Chocolate turns a holiday into a celebration. Chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil, traditional at Chanukah celebrations, are a popular treat at parties of all kinds. For a custom touch to the design and ingredients, Homemade Chocolate Coins (Chanukah Gelt) are simple to make.
Chocolate Bark Thanksgiving Turkeys
Imagine a college student’s smile when opening a care package and finding Chocolate Bark Thanksgiving Turkeys tucked inside. Picture the grins on deployed military after peering into a care package, far from home, and discovering Chocolate Bark Thanksgiving Turkeys to sweeten their holiday. Experience the delight of Thanksgiving guests when they are greeted by Chocolate…
Honey Lollipops for Licking, Stirring, and Gifting
On Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, there is a tradition of eating apples dipped in honey symbolizing the hope for a sweet New Year. This year I made sparkling Honey Lollipops as Rosh Hashanah gifts for family and friends. The amber apples are enjoyed as candy. The small circle pops double as tea stirrers,…
Snowflake and Christmas Wreath Fudge
Do you need a last minute gift or one last addition to a Christmas candy platter? Snowflake and Christmas Wreath Fudge is the answer. This super simple recipe, with only 3 ingredients, makes a sweet, creamy 2-layer fudge. Add a few sprinkles to turn plain fudge into sparkling Snowflakes and festive Christmas Wreaths.
Rainbow’s End Rocky Road Candy
According to Irish mythology, somewhere down Ireland’s cobbled lanes or over the rolling green hills, leprechaun’s gold is hidden in a pot at the end of the rainbow. If the little men in green were also stockpiling candy along with their treasure, it might look like this Rainbow’s End Rocky Road Candy, a scrumptious cobblestone…
Hot Chocolate Mix and Mini-Marshmallows
Technically, this blog is about baked goods and this post isn’t about something baked. However, it’s the winter. It’s cold outside. Thoughts stray toward warm steaming mugs of something soothing. Some wintery locations simply call for more than a glass of milk when it comes to cookie dunking. May I suggest creamy hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows?