Christmas is closer then ever now. Here are some great Recipes that I have found.

One Bowl Chocolate Fudge

Prep: 10 minutes Total: 2 hours 10 minutes ( includes refrigerating)

2 pkg. ( 8 squares each) Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk

2 tsp vanilla

1 cup chopped Planters Walnuts


Line 8-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Set aside. Microwave chocolate and milk in large microwavable bowl on High 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is almost , stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Blend vanilla. Stir in walnuts.

Spread into prepared pan

Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Lift fudge from pan, using foil handles. Cut into 48 pieces

Makes 4 dozen pieces or 24 servings, 2 pieces each.


Kraft Kitchen Tip:

Rocky Road Fudge: Prepare as directed, adding 2 cups Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows with the vanilla and walnuts.

Do you know that there are only 7 Saturdays left until Christmas. This is the time of the year that people are more giving, caring and alot friendlier to people.

It is the time of the year that people start cooking their favorite foods, making special crafts, and decorating for the Holidays. There are so many beautiful lights to see all of the wonderful displays to see. Moving Santa's , the snowmen , the elves. Oh I just love Christmas.

If you are one that loves to make decorations there are many places on the Internet that show you how to make beautiful decorations.

The best ones that I have found to let children in on the fun and make their own crafts is....

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/christmas/

http://familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts/season/specialfeature/christmas-ornaments-ms/

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/index.shtml

http://www.rats2u.com/christmas/christmas_crafts.htm

http://www.makingfriends.com/xmas_decorations.htm

There are so many projects that the children can make. Christmas trees, stocking, candy train, snowmen and so many others. Plus you get to spend quality time time together.


If you are looking for some great Christmas recipes that the whole family will love there are many recipes the will bring a smile to their face.

http://www.santas.net/recipes.htm

http://allrecipes.com/recipes/holiday-cooking/christmas/main.aspx

http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/christmas/



There are many other sites with recipes that you may enjoy. Just look on google and find the ones that interest you.

Here are a few recipes that I found that you may like;

Santa cupcakes

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
Cupcake
White and red icing
Mini marshmallow
Shredded coconut
Blue and pink gel icing
Red candy
1. Frost the cupcake with a layer of white icing. Add the red frosting hat, curving it around the side of Santa's face, and a marshmallow pom-pom. 2. Sprinkle on a ring of coconut to make Santa's beard and hair. Draw on his eyes and cheeks with gel icing, then top it all off with a red candy nose.


Fool Proof Fudge


(12 ounce) bag chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup favorite chopped nuts 1 1/2 cup mini marshmallows

Mix chocolate chips and sweeten condensed milk in large microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes or until chips are melted. Stir in vanilla, nuts and marshmallows. Pour into wax paper lined 9x13 pan and chill for 2 hours until set.


Homemade Noodles


1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sifted all purpose flour

Combine egg, milk and salt. Add enough sifted flour to make dough stiff, about 1 cup. Roll very thin on floured surface; let stand 20 minutes. Roll up loosely; slice 1/4 inch wide; unroll, spread out and let dry for 2 hours. (if desired, store in container until needed.) Drop into boiling soup or boiling salted water and cook, uncovered about 10 minutes.


There are many more ideals to help you get started. Just look on the Internet and get started because there is only 7 days more Saturdays left until Christmas.


Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday