Snack Stuff

I'm sure you all have this recipe written down but I wanted to put it on here to share with everyone else! This is THE White family Snack Stuff. Mom wanted the original ingredients listed but I'll write what we usually sub in now.

1 lb. butter
4 Tbs. worschesire sauce
2 tsp. celery salt
1 c. wesson vegetable oil
Tabasco sauce (a couple dashes)
1 box accent seasoning (2 Tbs)
2 Tbs. allspice
1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

Combine ingredients in saucepan and heat until combined

1 box Cheerios
1 box Kix (we haven't been putting these in for a long time)
2 bags Pretzels (we like sticks)
1 box Wheat Thins
1 box Rice Chex (we also love to add Wheat Chex although these were not on the original recipe)
Cheese Tid Bits (we use goldfish, around half of one of the big cartons)
Mixed Nuts (a costco size can, we like almonds, peanuts, cashews, brazil nuts)
1 bag Fritos

It works best to combine all ingredients in a garbage bag to mix. Use a large roasting pan and gradually drizzle sauce over snack mixture. Pour and stir, pour and stir and repeat :-)

Bake uncovered at 200* for 3 1/2 hours, stirring the mixture every 30 minutes. Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!!

*Note: this mixture doesn't usually fit in one pan to bake it, but it fits great divided between two large tin foil roasting pans! Bonus if you have two ovens ;-) if not, you can squeeze them in together in one oven or just do them separately*

Christmas In A Jar

I just made these for my friend gifts and they turned out so cute! I had extra so I threw it on the stove and it seriously smells so good!! Easiest gift ever. I know all of you are so crafty but this was the most effortless thing I've ever made.

Fits in a quart jar

1 Orange, sliced
1 Lemon, sliced
1/2 Lime, sliced
1/2 Apple, sliced
1 1/2 Cup Fresh Cranberries
3 Sprigs Fresh Rosemary
3 Cinnamon Sticks
1 Tablespoon Whole Cloves

I left out the apple because my jars weren't quite big enough. I also didn't put the "butt" of the fruits in so the slices looked prettier.

Cover contents with water and store in fridge.

Directions for gift tag:
Pour contents in pot and simmer on low for a few hours. Add water as needed. Store contents in fridge in jar. Reuse 3-4 times.

Here is the link from Pinterest so you can see the original post and there is a pdf for cute tags if you didn't want to make your own.

http://thecottagemarket.com/2014/11/mason-jar-gift-warm-winter-simmering-pot-diy.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+TheCottageMarket+(The+Cottage+Market)

Christmas Pancakes

Gingerbread Pancakes with Warm Cinnamon Applesauce and Maple Whipped Cream

Pancakes

1 T. cinnamon

1 T. ginger

2 c. pancake mix

2 1/2 c. buttermilk

1/2 c. molasses

Mix dry ingredients.  Mix buttermilk and molasses.  Combine and make your pancakes!

Cinnamon Applesauce

2 golden delicious apples

3 c. applesauce

1/4 c. water

1/4 c. sugar

3 T. red hots

Peel and dice apples.  Add apples and remaining ingredients to a saucepan.  Heat over low-medium heat until it thickens (simmer about 15-20 minutes).  

Maple Whipped Cream

1 1/2 c. heavy cream

1/2 c. maple syrup

Whip them together until desired thickness.  (I will probably half this next time.  I always have lots leftover.)