JACK WHITE / MOVIE & TV FOOD STYLIST
Santa's
Whiskers No-Bake Cookies
Inspired
by: Miracle on 34th Street
Ingredients:
2
cups white sugar
1/4
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2
cup milk
1/2
cup margarine
1
teaspoon vanilla
pinch
of salt
1/2
cup chunky peanut butter
1
1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1
1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
Directions:
In
a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, cocoa, milk, and margarine.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from
heat and stir in vanilla, salt, peanut butter, oats and coconut. Drop by
rounded spoonfuls onto wax or parchment paper. Allow cookies to cool for at
least one hour. Store in an airtight container.
Spiced
Nuts
Inspired
by: The Nutcracker
Ingredients:
2
cups blanched almonds
1
cup sugar
4
tablespoons butter
1
teaspoon cinnamon
1
teaspoon vanilla extract
1
teaspoon salt
Directions:
Heat
sugar and butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat until melted together. Add
almonds and stir constantly until almonds are toasted and sugar/butter mixture
is golden brown (about 15 minutes). Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Spread on
aluminum foil or parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt. Let cool and then break
into small clusters.
