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Candy, Cookies, Sweet Snacks

Chocolate-covered, Butterfinger-Sprinkled
Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats

This may be one of the most “American” things that I have ever made, and I am not exactly sure what prompted the “americanism” other than I actually ate a Butterfinger bar for the first time in my life the other day. I am not a huge fan of peanut butter on the whole — I like it as an ingredient in other things, but on it’s own, not so much. Nevertheless, these are delicious, if you like Rice Krispies treats (I do), chocolate and peanut butter (yes to both of those). AS an extra bonus, they are gluten free!

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27. February 2022
Candy, Sweet Snacks

Caramel Popcorn with Macadamia Nuts

Another stocking stuffer idea. Or a snack. Or just because you can! I used to make caramel corn a lot. In 2018, I brought some to a work gathering an people were actually fighting on who could eat the crumbs. And then, yesterday evening, I was in the Christmas section of Target and they had Caramel Popcorn with peanuts, or macadamia nuts, or pecans, and I though — yeah, I should make some of that! and so I did. This is Caramel Macadamia Nut Popcorn and it is seriously delicious.

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16. December 2021
Appetizers/Starters, Candy, Sweet Snacks

Maple Bourbon Candied Pecans

As is often this time of year, I am thinking of “stocking stuffer” style gifts and inevitably I make some roasted nuts. This year: Maple Syrup and Bourbon…. a sort of New England meets Kentucky thing. They are delicious, not too hard and quite addictive. I should stop eating them, otherwise I won’t have any more to give away!

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15. December 2021
Candy, Sweet Snacks

Chocolate-Covered Roasted Cashew + Pretzel Rounds Brittle

Here’s another simple “stocking Stuffer” like idea, if you are looking to make your own foodie Christmas presents this year: Chocolate-Covered Roasted Cashew + Pretzel Rounds Brittle. Takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, an hour to chill/harden and then voila! A homemade present! You can, of course, use other nuts, but I am definitely partial to cashews here. If you want to make them a little cinnamony, that might be a nice twist too.
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23. November 2021