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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Tomorrow I’m doing all my baking and candy-making for the packages that will go out on Friday, so this post is timely for me. The Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bark uses ingredients I already have ready, and it will make a nice addition to my goodies. Thanks!
I absolutely love Peppermint Bark! I could eat that stuff all day, so I’ll definitely try making my own!
I love the sound of both of these recipes!! These sound perfect for gift giving! I have been wanting to try making some truffles and this just might be the one. Plus, anything to try the Trader Joe’s cookie butter!! Yum!!
I like the peppermint recipe. Tonight I went looking for a recipe for fudge with M & Ms, since I was getting some on sale and found a three ingredient recipe. That’s my kind of quick fudge. My dad likes the peanut M & M candies so will use those red and green ones in a white chocolate fudge.
OOOooo these look and sound good. I really tthink some of the nicest gifts are things like this. I love the little tins of candy and homemade cookies and such. The peppermint just screams Holidays!