Easy Fun Holiday Recipes - Hot Chocolate Mix, Gingerbread Waffles, and Snowflake Funnel Cakes

Author: Linda Wilson
There's no time like the holidays to have some fun with foods. This article is here to help you with that! From Hot Chocolate Mix you can use at home or package for gifts to Gingerbread Waffles to Snowflake Funnel Cakes, hit the kitchen and have some fun. Package the drink mix in pretty jars or holiday canisters and give as gifts to friends, favors at your Christmas party, etc. What better idea for a holiday breakfast with family and friends or at your holiday brunch than gingerbread waffles. The Snowflakes can be dusted with powdered sugar or 'snowed' by the children in your life.

HOT CHOCOLATE MIX
1 can (8-oz) cocoa (I use Hershey's)
2 lb powdered sugar
8 cups non-fat evaporated powdered milk
1 container (18-oz) non-dairy powdered creamer
In a large bowl combine all the above ingredients. Store in an airtight container or put in pretty jars for gifting. To serve put desired amount into a cup and add boiling water.
GINGERBREAD WAFFLES
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup canola oil
In a mixing bowl blend the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, and sugar; set aside.
In another mixing bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, molasses, and canola oil. Stir the mixture well then add to the flour mixture. Stir mixtures together until blended.
Cook in a preheated, oiled waffle iron according to manufacturer's instructions. Serve with butter and syrup or topping of your choice.
SNOWFLAKE FUNNEL CAKES
4 eggs, beaten
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
3 cups milk
1 tsp salt
2 cups canola oil
powdered sugar for dusting
In a mixing bowl combine the eggs and milk.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the egg mixture and using a rotary mixer, beat until smooth. Pour the mixture into a pitcher and chill.
Heat the canola oil to 360 degrees in a deep fryer if you have one or a large skillet.
Remove batter from refrigerator and stir with a large spoon and test to see if it flows easily through a funnel. If too thick, add a small amount of milk. If too thin, add a little flour.
Cover the end of a funnel with your finger and pour 1/2 cup batter into funnel. Hold over the hot oil and release your finger and drop batter into the oil while moving funnel to form a snowflake shape. BE CAREFUL WHEN WORKING WITH HOT OIL! Oil will splatter when batter hits it! Cook snowflake approximately 3 minutes until a golden brown; turn and cook approximately 1 minute on other side.
Remove from the oil and drain on paper toweling. Transfer to a paper plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar 'snow'; sprinkle with sparkle or colored sugar, if desired.
Yield: 8 large snowflakes
Have Fun!
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About the Author
You will find more of Linda's quick and easy recipes at http://grandmasquickfixrecipes.blogspot.com She shares her 'sweet' recipes at http://ladybugssweettreats.blogspot.com