March 29, 2024

Yummy Christmas Candy

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My sister, Nicole, and our kids and I made some delicious, easy, and kid-friendly Christmas treats this weekend. You just need a few simple ingredients and you are ready to go.

 

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Snowflake Ritz crackers
Creamy Peanut Butter
Pretzels – 2 types: Rods and Tiny Twists
White Chocolate Bark – 2 Packages
Red and Green Sprinkles

Wax Paper

 

 

 

Directions:

  • First make peanut butter sandwiches out of your Ritz crackers and Peanut Butter photo1
  • Second, lay down wax paper on the table or cabinet to place the candy for drying.
  • Next, melt your white chocolate in the microwave or on the stove top. Make sure you stir thoroughly during the melting process. We used two packages for all of the candy we made. We melted each package separately to make the melting process easier.
  • Once the chocolate is melted, put the peanut butter sandwiches in the chocolate and remove with a spoon once it is coated. Do the same thing with the pretzel twists. For the pretzel rods, break in half, and just dip the tip into the chocolate.
  • Place the candy on wax paper.
  • Now, sprinkle the pretzels with either the red or green sprinkles of your choice.
  • Let the chocolate harden and enjoy this tasty treat.

Happy Candy Making!

Amy

Easy Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars

When I was baking recently, I made two pumpkin pies for my family. I tend to forget that there is always a little batter left over until I am in the midst of pie-making! When I discovered this yet again, I began to think about what I could do with the leftovers. I ended up preparing 4 mini gluten-free pumpkin pies. I simply placed the leftover batter atop some leftover oatmeal from that morning, then baked in the oven.

They turned out pretty tasty, and I was inspired to consider other delights I could create using my pumpkin pie mixture. The result is this recipe for Easy Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

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Recipe for Easy Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars

  • Prepare Libby’s Famous Pumpkin Pie mixture. (I did substitute almond milk for the evaporated milk due to dairy sensitivities in our family.) Or, if you have your own delicious pumpkin pie mixture, prepare that!
  • Add 3 cups of Old Fashioned Oats to the mixture and stir well.
  • Coat rectangular cookie sheet with about 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • Measure out 5 cups of your mixture onto the cookie sheet.
  • Spread evenly on pan.
  • Bak in oven at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes, or until golden and slightly crisp around the edges.
  • Let cool for about 10 mintues, then cut into squares.
  • Serve warm, or allow to cool completely before serving.

These bars make a lovely dessert when served with a dollop of (dairy free) ice cream on the side.  Also delicious with a bit of almond milk poured over top for breakfast!

Do you make a lot of homemade items?  Do your get your kids into the kitchen with you to bake?  Do you make cooking a part of your homeschooling?  Tell us how this works in your family!  Leave a comment below.