Christmas Goodies

I love making goodies this time of year. Actually ALL times of year but especially for Christmas. This year I sort of took the easy way out though. Lets just say I made it a "semi-homemade" type of Christmas. Truth: by "semi-homemade" I mean I took a bunch of tasty treats and added chocolate in various forms. If it has chocolate it has to be good... RiGHT?!?!?!
RIIIIIGHT!!
The one thing I am a little sad about is that i didn't use my Grandma S's old tin cookie cutters. I love them - they remind me of when I was younger. I went to my friend Debbie's family cookie day. It was a blast. By the time I got done decorating sugar cookies there though I was pretty much done with frosting. You know me... I get that way. My contribution to her family cookie day was Rolo Turtles. So easy and so delicious.
The recipe can be found here...
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/pretzel-turtles/

Yours truly with Rolo turtles

Home made Thin Mints

Recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/thin-mint-crackers/

Reindeer Kisses:

Recipe: Preheat oven to 350. Spread a layer of checkerboard pretzels on a pan. Top each with a candy cane kiss. put in oven until kisses are glossy/ soft. gently press another checkerboard pretzel on top of the kiss.

White Chocolate Covered Oreos:

Recipe: exactly as described then i sprinkled the tops with crushed candy canes for some SPARKLE!!

Here's a tray I made for a gift. I also made some Reindeer Crunch... (microwave popcorn + crushed oreos + crushed candy canes= HOLY YUMMY!)

I almost forgot the Saltine Toffee: this one always get raves... if you like the salty/sweet combo like this girl, do yourself a favor and try this recipe...the.best.toffee.EVER! (Note: I'm a slacker- I didn't bother with the white chocolate decoration on this- I just left it plain- you can also do pecans or sprinkles depending on how sassy you are feeling.)
recipe: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/saltine-toffee/detail.aspx

Here's the moral of the story. If you've been way too busy rushing around getting your gifts bought and wrapped but still want to make some treats- there is still hope for you- Just keep it simple!! =)