HippieDog's Favorite Recipes

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Almonds

I made these on Christmas Eve and they were incredible. I've had the recipe for a long time and always wanted to try them.

We received a nut roaster for Christmas a few days earlier, so I thought that was the perfect time to make them.

Of course we had to make them again for New Year's Eve and probably again for the Super Bowl :)

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Almonds

1 cup  sugar
1/2 cup water
1 TB ground cinnamon
2 cups natural whole almonds

In saucepan, combine sugar, water and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

In nut roaster or frying pan, add almonds and stir in sugar mixture. Stir constantly on medium heat until all liquid is absorbed.

Place on wax paper covered cookie sheet to cool. 

Recipe Source: allrecipes.com

Thanksgiving Blessing Mix

One of my favorite things to make the night before Thanksgiving is this cute little mix. 

Each year I try to look around for a new Blessing Mix Printable and something a little bit different. 

I really love how these turned out :)

Blessing Mix Supplies

Bugles
Pretzels
Candy Corn 
Sunflower Seeds
Craisins
M&M's
Candy Kisses

I resized the free printable and printed two on a 4x6 sheet of photo paper. I used a corner punch to make the edges, added a hole punch and strung pretty ribbon.

Hope you had a Wonderful Blessed Thanksgiving!

Creamy Chocolate Fudge

I've been making fudge for a very long time. Thing is, I've been doing it wrong all these years. This recipe is incredibly smooth and creamy and exactly what fudge should taste like.

I'll be using this recipe for many more years to come :)

Creamy Chocolate Fudge

1 jar marshmallow creme

1 1/2 cups sugar

2/3 cup evaporated milk

1/4 cup butter

1/4 tsp. salt

2 cups milk chocolate chips

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips, Ghirardellis

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Line an 8 inch square pan with buttered foil. Set aside.

In large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to full boil, stirring constantly until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees.

Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips, stir until smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla and nuts. Pour in prepared pan and chill 2 hours. Cut in squares.

Recipe Source: Allrecipes.com

Candy Cane Fudge

This fudge is absolutely dreamy. I can't believe I waited so long to make it. Merry Christmas!

Candy Cane Fudge

12 ounce package white chocolate chips

12 ounce package vanilla chips

14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk, La Lechera

10 crushed candy canes

1/2 tsp. pure peppermint extract

drop red food coloring

Line an 8 inch square pan with foil. Grease foil with butter.

In saucepan, combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until chips are smooth and creamy.

Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint extract, food coloring and candy canes. Spread evenly in prepared pan.

Refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut in squares.

Recipe source: adapted from Allrecipes.com

White Chocolate Oreo Lollipops

White Chocolate Oreo Lollipops

Oreos Double Stuffed
12 ounces Ghirardellis White Chocolate
Crushed candy canes
Sucker sticks

Melt white chocolate on low-medium heat in double boiler. I just used a small sauce pan and put a heat safe mixing bowl on top. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Dip Oreos in chocolate and place on wax paper. Insert sucker stick half way through. Be very gentle, the cookies break very easily. Drizzle a little more chocolate if needed with a spoon and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

When candy has set, wrap in little bags and tie with ribbon :)