December 23, 2007

Homemade Reese Cups

I got this recipe from Ali, who got it from her Step mom. Peanut butter and chocolate. Together. As they were destined to be. INGREDIENTS 1 lb. butter or margarine 28 ounces (3 1/2 cups) Peanut Butter 2 Boxes (Four cups) Confectioners Sugar (sifted) Paraffin wax (3/4 of a cake, usually) – If you do […]

Brown Sugar Cookies

This is a variation on the standard sugar cookie. Our family tradition is to decorate Christmas cookies on Christmas Eve. We just make basic icing: confectioner’s sugar/milk/food colouring, then top with sprinkles and such. Here is the recipe that I (Angella) use to make sugar cookies. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown […]

December 18, 2007

Nanaimo Bars

This is a holiday STAPLE at our house.  I took my Mom’s recipe…and Matthew’s Mom’s recipe…and another recipe…to come up with this recipe. Please do not sue me if you have a heart attack. BOTTOM: 3/4 cup butter/margarine, melted 1/3 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/3 cup chocolate chips 2 1/2 cups Graham (hee!) cracker […]

December 2, 2007

Whipped Shortbread

I got this from Karen, and am ASTOUNDED that we have not posted it yet. Crazy. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 cup icing sugar 1 pound butter DIRECTIONS: Whip the butter. Add the rest. Whip it for a long time. You will need a KitchenAid or other stand mixer. If you use […]