Hockey Pucks Recipe

"These treats are enjoyed by all peanut butter and chocolate lovers and are on my Christmas tray every year."  Original recipe yield: 2 dozen.

INGREDIENTS:

1 (16 ounce) jar peanut butter
1 (16 ounce) package buttery round crackers
1 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Spread 1 teaspoon peanut butter on a cracker and top with another cracker.
Place chocolate in top of double boiler; stir frequently over medium heat until melted.
Place cracker sandwiches onto a fork and dip into the chocolate. Drain excess chocolate and cool on waxed paper. Store in refrigerator or cover and freeze until ready to serve.

Luscious Chocolate Truffles

"These are very rich and enticing. Use red sprinkles for Valentine's Day, green ones for St. Patrick's Day and red, white and blue ones for Independence Day! Top with your choice of toppings, some we like: colored sugar, chocolate sprinkles, and colored sprinkles!"  Original recipe yield: 6 dozen.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

In large saucepan, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Transfer the mixture into a medium bowl. Cover and chill 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
Shape mixture into 1 inch balls; roll in desired covering and/or decorate them. Refrigerate in a tightly covered dish.

Marble Nut Clusters

"These are tasty, easy, and great on gift trays. They are also very decadent looking."  Original recipe yield: 2 dozen.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
1 ounce white chocolate, melted

DIRECTIONS:

Line 2 mini muffin pans with liners.
Melt chocolate chips in microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in nuts.
Drop chocolate nut mixture by teaspoonfuls into the muffin cups. Drip just a little melted white chocolate into the center of the cup. Using a toothpick, swirl the white chocolate through the chocolate. Cool, keep in fridge in air tight container.