Xmas Baking

Okay, so I’m not completely away…but I did mention I’d do some Slim Camp holiday Treat tips.

Here’s what I made for CHristmas Baking this year.

I found both recipe’s here and tweaked them a bit:

Cornflake Wreaths

1/2 cup butter
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp green food color
4 cups corn flakes
red hot candies
silver dragées

Melt butter, add marshmallows, stirring until all marshmallows are melted. Add extracts and food coloring; stir until it is a uniform green color. When mixture is smooth, add corn flakes; mix well but gently so as not to crush the cornflakes. Form into wreath shapes on sheets of waxed paper, decorate with red cinnamon candies and silver dragées. Let cool.

Now, I used Hot tamales instead of Red Hots, (I like the chewyness, plus I found them in the dollar store. *grin*) I also used regular sprinkles instead of silver dragees. They’re smaller, and in my mind that meant less sugar. *shrug*

Next up was:

Chewy Chocolate Eatmore bars

3/4 cup honey
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups mini marshmallows
3 cups rice krispies
1 cup salted peanuts

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt together the honey and peanut butter and bring to a boil. Stir in chocolate chips and marshmallows, stirring until smooth. Add the cereal and peanuts. Blend well and remove from heat. Pour into a lightly greased 9×13 inch pan and pat firmly with spatula. Let cool slightly and cut into bars before hardening.

I used all natural honey, and low fat peanut butter. I made one batch with rice krispies (like the recipe calls for) and one batch with just peanuts, no cereal.

These are not “low calorie” recipes. but I like them because they don’t have any added sugar (Yes, the have honey and marshmallow, but hey, it’s not that bad) Plus, peanut butter, and peanuts are protein, and I used bran flakes for the cornflakes. (Nobody can tell by taste, because you also have almond extract, and they’re supposed to taste nutty and such.)

So, Tastey, somewhat healthy treats for the holiday season that are easy to make, and use minimal dishes.

Happy Holidays!

PS: If you want to see me, I’m over at Novel Thoughts Today

Tags: Cookies, Holiday Treats, Slim Camp