Joy to the World

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

--Luke 2:10-11

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Peppermint Bark {Easy Holiday Treat}

Still needing a yummy treat for Christmas? Try some peppermint bark. Super easy and super delicious!





Ingredients:
1 lb. milk chocolate chips
1 lb. white chocolate chips
crushed candy canes
1 tsp. peppermint extract, divided

Directions:
1. Put wax paper over a cookie sheet.
2. Over a double boiler (make one with a pot of water about 2 inches deep and put a glass bowl on top), melt the milk chocolate chips. Add 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract. Pour onto cookie sheet and spread. Chill in fridge for 15 minutes.
3. Melt white chocolate chips the same way you melted the milk chocolate chips. Add 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract. Pour over milk chocolate. Spread.
4. Sprinkle crushed candy canes.
5. Chill.
6. Enjoy!!!

Mint Thins

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If you are in need of making some festive treats, here is a simple one that is definitely a pleaser!

Mint Thins

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted, slightly cooled (I just use chocolate chips and it works just dandy)

1/4 tsp. peppermint extract

1 sleeve RITZ Crackers (36 crackers)

1 candy cane (6 inch), crushed

Directions:

MIX chocolate and extract.

DIP crackers in chocolate, turning to completely coat each cracker. Carefully scrape off excess chocolate. Place crackers in single layer on waxed paper-covered baking sheets; sprinkle with crushed candy.

REFRIGERATE 30 min. or until chocolate is firm.