Christmas Baking

Just a few pics of some of the goodies I made this year. I scaled it back a bit and only made six or seven items for the goodie baskets, plus the jam I made during the summer. I didn't get pictures of everything - too tired or too forgetful (take your pick!) I gave these to RCIA team members and my PSR co-instructor.

Almond Croquant

(fancy speak for almond brittle)

Super easy - only 3 ingredients and it took about 20 minutes to make - no candy thermometer needed!

Peppermint Bon-Bon Cookies

Chocolate and Peppermint - two required flavors this time of year!

Frosted Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

I must admit I thought the Thanksgiving cookies were cuter overall, but I didn't start decorating these until after 9:00pm, so I was definitely running out of inspiration (and frosting to color!)by the time the bells and Star of David came around at 11:00.

I also made White Chocolate Honey Roasted Nut Fudge, Peppermint Pinwheel cookies and the standard white chocolate covered pretzels. I have a feeling there was something else in there, but it's escaping me right now, so I guess it wasn't my favorite item in the basket...