Thursday, December 10, 2009

CSS Christmas Treat Recipe Blog Hop





Several members of the Center Stage Spotlight Team have joined together to share a special Christmas Treat Recipe Blog Hop event with everyone tonight! They have whipped up some treats in their kitchens and their stamp rooms over the past few weeks so we could compile our very first Recipe Book for StampTV!





CHOCOLATE RITZ DELIGHTS

I always have many requests to make these cookies every Christmas.    They have a surprise ingredient which is Ritz Crackers.  If you like chocolate and peanut butter, I'm sure you will love these easy no-bake cookies.

Ingredients

Ritz Crackers (2 rolls)*
Peanut Butter (your favorite brand)*
Wilton Dark Cocoa Candy Melts (1 ½ packages)*

1. Open one roll of Ritz Crackers and spread about a rounded teaspoon of peanut butter over the cracker. Peanut butter can be as thick or thin as you want. Open next package of Ritz Crackers and place one on top of each one spread with peanut butter. You are making a sandwich. I place my cookies on a Silpat but you can use waxed paper or parchment paper if you want.

2. Put Candy Melts in small microwavable bowl and microwave just to melt chocolate, approximately 2 minutes, stirring once. You just want them melted after stirring.

3. Dip each cookie into melted chocolate covering well on sides, top and bottom. I use a small icing spatula to help turn the cookie over in the chocolate. You want it well covered with chocolate.

4. Place chocolate covered cookies on Silpat or waxed paper and let chocolate harden.

*You can use regular or low fat Ritz Crackers
*You can use regular, low fat, crunchy or smooth peanut butter
*I purchase my Wilton Candy Melts from Michael’s Craft Store
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My treat package and card are made using "Winter Friends" and "Holiday Greetings" from Gina K Designs.  Cuttlebug embossing folders were used for all embossing. A Nestability Labels I was used for the frames.  On the card a MS leaf punch was used to try and create a Christmas tree with rhinestones added for the lights.  A piece of acetate was embossed for the opening in the front of the package.  The top of the package is held closed with a magnet closure.

Check out these designer's blogs for the sweet projects they've designed around their treats:


The Recipe Book will be available as a free download PDF on StampTV tonight as well. Look for it on the Freebie Tab link.





Hope you are enjoying all the great recipes on this hop.

29 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

Selma - my DH looked at your recipe and said THAT ONE tomorrow! LOL They seem so easy (my kind of cooking ) and I can't wait to make them! I will let you know how they tun out!! Wonderful staging!!

joy said...

Packaging is so pretty! Great job.

Elizabeth S. said...

What a great new idea for Ritz crackers! Thanks for sharing, Liz

Lori said...

Your box and card are fantastic and the treats would be a winner in our house!!!

AKiteFlier said...

Selma - rock on woman - I love RITZ and peanut butter and chocolate - I'm needing to fit into a MOther of the Bride dress in a few months - maybe I better put these recipes away.... GORGEOUS projects - love them.

JessicaK said...

Sweet - that recipe looks tasty and easy to do for us non bakers :) .

Payne Holler Cards said...

I was so surprised to see this one! used to make them with my daughters when they were little and havent made them in years and years!!! but now will be doing them again with the Grankids when they roll in for holiday! thanks for the memory :))))

Melissa said...

These sound so good Selma! Looks like we have several peanut butter/chocolate lovers in our group :) Awesome packaging!

Giovana said...

Your recipe is fantastic and your card is so pretty!

TFS
God bless
Giovana

Kerrie said...

Wow great idea.... sound easy and interesting...

Carolina said...

Adorable treat holder and card - wonderful festive color combo!!! Happy Friday!

A Consuming Passion said...

Love the sound of your recipe Selma - might try that after the holiday or I'll never get into my swim gear!!!
Love your packaging too great job!

Lee said...

Ohhh yummmy!!!! And I LOVE that cuttlebugged window!!!!

craftieodmae said...

I have made these and they are out of this world!!! Will have to try them again this year. The way you showcased them with your treat holder and card is fantastic!

Dawn said...

oh, I love these!!! great job!

Theresa Momber said...

Selma, not only do those look delish, they should yummy, too! Gorgeous treat bag and card!!!

Carla S. said...

Your card and treat bag are fantastic, Selma! And those treats look delicious! Glad they are easy to make - I'm definitely going to give these a try soon!

The Other Patti Sue said...

OMGosh Selma, these look so yummy! I haven't eaten yet can you tell? They look really easy to make too! Another plus! Your packaging and card are just awesome!

Cheri said...

Now here's a new one! Ritz crackers all gussied up for dessert. It's a "gotta try" for sure.

Your card and box are awesome! (I'll CASE this too). teeheehee.

TFS

Carol said...

Selma! What a yummy recipe! and easy too! Would be fun to make with gkids...

А@A said...

Great job

Sue VanDeVusse said...

I've had something like these before and they were so good. I can't wait to try your recipe. Your container and card are super cute, too.

Lagene said...

Love your snowman card & the packaging is so cute! Fun recipe!

redwasher1 said...

Looks fantastic Selma!! Can't wait to try this. I just now doing the hop. LOL

Jennie said...

Love your packaging and your pretty, pretty card Selma! Looking forward to trying these!

Deb said...

This sounds delicious! They look so elegant too! I love your beautiful card, and the box with that textured window! Gorgeous!

Curt in Indy said...

Your bag and card are super! And this recipe for these unique cookies is awesome. Thanks very much for sharing! Best, Curt

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Selma- your card and packaging are awesome. I can't wait to try this recipe- it sounds soooo good!

Donna Baker said...

yum - what a cute card & great packaging

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