We’ve been busy in the kitchen making Christmas sweets and treats! At the same time, we’re in the process of making some much needed renovations to this site – Camellia’s Cottage! Still. Here’s what we’ve been up to- There’s Classic Christmas Fudge-
We intended to make some chocolate truffles but got sidetracked making some adorable Chocolate Mice!
Then, there’s Alabama Pralines… an amazing recipe which doesn’t require a candy thermometer!
And we couldn’t leave off the old Southern Favorite- Divinity… she’s finicky at times, though this time- this batch turned out pretty as a picture!
We’ve made Sugared Apricots…
And! Three batches of Toffee! Amazing how butter and sugar can be boiled up into that luscious golden crunch with milk chocolate or semi sweet and toasted chopped pecans blend into this amazing candy!
Tomorrow is pound cake making day, with Mimi’s Pound Cake making a welcome appearance! These will be gifts for some very special family members ! 
Hopefully, these Christmas Sweets will be welcome additions on Holiday Tables! I hope your Christmas Sweet and Treat making is going well… would love to hear what you’ve been making!
Love y’all, Camellia
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*All photographs are obviously mine!
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My mouth is watering. The mice look too sweet to eat, but I bet they are easily consumed. Merry Christmas.
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Thank you! Mouth watering is what we’re after! The mice …well they are actually very tasty, though I do think one or two n a plate of cookies for Santa would be fun! 🎄❄️🎄
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Leave them on a plate with a small spoon so Santa will know they’ve been stirring…. 🙂
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Too funny! Yes!
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I gained ten pounds reading this post.
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I don’t dare weigh though after working with it…for some reason I don’t eat too much of it…now, the toffee is a different story 🎄❄️🎄
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This was my mom’s favorite time of the year. She would start baking after Halloween and not stop to Christmas Day. It was my favorite time of the year to go visit her and just walk thru opening tins and see what treat was going to be inside.
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Oh wow! I start early but your Mom was incredible! Starting early does have the advantage of tossing a ‘fail’ or early testing! The downside is favorites get eaten up! 😂 as always love your comments Bob! Am on a roll with Toffee and Pound cakes…this week and one more batch of fudge and I’m done! Wishing you and Jean a very merry Christmas!
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