Every Christmas growing up, one of our best holidays traditions was to bake for an ENTIRE day (literally, all 5 of us- me, 3 sisters, and mom- the boys were not invloved at all). We made peanut butter balls (our favorite!), homemade caramels, monster cookies, and dozens of other items. Then, we delivered the goodies to neighbors and friends. Often we delivered upwards of 30+ plates! And, we actually did carol at each of the houses (looking back, I feel sorry for those poor people...)!!!
Well, I have tried to continue on that tradition. For the past couple of years I have done Christmas baking- though I have greatly streamlined the process, choosing quick and easy recipes and spending about 2 hours baking instead of an entire day. Here is what I conjured up this year (yes, Danielle, that is your 5-minute fudge that is really like 45-minute fudge- YUM!!!!):
I think they turned out pretty good! Then, Ben and I delivered them to our neighbors and some people from church. I was hesitant to post this, because I don't want anybody to be upset if they didn't get goodies, but the deliveries have more to do with who lives close to us (sorry Seattle-ites!) then anything else. But, if you didn't get goodies and would like some, feel free to stop on by and enjoy some at our house:)
Let the Christmas traditions continue!!!!
Thanks for thinking of us and stopping by with the plate of goodies. Sorry we missed you. Hope you guys have a fabulous Christmas and a spectacular New Year! Thanks for being such great friends.
ReplyDeleteCome on! You didn't want to drive 30 min to my house to drop some off for us! I'm soooo offended ;)
ReplyDeleteI guess you will have to stop by our place...
ReplyDeleteLooks good. As you know we spent yesterday baking a little- peanut butter balls, caramels, and bar cookies. We are going to bake and decorate sugar cookies for Santa with Katie this year as well. We haven't had church the past two weeks so we might as well do some baking to get in the Christmas spirit! Glad you're keeping the tradition alive.
ReplyDeleteI tried to get mom to send me some peanut butter balls- but she refused:( Something about Ben being allergic or something (whatever- that just means more for me:))
ReplyDeleteI'm baking tonight too...making rocky mountain shortbread and gingerbread men. Tomorrow I'll make some more - can't decide what, but Jason has requested homemade marshmallows covered in toasted coconut.
ReplyDeleteI remember going to your house at Christmas time and helping your family assemble cookie plates. :)
How about posting some recipes??
ReplyDelete@Lulo: Good idea- I will after Christmas!!!
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