Christmas Holiday Recipes

[Anna Michele]

Crushed Candy Cane Chocolates ♥ http://rhymetime4kids.blogspot.com.a...te-treats.html

[Anna Michele]

Candy sleighs...candy cane runners, hot glued to a kit kat bar, topped with 10 mini Hershey bars in different flavours. Tied off with ribbon and a small bow on top...great Hostess gift, or Christmas party favour! http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bSWs2yka8t...dy+sleighs.jpg

[Anna Michele]

[Anna Michele]

ooh a flat gingerbread house love this idea
I like the idea of decorating flat gingerbread houses ♥ http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/...7-b18e65a1d1bc

[Anna Michele]

I must pick up a bag of the little candy canes.... I like the idea of using them as the sticks on my cake pops this year! http://shewearsmanyhats.com/2011/11/...ies-snowballs/

[Anna Michele]

http://amandaparkerandfamily.blogspot.com.au/?m=0

[Anna Michele]

Christmas Strawberries... dip in white chocolate then green sprinkles ♥

[mivhael2012]

Hi Anna,

I had seen all the recipes post of yours. The way you present the recipe explanation is really good and easy to understand.
I will try and get back to you.

[Anna Michele]

[Anna Michele]

Luscious Shortbread Caramel Chocolate Pecan Squares

Serves:	32
Skill level:	Intermediate
Prep time:	10 minutes
Cooking time:	45 minutes
Total:	55 minutes

Additional Information

Ingredients

1 pkg (500g)	PC Shortbread Cookie Mix
1-1/4 cups (300 mL)	unsalted butter, softened
34	individually wrapped caramel squares
1/2 cup (125 mL)	35% whipping cream
2 1/2 cups (625 mL)	toasted pecans halves
2 bars (each 100g)	PC Milk Chocolate Bar , chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line rimmed 17 X 11-inch (43 X 28 cm) baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two opposite sides.
2. In large bowl and using electric mixer, beat butter until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add cookie mix; beat on low speed for 30 seconds or until combined. Increase speed to medium; beat for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until mixture forms a mass. Dough will be soft. Place dough on prepared baking sheet. Place another sheet of parchment paper on top; using rolling pin, flatten dough evenly on baking sheet. Discard top layer of parchment paper.
3. Bake in centre of oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden. Cool on baking sheet.
4. Meanwhile, unwrap caramels; place in saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until smooth. Stir in cream. Remove from heat. Immediately pour over warm shortbread base. Tilt baking sheet to evenly distribute caramel. Sprinkle pecans evenly over surface.
5. Place chocolate in microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave on HIGH for 1 minute or until fully melted. Stir until smooth. Place in zippered plastic bag. Cut tip of one corner off; drizzle chocolate over pecans. Place in refrigerator to set.
6. Cut into squares to serve; store cut squares in refrigerator.

[Anna Michele]

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