It’s not too late to do a little holiday baking, if you’re in the mood. Here are some of my favorite simple recipes that don’t require a whole lot of work:
Peanut Butter Oatmeal No Bakes
Mix together 2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ cup of margarine, ½ cup of milk, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan and bring to a rapid boil for 60 seconds. Remove from heat and quickly add 3 cups of quick cook oats, ½ cup of peanut butter, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix well. Working quickly, drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper and let cool.
Foolproof Fudge
Prepare a 8 or 9 inch square pan with a wax paper lining (wax paper should overflow the edges). In a heavy saucepan, on low heat, melt 3 cups of chocolate chips, 1 (14oz) can of sweetened condensed milk and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat, stir in 1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla and any nuts, marshmallows or other additives you desire. Spread evenly in the prepared pan and chill for 2 hours or until firm. Lift the fudge out of the pan, peel of the paper and cut into small squares.
Macaroons
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine 14oz shredded coconut, 14oz (1 can) sweetened condensed milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whip 2 extra large egg whites (room temp, not cold) and ¼ tsp of kosher salt in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until medium firm peaks are formed. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Drop the batter onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-30 minutes, until they are golden brown.
Chocolate Chip Candy Cane Cookies
These festive cookies are easy to make! Just whip up your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, add 4-5 crushed up candy canes to the batter and bake as directed.
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