I'm making Christmas cookies for my co workers, but i know some of them like salty more then sweet, what Christmasy treats can i make for them?
Salty Snack Mix Looks great bagged to give as indivdual giftsI Ingredients 5 cups Crispix cereal 2 cups bite-size pretzel sticks 1 cup honey roasted peanuts 1 (6 ounce) can roasted salted almonds 1/2 cup frimly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup light corn syrup 3 cups Bugles original flavor snacks Directions Combine Crispix, pretzels, peanuts and almonds in a large bowl and set asideCook brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter is melted and sugar is dissolvedPour butter mixture over cereal mixture, stirring to coat wellSpread evenly onto a lightly greased aluminum foil lined jelly roll pan (15x10 inches)Bake at 325? for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring twiceSpread immediately onto parchment paper or wax paperLet stand to cool completely, separating mixture into individual pieces as it coolsTransfer to a large bowl and stir in BuglesStore in an airtight container.
Baked Mozzarella Sticks 6 Pack of individually wrapped Mozzarella Cheese sticks 1 medium egg beaten 1 bag potato chips 1 TbspItalian Seasonings 1 Tbspcorn starch Preheat oven to 400Crush potato chips to a very fine consistency (can use a blender)Add Italian seasonings corn starchPut dry mixture in a separate panOne at a time coat cheese sticks with egg put in dry mixtureYou can dip and coat once or twice depending on your preferenceSpray cookie sheet with cooking spray Put cheese sticks at least 1 inch apart and bake for 8-10 minutes If preparing for a group double to quantity needed.
Baked Mozzarella Sticks Makes 6 servings Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 6 min Ingredients 1 (12-ounce) package reduced-fat Mozzarella string cheese 1 egg 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 8 tablespoons panko (Japanese) bread crumbs 1/2 cup prepared marinara sauce, warmed (optional) Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350 degrees FahrenheitLine a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking sprayRemove cheese from packaging and set asideIn a small bowl, whisk egg until foamyIn small non-stick skillet, mix Italian seasoning with bread crumbs and place over medium heatCook and stir bread crumbs until lightly browned, about 5 minutesDip one piece of string cheese in egg until coated and then into toasted bread crumbs, coating completelyRedip the string cheese in egg and again into the bread crumbs, if desiredPlace on baking sheetRepeat with remaining string cheese and place on baking sheet 1 1/2 inches apartSpray string cheese lightly with cooking sprayBake 5-6 minutes or until heated through(Cheese may melt slightly and lose shapeSimply press it back into place.) Suggested serving: Pair with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
2 eggs 1 tablespoon water 1 cup dry breadcrumbs 2 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 12 pieces mozzarella string cheese 3 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon margarine, melted 1 cup heated marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce butter or margarine In a small bowl, beat eggs waterIn a plastic bag, combine bread crumbs, italian seasoning, garlic powder, and pepperCoat cheese sticks in flour, then dip in egg mixture and bread crumb mixtureRepeat egg and bread crumb coatingsCover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnightPlace on an ungreased baking sheet drizzle with butterBake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until heated throughAllow to stand for 3-5 minutes before servingUse marinara or spaghetti sauce for dipping.
