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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Se9yvhVpn9o\/Xy_1obvCavI\/AAAAAAADAD8\/oE7t8kztOSA3Ws0wKuV6W9piZ8LZuickQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/cover%2BCreme%2Bde%2BMure.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1445\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Se9yvhVpn9o\/Xy_1obvCavI\/AAAAAAADAD8\/oE7t8kztOSA3Ws0wKuV6W9piZ8LZuickQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/cover%2BCreme%2Bde%2BMure.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOur blackberries are coming fast and furious on our canes at the moment.\u0026nbsp; They seem to be a bit earlier this year than before, but I say that every year.\u0026nbsp; Blackberry Liqueur is something I have always wanted to try making and so this year I thought I would actually do it.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_U0zRMj9whY\/Xy_1CBFDc9I\/AAAAAAADACw\/zfKibW6n0ikWliId1tiCOdF6bimMpnniACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5064.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1498\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_U0zRMj9whY\/Xy_1CBFDc9I\/AAAAAAADACw\/zfKibW6n0ikWliId1tiCOdF6bimMpnniACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5064.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt was actually relatively easy to make. You simply mash a quantity of clean berries and then leave them to macerate for a couple of days with a bottle of wine.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VqikE2V8PDo\/Xy_0_BAEowI\/AAAAAAADACs\/pftRiwNsjGUaq7VJmreAGNkh1IiawSTXACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5070.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1383\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VqikE2V8PDo\/Xy_0_BAEowI\/AAAAAAADACs\/pftRiwNsjGUaq7VJmreAGNkh1IiawSTXACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5070.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt says to use a medium bodied wine. I looked that up and a medium bodied wine would be a Merlot, Shiraz, Tempranillo or Nebbiolo. I wouldn't really know one wine from another as we are not wine drinkers really, but I used a Shiraz. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VDX_wYEl1FY\/Xy_1HYlUDuI\/AAAAAAADAC0\/hWsJF9FU6fYg76ZmyFXVvZJuKUcQ_Yg3gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5072.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1464\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VDX_wYEl1FY\/Xy_1HYlUDuI\/AAAAAAADAC0\/hWsJF9FU6fYg76ZmyFXVvZJuKUcQ_Yg3gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5072.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI do know that in cooking they say you shouldn't use any wine that you would not drink, and so I used a moderately priced one. Not the most expensive, but not the cheapest either!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hvykz7xGjE\/Xy_1Qs4W2CI\/AAAAAAADADE\/WOor2Frz-JAz7JlKan0ISZ5l9PsUoDkZACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5075.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1571\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hvykz7xGjE\/Xy_1Qs4W2CI\/AAAAAAADADE\/WOor2Frz-JAz7JlKan0ISZ5l9PsUoDkZACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5075.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYou clean your berries really well, removing and discarding any leaves or stems, etc. and then you mash them in a large non-reactive\u0026nbsp; container. I used a large glass bowl. That's when you add the wine.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0CJJKhMjbwc\/Xy_1SQ1FwHI\/AAAAAAADADM\/qmK9JnEihFA53Ld9SO-kD8zk0GpSYeQxACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5076.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1492\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0CJJKhMjbwc\/Xy_1SQ1FwHI\/AAAAAAADADM\/qmK9JnEihFA53Ld9SO-kD8zk0GpSYeQxACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5076.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nGive it all a good stir and then leave it to macerate for 48 hours.\u0026nbsp; Cover it of course so nothing falls into it.\u0026nbsp; I used a clean tea towel.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RkUllvmr_OU\/Xy_4je8WUpI\/AAAAAAADAEc\/RakWj5zgdCQttF1GgiM6I4T0Q7H-TDL_wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5078.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1404\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-RkUllvmr_OU\/Xy_4je8WUpI\/AAAAAAADAEc\/RakWj5zgdCQttF1GgiM6I4T0Q7H-TDL_wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5078.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAt the end of that time you strain the juice twice. Once through a fine mesh sieve to remove all the seeds, etc. and then again through a bit of cheesecloth to make sure absolutely no debris remains and you have a nice clear liquid. Any solids left behind might go mouldy, so you really need to be careful there are none left.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B6AjtqJV2GY\/Xy_1UPQhN3I\/AAAAAAADADQ\/PpSHcHjDjTANgMMyx2OL4PPHkk7S8xRJgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5077.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1525\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-B6AjtqJV2GY\/Xy_1UPQhN3I\/AAAAAAADADQ\/PpSHcHjDjTANgMMyx2OL4PPHkk7S8xRJgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5077.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAfter that you heat it gently with a quantity of sugar, until the sugar melts . . .\u0026nbsp; and then you add some alchohol.\u0026nbsp; Vodka or gin. I used vodka.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vKHgxixPY9s\/Xy_1Xd6PLeI\/AAAAAAADADY\/0GRg6QB_03ImGvp6F8ibB8lIgTHPQKHHwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5079.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1496\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vKHgxixPY9s\/Xy_1Xd6PLeI\/AAAAAAADADY\/0GRg6QB_03ImGvp6F8ibB8lIgTHPQKHHwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5079.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"373\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAt that point it is ready to decant into clean and sterile bottles, ready to seal and store in a dark place, ready for gifting, or keeping depending on your religious affinity.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PVWAxE482u4\/Xy_1aoikpSI\/AAAAAAADADg\/1oJq17v2Kb0bRze3Tk6LcBCmg_dj1Y-VgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5081.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1298\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PVWAxE482u4\/Xy_1aoikpSI\/AAAAAAADADg\/1oJq17v2Kb0bRze3Tk6LcBCmg_dj1Y-VgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5081.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAs with most of these things, the longer they sit the better they get, or so I am told. I did share a bottle with my next door neighbor and she thought it was quite nice!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YQmjlsctYMg\/Xy_1dkNwMNI\/AAAAAAADADk\/7nXqUqmXbigRl2f-57-B5zXw1J-UAW1zgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5082.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1391\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YQmjlsctYMg\/Xy_1dkNwMNI\/AAAAAAADADk\/7nXqUqmXbigRl2f-57-B5zXw1J-UAW1zgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5082.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI call that a win! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gY5miQXzIO8\/Xy_1fwKfdWI\/AAAAAAADADo\/ZoDWtr3_ULMKns4InGXbM50RfO5JK9BogCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5083.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1447\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gY5miQXzIO8\/Xy_1fwKfdWI\/AAAAAAADADo\/ZoDWtr3_ULMKns4InGXbM50RfO5JK9BogCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5083.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI used Kilner clip top square bottles, and filled five of them.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aV0-fdtJpuY\/Xy_1hD7hEbI\/AAAAAAADADw\/c_XQLQeKuf83WMv5gp31CzVGyKnuZp_FACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_5084.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1550\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aV0-fdtJpuY\/Xy_1hD7hEbI\/AAAAAAADADw\/c_XQLQeKuf83WMv5gp31CzVGyKnuZp_FACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_5084.JPG\" title=\"Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"386\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nVery pretty and jewel-like.\u0026nbsp; Very festive. I suspect it will be really nice by the time Christmas rolls around.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003E{\"image\":\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Se9yvhVpn9o\/Xy_1obvCavI\/AAAAAAADAD8\/oE7t8kztOSA3Ws0wKuV6W9piZ8LZuickQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/cover%2BCreme%2Bde%2BMure.JPG\",\"name\":\"Homemade Blackberry Liqueur\",\"prepTime\":\"PT48H\",\"cookTime\":\"PT8M\",\"totalTime\":\"PT48H8M\",\"description\":\"This  sweet and fruity liqueur is amazingly easy to make. 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If your bottles are sterile it should keep for a very long time, if not then keep an eye on it and use it within a year.\"],\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Recipe\"}\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardid=\"177\" data-ccmcardnum=\"3\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\"\u003E\nHomemade Blackberry Liqueur\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Ca class=\"ccm-printbutton\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recipesgenerator.com\/p\/print.html?em=nzirvzorxvqlzm^^zlo.xln\u0026amp;cardid=177\" id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"ccmpr(this);\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Homemade Blackberry Liqueur\" draggable=\"false\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Se9yvhVpn9o\/Xy_1obvCavI\/AAAAAAADAD8\/oE7t8kztOSA3Ws0wKuV6W9piZ8LZuickQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/cover%2BCreme%2Bde%2BMure.JPG\" title=\"Homemade Blackberry Liqueur\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E1 scant litre (35 oz)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-time\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Eprep time: 48 hour\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Ecook time: 8 M\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-time-child\"\u003Etotal time: 48 H \u0026amp; 8 M\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\"\u003E\nThis\u0026nbsp; sweet and fruity liqueur is amazingly easy to make. It is also known as Creme d Mure.\u0026nbsp; It would make the perfect gift for all your friends who drink alcohol this Christmas and is the perfect thing to make from some of that Blackberry Glut.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\nIngredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E5 cups blackberries, picked through, de-stemmed and washed (700g)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E26 1\/2 ounces of a medium bodied red wine (750cl bottle, I used Shiraz)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1 1\/2 cups granulated sugar (300g)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 cup of vodka or gin (120ml)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\nInstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMeasure your berries into a large glass or other non-reactive bowl. Mash them with a potato masher and then pour the bottle of wine over top. Cover with a clean towel and leave to macerate for 48 hours in a cool dark place.\u0026nbsp; Give them a bit of a mash every now and then.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen 48 hours is finished, strain everything through a mesh sieve to remove all of the berries and debris.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Strain again through some cheese cloth to make sure you have a clean juice without anything extra in it.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPour the juice into a large saucepan. Add the sugar. Heat gently to a simmer and leave to warm over low heat for about 8 minutes, until all the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and stir in the alcohol.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELeave to cool completely and then decant into clean sterile bottles. Store in a cool dark place. 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I did drink a lot of coffee back then.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PiFHPJvP7HA\/XdkaNJoFzlI\/AAAAAAACsw8\/q-9ylbvRZSgv64ggvXrZzoGMGWTNrCNMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/cover.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-PiFHPJvP7HA\/XdkaNJoFzlI\/AAAAAAACsw8\/q-9ylbvRZSgv64ggvXrZzoGMGWTNrCNMQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/cover.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut vanity caused me to stop drinking it about 30 years or so ago.\u0026nbsp; I didn't like the way it stained the teeth, tea as well, and I couldn't afford to go to the Dentist very often, and so I just stopped drinking it. Then of course I joined the Church of Jesus Christ in the year 1999, and we have a health law called the Word of Wisdom and we don't drink tea or coffee as a part of that anyways.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7DOVNxsMfYs\/XdkalnX3hvI\/AAAAAAACsxU\/-BNyoUQy_ncoUXJ0Y4OfYFdSL5Q_5RJ3ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8187.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1593\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7DOVNxsMfYs\/XdkalnX3hvI\/AAAAAAACsxU\/-BNyoUQy_ncoUXJ0Y4OfYFdSL5Q_5RJ3ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_8187.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLatter Day Saints do love their hot chocolate however, but as a person who has never liked chocolate milk or hot chocolate, that doesn't do it for me either!\u0026nbsp; I have the occasional one, but its not something I go out of my way for.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0JvbqbXxb5s\/XdkaZtcHeTI\/AAAAAAACsxA\/-WBHBiZbPgM-A97DnxOTxrJTEqv3ba88gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8176.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-id7tuLWi8wU\/XdkajC2DEpI\/AAAAAAACsxM\/rGc_mvErirUsmxxqMTPQpfYO0w8Ygy9pQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8190.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1311\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-id7tuLWi8wU\/XdkajC2DEpI\/AAAAAAACsxM\/rGc_mvErirUsmxxqMTPQpfYO0w8Ygy9pQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_8190.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nLong about this time of year however, I start craving this Strawberry Hot Cocoa.\u0026nbsp; It is a homemade mix .\u0026nbsp; I got the recipe from a Gooseberry Patch book quite a number of years ago now called Autumn in the Country and is attributed to Tammy Moody from Thomasville, GA.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a2ZMB4XRerU\/XdkfYZ8YmOI\/AAAAAAACsyg\/J1hzL6eXfaw9mE7OPMtbsfDaTWL7jT8TACK4BGAYYCw\/s1600\/autumn.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a2ZMB4XRerU\/XdkfYZ8YmOI\/AAAAAAACsyg\/J1hzL6eXfaw9mE7OPMtbsfDaTWL7jT8TACK4BGAYYCw\/s400\/autumn.jpg\" width=\"285\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI just love the Gooseberry Patch Recipe books. Each one is like sitting down with an old friend.\u0026nbsp; All the recipes in them are pretty good. I've never tried one I didn't fall in love with and this is one of those!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0JvbqbXxb5s\/XdkaZtcHeTI\/AAAAAAACsxA\/-WBHBiZbPgM-A97DnxOTxrJTEqv3ba88gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8176.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"862\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"215\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0JvbqbXxb5s\/XdkaZtcHeTI\/AAAAAAACsxA\/-WBHBiZbPgM-A97DnxOTxrJTEqv3ba88gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_8176.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIts very easy to make and so delicious, using only 4 basic ingredients.\u0026nbsp; Non-dairy coffee creamer, strawberry drink mix, powdered milk and sugar.\u0026nbsp; It does make quite a bit, but that's no problem as we gobble it up during these colder months.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-id7tuLWi8wU\/XdkajC2DEpI\/AAAAAAACsxM\/rGc_mvErirUsmxxqMTPQpfYO0w8Ygy9pQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8190.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1311\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-id7tuLWi8wU\/XdkajC2DEpI\/AAAAAAACsxM\/rGc_mvErirUsmxxqMTPQpfYO0w8Ygy9pQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_8190.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI like it so much more than not cocoa, firstly because its not chocolate, and secondly because it melts instantly into the boiling water in your mug. It doesn't clump or leave any powdery residue.\u0026nbsp; In short its perfection!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mvHroaxdSA8\/XdkalWyU0ZI\/AAAAAAACsxQ\/1_um5XD-HY0o7Z0NsqBc7MxRl2vzKuHkgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8191.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1395\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mvHroaxdSA8\/XdkalWyU0ZI\/AAAAAAACsxQ\/1_um5XD-HY0o7Z0NsqBc7MxRl2vzKuHkgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_8191.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOf course sometimes as an additional treat, and when I need an extra pick me up, I will top each serving with a small handful of pink and white mini marshmallows.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1pwCHKN7h0I\/XdkaoZiKTaI\/AAAAAAACsxY\/QZvdN9z3-o4JpyCfqKfLn6PdkrCckOCpgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8192.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1591\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1pwCHKN7h0I\/XdkaoZiKTaI\/AAAAAAACsxY\/QZvdN9z3-o4JpyCfqKfLn6PdkrCckOCpgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_8192.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nSo lovely and indulgent\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; so simple . . .\u0026nbsp; perfect for biscuit dunking!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sdmF97Kd4ok\/Xdkaptb8_RI\/AAAAAAACsxc\/V-MyRRabAcI4XTuxnWUpseHxED8ZRbYVQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8193.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1425\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-sdmF97Kd4ok\/Xdkaptb8_RI\/AAAAAAACsxc\/V-MyRRabAcI4XTuxnWUpseHxED8ZRbYVQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_8193.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI really do love it.\u0026nbsp; It has a nice mild strawberry flavour and beautiful consistency.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JxPMV73UlsI\/Xdka15uCu6I\/AAAAAAACsxo\/thHK6w0TDw08HYOsng3PWj6wafFxXCcowCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Pink%2BHot%2BCocoa%2BMix%2Bcollage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-JxPMV73UlsI\/Xdka15uCu6I\/AAAAAAACsxo\/thHK6w0TDw08HYOsng3PWj6wafFxXCcowCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Pink%2BHot%2BCocoa%2BMix%2Bcollage.jpg\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt is also perfect for this time of year to make as gifts for friends and family.\u0026nbsp; You can mix it up pronto and divide it into clean jars for giving.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--_PQEmA6qCM\/XdkbDdJVzdI\/AAAAAAACsx0\/EAoZNmUu_iM5eAMwcbLC-rrcedgVDyzuQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8178.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1458\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/--_PQEmA6qCM\/XdkbDdJVzdI\/AAAAAAACsx0\/EAoZNmUu_iM5eAMwcbLC-rrcedgVDyzuQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_8178.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAlways adding of course a tag which give instructions on how to use it.\u0026nbsp; You can make it a gift on it's own or you can pop it into a basket with a few other goodies for giving.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-42CoijDIFyI\/XdkbAO9vBaI\/AAAAAAACsxw\/vnA-PnbR3rYaq0dy6dkb3kY7dR3xeBd9QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_8179.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1545\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-42CoijDIFyI\/XdkbAO9vBaI\/AAAAAAACsxw\/vnA-PnbR3rYaq0dy6dkb3kY7dR3xeBd9QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_8179.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nPerhaps a really festive Christmas mug, filled with a bag of marsh mallows, a cute tin of shortbread biscuits, a nice plaque that they can hang on the wall, etc.\u0026nbsp; Anything festive goes.\u0026nbsp; You can let your gift-giving imagination go wild here!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardnum=\"1\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" draggable=\"false\" height=\"318\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XpyT4j77ask\/XdkaLspD8cI\/AAAAAAACsw4\/jYM6Fkz7_KcYSQ-3vKSI5A2k22hWObAmACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/best%2Bcover.JPG\" title=\"Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr();\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nStrawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003EAbout 6 cups of milk\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nThis is my absolute favourite hot drink in the winter. I keep it in a tightly covered jar near my kettle so that it is ready to hand when I am craving something creamy and hot.\u0026nbsp; It also makes a nice gift for the holidays, neighbours, hostess gift, etc.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E725g powdered milk (25.6 oz pkg.)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E455g powdered strawberry drink mix (16 oz pkg.)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E170g powdered non-dairy coffee creamer (6 oz jar)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E195g caster sugar (1 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003Emini marshmallows to serve (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch2 class=\"ccm-howto ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nHow to cook Strawberry Hot Cocoa Mix\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EWhisk all of the ingredients together until well combined.\u0026nbsp; Store in a covered airtight container.\u0026nbsp; To use place 240ml\/1 cup of boiling water in a mug and stir in 3 to 4 heaped TBS of the mix. 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wish you could all smell my house right now!\u0026nbsp; It smells like heaven, all cinnamony and sweet!\u0026nbsp; That's because I have been busy making a Hostess Gift today!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1WrAxaHMh0A\/XZSjk5-x69I\/AAAAAAACpGE\/lfglVTsCJXMgydpId3oalw5qS_jG9X_SgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/Cover%2Bsnack%2Bmix.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1365\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1WrAxaHMh0A\/XZSjk5-x69I\/AAAAAAACpGE\/lfglVTsCJXMgydpId3oalw5qS_jG9X_SgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Cover%2Bsnack%2Bmix.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nWhenever we are invited to someones house for a meal I like to bring a Hostess Gift along as a thank you!\u0026nbsp; We are going to our friend's Tina and Tony's for lunch today and so I thought I would make something special for them to enjoy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qPyruy3KqSY\/XZSjmExqfwI\/AAAAAAACpGI\/AaPMT-TISTEMaLcmArzMR-VRK_KEj6ZmQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6922.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1470\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qPyruy3KqSY\/XZSjmExqfwI\/AAAAAAACpGI\/AaPMT-TISTEMaLcmArzMR-VRK_KEj6ZmQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6922.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe last time we went I took along a loaf of my Irish Tea Brack.\u0026nbsp; Oh, I know I could bring some After 8 Mints or some such, but I think a homemade gift is so much more personal!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hzcv6l3DXKY\/XZSjqJa1ziI\/AAAAAAACpGM\/IvO3-MSK8X0bvXZnia9ghqIW8IINCJAnwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6948.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1241\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hzcv6l3DXKY\/XZSjqJa1ziI\/AAAAAAACpGM\/IvO3-MSK8X0bvXZnia9ghqIW8IINCJAnwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6948.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI was going through my Big Blue Binder and this recipe for Pecan Crunch Snack Mix caught my eye and I happened to have everything in the house to make it.\u0026nbsp; For those of you who don't know my Big Blue Binder is a recipe binder that I have been collecting recipes in throughout my life, since I was a small girl.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NJvEfWiqSkY\/XZSjtLvsEFI\/AAAAAAACpGQ\/ugiP3zPHpwEo9onqKEetyAAnLxUkAQUlQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6951.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1503\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NJvEfWiqSkY\/XZSjtLvsEFI\/AAAAAAACpGQ\/ugiP3zPHpwEo9onqKEetyAAnLxUkAQUlQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6951.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt is bulging with recipes gleaned from magazines, family and friends throughout the years and it has travelled all around the world with me.\u0026nbsp; It is filled with the best of the best, and this is one of those recipes!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Yyj4iiju6g\/XZSjvMt_xlI\/AAAAAAACpGU\/AeqhRNaQq_EdJUhcSyC3mFMmUPjx81aEgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6953.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1277\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Yyj4iiju6g\/XZSjvMt_xlI\/AAAAAAACpGU\/AeqhRNaQq_EdJUhcSyC3mFMmUPjx81aEgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6953.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nA few are clippings, but most are handwritten.\u0026nbsp; I used to have beautiful handwriting. Not so much anymore. I have gotten out of practise.\u0026nbsp; This is one of the hand written ones!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U_6iH7Bpu_0\/XZSjzS2Y17I\/AAAAAAACpGY\/L1tDzOC-sYIV5gO7kXt20O-7wmwvkRWrwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6955.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1147\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U_6iH7Bpu_0\/XZSjzS2Y17I\/AAAAAAACpGY\/L1tDzOC-sYIV5gO7kXt20O-7wmwvkRWrwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6955.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI have not noted the source of the recipe, but strongly suspect it was taken from an add for Shreddies breakfast cereal!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mEqk28-AmlA\/XZSjz4oL5aI\/AAAAAAACpGc\/ZrxAfJ4NRGklhZ7jd_E0crfWi7ByGAuiACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6958.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1386\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-mEqk28-AmlA\/XZSjz4oL5aI\/AAAAAAACpGc\/ZrxAfJ4NRGklhZ7jd_E0crfWi7ByGAuiACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6958.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt makes for the perfect snack mixture and Hostess Gift.\u0026nbsp; Sweet and salty\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wlKcsIbTuXo\/XZSj1NDJX5I\/AAAAAAACpGk\/8lt6BhLsf2cvc7fVF5eLPTrtYdctV3nMgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6960.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1287\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wlKcsIbTuXo\/XZSj1NDJX5I\/AAAAAAACpGk\/8lt6BhLsf2cvc7fVF5eLPTrtYdctV3nMgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6960.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nCrisp and crunchy\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; with plenty of sugared pecans, toasted cereal and sweet stick dried cranberries . . .\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SEZQt281hEY\/XZSj3OdQ9dI\/AAAAAAACpGo\/Rce4m4CK3oUM6PqpQNABrmuPEm1JZsT0ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6961.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1397\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-SEZQt281hEY\/XZSj3OdQ9dI\/AAAAAAACpGo\/Rce4m4CK3oUM6PqpQNABrmuPEm1JZsT0ACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6961.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd throughout the scent and flavour of cinnamon and honey . . .\u0026nbsp; tantalisingly rich and wonderful\u0026nbsp; . . .\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q4ZYzQCcj5A\/XZSj64pOz-I\/AAAAAAACpGs\/EUrlFCJhFJc2IFJ0agsKJrzdlZvYiRQtQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6962.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1310\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-q4ZYzQCcj5A\/XZSj64pOz-I\/AAAAAAACpGs\/EUrlFCJhFJc2IFJ0agsKJrzdlZvYiRQtQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6962.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIt makes enough for two jars to give away and a small container to keep and is as easy as stirring together some cereal, nuts, cinnamon and cranberries . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CwzmdsOjX3M\/XZSj8O9qkNI\/AAAAAAACpGw\/dX7WH90HxSsDAuiEDS4PQLj8WrBQR116gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/IMG_6963.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1064\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"265\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CwzmdsOjX3M\/XZSj8O9qkNI\/AAAAAAACpGw\/dX7WH90HxSsDAuiEDS4PQLj8WrBQR116gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/IMG_6963.JPG\" title=\"Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nand cooking a sweet concoction to toss them with, prior to spreading it all out on a baking sheet and toasting it in the oven for about half an hour.\u0026nbsp; Easy Peasy!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!-- START The Recipe Box --\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-card\" data-ccmcardnum=\"7\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-wrapper\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"ccm-yield ccm-info-child\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E6 1\/2 cups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-author ccm-info-child\"\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003E\u003Cspan itemprop=\"name\"\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-btns-wrapper ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printbutton\" onclick=\"ccmpr();\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithImage\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"ccm-printWithoutImage\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg draggable=\"false\" height=\"341\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-l6CHLWat2os\/XZSjkrn4V3I\/AAAAAAACpGA\/dJGbAXWU7nAMpk474WvjI2oqXOBNizHtACLcBGAsYHQ\/s400\/Best%2Bcover%2Bsnack%2Bmix.JPG\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nPecan Crunch Snack Mix\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nOne from my big blue binder. I am sure I copied it from an ad in a magazine for Shreddies cereal.\u0026nbsp; Delicious addictive!\u0026nbsp; This makes great hostess gifts as well.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-ingredients ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E520g shreddies cereal (4 cups)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E120g coarsely broken pecan nuts\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E50g dried cranberries (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E2 tsp ground cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E50g soft light brown sugar (1\/2 cup packed)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E60g butter (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E60ml corn syrup, golden syrup or honey (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E1\/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section-instructions instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"ccm-head\"\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch2 class=\"ccm-howto ccm-hide-on-print\"\u003E\nHow to cook Pecan Crunch Snack Mix\u003C\/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ccm-section\"\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EPreheat the oven to 120*C\/250*F\/ gas mark 2. Butter a large baking sheet with a rim really well. Measure the cereal, pecans and cinnamon into a bowl and toss together.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003ECombine the butter, brown sugar and golden syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly over medium high heat. Once it comes to the boil. allow it to boil for 2 minutes without stirring. Take off heat and stir in the bicarbonate of soda. It will foam up. Pour this over the cereal mixture in the bowl and toss to coat using a spoon. (The mixture will be very hot so don't touch it with your hands!!) Spread out on the prepared baking sheet.\u003C\/li\u003E\n\u003Cli itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003EBake for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring it every 8 to 10 minutes until crisp and lightly coated. 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hhq-tvudeZE\/XBOLBwCMd0I\/AAAAAAACRrc\/wbst_2h9nE0WhsiGPbwnHgJjwdwXGlN3wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3317.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1507\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hhq-tvudeZE\/XBOLBwCMd0I\/AAAAAAACRrc\/wbst_2h9nE0WhsiGPbwnHgJjwdwXGlN3wCLcBGAs\/w640-h602\/DSCN3317.JPG\" title=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI wanted to make something special for the children of our Ministering brothers (father and son, church thing)\u0026nbsp; for Christmas.\u0026nbsp; They are always so good at visiting us.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWhen Todd had his cancer and was going through treatments, the children came over to us one night and had made him cards and had some cookies they had baked for him along with some cards they had made.\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KWjaJTDJwf0\/XBOLEdwQ9RI\/AAAAAAACRrk\/0rOYiAx_29EWywXwenBfTnUda43h0zTTQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3318.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1485\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KWjaJTDJwf0\/XBOLEdwQ9RI\/AAAAAAACRrk\/0rOYiAx_29EWywXwenBfTnUda43h0zTTQCLcBGAs\/w640-h592\/DSCN3318.JPG\" title=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThey are a lovely family.\u0026nbsp; Their dad was coming over yesterday to pick up our tropical fish which we have re-homed with them and so I thought I would make them some goodies to enjoy over the holidays as well. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qTnjepuvlFw\/XBOLDFIj33I\/AAAAAAACRrg\/CwLMD8BtRSoykkuj4vOqEW_9wesZ3MXbwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3319.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1561\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qTnjepuvlFw\/XBOLDFIj33I\/AAAAAAACRrg\/CwLMD8BtRSoykkuj4vOqEW_9wesZ3MXbwCLcBGAs\/w640-h624\/DSCN3319.JPG\" title=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI had seen melted snowmen bark all over the internet and so decided to make some for them.\u0026nbsp; It was really simple to make. You just melt white chocolate and spread it out on a prepped pan . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI used Dr Oetker white chocolate for bakers, broken into squares. (Melted in the microwave according to the package directions.)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-odPON1rnU7U\/XBOLGdruN8I\/AAAAAAACRro\/uU5a5jpzAPYkf-MnGNoPgxiLagxs3LW2wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3320.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1434\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-odPON1rnU7U\/XBOLGdruN8I\/AAAAAAACRro\/uU5a5jpzAPYkf-MnGNoPgxiLagxs3LW2wCLcBGAs\/w640-h571\/DSCN3320.JPG\" title=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAdd halved mini peanut butter cups for the hats . . .\u0026nbsp; some googly eyes . . . \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oV4qqUP21Yk\/XBOLHNYfBjI\/AAAAAAACRrs\/cc6ERpZK3JYdXtTHZJtShpwhhDupMA_yQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3321.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1546\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-oV4qqUP21Yk\/XBOLHNYfBjI\/AAAAAAACRrs\/cc6ERpZK3JYdXtTHZJtShpwhhDupMA_yQCLcBGAs\/w618-h640\/DSCN3321.JPG\" title=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" width=\"618\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBlack candy balls for the buttons. (I picked out the dark balls from the Dr Oetker Midnight magic cake decs)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RjILMC7ZvN0\/XBOLIIuL1hI\/AAAAAAACRrw\/6PswY01TVzEJ3G59Eh80upckyWanx0RBACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3322.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1432\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RjILMC7ZvN0\/XBOLIIuL1hI\/AAAAAAACRrw\/6PswY01TVzEJ3G59Eh80upckyWanx0RBACLcBGAs\/w640-h571\/DSCN3322.JPG\" title=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nYellow and orange candy strands (Again I picked them out of a bottle of mixed candy strands from Dr Oetker) for the noses\u0026nbsp; .\u0026nbsp; .\u0026nbsp; .\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qpg3OkXSmwI\/XBOLJopZJEI\/AAAAAAACRr0\/BuH1bLcgcr0xIfXdYJ8mHC5CVjQ9PUusgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3323.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"802\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qpg3OkXSmwI\/XBOLJopZJEI\/AAAAAAACRr0\/BuH1bLcgcr0xIfXdYJ8mHC5CVjQ9PUusgCLcBGAs\/w640-h320\/DSCN3323.JPG\" title=\"Melted Snowman Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAnd broken pretzel sticks for the arms.\u0026nbsp; In between I scattered white snowflake candies, then popped the tray in the fridge to chill.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pWXFXw1SZKM\/XBOLLE-gc0I\/AAAAAAACRr4\/Cu_mlxE2ADUMMNGuFBg-VovLhioqNAKHgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3324.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rudolf Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1575\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pWXFXw1SZKM\/XBOLLE-gc0I\/AAAAAAACRr4\/Cu_mlxE2ADUMMNGuFBg-VovLhioqNAKHgCLcBGAs\/w629-h640\/DSCN3324.JPG\" title=\"Rudolf Bark\" width=\"629\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFor the Rudolf bark, I used Dr Oetker milk chocolate for bakers, broken up\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; which I melted in the microwave and spread out on the prepped pan.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMake sure you don't overheat your chocolate or it will seize. I do it for one minute, then let it sit, stir, and if it needs more then reheat at 10 second intervals. Just what the package says.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jOzuuEq1QHw\/XBOLNIYIJzI\/AAAAAAACRr8\/Ysknv5chuo8Ax64YxJcKQ9RvQmQRxF74wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3325.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rudolf Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1368\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-jOzuuEq1QHw\/XBOLNIYIJzI\/AAAAAAACRr8\/Ysknv5chuo8Ax64YxJcKQ9RvQmQRxF74wCLcBGAs\/w640-h546\/DSCN3325.JPG\" title=\"Rudolf Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nFor the antlers I used white chocolate coated smallish pretzels.\u0026nbsp; You can easily cut them in half without breaking them by using a sharp knife and carefully sawing down through the centres.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmSPspigCCs\/XBOLPssy-uI\/AAAAAAACRsE\/oc_odQWqJDMPgq61qFZZvFycdrXHufdVwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3326.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rudolf Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1456\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-hmSPspigCCs\/XBOLPssy-uI\/AAAAAAACRsE\/oc_odQWqJDMPgq61qFZZvFycdrXHufdVwCLcBGAs\/w640-h581\/DSCN3326.JPG\" title=\"Rudolf Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI put the googly candy eyes on first . . .\u0026nbsp; and then I placed the antlers above, trying to place them with the cut edges outwards, rounded edges in the middle\/bottom . . .\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDon't look too closely as I messed up a few by putting them on backwards, lol\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6KmVnH9hPj0\/XBOLPZf_3jI\/AAAAAAACRsA\/tI1R4GB1G30pEdP_FEO30oi8eWAnRKvfwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3327.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rudolf Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1465\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-6KmVnH9hPj0\/XBOLPZf_3jI\/AAAAAAACRsA\/tI1R4GB1G30pEdP_FEO30oi8eWAnRKvfwCLcBGAs\/w640-h586\/DSCN3327.JPG\" title=\"Rudolf Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI used red smarties for the noses.\u0026nbsp; I actually bought\u0026nbsp; tube of \"Rudolf noses\" to use for this.\u0026nbsp; They worked perfectly.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou could use any kind of red candy that you can find so long as it is size appropriate.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xtyG_XNBn78\/XBOLQsZFaTI\/AAAAAAACRsI\/x7ALT2vGAuE1IUjnQOBieJBavTojnnQEACLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3328.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rudolf Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1572\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xtyG_XNBn78\/XBOLQsZFaTI\/AAAAAAACRsI\/x7ALT2vGAuE1IUjnQOBieJBavTojnnQEACLcBGAs\/w640-h627\/DSCN3328.JPG\" title=\"Rudolf Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOnce again, in between I scattered some candy snowflakes, which really added a lovely festive touch and a bit of contrast with the darkness of the chocolate.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PSI-AJXx6ww\/XBOLSdUkNyI\/AAAAAAACRsM\/klDyrzaNz84b6Gz8fbZ3Yb-0bAu0KRhRwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3329.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rudolf Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1425\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PSI-AJXx6ww\/XBOLSdUkNyI\/AAAAAAACRsM\/klDyrzaNz84b6Gz8fbZ3Yb-0bAu0KRhRwCLcBGAs\/w640-h570\/DSCN3329.JPG\" title=\"Rudolf Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nAltogether they turned out really nicely.\u0026nbsp; I think they did at any rate, and the children's father was oohing over them when he came to pick up the fish.\u0026nbsp; I really think that the children will love them.\u0026nbsp; I can't imagine any child not enjoying something like this!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003C!--START The Recipe Box--\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"recipe-inner\" id=\"recipe\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"info\"\u003E\n\u003Cspan class=\"yield\" itemprop=\"recipeYield\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYield: \u003C\/b\u003E2 different kinds\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"author\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAuthor: \u003C\/b\u003EMarie Rayner\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbutton class=\"printbutton\" id=\"printbutton\" onclick=\"this.parentElement.querySelector(\u0026quot;.print-options\u0026quot;).className=\u0026quot;print-options show-print-options\u0026quot;\" type=\"button\"\u003EPrint Recipe\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"print-options\"\u003E\n\u003Cbutton id=\"printWithImage\" onclick=\"printDiv.call(this,\u0026quot;recipe\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;printWithImage\u0026quot;); return false;\"\u003EWith Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003Cbutton id=\"printWithoutImage\" onclick=\"printDiv.call(this,\u0026quot;recipe\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;printWithOptions\u0026quot;); return false;\"\u003EWithout Image\u003C\/button\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"image\"\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"602\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Hhq-tvudeZE\/XBOLBwCMd0I\/AAAAAAACRrc\/wbst_2h9nE0WhsiGPbwnHgJjwdwXGlN3wCLcBGAs\/w640-h602\/DSCN3317.JPG\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\"recipe-name\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003E\nChocolate Christmas Bark\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"summary\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003E\nChildren love this. Its fun to make together.\u0026nbsp; There are two kinds.\u0026nbsp; Melting snowman using white chocolate and Rudolf using milk chocolate.\u0026nbsp; This also makes fabulous gifts!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ingredients\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\ningredients:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ing-section\" itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the Melting Snowmen:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n300g white chocolate, created for bakers (26% cocoa butter) (10 1\/2 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n6 mini Reese's peanut butter cups, carefully cut in half\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n24 candy eyes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nOrange or yellow sugar strands\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n(you will need to pick them out of a container of mixed strands)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n36 small dark navy candy ball decs\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nPretzel sticks \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nsmall candy snowflake decs\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003EFor the Rudolf:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n300g milk chocolate for bakers ( with 35% cocoa solids) (10 1\/2 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n24 candy eyes\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n12 white chocolate covered pretzels, carefully cut in half through the middle\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n12 red smarties\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nsmall candy snowflake decs \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"instructions\"\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\ninstructions:\u003C\/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ing-section\" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\"\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nLine two separate baking trays with baking paper or \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nwaxed paper or aluminium foil.\u0026nbsp; I like to make one batch first and then \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nthe other batch after.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMelt the white chocolate\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;for the snowmen in the microwave according to the package directions, \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nin a microwave appropriate bowl.\u0026nbsp; Pour onto one of the baking sheets and\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;spread out to a 1\/3 inch thick layer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Place all of the snowman parts \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nonto the chocolate spreading them out and building one at a time.\u0026nbsp; The \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nhalf peanut butter cup is the hat, then the candy eyes, a sugar strand \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nnose, navy candy ball buttons and broken pretzel sticks for the arms. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRepeat until you have used them all up. Scatter snowflakes in between.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace in the refrigerator to chill while you make the other one.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nMelt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;the milk chocolate for the reindeer in the microwave according to the \u003Cbr \/\u003E\npackage directions, in a microwave appropriate bowl.\u0026nbsp; Pour onto the \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nother prepared baking sheet and spread out to a 1\/3 inch thick layer.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBuild your Rudolf's as follows and one at a time.\u0026nbsp; Put the googly eyes \u003Cbr \/\u003E\non, followed by a red smarties nose just below.\u0026nbsp; Place two pretzel halves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;(rounded side in and loop towards the eyes) on top to resemble \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nantlers.\u0026nbsp; Repeat until you have used all the ingredients.\u0026nbsp; Scatter small\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;snowflakes in between.\u0026nbsp; Place in the refrigerator to chill. \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\nCarefully\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;break into pieces, using a knife to guide the breaks.\u0026nbsp; If you are \u003Cbr \/\u003E\ngiving as gifts, leave whole and present on a board wrapped in \u003Cbr \/\u003E\ncellophane and tied with a ribbon.\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"recipe-credit\"\u003E\nCreated using \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recipesgenerator.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Recipes Generator\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0g0_HViFJXE\/XBOLTSWZuKI\/AAAAAAACRsQ\/GdGd2-Snwnw3skHyPzQOMS0fbQJU3_yBQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSCN3330.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rudolf Bark\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1125\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0g0_HViFJXE\/XBOLTSWZuKI\/AAAAAAACRsQ\/GdGd2-Snwnw3skHyPzQOMS0fbQJU3_yBQCLcBGAs\/w640-h450\/DSCN3330.JPG\" title=\"Rudolf Bark\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nIf you are keeping this you can break it up.\u0026nbsp; I find it best to mark lines with a sharp knife first and then break it on the lines.\u0026nbsp; If you are gifting this, pop it onto a small cutting board, wrap in cellophane and tie up with some coloured ribbons.\u0026nbsp; Very festive!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cp\u003E \n\nThis content (written and photography) is the sole property of The \nEnglish Kitchen. 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It is surprising how quickly 18 months passes!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZtBGsty7kh0\/WPc7Ka-D81I\/AAAAAAAA5vs\/8WGZ1ZTT35gMAb38_4ZAGU3dr5kq4NzBwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1590.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E \u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZtBGsty7kh0\/WPc7Ka-D81I\/AAAAAAAA5vs\/8WGZ1ZTT35gMAb38_4ZAGU3dr5kq4NzBwCLcB\/w640-h605\/DSCN1590.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nToday I had the opportunity to bake a sweet treat for this lovely young Sister Missionary. It is now making its way down to the London mission for she and her Sister companion to enjoy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ECaramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies.\u0026nbsp; I hope that they like them! I hope that they arrive in on piece!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hkmJGzfNCYE\/WPc7al4EO-I\/AAAAAAAA5v4\/rIMAHCapsLIEC5-C8Hjdf0mOnK4X20AwgCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1591.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hkmJGzfNCYE\/WPc7al4EO-I\/AAAAAAAA5v4\/rIMAHCapsLIEC5-C8Hjdf0mOnK4X20AwgCLcB\/w640-h595\/DSCN1591.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThese are fudgy like a brownie. They are incredibly\u0026nbsp; rich and chocolatey. Admittedly that is a tasty thing in and of itself.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBut what if there is more?\u0026nbsp; Can you take it?\u0026nbsp; Let's see\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MYn2JEmSi1w\/WPc7WdZPROI\/AAAAAAAA5vw\/4XUxllIjz7UtrN1_gBfOWWm6tNlUgNofACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1592.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MYn2JEmSi1w\/WPc7WdZPROI\/AAAAAAAA5vw\/4XUxllIjz7UtrN1_gBfOWWm6tNlUgNofACLcB\/w640-h603\/DSCN1592.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThe dough is also studded with chopped toasted pecan nuts.\u0026nbsp; I always toast my nuts before baking. It doesn't take long.\u0026nbsp; Five to Eight minutes in a moderate to hot oven.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; Mmmm . . .\u0026nbsp; I love nuts . . . especially toasted nuts.\u0026nbsp; But again, what if that's not all . . . Can you take it?\u0026nbsp; Let's see\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rqtq9I1-8h4\/WPc745GiDEI\/AAAAAAAA5wE\/VYERiVCYsL4dsva7NdqnpIOK4JKc6TsVACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1593.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rqtq9I1-8h4\/WPc745GiDEI\/AAAAAAAA5wE\/VYERiVCYsL4dsva7NdqnpIOK4JKc6TsVACLcB\/w640-h624\/DSCN1593.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThis moreish fudgy dough is wrapped around caramel stuffed milk chocolate rolo candies! Milk chocolate.\u0026nbsp; Caramel. Scrumdiddlyumptious!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;But that is not all. Nope.\u0026nbsp; That is not all. Can you take it?\u0026nbsp; Let's see\u0026nbsp; . . . \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IyWpzyZ9RsA\/WPc8CKw0hYI\/AAAAAAAA5wQ\/YLJebFY48E42gDBS95VvJU8Qb4GCt6HyQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1594.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IyWpzyZ9RsA\/WPc8CKw0hYI\/AAAAAAAA5wQ\/YLJebFY48E42gDBS95VvJU8Qb4GCt6HyQCLcB\/w640-h594\/DSCN1594.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nThen the tops of the cookied are dipped into a sugar\/nut mixture prior to baking.\u0026nbsp; Yes, a sugar and nut crust.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI love anything with a crunch. But if it has a sugary nutty crunch, I am all in!\u0026nbsp; But yes, once again, that is not all.\u0026nbsp; Can you take it?\u0026nbsp; Let's see . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S7BCHBi523I\/WPc8APfXInI\/AAAAAAAA5wI\/0n_8u9VjYucHiLRWJ0LYc6iNiQD9ZYuxwCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1595.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S7BCHBi523I\/WPc8APfXInI\/AAAAAAAA5wI\/0n_8u9VjYucHiLRWJ0LYc6iNiQD9ZYuxwCLcB\/w640-h592\/DSCN1595.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nA white chocolate drizzle finishes them off . . .\u0026nbsp; what can I say? Even Cinderella had a tiara to wear when she went to the ball.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThink of the white chocolat drizzle as being this fabulous cookie's tiara. What girl doesn't love a tiara.\u0026nbsp; Indeed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qBGV6ZSPIyc\/WPc8YkOdX8I\/AAAAAAAA5wc\/niaYrMhIeSIVxaQsir8SYwzTc_RtQiylACLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1596.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qBGV6ZSPIyc\/WPc8YkOdX8I\/AAAAAAAA5wc\/niaYrMhIeSIVxaQsir8SYwzTc_RtQiylACLcB\/w640-h618\/DSCN1596.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nOH MY GOODNESS!\u0026nbsp; I had to test one to make sure that they were alright.\u0026nbsp; Todd and I shared one.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETrue confession here. I was so glad that they were going to be living somewhere else.\u0026nbsp; These little babies are SERIOUSLY SCRUMMY YUMMY! \u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kReLQKD3qCo\/WPc8lDqq2rI\/AAAAAAAA5wk\/I5c2NdzZKxYIccpak6p5FdRQ0oRVoyc1QCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1597.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kReLQKD3qCo\/WPc8lDqq2rI\/AAAAAAAA5wk\/I5c2NdzZKxYIccpak6p5FdRQ0oRVoyc1QCLcB\/w640-h538\/DSCN1597.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nBut don't take my word for it.\u0026nbsp; Bake them for yourself and see if I'm not right!\u0026nbsp; Adapted from a Recipe taken from the cookery book by Pillsbury entitled, \"Best of the Bake-off Cookbook.\"\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI love those Pillsbury books. I have several and they are all filled with gems. I have quite a few of the supermarket booklets as well, collected through the years.\u0026nbsp; I can't always get the ingredients I need here in the UK, but I have learned very well how to adapt.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QKDU7cliqwA\/WPc8eyhqIjI\/AAAAAAAA5wg\/K34IJ0cJjMk1Dy_aAcFjqLABGltwCrZsQCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1598.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QKDU7cliqwA\/WPc8eyhqIjI\/AAAAAAAA5wg\/K34IJ0cJjMk1Dy_aAcFjqLABGltwCrZsQCLcB\/w640-h635\/DSCN1598.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes 48\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cookies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nChocolate crinkles stuffed with a baked in caramel filling, which makes for a delicious surprise!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n350g plain flour (2 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n85g of unsweetened cocoa powder (3\/4 cup, not chocolate drink mix)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)\u003C\/div\u003E\n190g granulated sugar (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n205g soft light brown sugar (1 cup, packed)\u003C\/div\u003E\n225g butter, softened (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n2 medium free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n120g chopped toasted pecans (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n48 Rolo Chewy Caramels in Milk Chocolate (9 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS granulated sugar\u003C\/div\u003E\n115g white chocolate chips, melted\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n1 tsp white vegetable shortening\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 6.\u0026nbsp; Line two large baking sheets with some baking parchment.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nCream\n togethr the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.\u0026nbsp; Beat in the\n eggs and vanilla.\u0026nbsp; Sift together the flour, cocoa powder and \nbicarbonate of soda.\u0026nbsp; Stir this in completely to blend.\u0026nbsp; Stir in all but\n 4 TBS of the chopped pecans.\u0026nbsp; Mix these with the 1 TBS of sugar in a \nbowl and set aside.\u0026nbsp; Take 1 TBS of the cookie dough and wrap it around 1\n rolo chocolate caramel, completely enclosing it.\u0026nbsp; Dip the top of the \ncookie dough ball into the nut\/sugar mixture and set onto the baking \nsheet, sugared nut side up.\u0026nbsp; Repeat with remaining cookie dough and \ncandies until all have been used.\u0026nbsp; Leave 2 inches between each ball of \ncookie dough on the baking sheets for spreading.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake in \nthe preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until set and the tops look \nslightly crackled.\u0026nbsp; Remove from the oven and allow to sit on the baking \nsheet for several minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish \ncooling completely.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMelt the white chocolate chips in the \nmicrowave according to package directions.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the vegetable \nshortening to melt.\u0026nbsp; Drizzle this over top of the cooled cookies.\u0026nbsp; Let \nstand until set.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NBpGDz7Caq4\/WPc8rT06J5I\/AAAAAAAA5ws\/xXKMbBgXDAMp3NiojjvpwOpRCVgl5tH8wCLcB\/s1600\/DSCN1599.JPG\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NBpGDz7Caq4\/WPc8rT06J5I\/AAAAAAAA5ws\/xXKMbBgXDAMp3NiojjvpwOpRCVgl5tH8wCLcB\/w627-h640\/DSCN1599.JPG\" title=\"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies\" width=\"627\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\nI really do hope that Sister Lawler enjoys these tasty cookies.\u0026nbsp; It's a good thing they have lots of opportunity for walking!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;I have an idea however that they will be shared and appreciated by more than just them. Its the missionary way. Bon Appetit!\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4057825832489827444\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/04\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cookies.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4057825832489827444"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4057825832489827444"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2017\/04\/caramel-stuffed-chocolate-cookies.html","title":"Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vUFlaUdBf6c\/WPc8vNbxtvI\/AAAAAAAA5w0\/KoawXKWjNkIPTBDLnmW3Au8oMvJlemOhwCLcB\/s72-w640-h576-c\/DSCN1600.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8885312768942928786"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-30T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-01T06:33:23.404+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Novelties"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Maltesers Christmas Pudding"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4326_zpstybb9du1.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4326_zpstybb9du1.jpg\" height=\"390\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHere is a really fun idea that would make fabulous and unusual gifts for your friends and family this Christmas.\u0026nbsp; They are cute, tasty and really easy to make . . .\u0026nbsp; a really fabulous edible novelty gift!\u0026nbsp; And of course it uses everyone's favourites Malteasers Chocolate Malt Balls and Terry's Chocolate Oranges.\u0026nbsp; (Which come in all sorts of flavours now instead of just the orange flavour.\u0026nbsp; AND, I picked up some for only £1 a piece.\u0026nbsp; If you buy the big box of Maltesers, you will get enough malt balls in it to cover several oranges.)\u0026nbsp; These are really cute!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4323_zpshbetgnay.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4323_zpshbetgnay.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"380\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSo here is what I used . . .\u0026nbsp; one chocolate orange . . .\u0026nbsp; a box of Maltesers . .\u0026nbsp; and some Dr Oetkers Fine Cooks Chocolate and White Chocolate.\u0026nbsp; Obviously you will use all of the orange, but only about half the box of Maltesers,and\u0026nbsp; half of the white and about a third of the dark chocolates.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4324_zpsz8p0414z.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4324_zpsz8p0414z.jpg\" height=\"294\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou will begin by covering one end (I started with the bottom) of the chocolate orange, putting one in the centre and sticking it on with some melted dark chocolate.\u0026nbsp; You want it to be a bit tacky so let it cool a bit.\u0026nbsp; Once you get about three layers done, flip the orange the other way around so your already stuck on maltesers are on the bottom.\u0026nbsp; The rest of the rows will stick on easy peasy because their weight will be supported by the row below it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4327_zpsdynizz2z.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4327_zpsdynizz2z.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"385\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou cover the whole ball and then . . . you leave it to set until it is well and truly set before you spoon melted white chocolate down over the top to look like Christmas Pudding hard sauce!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4358_zpsuoiruef6.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4358_zpsuoiruef6.jpg\" height=\"367\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe end result is really gorgeous I think.\u0026nbsp; So much fun!\u0026nbsp; Make sure your white chocolate is not too hot or you will maltesers.\u0026nbsp; This is the voice of experience talking here!\u0026nbsp; Trust me!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4359_zpswzm48hbv.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4359_zpswzm48hbv.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"378\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA bit of holly on top\u0026nbsp; . . .\u0026nbsp; if I was in North America I would use candied cherries and sliced mint leaf jellies for more sugary goodness.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4360_zpsdeppmpxz.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4360_zpsdeppmpxz.jpg\" height=\"386\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWrapped in a bit of clear cellophane and tied with a ribbon on the top, you end up with a beautiful gift!\u0026nbsp; I cannot think of one person that wouldn't be happy to get one of these tasty Christmas Puddings!\u0026nbsp; Can you??\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4361_zps4kuoksbg.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4361_zps4kuoksbg.jpg\" height=\"391\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Maltesers Christmas Pudding*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes one\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chocolate-christmas-pudding\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n isn't a Christmas pudding at all but a novelty confection using several\n holiday favourites and a few bits and pieces!\u0026nbsp; It looks complicated, \nbut it really isn't! These make fabulous gifts!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n40g (1 1\/2 ounces) dark chocolate, broken into squares\u003C\/div\u003E\n75g (3 ounces) white chocolate broken into squares \u003C\/div\u003E\n1 Terry's Chocolate Orange, unwrapped\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 box of malteasers chocolate malt balls\u003C\/div\u003E\na bit of greenery and red bit for decorating the top\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4363_zpsmsoh1w8i.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4363_zpsmsoh1w8i.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nFirst\n you will want to melt your dark chocolate.\u0026nbsp; I put mine in a small \nmicrowavable bowl and microwaved it on high for 1 minute, stirring it \nhalfway through the cook time.\u0026nbsp; Let it stand for a few minutes until it \nbecomes a bit tacky.\u0026nbsp; Unwrap your chocolate orange and open your \nmalteasers.\u0026nbsp; Begin on the bottom of the chocolate orange.\u0026nbsp; Dip one of \nthe malteasers into the melted chocolate and place it in the centre of \nthe chocolate orange.\u0026nbsp; Don't use too much or too little.\u0026nbsp; You will find \nthat most of the Malteasers have a side which is almost flat, that is \nthe side I used to stick to the chocolate orange.\u0026nbsp; You may need to hold \nit for a few seconds for it to stick.\u0026nbsp; Try not to hold it for too long \nas the chocolate on the malteaser will begin to melt from the heat of \nyour fingers.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Now begin to cover the ball with more malted milk balls \nin much the same way, working your way around the orange in rows.\u0026nbsp; These\n first few rows are the hardest, but once you get the done and they are \nwell and truly stuck it will be easier.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce you have about 3 rows \ndown, flip the orange over so that these are on the bottom.\u0026nbsp; Now you can\n work your way up the orange to the top.\u0026nbsp; The previous rows will help to\n support the rows you are adding.\u0026nbsp; Cover it completely finishing it at \nthe top \u0026nbsp; Allow to set completely.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Place yoru white chocolate into a \nsmall microwavable bowl.\u0026nbsp; Microwave on high for 30 second bursts until \nit is melted.\u0026nbsp; Allow it to cool some.\u0026nbsp; You won't want it really hot as \nit will melt the chocolate on the malteasers when you apply it if you \ndo.\u0026nbsp; You want it still drizzable, but lukewarmish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Spoon it over the \ntop of the malteaser covered chocolate orange.\u0026nbsp; You will need to do one \nlayer first to fill in all of the gaps and crevices so that you have a \nsmoother finish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Apply the last of it so that it looks like white \nsauce kind of dripping down the ball.\u0026nbsp; Stick a bit of holly on top while\n it's still tacky.\u0026nbsp; Allow to set completely before wrapping to give \naway.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN4364_zpsjzfqxm1l.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20Diabetic%20Kitchen%20Recipes\/DSCN4364_zpsjzfqxm1l.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNo, these are not diabetic friendly and a big no no . . .\u0026nbsp; but for those who can enjoy a sugar indulgence now and again, they're a really tasty and cute treat!\u0026nbsp; HO! HO! HO!\u0026nbsp; Merry Christmas! (Only 25 days to go!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BpA-XBRdL7s\" width=\"560\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor more Christmas fun check out this new video by Dr Oetker!\u0026nbsp; They have created the world's first edible Christmas Jumper!\u0026nbsp; What fun!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8885312768942928786\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/maltesers-christmas-pudding.html#comment-form","title":"10 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8885312768942928786"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8885312768942928786"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/maltesers-christmas-pudding.html","title":"Maltesers Christmas Pudding"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/BpA-XBRdL7s\/default.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"10"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2467611489098197797"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-28T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-12-09T06:05:23.909+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas Cookies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Christmas Cookies . . . "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\" photo 444ed500ee48beaa255965c8d5cee781_zps83993d21.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Christmas%20pictures\/444ed500ee48beaa255965c8d5cee781_zps83993d21.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWell, I guess the holiday season is well and truly upon us now. \u0026nbsp; Time to get baking! Often during the years when my children were growing up I did not have a lot of money to buy gifts for other people and so the thing that I would love to do most of all was to prepare a tray of baking to gift people with.\u0026nbsp; I would spend several weeks baking up my favourite cookies and cakes and freezing them.\u0026nbsp; You could buy cheap Christmas trays at the dollar\/pound shop and then in the days just prior to Christmas, I would place an assortment of baking onto each tray, wrap them up in cling film, attaching a pretty tag and ribbon and that is what they would get.\u0026nbsp; I never had a person that was disappointed to receive this gift! Ever!\u0026nbsp; Today I an presenting you a round up of some of the tasty morsels I would include!\u0026nbsp; This type of gift is always most welcome for neighbors or friends, even family.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17791.jpg\" style=\"height: 336px; width: 355px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHoliday Linzer Cookies always go down a real treat.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; These ones are special, with a buttery nutty and lightly spiced dough and delicious raspberry jam filling, they never fail to delight!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17789.jpg\" style=\"height: 382px; width: 368px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Linzer Cookies*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes about 2 dozen\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lintzer-cookies\" style=\"color: #33ff33;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe quintessential Christmas Cookie.  Tender sweet cookies filled with tart raspberry jam.  Delicious!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 ounces (2\/3 cup) hazelnuts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3.75 ounces (1\/2 cup packed) light brown sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n10 .75 ounces (2 1\/2 cups) sifted plain flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 teaspoon baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 teaspoon salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 teaspoon cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n8 ounces (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 teaspoon vanilla\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n12 ounces raspberry jam, seived\u003Cbr \/\u003E\ncaster sugar for dusting\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17801.jpg\" style=\"height: 328px; width: 353px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat\n  the oven to 180*C\/ 350*F\/ gas mark 4.  Place the hazelnuts into a  \nshallow baking pan and bake for about 6 minutes until the skins are  \nbeginning to loosen and the nuts are fragrant.   Turn off the oven. Dump\n  the hot nuts into a tea towel and rub with the towel to loosen as much\n  of the  skins as possible.  Discard any skins.  Place half the brown  \nsugar and the nuts into a food processor.  Process until the nuts are  \nfinely ground.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCream\n  together the butter and remaining brown sugar until pale and fluffy.  \n Add the nut mixture and beat until well combined.  Beat in the egg and \n the vanilla.  Work iin the flour mixture, just until combined.  Divide \n the dough in half, shaping each half into a round flat disc.  Wrap in  \ncling film and chill until firm, about 2 hours.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHeat the oven  \nagain to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark4.  Roll out 1 disc of the dough to 1\/8  \ninch thickness between two sheets of cling film.  Cut out as many  \ncookies as you can with a 2 1\/4 inch fluted round cookie cutter.  Repeat\n  until all the dough has been cut out\/  Using a smaller shaped cutter, \n cut shapes out of the centre of half of the rounds.  Place one inch  \napart on ungreased baking sheets.  Dust the top halves with some caster \n sugar . (these are the ones with the centre cut out.)  Bake for 10 to \n15  minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks \nto  cool completely before proceeding.  Repeat until all the dough has \nbeen  used up, only rerolling the scraps once.  Discard any scraps after\n that.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpread  about 1 teaspoon of jam on the solid halves of the\n baked cookies.  Top  with the flat side of a windowed cookie.  Repeat \nuntil all cookies are  put together.  Store between sheets of parchment \npaper in a tightly  covered tin.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3600.jpg\" height=\"359\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhat is it about the warm baking spices and Christmas that go so well together?\u0026nbsp; I don't know, but it just wouldn't be Christmas without some of these wonderfully spiced Christmas Hermit Cookies.\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis particular version are baked as logs which are then cut into bars.\u0026nbsp;\n Oh so tender and moist and filled with lots of chopped sultanas and \ncandied ginger root.\u0026nbsp; Easy to make and quick to do as well, as you bake \nthem as an entire log and then cut them into bars after baking, cooling \nand drizzling with a tangy lemon or orange glaze.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3609.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"382\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Hermit Cookies*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 1 1\/2 dozen cookies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/hermit-cookies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChewy\n and incredibly moist.\u0026nbsp; The best hermit cookie ever. You need to start \nthese the day before you plan on baking them, so plan accordingly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n150g of sultana raisins (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS crystallized Ginger-root, finely chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n8 TBS unsalted butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground allspice\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n200g plain flour (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp baking soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n150g of soft dark brown sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75ml of golden syrup\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75ml of dark treacle\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(For these you can substitute an equal amount of mild molasses, 125ml or 1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the glaze:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/2 TBS lemon or orange juice\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g of icing sugar, sifted (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3611.jpg\" height=\"397\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace\n the butter in a saucepan and heat over medium low heat until it is nut \nbrown in color, swirling occasionally.\u0026nbsp; Don't let it burn.\u0026nbsp; Add the \ncinnamon and all spice.\u0026nbsp; Heat until it is fragrant.\u0026nbsp; Set aside to cool.\u0026nbsp;\n \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace the sultanas and ginger root into the bowl of your food \nprocessor.\u0026nbsp; Blitz until they are finely chopped, and the mixture begins \nto stick together.\u0026nbsp; They should be only small pieces.\u0026nbsp; Stir in the \nbutter mixture.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk together the flour, soda, salt \nand brown sugar in a large bowl, breaking up any lumps in the sugar.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nBeat the eggs and syrup\/treacle into the butter mixture.\u0026nbsp; Add all at \nonce to the flour mixture and stir together until well combined.\u0026nbsp; The \nmixture will be quite sticky.\u0026nbsp; Cover and place in the refrigerator for \nat least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.\u0026nbsp; I like to leave it overnight.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe\n next day, preheat your oven to `80*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Line two large\n baking sheets with baking parchment.\u0026nbsp; Divide the chilled dough into 4 \nequal sized pieces.\u0026nbsp; Roll each piece into a 10 inch long log with your \nhands, on top of a lightly floured surface.\u0026nbsp; Place two logs each on one \nof the lined baking sheets, leaving plenty of space in between for \nspreading.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until only a shallow \nindentation remains on the edges when lightly touched.\u0026nbsp; Switch and \nrotate the baking sheets after 10 minutes.\u0026nbsp; They should still look soft \nin the centre.\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool on the baking sheets for five minutes, \nthen slip the parchment off onto wire racks and allow to cool \ncompletely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk the glaze ingredients together until smooth and\n drizzable.\u0026nbsp; Drizzle over the cookie logs.\u0026nbsp; Allow to set and harden.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nCut the logs into 2 inch bars.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container for up to\n five days at room temperature.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2266_zps941ff8a8.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2266_zps941ff8a8.jpg\" height=\"353\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;I think Speculoos are my favourite of all the Christmas Cookies.\u0026nbsp; Speculoos are thin, very crunchy, slightly browned and crisp and spicy.\u0026nbsp;\n Traditionally they are stamped with pictures . . . which is why I \ncalled them windmill cookies growning up as the ones we bought were \nalways shaped like windmills.\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2275_zps1bff3d29.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2275_zps1bff3d29.jpg\" height=\"388\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Speculaas*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes about 3 1\/2 dozen\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/speculaas\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis\n is a recipe I adapted from saltedmag.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Believe it or not these taste \neven better than the ones you can buy in the shops at Christmas!\u0026nbsp; They \nsmell heavenly when they are baking.\u0026nbsp; Your house will smell like \nChristmas!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n48g ground almonds (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n188g plain flour (1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp ground cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground ginger\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground cardamom\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground nutmeg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/8 tsp ground cloves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp fine sea salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n113g unsalted butter at room temperature (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n110g light muscovado sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g golden caster sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2263_zpsed33808a.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2263_zpsed33808a.jpg\" height=\"337\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk\n the almonds, flour, soda, salt and spices together in a bowl.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Set \naside.\u0026nbsp; Cream together the butter and both sugars using an electric \nmixer on medium\/high speed until light and fluffy.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Beat in the egg, \nuntil combines.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Beat the flour in slowly just to combine.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Shape into\n a round flat disc and wrap in plastic cling film.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Refrrigerate for at\n least one hour, but preferably overnight.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven\n to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Line several baking sheets with baking \nparchment.\u0026nbsp; Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, using a \nfloured rolling pin, to 1\/4 inch thickness.\u0026nbsp; Cut out the cookies to your\n desired preference and place onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving \nabout 1 1\/2 inches between each.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating \nthe pans halfway through the baking time.\u0026nbsp; They should be firm and \nlightly golden brown around the edges. Allow to stand on the baking \nsheets for several minutes before scooping off to a wire rack to finish \ncooling completely.\u0026nbsp; Reroll scraps and repeat until all the dough is \nused. Store in an airtight container. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3634.jpg\" height=\"369\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese Cranberry, Pistachio and Ginger Shortbread biscuits are fabulous.\u0026nbsp; With the green and red colours of Christmas and a tiny snap of Ginger,\u0026nbsp; The flavours of dried Cranberries, Pistachio Nuts and the ginger work so very well \ntogether . . . and make for a very pretty biscuit\/cookie.\u0026nbsp; Mmm. Mmm. Good.\u0026nbsp; A drizzle of white chocolate makes the perfect finishing touch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3639.jpg\" height=\"341\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cranberry, Ginger and Pistachio Shortbread Biscuits*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes about 5 dozen\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cranberry-ginger-and-pistachio-shortbread-biscuits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA delicious variation on an old holiday favourite!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n225g unsalted butter, softened (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n65g sifted icing sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS finely chopped dried cranberries\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS finely chopped candied ginger\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS finely chopped pistachio nuts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n200g plain flour (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n90g white chocolate chips melted (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3642.jpg\" height=\"398\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 300*C\/150*F\/ gas mark 2.\u0026nbsp; Line a couple of baking sheets with baking paper.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCream\n the butter ad sugar together in a bowl util light and fluffy.\u0026nbsp; Stir in \nthe salt, berries, ginger and nuts.\u0026nbsp; Gradually stir in the flour until \nwell combined.\u0026nbsp; Roll out between two sheets of greaseproof paper, to 1\/4\n inch thickness.\u0026nbsp; Cut into desired shapes using a sharp metal cookie \ncutter.\u0026nbsp; Place onto the lined baking sheets, leaving some space \ninbetween cookies.\u0026nbsp; Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until light golden.\u0026nbsp; Scoop\n off and cool on a wire rack.\u0026nbsp; Repeat until all the dough is used, \nre-rolling scraps as necessary.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOnce all the biscuits have been \nbaked and cooled, melt the chocolate chips according to the package \ndirections.\u0026nbsp; Drizzle decoratively over top of the shortbread biscuits.\u0026nbsp; \nAllow to set before storing in an airtight container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC18143.jpg\" style=\"height: 376px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Nutmeg Fingers, Eggnog Logs . . .\u0026nbsp; whatever you call these, they are a Christmas Tradition for us!\u0026nbsp;  Tasty little Nutmeg logs, all buttery and nutmeggy scrummy and covered \nwith a layer of butter cream and dusted with, what else but \u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003Emore\u003C\/span\u003E nutmeg.  Hmmm . . . hope they like nutmeg!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFa la la la la . . . la la . . . la . . . la!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC18149.jpg\" style=\"height: 345px; width: 361px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Nutmeg Fingers*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes about 3 1\/2 dozen\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/nutmeg-logs\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #33cc00;\"\u003EPrintable recipe\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nButtery little nutmeg flavoured logs, slathered in a tasty buttercream and dusted with what else but more nutmeg!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nfor the logs:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n8 ounces butter, softened (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n5.25 ounces caster sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(I love my fine sided microplane grater!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 tsp pure vanilla\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp rum extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n12.75 ounces plain flour (3 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the buttercream:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 ounces butter, softened (1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n12 ounces icing sugar, divided (3 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp vanilla\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp rum extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS cream\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS milk\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nto finish:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nfreshly grated nutmeg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.  Get out two large baking sheets.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCream\n  together the butter and sugar until fluffy.  Beat in the egg, nutmeg  \nand flavourings.  Mix in well.  Stir in the flour to make a stiff  \ndough.  Shape handfulls of the dough into long ropes, 1\/2 inch in  \ndiameter.  Cut into 3 inch sticks and place at least one inch apart on  \nthe baking sheets, repeating until you have used up all the dough,.   \nBake for 15 minutes, until lightly browned on the bottoms.  Remove from \n the oven and alow to cool on wire racks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo make the butter  \ncream, beat together the butter and 8 ounces (2 cups) of the icing  \nsugar, along with the vanilla and rum extract.  When it starts to come  \ntogether, beat in the milk, cream and remaining icing sugar, beating  \nuntil light and fluffy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nUsing a flat knife spread a portion of  \nicing on the top of each log.  Rough up with the tines of a fork.  Set  \naside to dry.  Dust with freshly grated nutmeg.  Store in an airtight  \ncontainer.  These also freeze well, tightly covered.  Place into a  \nfreezer container, placing parchment paper between the layers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17710.jpg\" style=\"height: 333px; width: 364px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCandy Cane Cookies.\u0026nbsp; Two colours of almond flavoured and scented dough, rolled into ropes and twisted together then baked in a candy cane hook.\u0026nbsp; I like to drizzle them with white chocolate and sprinkles for an extra festive touch!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17708.jpg\" style=\"height: 320px; width: 350px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Candy Cane Cookies*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes about 30 cookies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/candy-cane-cookies\" style=\"color: #33ff33;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTwo toned cookies, delicately almond flavoured and buttery, easily shaped into candy canes!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nfor the white dough:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 ounces butter softened (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 ounces caster sugar (1\/3 cup plus 1 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 egg yolk\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp almond essence\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n6 1\/2 ounces plain flour (approximately 1 1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the red dough:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 ounces butter softened (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 ounces caster sugar (1\/3 cup plus 1 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 egg yolk\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp almond essence\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 tsp red food colouring\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n6 1\/2 ounces plain flour (approximately 1 1\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 220*C\/425*F\/gas mark 7.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMake\n  the white dough first.  Cream together the butter and sugar until \nlight  and fluffy.  Beat in the egg yolk and almond essence.  Beat in \nthe  flour until well blended.  Shape into a ball, wrap in cling film \nand  chill for 30 minutes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo make the red dough do exactly the \nsame  except beating in the food colouring along with the egg and \nalmond.   Wrap in cling film and chill for half an hour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo make,\n tear off  walnut sized pieces of the red dough.  Using your palms, \nshape into  ropes about 1\/4 inch in diameter and 5 inches long.  Do the \nsame with  the white dough.  Twist the ropes together and then bend the \ntop into a  curve like a cane.  Place on ungreased baking sheets, at \nleast one inch  apart.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTransfer to a wire rack to cool.  Store packed in an airtight container between layers of parchment paper.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC11192.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSpicy Ginger Crackles are a year round winner, but also go very well on a Christmas Baking tray.\u0026nbsp; With their spicy flavours and sweet sugar coating, they are real favourites!\u0026nbsp; Crunchy on the outside yes . . . but nice and chewy on the insides.  \nJust the way I like them.  Of course you could bake them for a few \nminutes longer if you want crunchy, but I like chewy.  It is my bliss.  \n12  minutes gets you chewy bliss.  15 minutes gets you crunch.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC11195.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Spicy Ginger Crackles*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 3 dozen\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/spicy-ginger-crackles\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA deliicous ginger cookie that is nicely spiced and coated in crunchy demarara sugar!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 ounces butter, softened (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n7 ounces caster sugar (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2.4 ounces molasses (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/2 TBS ground ginger\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 tsp ground cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n8.5 ounces plain flour (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp baking soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\npinch salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 ounces chopped candied ginger (about 1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nDemerara sugar for rolling\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC11200.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.  Line several baking sheets with parchment paper.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCream\n  together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Beat in the  \negg and molasses.  Sift together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, soda and a pinch of  \nsalt.  Stir this into the creamed mixture, combining well.  Stir in the \n candied ginger.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace some demerara sugar in a bowl.  You will  \nonly need a couple tablespoonsful.  Shape spoonfuls of the dough into 1 \n inch balls.  Roll in the demerara sugar and place about 2 inches apart \n on the prepared baking sheets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake for 12 to 15 minutes, until \n they are lightly browned and crackled.  Remove from the oven.  Let cool\n  on the baking sheet for several minutes, and then scoop off to a wire \n rack to finish cooling completely.  Store in an airtight container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote\n  - the original recipe called for rolling the cookies icing sugar, but I\n  found it didn't work well.  The icing sugar disappeared on baking.   \nDemerara sugar gives a much nicer finish.\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC11672.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEveryone loves Gumdrop Cookies\/Biscuits.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Oaty cookied filled with little coloured bits of candy gumdrops.\u0026nbsp; Do not be tempted to use the American Gums they sell over here in the UK.\u0026nbsp; They are just far too hard and not at all like the gumdrops from back home.\u0026nbsp; You can get packs of orange and lemon slices in the cake decorating \nsection of Morrisons over here.  They are little mini sugared gummy candies and are just \nthe perfect size for these cookies.  Oh so scrummy!\u0026nbsp; You won't get quite the variety of colours, but they are still fabulously delish!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC11676.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Gum Drop Biscuits*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes about 3 dozen\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/gum-drop-biscuits-aka-cookies\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nColourful, chewy and yet crisp at the same time.  Very Moreish!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 ounces white vegetable fat (Trex or Crisco) (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3.5 ounces soft light brown sugar (1\/2 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 ounces granulated sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 ounces rolled oats (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1.5 ounces of cornflakes (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n5.2 ounces plain flour (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 ounces flaked coconut (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 ounces cut up gumdrops (no Black) (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(I have found over here in the UK that those lemon and orange slices work\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nreally well.  You can get mini ones in the Cake decoration section at Morrisons.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne packet is just about the right size for what you need.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC11674.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat\n  the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.  Line a couple of baking trays  \nwith parchment paper and then butter the paper.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCream\n  together the shortening and the sugars until light and fluffy.  Beat \nin  the eggs.  Sift together the flour, soda, baking powder and salt.  \nStir  this into the creamed mixture until well mixed together.  Stir in \nthe  remaining ingredients.  Drop by heaped spoonfuls onto the prepared \n baking sheets.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake for about 15 minutes, until lightly browned \n on the bottoms.  Remove from the oven.  Let cool on the baking sheets  \nfor a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling.   \nStore in an airtight container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14580.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;Christmas Porkie Pies.\u0026nbsp; Not pork pies at all, but brown sugar cookie cups filled with a delicious date filling and topped with Vanilla Buttercream icing.\u0026nbsp; Fabulous!\u0026nbsp; A Nova Scotian treat!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14584.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Porkie Pies*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 24\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/porkie-pies\" style=\"color: #3366ff; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\"Porkie Pies\" is Cockney  Rhyming  slang for \"telling lies.\"  These are a\n sweet little lie as they  are not pork pies at all, but tasty little \ntartlettes with a crisp  cookie crust, a sweet date filling and a \u003Cspan id=\"formatbar_Buttons\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\" down\" id=\"formatbar_CreateLink\" style=\"display: block;\" title=\"Link\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Link\" border=\"0\" class=\"gl_link\" src=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/img\/blank.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ecreamy buttercream topping!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the shells:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n8 ounces butter, softened (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 TBS icing sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n280g flour (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the filling:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n375g chopped dates (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n255g of soft light brown sugar (1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n250ml of water (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS lemon juice\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nVanilla butter cream icing(your own recipe or premade)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14592.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 220*C\/425*F\/ gas mark 7.  Have  ready two mini muffin pans, each holding 12.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBeat  the butter, flour and icing sugar for the shells together until \nyou  have a smooth mixture.  Divide into 25 evenly sized balls and drop \neach  into the muffin tin holes.  Use a wooden dowel or something \nsimilar to  tamp the centres down and force the edges up into a crust \nshape.  Bake  in the heated oven for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly \nbrowned.  Remove  and let cool before popping out of the tin completely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14589.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo make  the filling combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring\n to the  boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 \nminutes.   Allow to cool completely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo assemble spoon a portion of the date  filling into each cookie cup \nand top with a bit of butter cream.  You  can pipe the buttercream on if\n you wish, but I am lazy and just spoon it  on.  These are fabulous!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote: Making your own Buttercream is simple and easy.\u0026nbsp; 2 TBS softened butter and 280g of icing sugar (2 cups) beaten\n together with just enough milk to create a fluffy creamy mixture.Add a few drops of vanilla for flavouring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/buttertarts3-1.jpg\" style=\"height: 328px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGooey Butter Tarts.\u0026nbsp; You can make these bite sized if you wish.\u0026nbsp; Although they are claimed to be a Canadian Treat . . . having looked at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/food\/recipes\/scottishfruittartwit_74097\" style=\"color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EScottish recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\n for a similar tart . . .  one can clearly see that these delicious \nbutter tarts have their roots firmly planted in Scottish soil . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/buttertarts4.jpg\" style=\"height: 328px; width: 356px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E*Gooey Butter Tarts*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 12\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/gooey-butter-tarts\" style=\"color: #33cc00;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFlaky pastry filled with a gooey sweet filling, all buttery and filled with currants.  These are the best!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the Pastry:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n6.5 ounces of plain flour (1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 ounces cold butter, cubed\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 ounces cold shortening, cubed\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 egg yolk\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp vinegar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nice water\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the Filling:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3.75 ounces of Soft light brown sugar (1\/2 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 fluid ounces golden syrup (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS butter, softened\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp each vanilla and white vinegar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\npinch salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 ounces dried currants (1\/2 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/buttertarts6.jpg\" style=\"height: 331px; width: 355px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk\n the flour and salt for the pastry together in a bowl.  Drop in the \nbutter and shortening and cut it in with two round bladed knives until \nthe mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Whisk the egg yolk together with \nthe  vinegar and add enough ice water to equal 75 ml.  (1\/3 cup)  \nGradually sprinkle this over the flour mixture, stirring it in with a \nfork until the pastry holds together.  Shape into a disc, wrap in cling \nfilm and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the filling, whisk the sugar, golden syrup, egg., butter, vanilla, salt and vinegar together  vigorously.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 230*c\/450*F\/ gas mark 7.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/buttertarts5.jpg\" style=\"height: 357px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nRoll\n out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to 1\/8 inch thickness.  \nStamp out rounds with a 4 inch round pastry cutter.  Fit into shallow \nbun tins.  Drop a few currants into the bottom of each.  Top off with \nsome of the egg mixture, filling 3\/4 full.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake in the bottom \nthird of the heated oven for 12 minutes, or until filling is puffed and \nbubbly and the pastry is golden brown.  Remove from the oven. Let stand \none minute, and then immediately loosen and remove to a wire rack to \ncool completely before eating.\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN13861_zpsyabv3tdc.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN13861_zpsyabv3tdc.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nChocolate and Almond Glazed Jam Biscuits.\u0026nbsp; Buttery cookies, with jam centres baked until puffy and golden brown and then drizzled with melted chocolate first and then an almond glaze icing second..\u0026nbsp; Scrumptious and quite pretty!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chocolate and Almond Glazed Jam Biscuits*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes one dozen\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chocolate-and-almond-glazed-jam-biscuits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese are so\n simple to make and so tasty.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You get a nice buttery and short biscuit\n with the added bonus of a dab of jam in the middle.\u0026nbsp; Perfect for with \nthat hot cuppa!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n200g self raising flour (approximately 1 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g caster sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g butter (7 TBS)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg, lightly beaten\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n4 TBS cherry\u0026nbsp; jam\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\nTo Finish:\u003C\/div\u003E\n45g of semi sweet or milk chocolate chips (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n65g of sifted icing sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\nfew drops almond flavouring\u003C\/div\u003E\nhot water\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1392_zpscwwve7ko.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1392_zpscwwve7ko.jpg\" height=\"360\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.\u0026nbsp; Line a large baking tray with baking paper.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMeasure\n the flour and sugar into a bowl.\u0026nbsp; Drop in the butter.\u0026nbsp; Rub the butter \ninto the flour mixture, using your fingertips, until the mixture \nresembles fine breadcrumbs.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You can do this in a food processor if you\n wish.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Add enough of the beaten egg until the mixture comes together \ninto a stiff dough.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; (I needed all of the egg for mine.)\u0026nbsp; Flour your \nhands and shape the dough into a roll about 7 inches in length and 2 \ninches in diameter.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Using a sharp knife cut into 12 equal slices.\u0026nbsp; \nPlace the slices onto the prepared baking sheet.\u0026nbsp; They spread out so \nleave plenty of space between them.\u0026nbsp; Using the tip of a wooden spoon, \nmake an indentation in the centre of each.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; (Not too deeply).\u0026nbsp; Fill \neach indentation with 1 tsp of jam.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo DSCN1398_zpslqj2qfpj.jpg\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/DSCN1398_zpslqj2qfpj.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"383\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake for 10 to 15 minutes, \nuntil slightly risen and golden brown.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace the \nchocolate into a microwave safe bowl and microwave it at 20 second \nintervals until well melted and smooth.\u0026nbsp; Drizzle this chocolate \nhaphazardly over the cookies while they are still on the baking sheet.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\n Whisk together the icing sugar, almond flavouring and just enough hot \nwater to make a thick drizzle icing.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Drizzle this haphazardly over the\n cookies while they are still on the baking sheet.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nScoop off onto a wire rack to \ncool completely and set before eating.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/mincepies3.jpg\" style=\"height: 329px; width: 366px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt wouldn't be Christmas without Mince Pies.\u0026nbsp; The shops are full of them of course, but there is nothing nicer than beautiful homemade ones.\u0026nbsp; Perfectly delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/mincepies4.jpg\" style=\"height: 337px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Open Mince Pies*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 2 to 3 dozen\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/open-mince-pies\" style=\"color: #33cc00;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese\n pies  have a lovely flakey pastry that is made entirely in the food  \nprocessor.  You can use your own homemade mincemeat, or purchased.  I  \nhave given the homemade recipe below.  It's the best!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFor the Pastry:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n450g of plain flour (3 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n250g of unsalted butter (1.1 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nthe finely grated zest of one lemon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n150g of icing sugar, sifted (2\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 small free range egg yolks\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nmilk\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 quantity of mincemeat (see recipe below)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIcing sugar for dusting\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTo\n  make the pastry, place the flour and butter into a food processor.   \nGive it a quick blitz at high speed to reduce it to a crumb like  \nconsistency.  Add the lemon zest and the icing sugar and give it another\n  quick blitz.  Add the egg yolks and enough milk to bring the dough  \ntogether while the motor is running.  Place into a zip lock bag and  \nallow to chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or overnight.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat\n  the oven to 190*C\/375*F\/ gas mark 5.  Working with 1\/2 of the pastry \nat  a time, roll it out on a lightly floured board to 1\/4 inch \nthickness.   Using a fluted round pastry cutter, cut into rounds to fit \ninto nonstick  bun tins.. (shallow tart tins)  Place in the tins and \nfill with a  heaped teaspoon of mincemeat.  Roll the trimming out and \ncut into star  shapes or Christmas trees slightly smaller than the \ndiameter of each  pie.  Place in the centre of each, on top of the \nmincemeat.  Bake for 15  to 20 minutes, until the pastry is a pale gold.\n  Leave to cool before  slipping out of the tins.  Dust with icing \nsugar.  Serve warm or cold.   To reheat, place into a 170*C\/325*F\/ gas \nmark 3 oven for five minutes.   Store in a tightly covered container.  \nThese can be quite successfully  frozen.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/mincepies8.jpg\" style=\"height: 320px; width: 362px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Homemade Mincemeat*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes approximately 1 pound\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(enough for approximately 3 dozen mince pies)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA delicious blend of dried fruit, nuts, spices, brown sugar and brandy. (I use apple juice)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n150g of currants(1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n125g of raisins (3\/4 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n25g of blanched almonds, finely chopped (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 knob of preserved stem ginger, finely chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 eating apple, peeled and grated\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n50g of shredded beef or vegetable suet (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground nutmeg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\npinch of ground cloves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nthe finely grated zest and juice of one lemon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBs brandy\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 TBS dark muscovado sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCombine all the ingredients in a bowl and set aside for at least 12 hours to macerate.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/holidaydropscones020.jpg\" style=\"height: 395px; width: 347px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNow that you have made your own mincemeat, how about some Holiday Split Seconds!\u0026nbsp;    A buttery crisp cookie, the centres filled with mincemeat and then topped with a nutty streusel that you bake in logs and then cut into diagonals, and glaze.\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/holidaydropscones031.jpg\" style=\"height: 406px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Holiday Split Seconds*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 4 dozen\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/holiday-split-seconds\" style=\"color: #33cc00;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCalled\n split seconds because they can be thrown together quickly and baked \njust as quick as a wink.  These are lovely  additions to your holiday \ncookie trays.  Great keepers and very tasty.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n280g plain flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n6 ounces butter, softened\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75g golden caster sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(2\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 tsp vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 to 3\/4 small jar of purchased mincemeat\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStreusel Topping:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n285g brown sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n70g plain flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 tsp water\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 TBS softened butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n50g chopped toasted pecans\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nGlaze:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n140g icing sugar, sifted\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n(1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nmilk as needed to make a runny glaze\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen\/holidaydropscones028.jpg\" style=\"height: 420px; width: 354px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPre-heat the oven to 180*C\/350*F.  Line two shallow baking trays with parchment paper.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSift together the baking powder, flour and cinnamon.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIn\n a large bowl, cream together the butter and the caster sugar until \nlight and fluffy.  Beat in the egg and vanilla, beating until smooth.  \nBeat in the flour mixture until the dough is well mixed.  Divide into \nquarters.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nShape each quarter into a long thick sausage shape on \nthe parchment paper, each about 13 inches long and about 3\/4 of an inch \nwide.  Place the logs, 2 inches from the edges of the pan and at least \nfour to five inches apart from each other.  Press it a bit flat with \nyour gingers and square it off at the ends.  Taking the handle of a \nwooden spoon make a depression down the centre of each log lengthwise \nabout 1\/4 of an inch deep.  Spoon the mincemeat carefully down the \ncentre of each, filling in the depression.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMake the streusel by \nrubbing all the ingredients together to make a crumbly mixture.  \nSprinkle some of this over each log.  You will not need it all.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace\n in the oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they start to \ncolour and firm up a bit.    Remove from the pan and while they are \nstill warm, using a sharp knife, cut each log into 12 diagonal slices.  \nSlide the paper onto wire racks to allow them to cool completely before \nseparating them.  Once they are completely cold, make a glaze by \nwhisking the icing sugar together with enough milk to make a smooth \ndrizzle.  Drizzle some of this over each cookie.  Allow to harden before\n stroring in airtight containers.  Will keep at least a week, if you \nhave them that long!  They also freeze very well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/41kWE7F8OgL_SL500_AA300_.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI could go on and on, but I won't.\u0026nbsp; I think that I have probably given you enough food for thought here today!\u0026nbsp; (Every pun intended!)\u0026nbsp; There's a Merry Christmas in the Baking!\u0026nbsp; Happy Days!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2467611489098197797\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/christmas-cookies.html#comment-form","title":"14 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2467611489098197797"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2467611489098197797"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2015\/11\/christmas-cookies.html","title":"Christmas Cookies . . . "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"14"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-303244970145650580"},"published":{"$t":"2014-10-25T04:00:00.001+01:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2021-05-23T12:37:00.667+01:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"afternoon tea"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Elevensies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quick breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Teatime Treats"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" border=\"0\" height=\"619\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_7768_zps824b1ba4.jpg\" title=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI cannot begin to tell you how many times I have baked this delicious tea bread!\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt was a popular request when I worked at the Manor for the tea parties and Ladie's Luncheons, and was often requested as something to send when there was something needing sending such as in a new baby, or death in a family etc.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIt's a North American thing.\u0026nbsp; We send food to show our support at times of need. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" border=\"0\" height=\"619\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_7768_zps824b1ba4.jpg\" title=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis delicious recipe makes two very generous loaves, which are not only moist and sturdy but filled with glorious poppyseeds and tons of flavour!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" border=\"0\" height=\"565\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_7767_zpse57e6704.jpg\" title=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFlavoured with orange, lemon, vanilla and almond extracts . . .\u0026nbsp; there is a lot of flavour going on, but it doesn't clash in the least and somehow they flatter each other.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EThe almond does stand out a bit more than the rest, but not in an obnoxious way! \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's just plain lovely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_7771_zpsa9cb953d.jpg\" title=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" width=\"619\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is a bit of crunch and colour from the poppy seeds of course . . .\u0026nbsp; and then there is that lovely almond and orange flavoured glaze which adds a bit of a sweet crusty crunch to the top!\u0026nbsp; Seriously gloriously scrumptious this is.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" border=\"0\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_7772_zps1a2f2c7b.jpg\" title=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you bake only one thing this weekend, let it be this.\u0026nbsp; You will be glad you did.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EOne to eat.\u0026nbsp; One to freeze for later, or give away as a gift!\u0026nbsp; You decide.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" border=\"0\" height=\"562\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_7770_zps6515c75e.jpg\" title=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 2 large loaves\u003C\/div\u003E\nOne to keep and one to gift or freeze\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/almond-glazed-poppy-seed-bread-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThis is dense and moist and delicious with fabulous flavours and a sweet almond glaze topping.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n420g of plain flour (3 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp salt\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp baking powder\u003C\/div\u003E\n3 large free range eggs\u003C\/div\u003E\n335ml of milk (1 1\/2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n125g of butter at room temperature (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n115ml of sunflower oil (1\/2 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n430g of sugar (2 1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 TBS poppy seeds\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp almond extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp lemon extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp orange extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlmond Glaze:\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp almond extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n1\/2 tsp vanilla extract\u003C\/div\u003E\n60ml of orange juice (1\/4 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n145g of sugar (3\/4 cup) \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u0026nbsp; \u003Cimg alt=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" border=\"0\" height=\"584\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_7773_zps248fbae2.jpg\" title=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.\u0026nbsp; Butter and flour two large loaf tins.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003C\/div\u003E\nSift\n the flour, salt and baking powder together in a large bowl. Mix \ntogether the remaining ingredients and add, then beat together with an \nelectric mixer for about 2 minutes until well combined.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Divide between\n the two prepared loaf tins.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nBake for one hour, or until a \ntoothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean and the top springs \nback when lightly touched.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes \nbefore removing to a wire rack.\u0026nbsp; Stir together the glaze ingredients \nuntil the sugar is somewhat dissolved.\u0026nbsp; Spoon over the loaves while they\n are still warm.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Allow to cool compltely, then wrap in foil or store \nin an airtight container.\u0026nbsp; These also freeze well.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" border=\"0\" height=\"619\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20NEW%20English%20Kitchen%20Food%20Photos\/SAM_7768_zps824b1ba4.jpg\" title=\"Almond Glazed Poppy Seed Bread\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #4e4d4c; font-family: \u0026quot;Open Sans\u0026quot;, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;\"\u003EThis content (written and photography) is the sole property of The English Kitchen. 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I live in hope.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"rg_hi uh_hi\" data-height=\"225\" data-width=\"225\" height=\"225\" id=\"rg_hi\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSc1RLzW0RtIVLU34-9k0JKh7MRCNjt2D40Eu76PJRDGz-xrUNP\" style=\"height: 225px; width: 225px;\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCandy Apple Red or Powder Blue or even yellow would do me fine.\u0026nbsp; Actually who am I trying to kid, I'll take it in any colour I can get it!\u0026nbsp; But I digress . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3124.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFood gifts.\u0026nbsp; I just adore receiving them and I love putting them together for friends.\u0026nbsp; I especially love the mix in a jar things, or goodies in a mug, or Mug-ems as they are also called.\u0026nbsp; We did an activity in RS Society in August and I did a presentation on Gifts in a jar and it was quite popular so today I am going to show you two of my favourite Gift Mixes in a Jar, and in the spirit of giving, I am including my artwork Gift Tags for you to print out and tie on to your own gift jars.\u0026nbsp; All you need to do is right click and save and then you can print them out 4 or 6 to a page via your own printer.\u0026nbsp; Merry Christmas!\u0026nbsp; (And there are two versions, one with American measures and one with British measures.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/OatmealCookieMixNorthAmericanMeasures.jpg\" width=\"289\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe first one is the Oatmeal and Raisin Cookie Mix in a Jar, and let me tell you they are fabulous cookies.\u0026nbsp; Very delicious.\u0026nbsp; These mixes are so easy to make, and such fun to give and to receive.\u0026nbsp; I really love decorating the jars up and making them pretty with ribbons and bows, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3209.jpg\" width=\"382\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou can decorate the up with Cute little Christmas Ornaments, or whatever.\u0026nbsp; Little cloth caps, ribbons . . . let your imagination and creativity carry you away!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"373\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3125.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd if you aren't into cookie mixes in a jar, you can just make some for yourself.\u0026nbsp; These cookies are fabulous.\u0026nbsp; Very, very tasty indeed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3129.jpg\" width=\"367\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Oatmeal and Raisin Cookie Mix In a Jar*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 1 1-litre jar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/oatmeal-and-raisin-cookie-mix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g of plain flour (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground nutmeg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n150g of soft light brown sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n110g of granulated sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g of raisins (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n160g of old fashioned\u0026nbsp; oats\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/OatmealCookiemixBritishmeasures.jpg\" width=\"289\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk\n together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda and salt.\u0026nbsp; Layer the \ningredients in the jar as follows, tamping each layer down well before \nadding another layer.\u0026nbsp; Half the flour mixture.\u0026nbsp; Half the brown sugar.\u0026nbsp; \nThe raisins. The white sugar.\u0026nbsp; The remaining half of the brown sugar and\n the oats.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You may think it won't all fit, but it will.\u0026nbsp; Just \npersevere.\u0026nbsp; Screw on the lid tightly.\u0026nbsp; Decorate as you wish and attach a\n label with the baking directions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3220.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EYou might think when you look at each recipe . . . all that would never fit in a jar, but don't worry!\u0026nbsp; It absolutely does!\u0026nbsp; I use my Pampered Chef tamper tool and it packs everything in very nicely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/CranberryOatCookieMixNorthAmericanmeasures.jpg\" width=\"280\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese Cranberry White Chocolate and Oat Cookies are my favourites.\u0026nbsp; Oh my . . . but I could just eat them all up myself.\u0026nbsp; Quite dangerous to have around once baked.\u0026nbsp; I bet I ate three right away.\u0026nbsp; I am such a naughty pup.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"350\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3221.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI bet even YOU couldn't eat just one though . . . but who's eating??\u0026nbsp; These are for gifts right?\u0026nbsp; Yah, of course they are!!\u0026nbsp; But really . . . I don't think anyone would begrudge you making a jar of the mix, or just baking yourself up a recipe of these for your own family.\u0026nbsp; In fact, that might just be one way where you could guarantee a sweet surprise for yourself under the tree on Christmas morning!\u0026nbsp; After all, as they say . . . Charity begins at home! Ho Ho Ho!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"373\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3217.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Mix In a Jar*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 1 1-litre jar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cranberry-white-chocolate-cookie-mix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n50g of plain flour (1\/2 cup\u0026nbsp; plus 2 TBS allpurpose)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n40g old fashioned oats (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n66g soft light brown sugar (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n63g of white sugar (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75g dried cranberries (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n90g white chocolate chips (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n60g of chopped\u0026nbsp; pecan nuts (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/CranberryOatCookieMixBritishMeasures.jpg\" width=\"280\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLayer\n the ingredients in a clean canning\u0026nbsp; jar in the order given, tamping \neach layer down into place before adding the next one.\u0026nbsp; (I use my\u0026nbsp; \npampered chef tamper for this, but you could use the end of a rolling \npin as well.)\u0026nbsp; Screw on the lid tightly.\u0026nbsp; Attach a gift tag with the \nmixing and baking directions and decorate the jar as desire\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIf you think you have seen this post before, you would be right. It is a repost from last year.\u0026nbsp; I threw my hip out today and although I had plans to do some baking I am having a hard time just to walk at the moment.\u0026nbsp; Arthritis is sometimes a real pain to live with.\u0026nbsp; In any case I am resting it up and reposting this post from last year.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; I think some of my newer readers would enjoy it irregardless.\u0026nbsp; Do feel free to copy and print out my art recipe card\/tags I have included.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; God willing I will be back tomorrow with something new to share!!!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/4157409207759634645\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/gifts-in-jar.html#comment-form","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4157409207759634645"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/4157409207759634645"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/gifts-in-jar.html","title":"Gifts in a Jar"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"12"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8356349739286333803"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-14T04:00:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2020-12-15T15:26:32.793+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fruit"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"jams and preserves"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Sauces"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Christmas Chutney"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Chutney\" border=\"0\" height=\"597\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2329_zps34b9cbff.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Chutney\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne thing I like to make each year for the Holidays is my Christmas Chutney.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It's sooooo good and makes a wonderful change from the regular Cranberry Sauce.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Chutney\" border=\"0\" height=\"610\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2331_zps9a4b3804.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Chutney\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt has a tiny bit of a bite, which you can adjust by the amount of chili's you add.\u0026nbsp; I usually err on the side of caution because we don't really like things that are tooooo hot, but by all means you can adjust it to your own tastes. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Chutney\" border=\"0\" height=\"611\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2369_zps52f9a596.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Chutney\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI always make enough for us to have here at home (it goes so well with all sorts of meats and cheeses) and I make some to give as gifts to our friends.\u0026nbsp; I think they would be quite disappointed if I didn't have some for them each year!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Chutney\" border=\"0\" height=\"605\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2370_zps421ac4f0.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Chutney\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere is nothing really out of the ordinary in it.\u0026nbsp; It's basically just fresh cranberries, chopped onion, sultanas, citrus peel, vinegar, two sugars, and a mix of tasty spices.\u0026nbsp; It goes together lickety split, and tastes better with each day that passes.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Chutney\" border=\"0\" height=\"570\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2371_zps5c181e9a.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Chutney\" width=\"640\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's great with your Christmas Dinner, and then after Christmas with the leftovers, but where it really shines is on a cheese board.\u0026nbsp; This is some of that C\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.castellocheese.co.uk\/hosting-tips\/cheese-parties\/tickler-cheddar\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eastello Tickler Cheddar\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E I got last week.\u0026nbsp; Oh boy did it ever go good with that!\u0026nbsp; Delicious!\u0026nbsp; Those crackers are fabulous as well.\u0026nbsp; I got them at Aldi, from it's line of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aldi.co.uk\/en\/product-range\/exclusive-to-aldi\/specially-selected\/specially-selected-product-range\/specially-selected-product-range\/ps\/p\/specially-selected-gourmet-crackers\/\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGourmet Crackers.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; They're really nice!\u0026nbsp; I'm going to go back and get some more.\u0026nbsp; (They come in three flavours . . . salted, black pepper and rosemary and are a real steal at only 99p a pack!)\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI hope you will give this chutney a go this year.\u0026nbsp; I guarantee you won't be disappointed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Christmas Chutney\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2332_zpsa9d70235.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Chutney\" width=\"606\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Christmas Chutney*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 4 cups\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/christmas-chutney?pli=1\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis lovely \nchutney makes a wonderful gift and is such a lovely change from the \nusual cranberry sauce.\u0026nbsp; It goes beautifully with turkey, ham or \nchicken.\u0026nbsp; We just love it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 cups fresh cranberries (300g)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 cup sultanas (150g)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 cup chopped candied peel\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 cup chopped peeled onion (1 medium onion, peeled and chopped)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n3 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 cup white vinegar (225ml)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 cup water (225ml)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 cup white sugar (190g)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 cup dark brown sugar, packed (200g)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 cup lemon juice (60ml)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 whole cloves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n2 tsp celery seed\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp ground ginger\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp dried chilies\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace\n the vinegar, water, both sugars, lemon juice and salt into a heavy \nnon-reactive saucepan.\u0026nbsp; Bring to the boil, stirring to help dissolve the\n sugar.\u0026nbsp; Once the sugar has dissolved add the cranberries, sultanas, \ncandied peel, onions, garlic, cloves, celery seed, ginger and chilies.\u0026nbsp; \nSimmer gently, stirring often, uncovered for 45 minutes.\u0026nbsp; Pour into hot \nsterilized jars and seal.\u0026nbsp; Process in a hot water bath for 15 minutes.\u0026nbsp; \nThis will keep for up to a year.\u0026nbsp; You can, of course, just put it into \njars for giving away and immediate use, but if you do want to keep it \nlonger, you really must process it in the water bath.\u0026nbsp; Enjoy! \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E \n\n This content (written and photography) is the sole property of The \nEnglish Kitchen. Any reposting or misuse is not permitted. If you are \nreading this elsewhere, please know that it is stolen content and you \nmay report it to me at: mariealicejoan at aol dot com Thanks so much for\n visiting. Do come again!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bloglovin.com\/blog\/1655969\/?claim=rgaz8v5xsgj\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFollow my blog with Bloglovin\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8356349739286333803\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/christmas-chutney.html#comment-form","title":"7 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8356349739286333803"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8356349739286333803"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/christmas-chutney.html","title":"Christmas Chutney"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"7"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-6453513133527894917"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-08T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-08T04:00:04.036+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"candies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Christmas"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chocolate Dipped Peanut Brittle"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2276_zps19b2c59f.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"386\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2276_zps19b2c59f.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOne thing that I like to make each Christmas is Peanut Brittle.\u0026nbsp; It's easy to make and makes a nice hostess gift if you are invited out.\u0026nbsp; I have never had anyone turn their nose up at a pretty little box of it yet!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2279_zps04a5bec4.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"379\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2279_zps04a5bec4.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMaking it in the microwave takes all the guess work out of it.\u0026nbsp; It goes together easily and always turns out.\u0026nbsp; I have never had it fail.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Just be sure to check it frequently and if you think it is getting too brown, stop.\u0026nbsp; It should never be more than a golden brown.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2280_zps39f23e79.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"385\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2280_zps39f23e79.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's made in less than 10 minutes, and that is 10 easy minutes where you aren't standing laborously over a stove, stirring and watching.\u0026nbsp; The microwave does all the work.\u0026nbsp; The only thing you need to be careful of is that you use a glass bowl that is truly microwaveable safe and that you use oven mits taking it out of the microwave.\u0026nbsp; Glass conducts heat very well and this is candy.\u0026nbsp; Candy is hot.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2281_zpsc7a654c7.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"392\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2281_zpsc7a654c7.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAlso be very sure to take great care in handling the sugar mixture, once again . . . it's really hot and it will stick to your skin, so do please be very careful.\u0026nbsp; I would hate for anyone to get burnt badly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2283_zpsc3ac5277.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"379\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2283_zpsc3ac5277.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThis year I added a chocolate dip to mine . . . if there is anything that tastes better than homemade peanut brittle . . . it's homemade peanut brittle dipped in chocolate.\u0026nbsp; Semi sweet chocolate flavoured with peanut butter.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2285_zpscc9fa9cf.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2285_zpscc9fa9cf.jpg\" width=\"360\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nOh baby.\u0026nbsp; This is good.\u0026nbsp; I may have to make another batch to give away!\u0026nbsp; This first batch seems to be shrinking rather quickly.\u0026nbsp; Oh I do so love the Holiday Season, don't you!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2278_zps19bd2023.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2278_zps19bd2023.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Chocolate Dipped Peanut Brittle*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nMakes about 1 1\/2 pounds\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/chocolate-dipped-peanut-butt\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\n\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nThe evil twin sister of Peanut Brittle.\u0026nbsp; Easier to make than you suppose!\u0026nbsp; Even easier to indulge in.\u0026nbsp; Moreish.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n200g white sugar (1 cup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n175g of golden syrup (1\/2 cup light corn syrup)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 TBS butter\u003C\/div\u003E\n325g of salted roasted peanuts (2 cups)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)\u003C\/div\u003E\n1 tsp pure vanilla\u003C\/div\u003E\n115g semi sweet chocolate, chopped (4 ounces)\u003C\/div\u003E\n45g creamy peanut butter (1\/4 cup)\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nLine a large baking sheet with foil.\u0026nbsp; Butter the foil well.\u0026nbsp; Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nStir\n the sugar and golden syrup together in a large glass microwaveable \nbowl,\u0026nbsp; Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stopping to stir it halfway \nthrough the cooking time.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir in the butter and peanuts.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Return to \nthe microwave and cook on high another 3 to 4 minutes, until a golden \nbrown.\u0026nbsp; (Don't let it get too dark)\u0026nbsp; Remove from the microwave and stir \nin the soda and vanilla.\u0026nbsp; Don't worry, it will foam up quite a bit.\u0026nbsp; \nThat is what makes it light.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carefully spread this mixture out over \nthe prepared baking sheet, trying to spread it as thin as you can.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \nAllow it to cool completely.\u003C\/div\u003E\nOnce it is cool, break it into pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\nPlace\n the chocolate pieces into a smaller microwaveable bowl.\u0026nbsp; Cook on high \nfor 1 to 2 minutes, until the chocolate melts when stirred.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Stir in \nthe peanut butter until it melts.\u0026nbsp; Dip half of each piece of peanut \nbrittle into the chocolate, scraping any excess off on the edge of the \nbowl.\u0026nbsp; Place on a wire rack to set.\u0026nbsp; Alternately you can let it set in \nthe refrigerator.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\" photo SAM_2287_zps404688a9.jpg\" border=\"0\" height=\"396\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_2287_zps404688a9.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nNote:\u0026nbsp; If you are not fond of chocolate and peanut butter, then just leave that final bit out and just make the brittle.\u0026nbsp; Store in an airtight container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/6453513133527894917\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/chocolate-dipped-peanut-brittle.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6453513133527894917"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/6453513133527894917"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2013\/12\/chocolate-dipped-peanut-brittle.html","title":"Chocolate Dipped Peanut Brittle"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-326580659976908613"},"published":{"$t":"2012-12-01T04:00:00.000+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-12-01T04:00:00.986+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cookies and bars"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"make ahead"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Gifts in a Jar, or Gifts from your Kitchen"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3118.jpg\" width=\"371\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy mother never ever liked getting a gift for Christmas that had anything to do with\u0026nbsp; cooking, cleaning or eating . . .well except for chocolates that is.\u0026nbsp; I never saw her turn down a nice box of choccies.\u0026nbsp; She just didn't want to get the other stuff, like mixers or blenders, or jars of jam, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMe on the other hand, I just love, Love, LOVE to get any gift that has anything to do with the kitchen or eating!\u0026nbsp; I have had a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer on my wish list for years now, to no avail, but . . . I live in hope.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg alt=\"\" class=\"rg_hi uh_hi\" data-height=\"225\" data-width=\"225\" height=\"225\" id=\"rg_hi\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSc1RLzW0RtIVLU34-9k0JKh7MRCNjt2D40Eu76PJRDGz-xrUNP\" style=\"height: 225px; width: 225px;\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nCandy Apple Red or Powder Blue or even yellow would do me fine.\u0026nbsp; Actually who am I trying to kid, I'll take it in any colour I can get it!\u0026nbsp; But I digress . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3124.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nFood gifts.\u0026nbsp; I just adore receiving them and I love putting them together for friends.\u0026nbsp; I especially love the mix in a jar things, or goodies in a mug, or Mug-ems as they are also called.\u0026nbsp; We did an activity in RS Society in August and I did a presentation on Gifts in a jar and it was quite popular so today I am going to show you two of my favourite Gift Mixes in a Jar, and in the spirit of giving, I am including my artwork Gift Tags for you to print out and tie on to your own gift jars.\u0026nbsp; All you need to do is right click and save and then you can print them out 4 or 6 to a page via your own printer.\u0026nbsp; Merry Christmas!\u0026nbsp; (And there are two versions, one with American measures and one with British measures.)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/OatmealCookieMixNorthAmericanMeasures.jpg\" width=\"289\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThe first one is the Oatmeal and Raisin Cookie Mix in a Jar, and let me tell you they are fabulous cookies.\u0026nbsp; Very delicious.\u0026nbsp; These mixes are so easy to make, and such fun to give and to receive.\u0026nbsp; I really love decorating the jars up and making them pretty with ribbons and bows, etc.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3209.jpg\" width=\"382\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYou can decorate the up with Cute little Christmas Ornaments, or whatever.\u0026nbsp; Little cloth caps, ribbons . . . let your imagination and creativity carry you away!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"373\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3125.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd if you aren't into cookie mixes in a jar, you can just make some for yourself.\u0026nbsp; These cookies are fabulous.\u0026nbsp; Very, very tasty indeed!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3129.jpg\" width=\"367\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Oatmeal and Raisin Cookie Mix In a Jar*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 1 1-litre jar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/oatmeal-and-raisin-cookie-mix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g of plain flour (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp ground nutmeg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n150g of soft light brown sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n110g of granulated sugar (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n100g of raisins (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n160g of old fashioned\u0026nbsp; oats\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/OatmealCookiemixBritishmeasures.jpg\" width=\"289\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nWhisk\n together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda and salt.\u0026nbsp; Layer the \ningredients in the jar as follows, tamping each layer down well before \nadding another layer.\u0026nbsp; Half the flour mixture.\u0026nbsp; Half the brown sugar.\u0026nbsp; \nThe raisins. The white sugar.\u0026nbsp; The remaining half of the brown sugar and\n the oats.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; You may think it won't all fit, but it will.\u0026nbsp; Just \npersevere.\u0026nbsp; Screw on the lid tightly.\u0026nbsp; Decorate as you wish and attach a\n label with the baking directions.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3220.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EYou might think when you look at each recipe . . . all that would never fit in a jar, but don't worry!\u0026nbsp; It absolutely does!\u0026nbsp; I use my Pampered Chef tamper tool and it packs everything in very nicely.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/CranberryOatCookieMixNorthAmericanmeasures.jpg\" width=\"280\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese Cranberry White Chocolate and Oat Cookies are my favourites.\u0026nbsp; Oh my . . . but I could just eat them all up myself.\u0026nbsp; Quite dangerous to have around once baked.\u0026nbsp; I bet I ate three right away.\u0026nbsp; I am such a naughty pup.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"350\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3221.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI bet even YOU couldn't eat just one though . . . but who's eating??\u0026nbsp; These are for gifts right?\u0026nbsp; Yah, of course they are!!\u0026nbsp; But really . . . I don't think anyone would begrudge you making a jar of the mix, or just baking yourself up a recipe of these for your own family.\u0026nbsp; In fact, that might just be one way where you could guarantee a sweet surprise for yourself under the tree on Christmas morning!\u0026nbsp; After all, as they say . . . Charity begins at home! Ho Ho Ho!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cimg height=\"373\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SAM_3217.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie Mix In a Jar*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 1 1-litre jar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cranberry-white-chocolate-cookie-mix\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n50g of plain flour (1\/2 cup\u0026nbsp; plus 2 TBS allpurpose)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n40g old fashioned oats (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n66g soft light brown sugar (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n63g of white sugar (1\/3 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n75g dried cranberries (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n90g white chocolate chips (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n60g of chopped\u0026nbsp; pecan nuts (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20A%20Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/CranberryOatCookieMixBritishMeasures.jpg\" width=\"280\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nLayer\n the ingredients in a clean canning\u0026nbsp; jar in the order given, tamping \neach layer down into place before adding the next one.\u0026nbsp; (I use my\u0026nbsp; \npampered chef tamper for this, but you could use the end of a rolling \npin as well.)\u0026nbsp; Screw on the lid tightly.\u0026nbsp; Attach a gift tag with the \nmixing and baking directions and decorate the jar as desire"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/326580659976908613\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/12\/gifts-in-jar-or-gifts-from-your-kitchen.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/326580659976908613"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/326580659976908613"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/12\/gifts-in-jar-or-gifts-from-your-kitchen.html","title":"Gifts in a Jar, or Gifts from your Kitchen"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2964749369409647822"},"published":{"$t":"2012-11-30T16:00:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2012-11-30T16:00:08.434+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Places to shop"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Things I love . . . "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Do you remember the other day when I posted my Christmas Wish List?\u0026nbsp; Well, somebody was listening because look:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"370\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_3159.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nYes those are those \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/set-4-measuring-spoons-pantry?ll=menulink\u0026amp;ctid=5199\u0026amp;pos=1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ecute little measuring spoons\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDotComGiftShop!\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; Aren't they totally adorable.\u0026nbsp; I just love the singing bird design . . . and somebody must have known that as well coz . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_3160.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThey also sent me this!\u0026nbsp; It's a singing bird \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/recipe-box-pantry-yellow-design\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPantry Recipe Box! \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; Sooooo cute!!\u0026nbsp; Very Retro looking I think.\u0026nbsp; Quite 1950's . . . right down to the \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_3162.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nsnazzy dividers inside . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_3163.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThat retro design on the back . . . and just look at the lid . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"300\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_3161.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIsn't that just the cutest thing\u0026nbsp; you have ever seen . . . not only that cute lttle singing bird again . . . but POLKA DOTS!!\u0026nbsp; I love polka dots.\u0026nbsp; Je t'adore beaucoup.\u0026nbsp; And\u0026nbsp; it's a beautiful big size to hold all those tasty recipes, but that is not all . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"370\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_3167.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere's these totally adorable \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/cake-tins-pantry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPantry Cake Tins\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to match . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/SAM_3168.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA three tin set, in perfect sizes to store all your sweets, biscuits and cakes!\u0026nbsp; Once again with that cute little singing bird design and POLKA DOTS!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThere's a whole range of this stuff.\u0026nbsp; It's called \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/DotComGiftShop-pantry-design?ll=menulink\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Pantry Line.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; I just love it!!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMany thanks to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ED\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/blogger.g?blogID=7100882347408067241\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EotComGift Shop\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/b\u003Efor making my dreams come true!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI am actually totally in love with the whole site.\u0026nbsp; I was so impressed with what I had received that I did a tiny bit of shopping myself the other day . . . just look at what I found . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/23931_1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/vintage-egg-cup-cat-design\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVintage Cat Egg Cup\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E . . . just for me. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/dog_egg_cup.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nA \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/vintage-egg-cup-dog-design\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVintage Dog Egg Cup\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E for the Toddster . . .\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/22263_1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nTwo adorable \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/egg-cosy-woolly-ladybird\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWooley Ladybird Egg Cosies\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to help keep our morning boiled eggs cosy and warm. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u0026nbsp;\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/A%20amazing%20Testing%20ground\/dress-up-dolly-plasters-5289-pekm280x280ekm.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nand some \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dotcomgiftshop.com\/plasters-tin-dress-dolly\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDress Up Dolly Plasters \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003Efor a certain little girl I love.\u0026nbsp; (Just\u0026nbsp; perfect for\u0026nbsp; little boo boos!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nAnd all at a very reasonable price, and there was quick delivery as well.\u0026nbsp; I think I have found a new favourite gift site.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2964749369409647822\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/11\/things-i-love.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2964749369409647822"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2964749369409647822"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2012\/11\/things-i-love.html","title":"Things I love . . . "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-8975269208999406890"},"published":{"$t":"2011-11-15T04:00:00.006+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-11-24T06:59:32.341+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"brunch"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"coffee break"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"muffins"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14091.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt's that time of the month again, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/lds.org\/pa\/display\/0,17884,4691-1,00.html\" style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255); font-weight: bold;\"\u003EVisiting Teaching\u003C\/a\u003E time.    I just love visiting with the sisters in my care and helping them when and where I can.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14095.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also never like to go empty handed.  I usually have a handout to give to them that may or may not correlate with the month's message, and I usually bring a goodie to share.  Today I had made them bookmarks to go with the newest handbook which we were given last month.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14097.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nI also baked them some of these delicious Spicy Gingerbread Muffins.  I don't know anyone that doesn't love themselves a bit of Gingerbread.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14098.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nIt just ain't human ya know!  Ok, so maybe there are a few people who might not like Gingerbread . . . I just don't happen to know any.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14102.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese muffins are fabulous.  They look really plain and simple . . . humble even,  but it's the plain and simple things in life that are often the nicest things in life.  You just have to dig a little deeper than the surface to find them.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14110.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nThese are moist and spicy and oh so scrummy.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14112.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nEspecially when slathered with fresh \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/lemon-curd\" style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255); font-weight: bold;\"\u003ELemon Curd\u003C\/a\u003E. 'Nuff Said.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg alt=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Amazing%20English%20Kitchen\/SDC14108.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" title=\"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Spicy Gingerbread Muffins*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMakes 12 large muffins\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/spicy-gingerbread-muffins\" style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255); font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nHuge and moist and chock full of the spicy gingerbread flavour that we all love so much!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n200g of dark brown sugar (1 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n350g of plain flour (2 1\/2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 1\/2 tsp baking soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp ground cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 tsp ground ginger\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground nutmeg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground cloves\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground allspice\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/4 tsp ground cardamom\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n1 large free range egg\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n125ml of mild molasses ( 1\/2 cup, or a mixture of dark and light treacle to make up the same)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n250ml of buttermilk (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n125g of butter (1\/2 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nsoftened butter or lemon curd for spreading\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.  Butter a 12 cup large muffin tin, or line with paper liners.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nPlace  the butter and molasses into a small saucepan and heat over gentle heat  until the butter has melted and the two are amalgamated.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nSift  the flour into a bowl.  Whisk in the sugar, soda, cinnamon, ginger,  nutmeg, cloves, allspice, cardamom and salt.  Whisk the buttermilk and  egg into the molasses mixture.  Add this all at once to the dry  ingredients.  Fold together to just moisten.  Spoon into the prepared  muffin cups, filling about 3\/4 full.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nBake for 20 to 25 minutes  until well risen and the tops spring back when lightly touched or a  toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.  Let stand in the  muffin cups for about 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.  Serve  warm with butter or lemon curd for spreading.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cimg src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/Food%20Pictures\/PorkChopsRomano.jpg\" style=\"height: 360px; width: 360px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\nMy offering over in The Cottage today, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ayearfromoakcottage.org\/2011\/11\/simple-womans-day-book_15.html\" style=\"color: rgb(51 , 102 , 255); font-weight: bold;\"\u003EPork Chops Romano.\u003C\/a\u003E  Delicious!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/8975269208999406890\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/11\/spicy-gingerbread-muffins.html#comment-form","title":"9 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8975269208999406890"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/8975269208999406890"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/11\/spicy-gingerbread-muffins.html","title":"Spicy Gingerbread Muffins"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"9"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3993248567419941042"},"published":{"$t":"2011-03-03T04:00:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2011-03-03T04:00:01.085+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cakes scrummy snacks"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"candies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rolo Pretzel Turtles"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19555.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDon't you just love it when all your ducks line up in a row.  This is something that I have wanted to make for a very long time, but I just never happened to have all the ingredients in the house at the same time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19557.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI had some rolo's leftover from my Pampered Chef Party last month and I wanted to use some of them up.  We are invited out for supper tonight so I thought that if I made some Rolo Pretzel Turtles I would have something really scrummy and homemade to bring as a hostess gift.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19558.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI never like to go visiting empty handed, do you?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh my . . . these are sooooo yummy.  And so very easy to make!  Almost too easy.  They're too easy to eat as well . . . so I think I'm taking some flowers instead of . . . um . . . Rolo Pretzel Turtles.  Gifts you make for other people don't have any calories in them . . . right?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19559.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDon't judge me.  Sigh . . .  I am so wicked, and I have zip willpower.  Obviously!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 514px; height: 478px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19565.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Rolo Pretzel Turtles*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes as many as you have pretzels, rolos and nuts to make\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/rolo-caramel-nut-candies\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis recipe is a doddle and oh so scrummy.  Dangerous.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ERolo chocolate candies\u003Cbr \/\u003Emini salted pretzels\u003Cbr \/\u003Etoasted whole pecan nuts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 360px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%204\/SDC19570.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 4.  Lay out your pretzels on a  lightly buttered baking sheet.  Top each pretzel with a rolo candy, top  side up.  Bake in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes.  You want the rolo to be  soft, but not melted.  Remove from the oven and immediately press a  toasted pecan nut onto the top of each, squashing the rolo down a bit.   Don't be too heavy handed though as you don't want the goodness to  squish out the bottoms.  Eat warm. Eat cold.  Just EAT!  Yummo!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3993248567419941042\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/03\/rolo-pretzel-turtles.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3993248567419941042"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3993248567419941042"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2011\/03\/rolo-pretzel-turtles.html","title":"Rolo Pretzel Turtles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"16"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-597396136775397803"},"published":{"$t":"2010-12-12T04:00:00.005+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-12-12T07:33:07.025+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Cakes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"quick breads"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cranberry Pecan Loaves"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 372px; height: 354px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17861.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne thing that I really miss these days, with not having a large family around,  and being so far away from the family we do have . . . is all the baking at Christmas time.  I always used to do lots of it.  I'd start back in October and by the time Christmas rolled around the freezer would be filled with lovely treats and goodies.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 352px; height: 337px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17863.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere is just Todd and I now . . . and we can only eat so much.  I shouldn't really be eating it at all . . . and in all honesty, as thin as he is, neither should Todd.  I do love to bake though, and I especialy love it at Christmas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 355px; height: 325px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17864.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe solution is to make lots of goodies to gift our friends and neighbours with.  Everyone wins!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 370px; height: 359px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17866.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI get the joy of baking. Todd and I each get a little taste.  Our friends get a little bonus, which is especially welcome at this time of year and to be honest . . . I've never had anyone turn any of it down yet!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 369px; height: 380px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17869.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese are lovely little loaves that make beautiful gifts.  You don't have to use Cranberry Sauce if you don't want to.  They also work out beautifully with other flavoured jams . . . such as black current, or raspberry . . . strawberry is especially nice.  Apricot, cherry or peach jams are also quite lovely!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 365px; height: 375px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17870.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou get a nice and moist cake . . . with the added pleasure of sweet fruit and crunchy nuts running through it and on top . . . and a sweet drizzle glaze is it's crowning glory.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 364px; height: 362px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17871.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPretty to look at too.  You can buy small cardboard loaf pans, just right for gifting at Lakeland.  I chose the other day to make a small one for us and a larger one to give away  . . .  It was most welcome.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 368px; height: 350px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17872.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Cranberry Pecan Loaves*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 4 mini loaves for gifts (5 3\/4 by 3 inch mini loaf pans)\u003Cbr \/\u003Eor two medium loaves (8 by 4 inch pans)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 255, 51);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cranberry-pecan-loaves\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETender and moist and filled with the flavours of cranberry and toasted nuts!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 ounces (1\/2 cup)  butter, softened\u003Cbr \/\u003E7 ounces caster sugar (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 large free range eggs\u003Cbr \/\u003E8.5 ounces plain flour (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 tsp baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp baking soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E8 ounces of sour cream (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp almond extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E16 ounces of cranberry sauce (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E3.75 ounces toasted pecans, chopped coarsely\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlmond Cream Glaze (see below)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat the oven to 180*C\/ 350*F\/ gas mark 4.  Butter the loaf tins and line with parchment paper.  Butter again.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECream  the butter and sugar together in a large bowl,  until creamy.  Beat in  the eggs one at a time.  Whisk together the flour, baking powder, soda  and salt.  Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream,  beginning and ending with the flour.  Stir in the extracts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESpoon  about 4 ounces of batter into each loaf pan.  (1\/2 cup)  Top with 3 TBS  of cranberry sauce, spreading lightly to the edges.  Sprinkle with 2  TBS of pecans.  Repeat the layers in each pan, using the rest of the  batter, cranberry sauce and nuts.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBake for 45 to 50 minutes, or  until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.  Allow to cool  in the pans on a wire rack for about 15 minutes before removing from  the pans and cooling completely.  Drizzle the cooled cakes with the  Almond Cream Glaze.  Allow to set before wrapping for gift giving.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Almond cream Glaze*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E6 ounces of icing sugar (3\/4 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS whipping cream\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp almond extract.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhisk all the ingredients together until smooth and drizzable, adding more cream if necessary.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOn a funny side note - these are the loaves that almost \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003Eweren't\u003C\/span\u003E!!  I took them out of the oven and set them on top of the stove while I wemt to get my cooling rack out.  I also had a pot of water on to boil.  The flames under the pot of water lit the baking parchment, which was hanging over the ends of the loaf tins on fire.  A little bit of dancing and a lot of shouting ensued,  and my hero had to come in and put it out . . .  all without damaging the cakes!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhew!  Crisis averted!!!!  Just goes to show though how just a \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003Elittle\u003C\/span\u003E thoughtlessness can create a \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003Elot\u003C\/span\u003E of havoc in a kitchen . . .  even in  The English Kitchen!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENote in answer to reply from E-mail.  Unfortunately I am unable to reply because of some technicological reason.  ???  (Computers!!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003EHi  Melanie.  Many thanks for your e-mail, your lovely comments re The  English Kitchen and the nod to your friend.  Have looked at her page and  it's fab!!\u003C\/span\u003E  Nows for your question.  You can make Yoghurt cheese  as long as the yoghurt you are using doesn't have any gelatin in it.   Just line a strainer with a coffee filter or some paper toweling, place over a bowl,  and then dump your yoghurt into the lined strainer. ( If you use nonfat  yoghurt, then you end up with a very low fat mixture)  Cover tightly  with cling film and place in the fridge for about 12 hours, discarding  any liquid that drains off the yoghurt (called the Whey)  every so often, so that the  yoghurt doesn't end up sitting back in it.  (Not a problem if you use a  deep bowl)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's a good recipe for a filling using about 8 quarts of yoghurt that  you have done this with. (just use your favourite cheesecake crust mixture to line the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.)  Beat the yoghurt cheese together with 1 1\/2 cups of sugar and 3  medium eggs.  Whisk in 1\/4 cup of flour, 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp lemon  zest.  Pour this into your prepared crust (whichever kind of crust you  like) and then bake it in a 450*F oven for 10 minutes.  Reduce the oven  temperature to 250*F and bake for about an hour or until set.  The  centre should barely jiggle when you shake the pan.  Cool slightly, then  refrigerate for several hours before serving.  You can cut this into  slices.  It is enough to make a 9 inch cheesecake.  (spring form pan)  I  loosen it a bit by running a thin sharp knife around the edges before  undoing the spring.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI hope this helps!  Let me know how you make out!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/597396136775397803\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/12\/cranberry-pecan-loaves.html#comment-form","title":"13 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/597396136775397803"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/597396136775397803"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/12\/cranberry-pecan-loaves.html","title":"Cranberry Pecan Loaves"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"13"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-2658590555441393785"},"published":{"$t":"2010-12-11T04:00:00.002+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-12-11T04:00:02.975+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"candies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Sugar Plums"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 368px; height: 281px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/suVFSNBook.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003ETwas\u003C\/span\u003E the \u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-size:130%;\" \u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003En\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ei\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;\" \u003Eg\u003C\/span\u003Eh\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003Et\u003C\/span\u003E before \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;\" \u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size:180%;\"\u003EChris\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;\" \u003Et\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; 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font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003Es\u003C\/span\u003Etirring,\u003Cbr \/\u003Enot \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003Ee\u003C\/span\u003Ev\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003Ee\u003C\/span\u003En a \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-style: italic;font-size:130%;\" \u003Em\u003C\/span\u003Eouse\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;\" \u003E children\u003C\/span\u003E were \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\"\u003En\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:130%;\" \u003Eest\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\"\u003El\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);\"\u003Ee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003Ed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003Eall\u003C\/span\u003E snug in \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);\"\u003Et\u003C\/span\u003Eh\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003Ee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ei\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:130%;\" \u003Er \u003C\/span\u003Ebeds . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile visions of \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003Es\u003C\/span\u003Eu\u003Cspan style=\"font-size:130%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);\"\u003Eg\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ea\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-style: italic;\"\u003Er\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003Epl\u003C\/span\u003Eu\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);\"\u003Em\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:180%;\" \u003Es\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: lucida grande;\"\u003Ed\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003Eanc\u003C\/span\u003Eed in t\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003Eh\u003C\/span\u003Eei\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);\"\u003Er\u003C\/span\u003E h\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;\" \u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003Ee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003Ead\u003Cspan style=\"font-size:180%;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);\"\u003Es \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E. . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\"A Visit From Saint Nicholas\" by Clement C Moore, has long been a favourite Christmas verse of many.  I had a little Golden Story Book, beautifully illustrated, of the poem when I was a child, and one year I memorized the whole poem to recite during our local village's Christmas Pageant.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 366px; height: 333px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17911.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI can still remember how excited I felt about that . . . I did put my whole heart and soul into it.  'Twas a wonderful experience indeed!  I was no Shirley Temple, but I did my bes\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 351px; height: 307px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17913.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI was never quite sure what Sugar Plums were back then . . . but I kinda thought they were candies and such.  Sweet Treats that Santa was sure to leave for all the good boys and girls in the world!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 348px; height: 348px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17915.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese infamous sugar plums that filled children's heads in Clement Moore's time were actually sugar coated coriander, a treat that offered a sweet start and then a  spicy burst of flavor. Later the recipe included small bits of fruit and nuts, becoming the confection we know today.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETasty little balls of dried fruit, nuts, jam and spices, their name comes from the prunes or \"dried plums\" which you find in the recipe.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI have chosen to use dates and cranberries along with the \"plums\" in  mine, but there is no reason why you could not substitute them with  other fruits, such as dried apricots, or cherries.  All would give a  pretty jewel like appearance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 364px; height: 331px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17917.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOf course you could make these extremely healthy by rolling them into chopped nuts or dessicated coconut instead . .  . but it is Christmas after all . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt just wouldn't be the same without an indulgence here and there!  The Toddster  just loves these!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 365px; height: 339px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17924.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Sugar Plums*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes 18 to 2\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/sugar-plums\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese keep for weeks in the refrigerator.  The perfect gift when presented in pretty litte paper cups and a lovely gift tin!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 ounces (1\/2 cup) chopped pitted dates\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 ounces (1\/2 cup) chopped toasted walnuts\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 ounce (1\/4 cup) dried cranberries\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 ounces (1\/4 cup) chopped pitted prunes\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 ounce (1\/4 cup) chopped toasted hazlenuts\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 TBS fruit jam\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 tsp ground cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/8 tsp ground cloves\u003Cbr \/\u003E3.5 ounces (1\/2 cup) granulated sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can do this by hand, but a food processor does a quick and easy job of it.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBegin  by placing the chopped dates, walnuts, cranberries, prunes and  hazelnuts in the bowl of a food processor.  Pulse until everythig is  chopped very small and they begin to clump together a bit.  Add the jam  and spices and pluse until it all begins to come together.  (when you  press some of the mixture between your fingers it should hold itself  into a ball.  Don't over process, so keep checking.  You want to see  individual pieces of the fruit and nuts, not a paste.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace the  granulated sugar in a bowl.  Take out tablespoons of the fruit mixture  and shape into balls by rolling it in the palms of your hands, Drop the  balls into the granulated sugar and give them a good coating.  Place  into little paper cups.  Repeat until all of the mixture is used up.   Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/2658590555441393785\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/12\/sugar-plums.html#comment-form","title":"17 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2658590555441393785"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/2658590555441393785"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/12\/sugar-plums.html","title":"Sugar Plums"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"17"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-7697234341383438382"},"published":{"$t":"2010-12-09T04:00:00.001+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-12-09T04:00:01.971+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"candies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Almond Florentine"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 359px; height: 626px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/014074.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can't get much easier than this deliciously tasty cracker snack!  Seriously!  I was so excited to find these Italian Crackers over here, coz it meant that I would be able to make one of my favourite Christmas Treats!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 365px; height: 352px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17845.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou can have it made and cooling in less than 15 minutes!  This is a recipe that I got years and years ago from one of my father's friends and it's soooo delicious.  I had been longing for it and despairing of being able to have it . . . until I found these crackers.  They are just like the Saltine  Soda Crackers from back home . . . or pretty close anyways!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 358px; height: 336px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17848.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUsing simple ingredients and not a lot of skill, this is recipe is a real winner all round.  I have a meeting to go to tonight and I thought I'd gift the ladies with this delightful treat!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 361px; height: 350px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17849.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd you know . . . there's no calories in gifts are there . . .\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 361px; height: 344px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17857.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EShhh . . . don't burst my bubble!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 351px; height: 295px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17855.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECrispy, salty, buttery and sweet.  \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);\"\u003EM\u003C\/span\u003E-\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);\"\u003EO\u003C\/span\u003E-\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003ER\u003C\/span\u003E-\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);\"\u003EE\u003C\/span\u003E-\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);\"\u003EI\u003C\/span\u003E-\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);\"\u003ES\u003C\/span\u003E-\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);\"\u003EH\u003C\/span\u003E-\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);\"\u003EL\u003C\/span\u003E-\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;\"\u003EY\u003C\/span\u003E unbelievably scrummily and dangerously addictive!! (Don't say I didn't warn you!!)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 364px; height: 333px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17851.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E*Almond Florentine*\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E(i.e.Cracker Candy!)\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes one baking sheet full\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/almond-florentine-1\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEasy peasy lemon squeezy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EItalian crackers\u003Cbr \/\u003E8 ounces butter (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E170g of light brown muscovado sugar (1 cup packed)\u003Cbr \/\u003E100g flaked almonds (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat  the oven to 180*C\/350*F\/ gas mark 5.  Line a baking sheet (with sides)  with some aluminum foil.  Butter the foil well.  Lay out enough of the  crackers in a single layer to completely cover the bottom of the baking  sheet.  Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace the butter into a saucepan.  Melt.   Whisk in the brown sugar and heat over medium heat for 5 minutes without  boiling, whisking until completely amalgamated and the sugar is  dissolved.  Pour this mixture evenly over top of the crackers.  Sprinkle  the flaked almonds evenly over top.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBake for 7 minutes.  Turn  the oven off.  Crack the oven door open and allow to sit for 3\/4 to 1  hour in time.  Cut into squares while still warm.  Store in an airtight  container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you like you can drop some chopped milk chocolate over top of the mixture, while it is still hot and spread it out to cover."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/7697234341383438382\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/12\/almond-florentine.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7697234341383438382"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/7697234341383438382"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/12\/almond-florentine.html","title":"Almond Florentine"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7100882347408067241.post-3178256537541300079"},"published":{"$t":"2010-11-30T04:00:00.003+00:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2010-11-30T04:00:00.137+00:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"candies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Gifts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Scrummy Snacks"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Cashew Nut Brittle"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 370px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/cashewnutbrittle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAround this time of year my mind turns to the art of making delectable homemade Christmas treats and gifts! Wrapped up in pretty packages and bows, they are a wonderful way to share the joys of the Christmas season.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 297px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17649.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI start in late November, so that by the time the week before Christmas rolls around I have a beautiful assortment ready to give to my friends.  You'll find that most things can be quite easily frozen in airtight containers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 358px; height: 387px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17650.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis helps to spread the expense and the work throughout the month, and  helps to keep me in a Christmassy mood the whole month through.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 350px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17651.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI just love this exercise.  I think it goes back to the times when I had a large and growing family.  I always baked tons and tons for our Christmas holidays . . . with the size of our extended family and all of our friends, doing so just made sense.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 364px; height: 326px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17652.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI've never had anyone turn down a gift of a delicious homemade treat yet!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 361px; height: 323px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17654.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis tasty nut brittle makes the perfect gift.  Not only is it quick to do, but it's also very easy.  I do not recommend doubling the recipe.  I always make it in single batches.  It's so easy and quick though, that's not a problem really.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 360px; height: 300px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17655.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EButtery, crunchy and absolutely filled to the hilt with lovely buttery salty cashew nuts.  This is everyone's favourite! The only problem you will have with this is to keep from eating it all yourself!  Seriously!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"width: 359px; height: 333px;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.photobucket.com\/albums\/v51\/MarieAlice\/The%20English%20Kitchen%203\/SDC17659.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\"\u003E*Cashew Nut Brittle*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMakes about 1 pound\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca style=\"color: rgb(51, 204, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/site\/oakcottagerecipes\/cashew-nut-brittle\"\u003EPrintable Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESweet, crunchy and buttery . . .  and just stogged to the hilt with salty cashew nuts!!  Quick and easy in the microwave!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E7 ounces of caster sugar (1 cup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 fluid ounces of golden syrup (1\/2 cup, can use light corn syrup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E8 ounces of whole salted cashews (2 cups)\u003Cbr \/\u003E(crush them a bit with your hands so that some are whole and some\u003Cbr \/\u003Eare broken)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp unsalted butter\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tsp bicarbonate of soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EButter a large shallow baking tin and set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace the sugar and golden syrup into a deep 2 litre glass casserole dish.  Stir together with a fork. Place in the microwave, uncovered.  cook on high for 4 minutes.  Remove from the microwave and stir in the cashew nuts.  Return to the microwave and cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes.  The time depends on the strength of your microwave.  The nuts should only be light brown.  Remove from the microwave and stir in the butter and vanilla.  Return once again to the microwave and cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes longer, again this timing depends on the strength of your microwave.  Remove from the microwave and carefully stir in the soda, mixing it in well. Pour onto the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out thin with a fork.  Allow to cool and harden for about 60 minutes before breaking into pieces.  Store in an airtight container.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENOTE -  DO TAKE CARE WHEN HANDLING HOT SUGAR MIXTURES!!!\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E  They are very hot and you can get a really nasty burn!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis recipe can be easily varied by using different nuts, or a mixture of nuts, adding coconut, etc."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/feeds\/3178256537541300079\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/11\/cashew-nut-brittle.html#comment-form","title":"12 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3178256537541300079"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/7100882347408067241\/posts\/default\/3178256537541300079"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.theenglishkitchen.co\/2010\/11\/cashew-nut-brittle.html","title":"Cashew Nut Brittle"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Marie Rayner"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00407913432222377267"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzMjK9JXF9J07LjT7q87CzFr7lfbY_b46M6Ckbl4uoouXZe8fbXl8jvYZLZFb_ifxpDJ6VrklMQnta28K-9eJR25vccys5WempX6-vlNwIc3v8H5_Mg12SYfbzVf0Ucg\/s220\/profile+pic.jpg"}}],"thr$total":{"$t":"12"}}]}});