SNOWMAN SOUP

I use a tiny mason jar to put these in and add a tag to make it cute.

Single serving of Hot cocoa mix (I will often make a big batch of homemade and then divide it up.)

Here is a nice recipe for that:

3 cups of nonfat dry milk powder

2 cups of powdered sugar

1 ½ cups cocoa powder

¼ tsp. salt

1.    Mix it all together and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

2.   To make a cup of cocoa, put 1/3 cup of cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot milk.

3.   Top with whip cream or mini marshmallows.

To give away as snowman soup, add mini marshmallows to your mason jar and close it up. Tie a candy cane to the tag telling your recipient how to mix up the cocoa.

            You could add cinnamon, cayenne, or even non-dairy flavored creamers add flavor. Also, this is good in your coffee for a mocha.

HOLIDAY COOKIE PIZZA.

        I have used this recipe for years. In fact I found it in an old cookbook that I have since not seen again since the first year (thankfully I wrote down the recipe) and gave them out the second year we were married. For a few years after that these were actually requested.  Well, then I lost the recipe. Couldn’t find it anywhere. This year I was searching for something else (in my very disorganized recipes) and found it again. Woo Hoo!! Guess what everyone is getting this year!!?

Here is the recipe:

CRUST:

1/4 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

TOPPINGS:

1 cup (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate  chips

1 cup finely chopped pecans

3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, divided

1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk  (necessary)

1/2 cup Nestle Treasure premier semi-sweet chocolate baking pieces.

( I am very creative with the toppings depending on who I'm giving  it to. Every families pizza looks and tastes a little different).

DIRECTIONS:

1) Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

2) For crust, cream butter, shortening, and sugar in large bowl until fluffy.

3) Add egg and vanilla; beat until smooth.

4) Stir in flour; knead until a soft dough forms.

5) Press dough into bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a greased 12 inch round pizza pan.

6) For topping sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans evenly over crust.

7) Sprinkle 1/2 cup coconut evenly over that.

8) Pour condensed milk evenly over other toppings.

9) Bake for 25-30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

10) While cookie is still warm, place chocolate pieces on top. 

11) Sprinkle remaining coconut evenly over the top.

12) Cool completely  in the pan.

13) Store in airtight container.

OPTION: can delete coconut and pecans if they are not liked.  Can add any fun toppings you like.

USE A 13 1/2" X 13 1/2" X 2" BOX -WRAPPED IN Christmas PAPER. That is a Large size pizza box. Some pizza restaurants will give them to you if you ask.

The key is this crust. When I couldn't find the recipe, I searched the internet and couldn't find anything just like it. I am so glad I found it. I had to get it on this blog as quickly as I found it so I didn't loose it again!

Let me know if you try it and if you like it or not. O.K.!?