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Eric A. Funk Agency Bloghttp://www.ericfunkagency.com/blog/View Eric A. Funk Agency's Website Blogen-uspostmaster@www.ericfunkagency.comInsurance Website Builder - www.insurancewebsitebuilder.comurn:uuid:88d27da1-2159-4cfe-b7ba-881642b50608urn:uuid:21266ba2-a9c1-4d5d-807a-bafcf6e52b6fHoliday RecipesChristmas wreath cookies It’s easy to get into the holiday spirit with this colorful cookie wreath. Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 25 min. Bake time: 12 min. Decoration time: 10 min. ingredients and directions: Ingredients: 1/3 cup flour 7 DOV...Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:46:59 -0600Christmas wreath cookies It’s easy to get into the holiday spirit with this colorful cookie wreath. Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 25 min. Bake time: 12 min. Decoration time: 10 min. <h2 style="margin: auto 0in;">ingredients and directions:</h2> Ingredients: <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">1/3 cup flour</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">7 DOVE® Brand Dark Chocolate, melted</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">1 roll (18 oz.) refrigerated sugar cookie dough</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">? cup M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies for the Holidays</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">1 tube decorating frosting</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">2 cookie sheet pans</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Reynolds® Parchment Paper</li> </ul> Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with Reynolds® Parchment Paper, set aside. 2. Knead the flour and melted DOVE® Brand Dark Chocolate into the cookie dough until smooth. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces, set aside. Using one piece of dough at a time, divide it into two. Roll each piece on a lightly floured surface into 8-inch ropes. Place the ropes side-by-side, pinching the tops together. Twist the ropes, rolling them into one rope. Shape into a wreath. Transfer to prepared cookie sheets. 3. Bake until puffed and firm, approximately 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. 4. Decorate wreaths with M&M’S® Brand Chocolate Candies by attaching them with dots of decorating frosting. Eight nights of light cupcakes Start your Hanukkah celebration by sharing these extra special treats. Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 10 min. Bake time: 24 min. Decoration time: 10 min. <h2 style="margin: auto 0in;">ingredients and directions:</h2> Ingredients: <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">1 box yellow cake mix</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">1 can (16 oz.) vanilla frosting</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Blue and yellow food coloring</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">White candy glitter</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">24 pieces TWIX® Brand Caramel Cookie Bar Minis</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">24 pieces M&M’S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">2 12-cup cupcake pans</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Cupcake liners</li> </ul> Directions: 1. Prepare cake batter according to directions on box. Fill paper lined cupcake cups with 2/3 cup of batter. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 21 to 24 minutes. Cool completely. 2. Tint 1/2 cup frosting yellow, set aside. Tint remaining frosting blue and cover the cupcakes. Sprinkle frosting with candy glitter. 3. Press one TWIX® Brand Caramel Cookie Bar Minis, standing straight up, into the center of each cup. Dot the top of each TWIX® Brand Caramel Cookie Bar Minis with yellow frosting and attach a yellow M&M’S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies. 4. Arrange nine cupcakes into a line, creating a menorah. Lift the center (fifth in line) cupcake slightly. Tip: Use store-bought cupcakes for an even quicker decoration. Happy Holiday Krispies ’Tis the perfect season to chop into these and Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® Peanut Chocolate Candie treats. Difficulty: Easy Prep time: 15 min. Cooling time: 30 min. <h2 style="margin: auto 0in;">ingredients and directions:</h2> Ingredients: <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">1 bag (12 oz.) white chocolate chips</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">4 tablespoons butter, melted</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">4 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies®</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">2 cups M&M’S® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays or M&M’S® Brand Peanut Chocolate Candies for the Holidays</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Reynolds® Parchment Paper</li> </ul> Directions: 1. Place white chocolate chips and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at medium power for about 1 minute. Do not allow chocolate to burn. 2. Stir until mixture is smooth; combine with Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® and M&M’S ® Brand Milk Chocolate Candies for the Holidays. 3. Line the pan with Reynolds® Parchment Paper and pour the mixture. Refrigerate until set; about 30 minutes. Cut into 2 inch squares.