Kathy's Xmas French Toast Pudding :)

The Holiday Collection- This is my OWN creation- YEAH!!  This is a RICH dessert or for breakfast!!   1 pkg dried bread cubes (without seasoning) 1- 1 1/2 cups eggnog  Place bread cubes in a square greased baking dish. Add eggnog to bread cubes. Cover with saran wrap and place in the refrigerator.  Let set for 2-3 days (to allow eggnog to soften bread and absorb flavor of eggnog).  After breadcubes have rested, mix up the breadcube mixture and add aprox 1 cup of craisins. Mix well. Flatten mixture back in pan. Now mix up 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 TB melted butter and a sprinkle of nutmeg in a small container. Pour mixture over the bread cubes and craisins. Spread an extra TB melted butter over top of soaked mixture. Make sure all the bread is soaked in with the new egg mixture. Bake at 350 degrees on med shelf for 40 min for a denser texture, for a lighter texture put on lower rack. Should look golden brown and a little juicy. Let cool. Can eat warm or cold. Optional: For extra richness- pour eggnog over the hot or cold pudding. Can also heat the eggnog with the pudding. Crasins can be mix through it or placed on top. A plan ahead dish-allow a few days of preparation.

The 12 recipes of Christmas!!!

Day 4

Blueberry Lemon Drops

The Holiday Collection- 2 cups plus 1 TB all-purpose flour, divided 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup or margarine, softened  1 egg. 1 tsp grated lemon peel 1 TB fresh lemon juice 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt   Heat oven to 375 degrees.  Lightly grease cookie sheets. Set aside. In small mixing bowl, combine 1 TB flour and the blueberries. Toss to coat. Set aside.  In large mixing bowl, combine sugar, butter, egg, peel and juice.  Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add remaining 2 cups flour, the baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Beat at low speed until soft dough forms. Gently fold in blueberries.  Drop dough by heaping tsps 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 11-13 min, or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely before storing. YiELD: 2 Dozen Cookies  ( Source: Cooking Club of America)

12 recipes of Christmas!!!

Day 3

Cookie Nests

The Holiday Collection!!!   3 cups chow mein noodles  1 cup minature candy-coated semisweet chocolate pieces  1 jar (7oz) marshmallow cream 1/4 cup chunky peanut butter 1/4 flaked coconut 2 TB butter or margarine, softened 1 tsp vanilla Small gumdrops or jelly beans(optional)  In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients, except gumdrops. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill 15-20 min for easier handling. With greased hands, form 1/4 cup mixture into nest shape. Repeat with remaining mixture.  Place nests on wax paper. Let dry. Fill nests with gumdrops before serving. (Source: Cooking Club of America)

12 recipes of Christmas!!!

Day 2

Cranberry Haystacks

The Holiday Collection!!  A very unique cookie!!  1 pkg. (3oz) cream cheese, softened  2 TB milk 2 squares (1oz each) white baking chocolate, melted and slightly cooled 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups minature marshmallows 1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles 1/3 cup dried cranberries   Line cookie sheets with wax paper. Set aside. In medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and milk. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Add melted chocolate, vanilla and salt. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Stir in marshmallows, noodles and cranberries. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheets. Chill until set. Store in refrigerator. (Source: Cooking Club of America)