Christmas Treats

I LOVE Christmas!!  It is by far my favorite time of the year.  Reading the story of Jesus' Birth, decorating the house, the Christmas tree, going to see Christmas lights and Santa are all wonderful parts to this Holiday.  But now as a Mother, I get to start new traditions with my Children and well lets just say we started off in the kitchen.  My oldest (3 1/2 yrs) is a GREAT helper and loves to help me bake.  I will share a few of the Christmas goodies we have done so far.  There will be more to come.

Chocolate and White Chocolate covered Pretzels

1 bag of White Chocolate Bark

1 bag of Milk Chololate Chips

1- Melt bark and chips in separate bowl and dip pretzels. 

2- Lay on wax paper until they harden.

3- Cover with sprinkles or pepermints.

Ranch Oyster Crackers

(by: My Grandma)

12-14 oz bag of oyster crackers

1 packet of dry Hidden Valley Ranch Dip

1/4 tsp of Lemon Pepper

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 tsp of Dill Weed

3/4 Cup of Veg. Oil

1-Mix ranch packet, seasoning and the spices.

2- Pour over cracker and stir to coat all.

3- Spread out evenly on baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 15-20 Mins.

Sausage Balls

1 lb of Sausage

2 Cups of Cheddar Cheese

2 Cups of Bisquick

1 Cup of water

1- Mix everything together.

2- Roll into quater size or golf ball size balls

3- Place on cookie sheet

4- Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes

Chocolate Fudge

(by: Sara Dunford)

1 bag of Milk Chocolate Chips

1 canned Chocolate Frosting

1-Melt chips in the microwave

2- Stir in frosting, mixing well

3- Line a square baking dish with wax paper

4- Pour fudge in and spread evenly.

5- Place in fridge for about 3 hours.