Double Almond Cookies
Looking for a Valentine’s Day treat from the heart? Darcy from Oregon shared this recipe for Double Almond Cookies in the Handmade from the Heart Sweepstakes. Double Almond Cookies 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter 3 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon [...]
White Chocolate Bark
White Chocolate Bark by Cindy from California Ingredients: 1 cup Fisher Almonds; whole 8 ounces White chocolate; chopped 1/2 cup Dried apricot halves; quartered Spread almonds in a single layer in shallow pan. Place in cold oven; toast at 350 degrees 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted. Cool. Melt white chocolate in [...]
Spiced Nuts
Spiced Nuts from Lori in Texas Spiced Nuts Ingredients: 1 egg white, beaten 2 cups mixed nuts 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup raisins Directions 1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 2.Beat egg white until smooth; stir in nuts. In [...]
Mixed Nut Brittle
Mixed Nut Brittle by Debra from Minnesota 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1/3 cup water 4 cups mixed nuts 2 teaspoons plus 2 Tablespoons butter, divided 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon salt Cook over medium heat sugar, corn syrup and water, covered, to a boil. Uncover and cool until candy thermometer reaches 290 [...]
Nana's Nut Roll
Michelle from Ohio shared Nana’s Nut Roll: 4 Cups all purpose flour/sifted 3 Tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 pound butter 1 cake yeast 5 egg yolks 1/2 pint sour cream Sift flour, sugar and salt together. Cut butter into flour as for pie dough. Crush yeast with 1 Tablespoon sugar to make a paste. Put [...]
Pumpkin Crunch Cake
We received some great ideas in our Handmade from the Heart Sweepstakes. This recipe is from Sharon in Ohio. This recipe takes the delicious seasonal fruit, pumpkin, and makes a rich and delectable delight that is sure to please any gathering. When it’s all gone (and it will go fast) the baking dish is for [...]
Fig & Walnut Mini Loaves
Many thanks to Vince, from Illinois for his Handmade from the Heart Sweepstakes entry: Fig & Walnut Mini Loaves Recipe Fig & Walnut Mini Loaves Recipe Ingredients: * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * ¼ cup orange juice * 1 cup brown sugar * 1 egg * 1 teaspoon orange zest * 1 cup all purpose [...]
For Entertaining or Giving: Savory Treats
Today we are featuring some of the savory treats that were entered in our Handmade from the Heart Sweepstakes. We hope you find ideas and inspiration for entertaining and gifting “treats” during the holidays! Savory Treat by CJ from Oregon 2 softened 8 oz. cream cheese bricks 2 teaspoons of pepper 1 teaspoon of dried [...]
Featuring: Beach Spiced Nuts
Today is the last day to enter the Fisher “Handmade from the Heart Sweepstakes! If you haven’t shared your favorite recipe to give that includes Fisher Nuts, be sure to do it today! Here is a recipe that was entered in our sweepstakes (remember winners will be drawn, no judging involved). One year a neighbor [...]
Handmade from the Heart Gift Idea: Cherry-Almond Loaves
CHERRY-ALMOND LOAVES Remember there is still time to enter the Fisher Handmade from the Heart Holiday Sweepstakes! This festive, cherry bread is the perfect treat for a brunch or dessert after a holiday feast. 1 cup dried cherries ¼ cup cherry or orange juice 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking [...]