More Easy Holiday "Baking" Ideas

Baking is a relatively new passion of mine. I have always loved to cook which allows you to be creative. Baking is more of an exact science if you want to achieve excellent results. I have only recently become reserve enough to be precise with the liquid and dry measurements for my bake goods to turn out properly. Before, I had an arsenal of no bake recipes, some of which I have already shared with you.

In the last couple of days before Christmas, it is time for a few more treats that are easy and quick to prepare. White chocolate coating is sold at the grocery store on the baking aisle and comes in blocks. This specialized confection melts different from pure chocolate and coats other items very well. Begin your endeavor by melting the "bricks" in the microwave or double boiler as instructed on the package.

Set up a station of a variety of items to dip in your chocolate sauce. Large pretzels, peanut butter sandwiches made with Ritz Crackers, Oreo Cookies, candy canes, strawberries, biscotti and dried bruit all produce beautiful, decadent results. Add some red and green sprinkles on top while still wet for a bit of color. Place on a waxed paper lined cookie sheet until the chocolate hardens and then store in an airtight container in the unlikely event there are any leftovers.