Peppermint Bark

What says Christmas more than candy canes and white chocolate?  These are super easy to make and such a treat to eat!  From Aggieland Mommy Cooks.

24 oz package white almond bark
1 package candy canes

1. Pick a day where you need to release stress. Pound the heck out of the candy canes.
2. Meanwhile melt the bark either in the microwave or a double boiler. Mix them together. Pour onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Chill until hardened. Break into pieces, eat!

Turtles

I'm not sure where these come from, but I remember making them when I was little with my mom.  It's a great treat the kids can make to give to teachers, or for themselves.  Super easy, decorative and yummy!!)

Small curly pretzels
hershey kiss
m & m's

Place hershey kiss on pretzel. Bake at 275 for 1-2 minutes - just until kiss is soft.
Place m&m on top and gently push down unto kiss to secure it.

Turtle Candy (from Emily in KY)

These are a huge hit in our house.  It's my husband's favorite homemade sweet.  I made them last year for Christmas cookie trays and everyone loved them!  They are super easy to make, too!  Enjoy!

1 sleeve Saltine or Zesta soda crackers
1 to 1.25 stick butter or margarine
1/2 - 3/4 C sugar depending on coverage (or amount of butter used)
12 oz mini chocolate chips
12 oz Heath Toffee bits

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line cookie sheet with foil (must have raised sides)
3. Place crackers salt side up in single layer on foil.
4. Melt stick of butter and sugar, bring to a boil
5. Pour over crackers, while trying to cover all of the crackers.
6. Bake at 350 for 10 min.
7. Quickly add chocolate and spread evenly.
8. Add toffee. Pat down into chocolate.
9. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
10. Brake into desired pieces.
11. Store in fridge or air tight at room temperature.