The weather was beautiful on Thursday. The sun was shining and the temps even got into the high 60s. I spent a little more time in the kitchen, making sweets for my sweetheart (and me, of course). One of the recipes I've made many times before (the maple nut fudge), and the other one was new to me (Graham Cracker Toffee Bars).
The Graham Cracker Toffee Bars are also referred to as "Christmas Crack", but truthfully, I'm not fond of that name at all. So, I'll call them by the alternate name. If you'd like to try them yourself, HERE'S the recipe from Lauren at Tastes Better From Scratch blog. I enjoyed them, while Handsome prefers the fudge.
I grilled chicken for dinner with a side of tasty cheesy grits. These offerings were the perfect, small-bite desserts to finish our meal.
THIS is the recipe I used from Katie at Heart's Content Farmhouse for the Maple Nut Fudge. Handsome isn't a fan of walnuts, so I used pecans instead. The last time I made this, I used hickory syrup and nuts. I'm happy with either ingredients.
If you try either of these recipes, I'd love to know what you think of them. Both are simple, easy, and quick treats to make, and they'd be great gifts when the holidays roll around, or something to take to a family meal. Anything in moderation, right?
