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Merry Christmas Candy

margaret | December 24, 2011

I only make this candy once a year, on Dec. 24 with the help of grandchildren.

It is our tradition on the day before the big day.

Skillet Balls
(have no idea why they are named Skillet Balls)

2 sticks margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 lb. pitted dates
2 eggs
2 tbs. cream or half & half (I use milk)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 cup puffed rice cereal
1 cup pecans
16 oz. shredded coconut

In a large pan, melt margarine, sugar and dates. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes and cool.

Beat eggs, add cream, vanilla, and salt.

Add 2 tbs. of the egg mixture to the cooled date mixture, beat well.
Add it slowly so you don’t end up with scrambled eggs.
Add remaining egg mixture a little at a time and bring to boil for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add rice cereal
and pecans. Cool. Drop by teaspoon into shredded coconut.
Roll in coconut to cover all areas.

We make about 15 minutes worth and take a “testo” break.
Just to be certain they taste wonderful! Then back to work to
complete the task. They will quickly disappear!

Merry Christmas!

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Our Christmas Wish…

margaret | December 12, 2011

Our Christmas Wish

for you!

Merry Christmas

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Still time to make these for Christmas!

margaret | December 2, 2011

Yep, you still have time to make each of these for Christmas!

Oldest granddaughter (whose birthday is today) asked me to crochet
Alice in Wonderland and the white rabbit for her Christmas Gift.
I had not picked up a crochet hook in quite some time, but
you know what happens when a grandchild requests!

She found the pattern at www.kandjdolls.etsy.com and I
surprised her by making them for her birthday. They were both easy to make,
and you still have time to make and give them!
By the way, the mad hatter and the cheshire cat are also in the pattern.

Above are two easy to complete Christmas quilts.
Both patterns are at www.patterns2quilt.com

This is the fourth season we have offered fun patterns
for the children to make ornaments for the Christmas tree.
Lower right is the new one for this season. All are free.
They can be printed on card stock or on fabric.
Ready for the children to color and decorate.
Find them under free patterns at:
www.patterns2quilt.com