Merry Christmas

Scarf

My coworker made this for me for Christmas.

Chocolate Bears

2 sticks butter
1 C. sugar
1 egg
2 C. flour
1 C. cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix. Refrigerate until firm. Bake 350* 12 minutes.

Peanut Brittle

I did a nice job this year. I added the peanuts at the last minute so they didn't get over cooked and spongy. The brittle has a good snap to it.

Snowman Pretzels

Super easy! They make circle pretzels now. Just fill with melted white chocolate and use dragees and chocolate covered sunflower seeds for decorations.

Pretzel Wreath

Here is a link the recipe at Pillsbury.com The size pretzel you use will greatly influence the finished size of treat. Rold Gold makes a twist the size of a nickle, now. Too time consuming for a holiday treat, would only recommend as an activity to occupy children.

Gingerbread

Any gingerbread recipe will work. Scoop dough with #40 disher, then hand roll into balls. Lightly dust the top of each roll by first dipping finger in flour, then gently tapping top of ball, so you leave a fingerprint. More flour leave noticeable traces behind, less flour and the stamper will stick to the cookie. Stamp the ball until it is flat. You should get a good impression this way.