Peppermint Bark

Delicious? Easy? Perfect for an edible holiday gift? Yes, yes and yes. Peppermint candies and white chocolate are a wonderful holiday combination and I amped this on up with some holiday peppermint M&Ms, just for fun. Dave was particularly excited about this treat since he loves peppermint bark. Do you know what I didn't know? That Dave loves peppermint bark. Seriously, I've know him for over 15 years--you'd think I'd pick up on that. And he couldn't believe I'd never made it before. Know we're both wondering where he's been getting his fix all these years. But back to this bark: whip this up and you'll be able to break it up into deliciously big chunks, bag it up and share it as gifts--perfect for teachers, class treats, coworkers, anyone. Personally, I'm thinking some labor and delivery nurses might be the recipients of these treats--assuming our little guy arrives before Dave eats it all.

Oatmeal Creme Pie Truffles

I'm wrapping up Truffle Week with a fun, super delicious and by far the easiest truffle ever.  So tasty and easy I almost felt guilty hearing people gush about them.  Rachel's uncle could not contain himself, raving about how much these treats, dipped in almond bark and topped with a sprinkling of cinnamon sugar, taste just like Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies.  Why would I feel guilty upon hearing this kind of praise?  Because the third and final ingredient in these amazingly simple candies are, in fact, Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies!

Cake Batter Truffles

I know right?  Little balls of birthday cake flavor wrapped in candy coating and topped with sprinkles.  It's like a portable, one-bite birthday party! And they are amazing!  Who knew you could dunk a ball of birthday cake in a little almond bark, top it with sprinkled and get something so fun and so delicious.  Rachel had a birthday a couple weeks ago, so I whipped up a batch of these tasty truffles for the occasion.  Dave thought that were amazing, and Rachel was excited because she wouldn't be obligated share them with her husband since he's not a fan of white chocolate or almond bark.  He's certainly missing out, but that just means more for the rest of us.