White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Merry Christmas from  Memphis, TN. I made a batch of these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. Here is a trick: Beat two eggs, let the dry cherries or cranberries set in the egg mixture  for about 30 minutes (cover with plastic wrap) It will help "plump" the fruit up. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies 1 stick butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all purpose  flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons milk 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup dried cranberries Preheat oven to 375 F. In a medium bowl, with electric mixer, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. Add eggs...

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Chocolate Fondue

I don't believe there is anything more satisfying in this world, food wise, other than chocolate. Dark brown, creamy goodness makes my day! I have a quick recipe for a milk chocolate fondue. I usually don't make my own, since I do not have a fondue set, but I thought I could swing it in the microwave. The story goes like this: Sent husband out to buy groceries a few days ago and asked him for a bag of milk chocolate chips so I can make cookies. Husband comes home with a bag of milk chocolate chips that look dry and off color and clumped together. (They obviously got too hot somewhere in transition) I decide not to waste the "chips" and go for this very yummy fondue recipe.  Let me know what you think...... Chocolate Fondue Picture...

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Christmas Ornament Chandelier

What will $2, thirty minutes of free time and the need to decorate get you? A nice ornament chandelier, that's what! I have to admit, I really like Pinterest and have found some really neat craft ideas on the website. One I saw, and thought was super pretty, was a silver ornament decoration hanging from dining room  lights. Now, in my dining room, I have a ceiling fan with lights, but it still works. So after listening to Christmas music, drinking hot chocolate and watching my kittens roll around in the curling string for a while, I was able to hang my new and cheap decoration: Nothing too fancy, just ornaments hanging out. :) What you need:  Pack or two of glass ball ornaments. I used various sizes for interest. Curling...

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