Best Christmas Crunchies Recipes

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CHRISTMAS CRUNCHIES



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This recipe was on a Christmas card my sister received close to 30 years ago. It quickly became a family favorite.

Provided by Sheynath

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup oatmeal (dry)
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup corn flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream butter and sugars together.
  • Beat egg and vanilla, add to creamed mixture.
  • Sift flour, soda, salt and baking powder together.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet, and stir to blend.
  • Add remaining ingredients and combine.
  • Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes, until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1613, Fat 84.6, SaturatedFat 44.5, Cholesterol 227.8, Sodium 1146.7, Carbohydrate 200.1, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 107.8, Protein 23.4

CHRISTMAS CRUNCH CANDY



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Treat family and friends to a yummy brittle for the holidays. Made with cashews and Rice Krispies, it's loaded with crispy-crunchy goodness. -Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup salted cashews
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil. Grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. , Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Stir in butter; cook without stirring until mixture reaches 300° (hard-crack stage), brushing down sides of pan with a pastry brush dipped in water as needed., Remove from heat. Stir in cereal, cashews, baking soda and vanilla. Quickly pour into prepared pan. Using a buttered metal spatula, spread mixture to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool completely; break into pieces., To Make Ahead: Store candy in an airtight container up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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