Since I've been on my own, I have slowly been working my way up to the challenge of making all the goodies that my mom makes. Each year, I try to make something new in addition to what I did last year. It's been challenging since I've only been in an apartment with a serious lack of counter space. But...this year...I was able to spread out in our beautiful kitchen and get to work on Christmas candy.
The menu? Chocolate fudge, peanut butter fudge, peanut clusters, sugar cookies, tea time tassies...and the grand finale...Chocolate Covered Cherries!
The fudge and peanut clusters are a snap to make, thanks to the microwave (I don't make it on the stove - I'm a realist!) and they turned out delicious. This past Sunday, I went to work on the rest of candy. I used my KitchenAid mixer for the first time (and not without battle wounds - that sucker is heavy!), and I think it made everything taste better. After four hours, I had tea time tassies (mini pecan pies), sugar cookies, and the makings for the Chocolate Covered Cherries.
*I think this is a good time to add that I also did three loads of laundry and wore an apron during the cooking process. I joked with David that this is what life could be like if I was a stay-at-home wife. He then joked back and asked me what was for dinner. That promptly reminded me why I still work. ;)
Last night, I finished the Chocolate Covered Cherries, which is a success in itself. Those suckers are time consuming and as my mom says "A Process", but always worth the wait.
So, while I can't share all the goodies with you, I have posted pictures to make you jealous.
The kitchen during the candy making process...
Sugar cookies and Tea Time Tassies...
Charlotte, aka "Santa's Little Helper" (she sat by my side faithfully during the whole process). I wish I had antlers to put on her...
P.S. - Next year, I'm going to add Peanut Butter Balls to the list of Christmas candy...I think.
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