#5 of The Twelve Days of Cookies and more
December 5, 2002 Day Five Volume I Issue V On The Fifth Day of Christmas Cookies. I thought I'd bake for you. . . Turtle-Bars 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour - - divided 1 1/2 cups quick oats 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter or margarine melted 1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate pieces 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar and salt. Add butter, mixing until crumbly, reserve 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Bake in preheated oven 375º 10 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate and nuts over partially baked oat base. Combine caramel topping and remaining 1/4 cup flour; Drizzle over chocolate and nuts. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over caramel mixture. Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes. Cool thoroughly: chill to set chocolate. Cut into bars. Print this recipe recipe from my recipe box Thank you . . . I appreciate all the wonderful emails that I've received. I am so happy to hear that everyone is enjoying my 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. I have made a little logo if anyone is interested in placing it on their website and linking it to my 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. im/12dccklogo click on logo and save from separate page link to : http://www.mtccountrygraphics.com/BBskt/xmas/12dayck.html Thank you in advance. Sally Handmade Gifts from the Heart A great little stocking stuffer or little gift idea for your guest. Candied Pecans 1 teaspoon ice water 1 egg white 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1 lb. Pecans halves Preheat Oven: 225 º Beat egg white and water until frothy. Add Pecan halves to mixture and coat evenly. Mix all dry ingredients together, coat pecans making sure they are well coated. Bake on a cookie sheet 225 º for 1 hour, stirring at least twice. Allow to cool and store, un-refrigerated, in an air tight container. Print this recipe Tomorrows Cookie. . Hugs and Kisses . . "He who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree." . Sunshine Magazine Holiday Punch 2 quarts cider 1 quart cranberry juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 stick of cinnamon 1 inch slice of lemon, (including rind) Simmer the seasonings for 15 minutes in 2 cups of cider. Do not boil. Strain. Add sugar, stir to dissolve. Add cranberry juice and the remaining cider. Serve Print this recipe Happy Holidays to you and your family. May all your wishes come true and may you have a blessed Holiday Season. im/o_eml im/o_bye Happy Baking ~ May your Holidays be full of Memories music ~ Greensleeves ~ Easy Listening Holiday Style im/CCmtclogo "And the angel said unto them, "Fear not! For, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, Which shall be to all people. "For unto you is born this day in the city of David A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, Lying in a manger. --St. Luke ii. 10-12" MERRY CHRISTMAS! ~Sugar _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
