Homemade Chocolate Gifts

 

There are so many holidays and special occasions that give opportunity to making homemade treats. I have rounded up my favorite chocolate dipped recipes for you to make and share.
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Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispies Treats

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Take snack time to another level by dunking the already fun and yummy Rice Krispies Treats in melted chocolate. Snack time doesn't have to be mindless and boring munchies. With a few minutes snack time can be indulgent and delicious.
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Peanut Butter OREO Cookie Balls

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Banana Pound Cake

Pound cake! Yes, it is fantastic for dessert or with a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast. I eat a lot of desserts for breakfast. What is the difference between eating a slice of this cake or eating a donut? Actually, there is a difference this cake has mashed bananas in it. Breakfast approved!

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Chocolate Dipped Ginger Snaps

Today I have a super easy recipe for you. It is the week before Christmas and everything needs to be easy and fast. Right?! Tonight I was making my chocolate gift boxes and was dipping everything in my pantry in chocolate. Since these are so simple and taste so good I snapped a couple of pics and wanted to share them with you.
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Caramel Brownie Truffles

The Holiday season calls for more chocolate right? If you love chocolate then you will love these Caramel Brownie Truffles. Add some holiday colored sprinkles and these make a lovely gift.
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Chocolate Cream Slices

Pour yourself a big glass of milk because this is one rich dessert. This is chocolate cake filled with boozy chocolate cream and a chocolate glaze on top. This is one serious chocolate dessert.
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Chocolate Dipped Potato Chips

Where I grew up in Florida we have a candy shop that makes chocolate covered potato chips. When I lived in Georgia one of my best friends would go back to our home town to visit and she would stop by the candy shop to bring me back some of these fabulous chocolate potato chips.
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Chocolate Spiced Pretzel Rods

These are not just any chocolate covered pretzel rods. The chocolate has been delicately spiced with all the popular Fall flavors. Chocolate, spice, and the salt on the pretzel takes this classic treat and turns it into a mouth watering indulgence.
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Bavarian Cream Fry Pies

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Traditional Rosettes

Traditional Rosettes are fun to make and taste like a funnel cake but lighter. Making Rosettes takes a little practice. I recommend having an assistant until you master the technique. I was half way through the batter before I felt like I could handle the process on my own. Don't let that scare you off. A little practice and you will be a pro.
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Peanut Butter Pie Crust

This Peanut Butter Pie Crust recipe is very simple with only 4 ingredients. When I make this crust I fill it with chocolate pudding and top it off with whipped cream sprinkled with crumbs that are left over in the pan. If you are a peanut butter lover this pie crust will hit the spot.
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French Vanilla Coffee Trifle

Coffee, cake, pudding, cool whip, and more coffee sounds delicious right? If you love coffee you will love this dessert. The chocolate cake is made with coffee and the whipped topping is sprinkled with instant coffee. Through the middle of the trifle is a french vanilla pudding to balance out the dessert.

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Pistachio Delight

This Pistachio Delight is a fantastic green dessert for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
The recipe was inspired by a BBQ joint that I used to frequent in Middle Georgia. Georgia Bob's has the best BBQ and the best Chocolate Delight. Their Chocolate Delight uses Chocolate & Vanilla pudding. For my Pistachio Delight I am using White Chocolate & Pistachio pudding. If you are ever in the Macon/Warner Robins GA area be sure to stop by for lunch or dinner.

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3 Coconut Craving Recipes

Craving Coconut? Here are my 3 coconut recipes that will give you your coconut fix. Recipes include bon bons, brownies and cookies all with a twist of coconut.

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Coconut Bon Bons

Who doesn't love bon bons? My husband's grandmother sends us these sweet treats every Christmas. I had to have the recipe and make these because once a year is just not enough!

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Almond Joy Brownie Bites

Candied coconut stuffed into a soft cake like brownie sprinkled with chopped almonds and drizzled with chocolate syrup makes up my Almond Joy Brownie Bites.

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Soft Sugar Cookies with a Hint of Coconut

When I set out to create this cookie I wanted a soft coconut sugar cookie. Unfortunately that didn't happen. I even decided not to share this recipe even with all the compliments I received on them. I froze the left over dough and a week later I pulled it out and made them again. When my husband declared it was his new favorite cookie, I decided to go ahead and publish the recipe. It really is a good cookie just don't expect a coconut cookie. Expect a delicious soft sugar cookie with a hint of coconut. Even people who don't like coconut will like this cookie.

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Chocolate Dip

This chocolate dip is so elegant and has a buttery chocolate flavor that is super creamy. This recipe makes a big batch. Make this dip for a party. It makes a great dessert tray accompanied with a variety of dippers. Or it can be used to frost a cake.
I added 2 tablespoons of Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino for a tiny hint of flavor.

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Unique Holiday Baking Recipes

When it comes to baking for the Holidays there are your staples: sugar cookies, Russian tea cookies, and little gingerbread men. If you are looking for something different to add to your Christmas all day bake-a-thon here are several simple recipes for you to choose from. Keep for yourself, give as gifts, or make for a holiday bake sale either way these treats will be a stand out!

If you love white chocolate this cluster is for you. You can add what ever your favorite nut is and the Craisins give the cluster that Christmas color. You will actually be surprised how easy this recipe is to pull off. You don't need chocolate molds to make this candy. You can use a common household item that you may already have. See the recipe and the "how-to" here: White Christmas Clusters

Best chocolate chip cookie ever! Take your chocolate chip cookies up a flavor notch by adding a spice that is probably already in your spice rack. Half the amount of chocolate chips so the chocolate won't steal the show. And that gives you a perfect cookie for Santa! See the recipe here: Holiday Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies

I know those canisters of Betty Crocker frosting are tasty and convenient but have you tried making your own frosting? It is easy, just throw the ingredients in a Kitchen Aid mixer. Here is a the basic recipe and you can get fancy with some seasonal variations: Vanilla Bean Buttercream Frosting

These super delicious sticky spiced chocolate pecans will leave your friends licking their fingers trying to guess the secret spice ingredients. See the recipe and the secret ingredients here: Spiced Chocolate Pecans

This isn't just any oatmeal cookie. This is the best oatmeal cookie with or without Craisins. The oatmeal to cookie batter ratio is pure perfection. Raisins are good but not good enough to be laced through this fine cookie. See the recipe here: Best Oatmeal Craisin Cookie

Now that you have recipes and inspiration get in the kitchen and start having some Holiday baking fun!

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