Hi Fiddle--I have a very good caramel corn recipe that I make each year. It's the one where you stir it several times while it bakes in the oven. I always drizzle that with chocolate and it doesn't get soggy. That stuff is really expensive in the stores and I think this is pretty close to being as good as that stuff.

Hey Lily!! Ok now you got my attention
I never thought about adding the drizzle to caramel corn Thats a good idea
I tried coating reg popped corn and though it was yummy .. you had to eat it right away or it got way soft ..Yuk!
Care to share your caramel corn recipe ??
And also how and when you added the choc ?
Thanks for sharing!!

You really have to keep it in a cool dry place away from moisture. I've had it last weeks but if there is humidity... that could be bad. Winter is great for the stuff!

Try packaging in mason jars. They seal nicely. I've also used bags, with ties, and then put them in tins.

shill.. Thanks for the tips! I want to say I had it in a ziplock bag, it was just for us to eat at home ,and I did try it in the winter season. Did you also coat caramel corn or reg popped corn ?

Fiddle--I will PM you with the recipe some time this weekend. Tonight is the big fundraiser for Camp so have to get through that and then I will have some time off. You should see the chocolate trays I just finished for that. They look so pretty and the snow is going to hold off until after the party is over. Yahooooooo

I only drizzle chocolate on toffee caramel corn. The corn itself has to come out of the oven crisp. Then you can drizzle melting chocolates on it.

It's Amazing!!!!

Sounds yummy shill.. Would you also like to share your recipe ?
Thx Lily I will watch for a p.m.then Im not getting any notices on those yet ..Still waiting to see pictures of all your choc ,s ! You daughter had to have a visit by now LOL!
Good luck with the fundraiser!

This may have already been mentioned, but I make the Mint Oreo truffles that are in the recipe section. Everyone loves them. It sure beats what I used to do - baking loaves and loaves and loaves and..... of zucchini bread. I'd be baking for hours!

dmich.. I cant get any recipe to show up under Mint Oreo truffles?Can you post the link ? Thanks!

I read through this thread and some of the gift ideas are exceptional. Maybe someone can help me. I want to do "dipped spoons" in a mug for family and co-workers who enjoy tea. Any ideas/recipes will be GREATLY appreciated.

Fiddlesticks, I couldn't get it to pop up this time. I don't know what's up. However, here is the link for Oreo truffles. Instead of using regular Oreos, use the ones that are stuffed with the mint icing. Yum!

http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-2072-oreo-truffles.html

I make flavored popcorns every year at christmas, but again..they get kinda soft. But I'll pass them along any ways.

White Chocolate Ruby

2 bags popped microwave popcorn (the plain not with tons of butter)

4 or 5 squares of Melted White almond bark
Bag of Craisins

Pop the corn melt the bark open the bag mix it all together in a big bowl. Who-la! This stuff is AMAZING!

Chocolate Caramel Cashew....

2 bags Caramel corn
Chocolate Almond Bark
Cashews

Open the bag Melt the bark add as many nuts as you want..Mix it all together in a big bowl. You can do any kind of nut you want.

dmich.. Thx I already make that one I thought maybe the other recipe was maybe something completly different ! They are good though .
Melody25..Thx for sharing those recipes.

sweetie112.. I just made some choc spoons. I that what your looking for ?I dont know how they would go with tea?? More for coffee or cocoa I think !
I made the molded spoons this yr but you can just take a plastic spoon and dip it in melted choc, just enough to get past the spoon part and onto the handle. Let then dry on wax/parchment paper and then add a decor on the dipped area. I would love to know if someone has an idea for tea/spoons ..I love tea!

I'm just a lurker but have been following these threads...anyway here's an idea for Candied Tea Spoons.....make sure you use heavy duty ones!

http://www.recipezaar.com/Candied-Tea-Spoons-113176

Thanks SheliaB. If there are any other ideas/recipes for a "dipped spoon" that will add a nice flavor to a cup of tea I would appreciate it.

I think that candy spoon would be good for tea in Lemon or the Butter Rum Life Savers.

Awesome.. All I could think of before was maybe red hots for a spiced tea but what about peppermint. Mint tea is always soothing!

I know several tea drinkers and they LOVE their vast selections of flavors. Don't limit yourself to what YOU think may taste good, a true flavored tea drinker loves all of them!

I made 10 different flavors of marshmallows and bagged an assortment in a cellophane bag with a nice color key label, so the person could tell the flavor by color theme (sort of like salt water taffy). Each person got 3 of each flavor.

Yellow-Meyer Lemon
White-vanilla
Brown-chocolate
Brown swirls-coffee
Green-mint
Green swirls- Earl Grey Tea
Pink-Rosewater
Pink with Green swirls- strawberry
Lavender-Lavender
Orange-Orange Blossom

Oh and I wanted to post this recipe - for nut brittle. I made a pan of this for my husbands grandparents (and poured off a touch to try for us). Its VERY good! I'm making up a pan of each for my kids teachers. I was able to find the 9x13ish sized baking sheets that are a nice quality for $7 ea at a local kitchen outlet (Walmart had them pretty cheap too). Otherwise you can make it, break it up and give it.

Nut Brittle...

http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/nut-brittle-block?autonomy_kw=nut%20brittle&rsc=header_1

Bumping for the season.

I was thinking sugar cookie trees. using a tree shaped cutter cut out a few and cut them in half, frost with royal, and then stick them together with royal so they stand...i don't know if it would work, but it's really cute in my head

I haven't read through this whole thread so it may have been mentioned already, but cocoa cones were all the rage a couple years ago.

I love the Cocoa cones idea, I think I will use that this year.

I make a Rice Krispie log that everyone loves. And this year I am also going to make Muddy Buddies.

Thanks for all the ideas!

Here are a couple links for you:
Cocoa cones: http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-12453-.html

Other holiday ideas: http://cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopic-660951-0.html

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Has anyone made Seven Layer Bars? Must they be made fresh, or can I make them now and store them for a few weeks?
Seven Layer Bars
1 stick butter or margarine
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 pkg (6 oz) butterscotch chips
1 pkg (6 oz) chocolate chips
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans or other nut
1 cup sweetened condensed milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Melt butter in a 9 in square pan. Arrange the remaining ingredients in the order given in layers in the pan. Bake 30-40 minutes. Cool, cut into squares.