i don't want to go shopping and besides i don't have alot of money.so i would like to bake some goodies for christmas presents.what can i bake?
2006-12-20 15:25:41 · 8 answers · asked by stormy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
p.s.i want to bake something different from the obvious,recipes please.i need answers quick to shop for ingredients.
2006-12-20 15:33:09 · update #1
check out www.epicurious.com and other recipe sites online - then you can double check what ingredients you have on hand and make some Christmas treats.
2006-12-20 15:48:59 · answer #1 · answered by nite_owwl 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate Truffles
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup Dutch process cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts, and/or toasted coconut, for coating truffles
8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped fine
Place the 10 ounces of chocolate and butter in a medium size glass mixing bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and stir, and repeat this process 1 more time. Set aside.
Heat the heavy cream and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture over the melted chocolate mixture; let stand for 2 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, stir gently, starting in the middle of bowl and working in concentric circles until all chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently stir in the brandy. Pour the mixture into an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Using a melon baller, scoop chocolate onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Place the cocoa powder, nuts, and/or toasted coconut each in its own pie pan and set aside.
In the meantime, place the 8 ounces of chocolate into a medium mixing bowl which is sitting on top of a heating pad lined bowl, with the heating pad set to medium. Depending on the heating pad, you may need to adjust the heat up or down. Stirring the chocolate occasionally, test the temperature of the chocolate and continue heating until it reaches 90 to 92 degrees F; do not allow the chocolate to go above 94 degrees F. If you do, the coating will not have a nice snap to it when you bite into the chocolate. Once you have reached the optimal temperature, adjust the heat to maintain it.
Remove the truffles from the refrigerator and shape into balls by rolling between the palms of your hands. Use powder-free vinyl or latex gloves, if desired.
Dip an ice cream scoop into the chocolate and turn upside down to remove excess chocolate. Place truffles 1 at time into the scoop and roll around until coated. Then place the truffle into the dish with either the cocoa powder, nuts or coconut. Move the truffle around to coat; leave truffle in the coating for 10 to 15 seconds before removing. In the meantime, continue placing the chocolate-coated truffles in the cocoa or other secondary coating. After 10 to 15 seconds, remove the truffle to a parchment lined sheet pan. Repeat until all truffles are coated. Allow to set in a cool dry place for at least 1 hour; or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Truffles are best when served at room temperature.
2006-12-20 15:33:26 · answer #2 · answered by jessica r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today at work I was given a batch of this and it is wonderfully EASY and INEXPENSIVE, and tastes AWESOME!!!!!
Pop 1 bag of microwave popcorn (she used light butter, but regular is fine, too). In the microwave melt 3 squares of white bark (makes about 1/2 C. melted). Place popcorn in a large bowl and pour melted bark over and stir till coated well. Sprinkle generously with green sugar sprinkles (Can use red and/or green sugars). Mix. Spread out on wax paper and when bark is set up, place in gift baggies or Christmas containers if desired!
SO YUMMY!
2006-12-20 16:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Sweetmusic ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rachel Ray has an awesome 5 minute fudge recipe, totally customizable, and very yummy! My kids and I always make treat baskets that include, Fudge, pinwheel cookies, chocolate lolly pops, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, mini spice cakes,and a tree ornament that has the last name of the family I'm giving it to on it.
Good luck.
Oh and heres the link for Rachel's fudge
2006-12-20 15:39:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I always bake... my baskets include chocolate fudge, no bake cookies, peanut butter fudge, peanut brittle, choc chip cookies, snickerdoodles, banana bread and apple bread. I add different things in here and there... candies are pretty easy to make and fairly inexpensive.
2006-12-20 15:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by momofthreemiracles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate dipped pretzels! You can do sticks or braided shapes, add some cookie decorating sprinkles. They are a great sweet and salty snack. Pretty inexpensive too.
2006-12-20 15:35:19 · answer #6 · answered by realjustice 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tinglings! Corn flakes and chocolate chips. Melt chocolate chips about 8 oz for 3 cups corn flakes. Mix and refrigerate! Easy and cheap!
2006-12-20 15:34:23 · answer #7 · answered by Meg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe some banana bread,cookies and brownies.
2006-12-20 15:28:09 · answer #8 · answered by WHAT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋