Holly Candy Recipes

CHRISTMAS CORNFLAKE WREATH COOKIES

Steps:

• Microwave marshmallows and butter on High for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave on High for 2 minutes more. Stir. (This can be done in a double boiler if one doesn't have a microwave.)
• Add and mix quickly the coloring, extracts, then cornflakes. Drop by spoonfuls in clumps on greased wax paper and decorate with 3 red hots each.
• Once cool, transfer to lightly greased serving/storage tray with lightly greased fingers.

HOLLY BUTTER MINTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter. Gradually add water, extract, butter flavoring and salt; beat in enough confectioners' sugar on medium speed until dough achieves a stiff putty consistency, about 3 minutes. , Divide dough into three portions. Knead green food coloring into two portions. Knead red food coloring into remaining portion. For holly leaves, shape teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in granulated sugar. Flatten to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a holly leaf cookie cutter. For holly berries, shape 1/4 teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; roll in sugar. Arrange leaves and berries on serving platter. Store at room temperature.

HELLO DOLLIES I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of an 9x9 inch baking pan. Layer the chocolate chips, coconut and pecans over the crumbs. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top.
• Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool and cut into squares.

CHRISTMAS HOLLY TREATS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a 3 quart saucepan on Low.
• Add the marshmallows and melt completely - keep stirring.
• Add the green food coloring - keep stirring.
• Lower heat to Warm.
• Add corn flakes and mix until they are all green.
• Drop by teaspoons onto waxed paper to create the "holly".
• While each holly is still warm, add 3 Red-Hots as the berries (see Hint 1 at top if berries don't stick).
• Repeat until all the holly is on the waxed paper.
• Let cool and remove from waxed paper. Put on a party plate and enjoy!

NO-BAKE HOLLY COOKIES

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows; cook and stir 3 to 4 min. or until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in food coloring.
• Add cereal; stir to evenly coat. Drop by tablespoonfuls into 30 mounds on waxed paper-covered baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray. Press candies into cereal mixture, flattening each mound slightly.
• Let stand 30 min. or until firm.