Christmas Cards and Cookies Blog Hop

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Hi Everyone!

Welcome to Round One of the Christmas Cards and Cookies Blog Hop hosted by the fabulous Dena.  If you just happened to stop by today, make sure you start at the beginning of the line up because you won't want to miss any of the goodies.  There was so much response to the Christmas Cards & Cookies Blog Hop that it had to be split between two weekends. This is Round One and begins Saturday, Dec. 3rd, continuing through Sunday, Dec. 4th. Round Two will be held next weekend. We have a talented group of women who love papercrafting and baking. Each of them is sharing a recipe for a yummy Christmas treat along with a Christmas card or tag. Hopefully, you’ll pick up some great ideas for your own Christmas gift giving this season. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy!
Welcome to the Christmas Cards and Cookies Blog Hop hosted by the fabulous Dena.  If you just happened to stop by today, make sure you start at the beginning of the line up because you won't want to miss any of the goodies.

My project today is one of my favorite snacks to make for any kind of gathering!  

Everyone loves it!

Caramel Chex Mix with M&M's.

Bring to a boil:

1 Cup Butter

2 Cups Brown Sugar

1/2 Cup Corn Syrup

1/2 teaspoon Salt

Boil for 90 seconds stirring constantly

add 1 teaspoon Baking Soda and mix thoroughly

Take off the heat and add

1- 17oz box of Corn Chex Cereal

Mix to coat cereal

Bake in a 400* oven for 6 minutes (don't overbake)

Stir and allow to cool for 2 minute.

Add 1/2 to a full bag of M&M's

Stir and continue to "break up" the mixture while it's cooling (otherwise it will cool together in one big clump!)

Enjoy!

I made the Treat Box to serve it in- or- you could make one and give the whole thing as a gift!

The paper is all DCWV.  The sentiment is from Pink By Design's November Stamp of the Month Club.  The Ribbon is the Winter Bundle from 3 Girl JAM.

The best tutorial for the box can be found at Love to Crop (Hi Amy!!).

A little candy for one lucky follower:

The Winter Bundle from 3 Girl JAM  and other assorted goodies.

Your next stop is ELLEN.

Thanks for stopping by!

(The whole lineup in case you get lost!)

1) Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
2) Robin : http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
3) Janet N: http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/
4) Carla: http://racincrafts.blogspot.com/
5) Zenita: http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
6) Jennifer: http://www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/
7) Kari: http://purplefuntasticcreations.blogspot.com/
8) Susan: http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
9) JulieK: http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
10) Ellen ♥ CardMonkey: http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
11) Kerri: http://crafttimeandcupcakes.blogspot.com/
12) Janet S: http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
13) Carol: http://huffandpuffscrap.blogspot.com/
14) Christina http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/
15) Staci McD http://preciousmem.blogspot.com/
16) Pam http://pammejo-scrapbookflair.blogspot.com/
17) Maria http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/
18) Nicolette- www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

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