“Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.”
Christmas poem
Early morning in the kitchen brings back memories of Christmas past. Sometimes it almost seems like the moms and grandmas of the past could be sitting in the kitchen chatting. Perhaps it is the antique measuring cups that carry a certain amount of karma.
Nothing grabs attention like a rum ball. This is one of the Christmas favorites at my house and at work as well. I make these early in the season so they can get a little more infused with rum.
I pack them in layers, with wax papers between and sprinkle a generous amount of sugar on each layer.
Almond bark is one of the all time favorites. I enhance mine with a bit of almond flavoring in the coating before adding the almonds.
Mix the almond flavoring with about 1/4 tsp. of vegetable oil, it will blend better.
Of course you will want to toast the almonds at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. It makes all the difference.
I always line the cooky sheets with foil as it makes it much easier to break the bark apart once it is hardened.
Country Comfort 