Homemade treats like cookies, cakes and pies are a gift-giving staple of the holiday season. The kind of gift that says “I love you, even with all that extra weight you’ll be packing on this season, in fact, let me help you with that…” It’s also the one time of the year that co-workers won’t give you the stink eye for bringing in a tray of sweets and leaving them in the break room.
But you’re not that traditional, are you? Cookies are passé, cakes have a shelf life and pies take too long to make. Still, you want to make an impression. In fact, you’d like to create memories that pack more of a punch. You’ve come to the right place. For an original “homemade” treat that won’t break the bank and will ensure your place on the annual holiday party list, consider this delightful twist on a festive favorite.
Homemade Irish Cream
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 2/3 cups Irish whiskey
1 tsp instant coffee granules
2 tbsps chocolate syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
Now comes the fun part and by that I mean no fuss, no muss. In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds. You’re done! Now, pour it into a carafe, a jar or a repurposed bottle and, making sure that it seals tightly, store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make somebody’s holiday that much jollier. Shake well before serving. Makes about 4 cups and should keep for about two months if properly refrigerated. Chances are pretty good, however, that you’ll have a hard time keeping it in stock.
