Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 12: No-Bake Wreaths

This is another recipe from a homemaking/parenting magazine from years ago. Despite the look of them, and the "kid-stuff" list of ingredients, these crispy, sweet, cornflake and marshmallow wreaths are delightful. Rather than the sticky, chewy consistency of puffed rice marshmallow bars, the cornflakes take on a light glaze of marshmallow, and provide relief from … Continue reading Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 12: No-Bake Wreaths

Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 11: Spiced Rum Pecans

This is inspired by a recipe I collected and until now, never actually made. I don't remember where I got it, exactly, but it is on the inside of a cardboard box, that I cut and glued to an index card, making it impossible to discern what was originally in the box. I suspect it … Continue reading Baker’s Solstice Countdown: December 11: Spiced Rum Pecans