HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-12-24, Page 19CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1986—Page 19
Gifts for the chocolate lover
One of the nicest ways htpretty gift box
ne
you care is by givingem a
containing scrumptious homemade
...chocolate treats. Few gifts
sare as a easys to
make or as greatefully e
se
edible, homemade chocolate goodies.
poon (5 mL) measure onto greased baking
pan. Partially melt chocolate over hot
water. Remove from heat and continue stir-
ring until completely melted. With a small
spoon drizzle evenly over clusters. Chill.
Makes about 16 candies. Store candies in
airtighChocolate Peanut ntainer in refrigerator.
roBalls
Chocolate Almond Shortbread 1jz cup (125 mL) chopped dates,
1 /4 1/4 cupp (175 mL) butter, icing sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped pecans
6 s uars(6) Se softened 1 cup (250 mL) icing.sugar
eanut butter
1 on 6 squares Semi -Sweet Sweet Chocolate, melted 1/2 cup (125 mL) chunky p
(15
elted
6 Squares (6)Semi-Sweet Chocolate
Combine dates, pecans, icing sugar,
• mix well.
and cooled
1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla
1 cup (250 mL) all purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) ground almonds
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt eanut butter and melteu uu� • >
1 package (1) (175 g) Semi -Sweet Chocolate P
Shape into 1 -inch (2.5 cm) balls. Partially
Chips chop- melt chocolate over hot water. Remove
1/2 cup (125 mL) unblanched coarsely from heat and continue stirring until com-
ped toasted almonds pletely melted. Using a fork with long tines,.
sugar and butter until light and place balls, one at
time
fork and remove
mix
Creamte to
fy.Add cover completely.
fluffy. melted flour, talmonds-, excess chocolate on side of bowl. Place on
well.salt; Combine G groundadd tot waxed paperlined baking pan. Chill until
chocolatea
ho -mix well. Gradually a 12 chocolate is firm. Store peanut butter balls
in airtight container in refrigerator. Makes
mixture.eaPress into a x 9 -inch, .
(30 x 20 cm) rectangle in 13 x 9 -inch (3.5 about 30 balls.
pan. Sprinkle with chips and chopped'
almonds. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 45 to 50
minutes. Cool; cut into bars.
pieces. Store in airtight container a inut o cool
place.
Truffles Noe
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pis cup (75 mL) whipping cream
2 tablespoons (30 mL) butter
2 tablespoons (30 mL) sugar
1/4 teaspoon (2 mL) vanilla
4 squares (4) Semi -Sweet Chocolate
3/4 cup (175 mL) chocolate or vanilla wafer
crumbs, chopped nuts, tinted or toasted
coconut, or grated Semi -Sweet chocolate
Richards and "Mary," Kimmy Wright wait for their cues at the
"Shepherd,"e
Dannyas ncert. youngsters took part Clinton Public School "MaChrry AoBaby."TShe ley McPhee Haist photo)•
kindergarten class play "Mary
Nutty Nuggets
25 caramels (25)
1 tablespoon (15 mL) water
1 cup (250 mL) sliced
almonds
/ cup (125 mL) peanuts
/ cup (125 mL) pecan halves
2 squares (2) Semi -Sweet Chocolate
Chocolate
Melt caramels with water over lovir
heat,
stirring constantly. Stir in almonds, peanut
s-
and pecan halves; mix well. Drop
Combine cream, butter, and sugar; bring
to a boil over medium heat. Remove from
heat; add vanilla and chocolate. Stir until
melted. Chill mixture until firmetnough to
handle, about 3 to 4 hours. Drop by teaspoon
-
o
(5 mL) amounts into desired coating.
Roll into balls. Store chilled in airtight con-
tainer in refrigerator. Makes about 2 dozen
truffles.
As
we
celebrate
the gladness and the glory
of this holy season, we'd like
to express our deepest feelings
of friendship and goodwill
to all of you.
Concert at Clinton health with a little help from a variety of friends. (Shelley McPhee
Paeublis f p came with the Grade 1 production "Helping
Mrs. Harst photo) School
Claus' Com .•• The humorous play saw the sick cow regain her
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• Christmas harmony. It's a feeling
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as people everywhere delight in
the joys and glad tidings that '
abound. We cherish this time
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and sincerely offer our
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