Peppermint Bark (Martha Stewart)

Again with the mint…LOVE IT! This seems weird, and it is, but I have to tell you, it’s fantastic. Both JT and I were skeptical – really a lovely crunch and minty taste. Go for it, not expensive and easy!!!!

Ingredients
Makes 36 pieces.

1 (7.5-ounce) package hard peppermint candies, unwrapped
1 pound white chocolate, chopped (do not use [...]

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Chocolate Crinkle Kisses (Recipe)

If you love chocolate and mint together, you will LOVE these cookies. But get the candy cane kisses now, because I think they are seaonal!
Chocolate Crinkle Kisses (Recipe from Anna)

3/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
6 [...]

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Ladies and Gentlemen, start your ovens! The Christmas Baking has begun!

I have officially begun the baking, and baking!!!! I plan to bake my head off in my new kitchen. It’s a lovely workspace!
Chocolate & skor chip cookies (done)
Peanut Butter & skor chip cookies (done)
Anzak Cookies (done)
Donkey ears (Hungarian specialty) (done)
Gingerbread
Shortbread
Chocolate Mint Hershey Kiss Cookies (done)
Peppermint bark (can’t find white chocolate)
Chocolate Truffles (may not make these…too [...]

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