Like most crafters I have gifts to finish so I needed easy recipes to make this past weekend for family & friends. Amy and I later dropped some goodies by Apple Yarns and the declared favorites were Peppermint Brownies and Salted Caramels. As requested here are the recipes.
Peppermint Brownies
1 box brownies as prepared from your favorite box, 1 container of prepared cream cheese frosting.
Whip the frosting with 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract and 4 drops of green food coloring or enough to make the frosting mint green in color. Frost the brownies and sprinkle with crushed candy cane. Enjoy!
Fleur de Sel Caramels by Ina Garten
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/fleur-de-sel-caramels-recipe2/index.html
If you click on the "16 photos" just above the 5 stars there is a photo tutorial.
Hint, wax paper is not a substitute for parchment paper.
