Christmas has a way of stimulating all the senses. The sound of Christmas music; the sight of colourful lights; the smell of fresh cut trees; the cool, moist touch of snow; and the taste of delectable treats.
For this week’s post, I asked my Mom to share recipes for two delectable Christmas treats she has made every year since my childhood.
Taffy Tarts
1/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup corn syrup
dash of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
12 tart shells (frozen or homemade)
Mix all the ingredients together. Pour mixture into tart shells. Bake for 10 mins at 375 degrees F. Lower temperature to 300 degrees F and bake for 15 more minutes. Enjoy!
Sweet Marie Bars
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cups rice krispies
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Melt first three ingredients together in a saucepan. Remove from stove and add rice krispies. Put in an 8 inch square baking pan. Melt chocolate chips in a separate saucepan. Pour chocolate over the top of rice krispie mixture. Cool until chocolate hardens. Serve!
Why not add these recipes to your Christmas baking traditions. Remember sweets make good gifts! Put them on a decorative plate, cover with plastic wrap, and add a bow.
Happy baking and Merry Christmas!
Joanna
