Choco-Peanut Pinwheels

Choco-Peanut Pinwheels
from: "EAGLE BRAND Holiday Magic in Minutes"

prep time: 15 mins
chill time: 2 hours

1 C (6 oz) peanut butter-flavored chips
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 C (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 t vanilla extract

Cut waxed paper into 15x10 " rectangle; butter paper.

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt peanut butter chips with 2/3 C milk. Cool slightly. With fingers, press evenly into thin layer to cover waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.

In heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips with remaining milk. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Spread evenly over peanut butter layer. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Beginning at 15" side, roll up tightly, jelly-roll fashion, without waxed paper. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

Chill 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1/4" slices to serve. Store covered at room temperature. Makes about 1 1/2 lbs.

PS:I don't have a picture, but they look like cinnamon rolls, with the peanut butter on the outside. Soooo good!

Foolproof Chocolate Fudge

Foolproof Chocolate Fudge
from: "EAGLE BRAND Holiday Magic in Minutes"

This is super easy and sooo good.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Chill Time: 2 hours

3 6 oz packages semi-sweet chocolate chips (3 cups)
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
dash salt
1/2 to 1 C chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 t vanilla extract

Line 8 or 9" square pan with foil. Butter foil; set aside.

In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chips with milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in nuts, if desired, and vanilla. Spread evenly in prepared pan.

Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator. Makes about 2 lbs.

For Marshmallow Fudge: Stir in 2 T butter with vanilla. Substitute 2 C mini marshmallows for nuts. Proceed as directed above.

Peppermint Fudge

Peppermint Chocolate Fudge
from: "EAGLE BRAND Holiday Magic in Minutes"

1 12 oz package milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 C (6 ozs) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
dash salt
1/2 t peppermint extract
1/4 C crushed hard peppermint candy

In saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with milk and salt. Remove from heat; stir in extract. Spread evenly into foil-lined 8 or 9 " square pan. Sprinkle with peppermint candy.

Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store loosely covered at room temperature. Makes about 2 pounds.

Holiday Peppermint Candies

Holiday Peppermint Candies
from: "Classic Christmas Recipes"

Makes 5 dozen and they are scrumptious! I made these last year and gave them out and they were a huge hit!

1/2 package (4 ozs) cream cheese, softened
1 T butter or margarine
1 T light corn syrup
1/4 t peppermint extract or few drops peppermint oil
4 C powdered sugar
Green and red food coloring
sifted powder sugar
Green, red, and white decorating icing (optional)

Mix cream cheese, butter, corn syrup and extract in large mixing bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add 4 C powdered sugar; mix well.

Divide mixture into thirds. Knead a few drops green food coloring into first third; repeat with red food coloring and second third. Wrap each third in plastic wrap.

Shape into 1 " balls working 1 color mixture at a time. Place on wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with bottom of glass that has been lightly dipped in sifted powdered sugar.

Repeat with remaining mixtures. Decorate with icing. Store candies in refrigerator.