Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

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

Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles offer delicate peppermint flavor with mini chocolate chips truffle in a candy shell. No eggs and no bake recipe.

Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

Welcome to Day 1 of #ChristmasCookieWeek recipe event and giveaway!

Thank you Ellen from Family Around the Table and Christie at A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting our Festive Foodies Christmas Cookies event December 3rd thru December 7th!
Follow the hashtag, #ChristmasCookies for more delicious recipes from the Christmas Cookies Week bloggers!

If you know me, you know I have a weakness for cookies! Store bought are okay, but homemade rocks the house. Here’s two of my favorites.
Snow Kisses
Snow Kisses
Candy Cane Tassies
Candy Cane Tassies
So when I had the opportunity to join in #ChristmasCookies event, I was all in.

These cookie dough truffles are actually made by “cooking” the flour.

Why cook the flour? 

Normal baking kills many food borne pathogens. Baking the flour to a light brown color and thoroughly heated makes no-bake recipes with flour safer to eat.

You should still store your edible cookie dough in the refrigerator for best results. The white chocolate and cool peppermint flavor should never go to waste!

Connect with our sponsors on social media for latest recipes, news and promotions.

Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

Adams Extract & Spice Company

Website
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest

 

These “Frozen” sprinkles from Sprinkle Pop are adorable!

Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

Sprinkle Pop

Website
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 36

Serving Size: 1 each

Peppermint Cookie Dough Truffles

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used Adams Vanilla flavor)
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (I used Adams Pure Peppermint)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 11-ounce bag white chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
  • 1 jar Sprinkle Pop sprinkles (I used Frozen sprinkle mix)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread flour onto a cookie sheet. Bake flour for approximately 10 minutes until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally. Cool.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add flour, alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • Shape into 1-in. balls; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Loosely cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
  • In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets sprinkle with Sprinkle Pop sprinkles. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. If desired, remelt remaining coating and drizzle over candies. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Add 1 to 2 hours chill time to recipe.

Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by Yummly Rich Recipes
https://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/peppermint-cookie-dough-truffles/

Stop back tomorrow for Day Two recipes. I’m featuring Honey Sugar Cutouts!

Honey Sugar Cookies

Check out all these delicious Christmas Cookie recipes from Festive Foodies!

#ChristmasCookiesWeek Monday Recipes

DON’T LEAVE YET!!!!!!

Check out the prizes here.

Enter our giveaway! Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Food for Thought…Do you make no bake cookies? How about edible cookie dough? I’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below!

Disclaimer: Thank you #ChristmasCookiesWeek sponsors: Adams Extract, Sprinkle Pop, YumGoggle and Silpat for providing the prizes free of charge. The #ChristmasCookiesWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Four (4) winners will be selected at random from entries received. The prize packages will be fulfilled by and sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. #ChristmasCookiesWeek bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household are not eligible enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #ChristmasCookiesWeek posts or entry.

Posted in #ChristmasCookieWeek, #FestiveFoodies, What's For Dinner? | Tagged | 47 Comments

Welcome to Christmas Cookies Week Recipes and Giveaway!

This post is sponsored on behalf of #ChristmasCookiesWeek. The generous sponsors, YumGoggle, Sprinkle Pop, Silpat and Adams Extracts have provided us with products for recipe creation and a giveaway for our readers. As always, all opinions are my own.

christmas cookies 2018
 

Thank you to Ellen at Family Around the Table and Christie at A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting #ChristmasCookiesWeek.

 

Prize Package #1:

 

From Adams Extracts comes a selection of baking delights including their prize-winning pound cake mix, pure vanilla extract, pure peppermint extract, double strength pure vanilla extract, pound cake flavor extract and vanilla cinnamon sugar.

 

Adams traces its beginnings back to Battle Creek, Michigan, when John A. Adams began making and selling his Green Plant Sarsaparilla extract, Adamur, in 1888. In 1905, he moved his family to Beeville, TX. At the time, most vanilla was sold to pharmacies and was often labeled “Do not bake or freeze.” John A. Adams, whose imagination was stirred by his wife’s yearning for a flavoring that wouldn’t bake or freeze out, announced that he could produce a better vanilla than the one his wife was currently using. Working with just $6.71 worth of materials on top of an old icebox, John A. Adams discovered the formula he wanted.

 

Prize Package #2:

 

YumGoggle is giving away a variety of holiday and Christmas cookie cutters. The winner of this prize package will receive a sleigh, large ornament and two cookie cutter sets. The first is a mug/ sweater set called Ugly Sweater Specialty Cookie Cutter Set and the second is a Santa/ reindeer set called North Pole Specialty Cookie Cutter Set. Each set includes 2 cookie cutters, 2 templates, 2 instruction cars and 4 bonus templates.

 

The YumGoggle gallery features food photography from contributors around the world. If you’re looking for a recipe, chances are you’ll find it on YumGoggle. The photos not only whet your appetite but you can easily find the recipes by clicking the photo.

 

Prize Package #3:

 

The winner of this Sprinkle Pop prize package will get their choice of 3 sprinkle varieties, at $35.00 value. Winner will be contacted by or need to contact Sprinkle Pop for fulfillment.

 

Sprinkle Pop offers trendy sprinkle mixes that you won’t find anywhere else. Fun fact: Over 50% of their sprinkle mixes are dyed in house, making each experience one of a kind. Sprinkle Pop also creates one of a kind confetti shapes that are unique to their mixes. Make every occasion a festive one with these fun sprinkle creations.

 

Prize Package #4:

 

One winner will receive an 11 5/8 inch x 16 1/2 inch Silpat® baking mat which is perfect for all of your cookie baking throughout the year. Reduces the need for parchment and is reusable.

 

The original silicone baking mat made from a dedicated silicone with reinforced fiberglass mesh. Nothing sticks to Silpat® which means you’ll spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your baking creations. Silpat® replaces the need for butter, grease, oils, and sprays.

  • Multi-purpose non-stick silicone baking and pastry mat.
  • No cooking sprays, oils or parchment paper needed.
  • Not to be used as a cutting surface.
  • Can be used in the oven, microwave and freezer.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclaimer: Thank you #ChristmasCookiesWeek sponsors: Adams Extract, Sprinkle Pop, YumGoggle and Silpat for providing the prizes free of charge. The #ChristmasCookiesWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Four (4) winners will be selected at random from entries received. The prize packages will be fulfilled by and sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. #ChristmasCookiesWeek bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household are not eligible to enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter or any other social channel mentioned in the #ChristmasCookiesWeek posts or entry.

Posted in What's For Dinner? | 2 Comments

5 Gift Ideas for BBQ Lovers

I received product for review. I received no further compensation. All opinions are my own.
Hey BBQ lovers! If you love barbecue or know someone who does (who doesn’t) then I have some gift ideas for you!

bbq

Here’s some outstanding products to get grilling with Grill Beast.

Beastometer

beastometer

Properly cooked food brought and held at the correct temperatures contributes to safely prepared food. The Beastometer is made of durable stainless steel capable of measuring temperatures between -40° to 450°F. Learn more about Beastometer here.

Beast Injector
beast injector
Inject your favorite cooking liquid directly into the meat. Your steaks, chops, chicken and more grill up tender, juicy and delicious! Learn more about the Beast Injector here.
Beast Armor
beast armor
Safely handle hot foods and cookware with ease, protect your hands and arms from painful burns, and enjoy peace of mind when cooking, grilling, or smoking. Protects up to 662 degrees!
Learn more about Beast Armor here.

Connect with Grill Beast on their social media for product news, recipes and contests!

Website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, YouTube.

Photos credit Grill Beast Website.
wing rack

If you love wings but hate the hassle of constant turning and basting, then I have a product to show you!

Cave Tools Wing Rack and Drip Pan Works on your grill or in your oven or smoker. The rack holds up to 12 drums or wings.
You can purchase your Chicken Wing & Leg Rack at Cave Tools Website.

wing rack

I chose to give the rack a test run in my oven. Chicken legs basted in BBQ sauce sounded pretty good to me!

It has a deep drip pan for catching all those delicious juices. The unit is dishwasher safe too.

As you can see, the skin self bastes and came out nice and crisp.

wing rack

You can also get your Wings Rack at Amazon.

Visit Cave Tools on Facebook and Twitter .
Intensity Academy Chai Chipotle Q’ BBQ Sauce
Chai Chipotle Q
Intensity Academy Chai Chipotle Q’ BBQ Sauce is an all natural organic tea infused barbecue sauce. This smokey sweet barbeque sauce is mild in heat but packed with flavor! The chipotle peppers merge with the chai tea created to please your pork, chicken, ribs beautifully!
Find out more about this sauce and the fine line of hot sauces here from http://www.intensityacademy.com/.
Visit them on Facebook

grill-guide-final
Check out this great grilling guide infographic grilling guide for everything grilling for BBQ!
Source: PartSelect.com

Reprinted with permission from PartSelect.com

Posted in bbq, What's For Dinner? | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Orange Almond Bars

Orange Almond Bars serve sliced almonds and candied clementine peel in a soft warm spice bar. An anytime treat tasty enough for gift giving and holiday parties.

Orange Almond Bars

I love this time of year when I bake the flavors of the season. Cinnamon, clove and orange fill the air with warm inviting scents.

Almonds and walnuts are my go to nuts for baking. I personally feel almonds work better with orange and warm spices. Toasted almonds sprinkled on top add depth the these bars. I use raw almonds in the actual dough to release oils and flavor while it bakes.

Orange Almond Bars

Candied fruit peel adds a bit of texture and sweetness to these bars. I used clementine peel because it is already thin without heavy pith and cooks and candies in practically no time. plus these are in season

If you never candied your own fruit peels, you are in for a treat. Here’s the recipe I use via MarthaStewart.com.

Orange Almond Bars

Food for Thought…What are your go to spices and flavors as we enter the holiday season? Do you hang onto fall scents and flavors? Does your taste buds start leaning towards Christmas offerings of mint, chocolate and maybe eggnog? I love to hear your thoughts in a comment below! 

In the meantime, enjoy today’s recipe!

Orange Almond Bars

Orange Almond Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 12 bars

Serving Size: 1 each

Orange Almond Bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups sliced almonds, divided
  • 1/4 cup candied clementine or orange peel
  • glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Toast 1/2 cup almonds at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  • bars
  • Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, overlapping edges for lifting out baked bars.
  • Spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Dissolve honey and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Transfer to mixing bowl to cool. Add spices.
  • Add egg and vanilla to cooled mixture. Add remaining raw or blanched almonds and candied peel.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to mixture. Transfer to prepared dish.
  • Lightly spray a sheet of plastic wrap with cooking spray. Use the sheet to lightly press and level dough. Leave set as is for about 1 hour before baking to let flavors blend.
  • Preheat oven to 375. Remove plastic and bake dish for about 25 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on rack for about 30 minutes before removing block and cooling on rack. Cut cooled block into bars of desired size.
  • Mix together glaze. Dip bars in glaze and set aside on parchment paper. Sprinkle with toasted almonds. Drizzle with remaining glaze if desired.

Notes

Tint glaze with food coloring if desired to match theme.

Schema/Recipe SEO Data Markup by Yummly Rich Recipes
https://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/orange-almond-bars/

Posted in almonds, autumn, Christmas, cinnamon, cookies, oranges, What's For Dinner? | Tagged , | Comments Off on Orange Almond Bars