Monday, December 15, 2008

Sugared Nuts
1 egg white
2 c. pecan halves
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
In a bowl, beat egg white until foamy. Add pecans and toss until well coated. combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pecans, toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned. Cool on waxed paper.

Thin Mints

2 bags white chocolate chips

1 one oz. bottle peppermint flavoring

1 can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk

a few drops green food coloring

1 pkg. almond bark dipping chocolate

Melt chips in microwave. Stir until smooth. Add milk, food coloring, and flavoring. Stir until smooth. Spray miniature muffin tins with food spray. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls into muffin tins. Chill until firm. Melt chocolate in microwave. Stir until smooth. Dip candy in chocolate and allow to dry on waxed paper. I use the minature muffin tins from Pampered Chef to make these.