The Mandatory Mooch: holiday treat

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Oreo Balls

These have been a favorite in my house for years, I just haven't put them on the blog. Now, they are! I will no longer have to scour my recipe stash. They are a perfect holiday treat! And my teen daughter loves to make them for all of us to enjoy.

Ingredients:

36 Oreo cookies

1 (8 oz.) block of cream cheese, softened

1 (24 oz.) pkg of almond bark (chocolate or vanilla)

sprinkles

parchment paper

Directions:

1. Crush cookies to find crumbs in food processor.

2. Place in medium bowl. Add softened cream cheese and mix until well blended.

3. Roll into balls, about 1 1/2 inches in size. Place on parchment covered baking sheet and put in freezer for 30 minutes.

4. Melt almond bark in a glass bowl as directed on the package.

5. Dip balls into almond bark. Place back on parchment covered baking sheet.

6. Top with sprinkles.

7. Let cool completely. Store in a container in refrigerator.

Thanks ~ Nichi

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Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons

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My recipe contribution are these super easy Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons. They are the perfect holiday treat to give to neighbors, add to treat trays, or enjoy yourself. With only 4 ingredients, you will be a happy little elf in the kitchen!

Ingredients:
1 (14 oz.) pkg. sweetened flaked coconut
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 (10 oz.) bag of chocolate chips, I used dark chocolate
parchment paper

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract; mix well.
Spoon onto a parchment covered baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between macaroons.
Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
Gently press together while still warm to create a more dense macaroon. Let cool completely.
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second increments until smooth.
Dip each macaroon in chocolate and place back onto parchment paper.
Drizzle with remaining chocolate. Let set and cool completely.
Store in a covered container on the counter.

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Thanks ~ Nichi

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Monster Cookie Dough Balls

Monster cookies are one of my family's favorite go-to desserts. (The recipe can be found HERE) They are gluten free and super yummy! However, every time I make them, we end up eating more of the dough than actually baking cookies. So, I have come up with a similar recipe for the Monster Cookie Dough Balls. This way we can enjoy the deliciousness of the dough without raw eggs and ingredients that aren't needed if not baking. Enjoy!! You won't be able to eat just one at a time!

Ingredients:
2 sticks butter, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. corn syrup
1 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
4 1/2 c. quick oats
2 c. chocolate chips, M&Ms, or some of each

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars.
Add vanilla, corn syrup, and peanut butter. Mix well until smooth with mixer.
Fold in the oats. Add the chocolate chips and mix well.
Drop batter by spoonfuls onto a parchment covered cookie sheet.
Put in freezer for 1 hour.
Roll into balls and store in a covered container in the refrigerator

Makes: approximately 60 balls

Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Christmas Cornflake Wreaths

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

This year I have teamed up with 43 other bloggers to participate in #ChristmasSweetsWeek. We are showcasing recipes throughout the week and participating in GIVEAWAYS sponsored by these great companies (Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Lorann Oils & Flavors, Torani, Joyjolt, and Sweets & Treats Boutique). Enter at the bottom of this post, or go to THIS LINK to read all about the giveaway!

My next contribution are these Christmas Cornflake Wreaths. I remember helping my mom make these when I was a little girl. One of my favorite holiday treats! And check out the beautiful Afina glasses provided by JoyJolt. Such a great addition to your holiday gatherings for any drink presentation.

Makes approx. 20 wreaths

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. butter

1 (10 oz.) bag of marshmallows

6 cups cornflakes
green food coloring

red candy sprinkles or red hots

Directions:

In a large bowl, microwave butter and marshmallows for one minute. Stir until smooth.
Add green food coloring. Mix thoroughly.
Stir in the cereal until it is completely coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Drop onto parchment paper in heaping spoonfuls. Form into wreath shapes.
Add sprinkles.

Here are the rest of today's #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. Go visit, pin, share, and enjoy!

#ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes:

Beverages:

Bourbon Salted Caramel Coffee with Whipped Cream from With Two Spoons
Chocolate Eggnog Pudding Shots from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Cookie Butter Eggnog Cocktail from My Suburban Kitchen
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate Drops from Family Around the Table
Mulled Red Wine Sangria from Platter Talk
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate from Live Love Texas
Salted Caramel Affogato from Tara's Multicultural Table
Salted Caramel Apple Cider Martini from Sweet Beginnings
Salted Caramel Chocolate Martini from The Crumby Kitchen
Salted Caramel Mocha Smoothie from An Affair from the Heart
Sugar Cookie Martini from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

Breakfast:

Baked Cranberry Eggnog French Toast from The Spiffy Cookie
Maple Bourbon Old Fashion Bread Pudding from Cheese Curd in Paradise

Candies:

Pecan Butter Rum Toffee from Take Two Tapas
Christmas Grinch Bark from Blogghetti
White Christmas Sugar Cookie Dough Fudge from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks

Desserts:

Black Forest Cheesecake from Kate's Recipe Box
Butter Rum Cheesecake from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Christmas Cornflake Wreaths from The Mandatory Mooch
Chocolate Pumpkin Pie Cookie Cups from Love and Confections
Cookie Butter Shortbread Bars from Eat Move Make
Fluffernutter Truffles from Mildly Meandering
Frozen Mint Meltaway Pie from Cooking with Carlee
Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Frosting from The Baking Fairy
Spiced Eggnog Sugarmen from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes from The Beard and The Baker
Red Velvet Cupcakes with Eggnog Butter Frosting from Lady Behind the Curtain
Slice 'N' Bake Grinch Cookies from Big Bear's Wife
Snowmen Macarons from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures

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Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Christmas Cookie Bark

This post is sponsored in conjunction with ChristmasSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

This year I have teamed up with 43 other bloggers to participate in #ChristmasSweetsWeek. We are showcasing recipes throughout the week and participating in GIVEAWAYS sponsored by these great companies (Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, Lorann Oils & Flavors, Torani, Joyjolt, and Sweets & Treats Boutique). Enter at the bottom of this post, or go to THIS LINK to read all about the giveaway!

My next contribution is this Christmas Cookie Bark. It is a simple and tasty treat to share with family, friends, and neighbors!

Ingredients:

24 oz. package of almond bark

10 Oreos, crushed into pieces

1 c. M&Ms

sprinkles (I used the Sleigh Ride sprinkles from Sweets & Treats Boutique)
parchment paper

Directions:

Break or cut almond bark into pieces. Microwave in a glass bowl to melt in 30 second increments until smooth to stir.
Add Oreos and M&Ms. Stir until mixed.
Pour onto parchment paper. Spread out evenly. Add sprinkles over the top.
Cool completely. Break into pieces.
Store in covered container on counter or in refrigerator.

Here are the rest of today's #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes. Go visit, pin, share, and enjoy!

#ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes:

Beverages:

Boozy Salted Caramel Apple Cider from The Beard and The Baker
Christmas Punch from Juggling Act Mama
Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate from Eat Move Make
Crockpot Red Velvet Hot Chocolate from April Golightly
Gingerbread Spice Caramel Latte from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Gingersnap Eggnog Shooter from Seduction In The Kitchen
Glogg from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
Hot Buttered Rum from Moore or Less Cooking
Peppermint Hot Chocolate from Mildly Meandering
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate from The Bitter Side of Sweet
Salted Caramel Hot Apple Cider from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Sugar Cookie Cocktail from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Vanilla & Spice Hot Mulled Wine from The Baking Fairy

Candies:

Almond Roca from Everyday Eileen
Christmas Cookie Bark from The Mandatory Mooch
Creamy Cheese Fudge from Take Two Tapas
Grinch Fudge from An Affair from the Heart
Milk Chocolate Toffee Fudge from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
Reindeer Food Snack Mix from Big Bear's Wife

Desserts:

Chocolate Mint Cookies from Platter Talk
Dark Chocolate Dipped Almond Shortbread Cookies from With Two Spoons
Gingerbread Bars with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting from Sweet Beginnings
Gingerbread Cupcakes from The Redhead Baker
Holiday Pavlova from My Suburban Kitchen
Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Joulutorttu (Finnish Christmas Tarts) from Tara's Multicultural Table
Merry and Bright Marshmallow Filled Christmas Cupcakes from Lady Behind the Curtain
Minty Grinch Dip from Who Needs A Cape?
Oatmeal Maple Cream Pies from Blogghetti
Pecan Pie Cheesecake from The Crumby Kitchen
Peppermint Stick Cookies from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Red Velvet Cookies from Live Love Texas
Red Velvet Truffle Sugar Cookie Cups from The Spiffy Cookie
Santa Belt Cupcakes from 4 Sons 'R' Us
White Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies from Cheese Curd in Paradise

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Thanks ~ Nichi

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Mint Chip Cookies

These cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie exchanges. These are easy and and a definite hit with any mint lover!

**Make sure to read through recipe before making it. Mints need to be frozen for best results, keeping them from melting completely while baking.

Makes approx. 24 cookies

Ingredients:

1 vanilla cake mix

2 eggs

1/3 c. vegetable oil

3 Tbsp. water

green food coloring

1 c. Andes mint chips, frozen

Directions:

Mix together cake mix, eggs, oil and water until well combined. Add green food coloring until tinted to your liking. Stir in chips.
Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto cookie sheet. (I like to use parchment paper to line my cookie sheet)
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely.

Thanks ~ Nichi

I like linking my posts to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!!

Christmas Themed Treats

I teamed up a group of blogger friends to bring you this great round-up. All of these Christmas Themed Treats will bring joy to your parties, school treats, family gatherings, etc... Enjoy!!