups white chocolate chips in a microwave and pour into the pan; spread into a rectangle about ¼-inch thick and freeze 10 minutes. Melt 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips. Spread over the white chocolate so that the edges are even. Sprinkle with ¼ cup crushed starlight peppermints and ? cup mini marshmallows. Refrigerate until fi rm, about 30 minutes. Pull o­ parchment and break into pieces. Makes about 24 pieces.

Cookie Butter Truffles Recipe

Combine ½ cup softened unsalted butter, 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup cookie butter (such as Trader Joe ’s), and ¼ tsp. vanilla in a bowl, using an electric mixer on medium low. Use a small scoop to form 1-inch balls; roll with your hands to smooth; and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Melt 1 (12-oz.) bag of semisweet chocolate chips . Dip each ball into the chocolate with a fork, letting excess drip off. Place balls back on baking sheet, sprinkle with crushed Speculoos cookies, and chill until fi rm. Store in fridge. Makes 32.

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