Elf Food Groups Recipes

ELF COOKIES

Steps:

• Line a large baking sheet with sides with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Place the chow mein noodles in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Fill a medium sauce pot with 1- inch of water. Bring the water to a simmer.
• Place the white chocolate in a heat safe bowl and place the bowl on top of the simmering pot. Stirring constantly, melt the white chocolate. As soon as it's melted add in the maple extract and stir until smooth. Remove from heat.
• Pour the melted chocolate onto the noodles and stir to coat.
• Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out the noodles and drop onto the lined baking sheet.
• Immediately coat the noodles with sprinkles, marshmallows, and M&Ms. Place a Pop Tart piece on each.
• Drizzle sparingly with Hershey's Syrup. You don't want too much!
• Allow chocolate to set.

WORLD'S BEST CUP OF COFFEE: AN ELF PARTY COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Stir the sugar and water together in a small saucepan over medium heat until the liquid comes to a simmer.
• Add the cinnamon, cardamom, and allspice.
• Remove, cover, and steep for 30-45 minutes.
• Refrigerate in a sealed jar until ready to serve.
• Stir all ingredients together in a pitcher (or diner coffee pot for that real Elf effect).
• Serve over ice.

ELF FOOD

Steps:

• In small microwavable bowl, melt white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until they can be stirred smooth. Stir in Cheerios cereal. Spread on waxed paper in single layer; top with sprinkles. Let stand until set, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces; reserve.
• Meanwhile, place Chex cereal in large microwavable bowl.
• In 2-cup glass measuring cup, melt butter uncovered on High about 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and maple syrup; microwave uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until mixture is boiling. Pour over Chex cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated.
• Microwave Chex cereal mixture uncovered on High 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture just begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces. Stir in miniature marshmallows and reserved Cheerios cereal pieces. Store in airtight container.