Here are two more recipes you may want to try for the holidays. The first is from my Aunt Ora, second from Aunt Sue. Both were my mother’s sisters.

Shaggy Dogs (Date Balls)
1/2 stick margarine
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts
2 cups Rice Krispies
Coconut and/or powdered sugar

Put margarine, sugar, egg and dates in saucepan and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Add nuts and Rice Krispies and stir well. Cool until you can handle with ease. Roll into small balls, then roll in powdered sugar or coconut. Makes about 50, depending on size. Store in refrigerator.

Diamond Fudge
6 oz. Semisweet chocolate morsels
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sifted powdered sugar

Cook frist three ingredients in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture melts and is smooth. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar, stirring until smooth. Spoon into a buttered 8 inch square pan. Chill until firm and let stand about 10 minutes at room temperature before cutting into squares. Store in refrigerator. Yields 1.5 pounds.

Have a great week. And Happy Trails!