Recipes?

[taerowyn]

So for gifts to my friends among coworkers I usually bake/cook something, fudge, peanut butter cups, cookies, stuff like that.

This year I'm feeling totally uninspired on what to make. I can't do my standard cracker candy cause...well...it's my standard. I was thinking maybe baklava, but whoa $$$$$ (I can only make it with pistachios).

Anybody have good recipes to share that:

• Are fairly easy
• Store unrefrigerated for at least a week
• Are easily packaged
• Do not require a candy thermometer
• Don't require too many specialty ingredients
• Are easily increased to large batches
• Are unbelievably yummy

Anybody?

Comments

[ronebofh.livejournal.com]

Brownies?

[starrai.livejournal.com]

Yes, actually. I'll type it up at home when I have it in front of me, but it's tasty, uses basic ingredients, and can keep for quite a while as many a Christmas has taught me.

Hope it helps!

[starrai.livejournal.com]

Oh wait, here's a recipe now! Jan Hagels (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Jan-Hagel-Cookies/Detail.aspx). LOVE them.

[taerowyn.livejournal.com]

Hmmm....does it have to be walnuts? Not the biggest fan...would be tempted to go with almonds or hazelnuts.

[starrai.livejournal.com]

I always make it with almonds.

[taerowyn.livejournal.com]

Good call....VERY yummy.

Kraft peanut butter cookies

[auntiemartha.livejournal.com]

These are easy and delicious ... might be pushing it on the shelf life, though:

http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/easy-chocolate-dipped-peanut-butter-75578.aspx

Just so long as no one you know dies at the sight of peanuts, you're good.