Favourite Xmas treats!

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:18:40 GMT

Keep Rudolph...Rudolph.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Michael Hoffman)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:17:40 GMT

I assumed that.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:05:12 GMT

I meant meatballs...not oysters.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Michael Hoffman)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:03:22 GMT

CCinNJ

During the holidays The Meatball Shop had special "Jingle Balls"

They were venison meatballs...not reindeer goodie bags.

http://www.themeatballsho...?mobile_redirect=false

I take it you're not aware of the fact that reindeer/caribou meat is venison.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:36:04 GMT

Paging Hepcat! Paging Hepcat!

Put the AC on for chrissakes because the 2013 Xmas treats will be in the store any day now.

I'm watching out for them.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (fabulousoyster)

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:00:23 GMT

Homemade Fudge. Nothing beats that.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:34:01 GMT

During the holidays The Meatball Shop had special "Jingle Balls"

They were venison meatballs...not reindeer goodie bags.

http://www.themeatballsho...?mobile_redirect=false

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Lindalou21)

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:25:33 GMT

I grew up in a heavily Norwegian neighborhood, so when you were talking about "reindeer balls", I was hoping that you were talking about reindeer meatballs, a food that was available in many local delicatessens. I was afraid you were talking about a delicacy that only male reindeer have...

Bart

After I had posted this I kinda was wondering if anyone was going to take it that way before they read what was in them! Are the real reindeer balls good? Are they something that they only have in the Norwegian areas? I'm a very adventurous eater and like to try new food, but always like to hear what others have to say about whatever it is that I'm wanting to try.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:25:52 GMT

I hope that's about red noses.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (bartl)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:26:42 GMT

Lindalou21
I make reindeer balls every year which consist of cream cheese (softened), 1 pkg of oreo's crushed up and mix the two together and roll into balls, then put in the freezer for about 1 hr to harden up a little. Melt white almond bark in a pot being sure not to scorch it and drop the balls into the bark and pick back out quickly and place on parchment paper. They are a hit every where I take them!

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Treetop Tom)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:07:51 GMT

FriedClamFanatic

Treetop Tom

My wife, like her mother and granny before her, bakes dozens of simple brown sugar/walnut icebox cookies which she then sends to her far-flung family as a delicious memory of Christmases past. She made the mistake of taking them to work one year and now her coworkers start asking around Thanksgiving when she will be bringing them, lest they miss out. Because the dough is made into loaves and frozen before being sliced and baked, they are perfect for "found time" during the busy holiday schedule. Wouldn't be Christmas in our family without them.

Any Chance of the recipe?

Maurie's Mother's Cookies
Ingredients

1 C. butter (or 1/2 C. shortening and 1/2 C. butter)

1 C. brown sugar

1 C. white sugar

2 eggs

3 C. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cream of tarter

3/4 tsp. salt

1 C. chopped walnuts

Directions

Cream butter with sugars and beat in the eggs. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tater and salt. Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture and blend well. Fold in walnuts. Chill dough at least one hour, and then place on lightly floured board or wax paper.
Divide in half and form into 2 long rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and chill until firm. Slice thin and bake in a 325 degree oven for about 8 minutes (this is the temp/time for our oven, yours may vary). Keep an eye on them, they will darken very quickly if left unwatched.
Makes about 10 dozen cookies.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:05:39 GMT

There goes the reindeer games.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (FriedClamFanatic)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:01:58 GMT

Lindalou21

I make reindeer balls every year which consist of cream cheese (softened), 1 pkg of oreo's crushed up and mix the two together and roll into balls, then put in the freezer for about 1 hr to harden up a little. Melt white almond bark in a pot being sure not to scorch it and drop the balls into the bark and pick back out quickly and place on parchment paper. They are a hit every where I take them!

oh.............YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (FriedClamFanatic)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:00:52 GMT

Treetop Tom

My wife, like her mother and granny before her, bakes dozens of simple brown sugar/walnut icebox cookies which she then sends to her far-flung family as a delicious memory of Christmases past. She made the mistake of taking them to work one year and now her coworkers start asking around Thanksgiving when she will be bringing them, lest they miss out. Because the dough is made into loaves and frozen before being sliced and baked, they are perfect for "found time" during the busy holiday schedule. Wouldn't be Christmas in our family without them.

Any Chance of the recipe?

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Lindalou21)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:23:25 GMT

I make reindeer balls every year which consist of cream cheese (softened), 1 pkg of oreo's crushed up and mix the two together and roll into balls, then put in the freezer for about 1 hr to harden up a little. Melt white almond bark in a pot being sure not to scorch it and drop the balls into the bark and pick back out quickly and place on parchment paper. They are a hit every where I take them!

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Treetop Tom)

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:55:15 GMT

My wife, like her mother and granny before her, bakes dozens of simple brown sugar/walnut icebox cookies which she then sends to her far-flung family as a delicious memory of Christmases past. She made the mistake of taking them to work one year and now her coworkers start asking around Thanksgiving when she will be bringing them, lest they miss out. Because the dough is made into loaves and frozen before being sliced and baked, they are perfect for "found time" during the busy holiday schedule. Wouldn't be Christmas in our family without them.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Hepcat)

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:10:09 GMT

So far just one, but I average about two of the Vachon ones per Xmas season. I'm still mourning the closing six years ago of Klein's Bakery with their artistic and exquisite Yule logs and other cakes though.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:47:12 GMT

How many Buche des fetes are you buying?

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Hepcat)

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:41:48 GMT

'Tis now the season to pick up Vachon Festive Logs on sale!

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (mar52)

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:53:07 GMT

I just remembered a treat that I like...

Chestnut Puree with whipped cream

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (mar52)

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:50:17 GMT

I a peanut pattie sitting right new to me. My favorite brand... it's Vickies.

I can now buy them locally at Hobby Lobby.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Texascajun)

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:47:55 GMT

CCinNJ I'm sorry I just read your question. Peanut patties are much softer than brittle and they are pink instead of brown. I will have to look at recipes for exact differences as she makes both for holidays.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (mr chips)

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:43:56 GMT

I love Xmas tamales, a wondrous tradition that celebrates my son's heritage as well.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:09:42 GMT

I've never been a big fan of regular popcorn...but this really is wonderful.

Make me stop!

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (love2bake)

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:27:55 GMT

I love that stuff--especially the Chicago mix!! Whoa, you're lucky.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:13:59 GMT

My lovely Sister just got back from Chicago and brought me back a ROADFOOD Christmas treat...

http://www.roadfood.com/R.../garretts-popcorn-shop

She made me take pictures before I even tasted it. Such a good Roadfood Sister.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Hepcat)

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:41:38 GMT

Pot of Gold chocolates are another treat that I typically buy only at Xmas although they're available all year round:

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (CCinNJ)

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:05:33 GMT

I forget what number but...

More for good luck & fortune for a New Year than Christmas.

Cassata is cannoli filling...surrounded by highly intoxicating spirited sponge...draped with marzipan...adorned with glace "jewels"

A little goes for miles. Cassatina is an individual version to satisfy the good luck exercise of the holiday.

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (Hepcat)

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:57:46 GMT

I love Poppycock but this is basically the only time of year that I buy it:

Since I'm so cheap I usually wait until it's on sale after Xmas to buy a tin or two!

Re:Favourite Xmas treats! (pineyhill)

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:08:42 GMT

*Peanut Butter Blossoms
*Rosettes (Linda's Bakery in West Salem, WI)
Also my wife's version of what she calls "Munchy Crunchy" a take off of Chex Mix.