Whimsies Personalized Cartoons Home | Contact Us | About Us | Site Map | Favorite Links | Testimonials | More Holidays Whimsies Personalized Cartoons and Gifts Home Page Subscribe to On A Whim Ezine for your FREE GIFTS! If you love Ballroom Dancing subscribe to Dancing On Air Ezine for more FREE GIFTS! Testimonials from happy people! Check out our new T-shirts, Mugs and other Fun Gifts! SITE MAP About Us Contact Us Interesting Links   CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY! Here's Page Four of our St. Patty's Day page! Have fun checking out the St. Pat's freebies on this page and get ready for the "wearin' of the green!" Check out this page for some fun, free craft ideas for St. Patty's Day St. Patrick's Day Recipes Thanks to www.allhomemadecookies.com Fun Food for St. Patrick's Day by Rachel Keller Candy made from potatoes? Try this delicious recipe and several other fun food ideas for Saint Patrick's Day. Chocolate Potato Candy This recipe uses cooked mashed potatoes, but without milk or butter added to the potatoes. 4 cups powdered sugar 4 cups flaked coconut 3/4 cup cold mashed potatoes (without added milk or butter) 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 salt 1 pound chocolate or candy coating Combine sugar, coconut, potatoes, vanilla, and salt and mix well. Line a 9-inch pan with foil covered with a non-stick spray (or use butter or shortening on the foil). Spread the mixture into the pan, cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into rectangles. Cover and freeze. Melt the chocolate and dip the bars into the coating. Place on waxed paper to harden. Store in an airtight container. For more delicious chocolate recipes, check out our homemade chocolate page! Irish Potato Candy Despite the title, this one does not have any potatoes in it. 1/4 cup butter, softened 4 oz. regular cream cheese, softened (not the low-fat variety) 1 tsp. vanilla 16 oz. powdered sugar 7 oz. (about 2 1/2 cups) sweetened flaked coconut 1 T. cinnamon Cream the butter and cream cheese together. Add vanilla and powdered sugar, beating until the mixture forms a ball. Stir in the coconut, and roll the mixture into small balls. Roll the balls into the cinnamon, and chill until firm (about an hour). You can roll the candies a second time in cinnamon after they have chilled. Irish Potato Candy Here is a different Irish Potato Candy, but this one does have potatoes in it! 1 T. mashed potatoes 2 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 12 oz. jar peanut butter Place the mashed potatoes in a mixing bowl. Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Spread into a greased 10x15 inch pan. Spread peanut butter over the top. Roll as for a jelly roll. Cut into slices. Makes 16 servings. St. Patty's Day Cupcakes The color and chocolate chips make these a wonderful treat, and you won't need a mixer for these super-quick treats either! 1 3/4 cup flour 1 4-serving size package instant pistachio pudding mix 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips 2/3 cup sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 beaten eggs 1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 cup oil 1 tsp. vanilla or 1/4 tsp. almond extract 1/2 can (1 cup) cream cheese frosting green colored sugar 1/2 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces In a large bowl, stir together flour, pudding mix, chocolate pieces, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla or almond. Stir into flour mixture just until combined. Fill greased or paper-line muffin tins about 2/3 full. Bake at 375 for 18 to 20 minutes or till golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Frost and sprinkle with green sugar and/or other candy pieces, such as green M&Ms. Makes 18 cupcakes. Homemade Mint Candy Recipes by Rachel Keller This recipe is great for St. Patrick's Day, Christmas, Valentine's Day, or any time you feel the urge for a cool, rich peppermint taste. Mint Candy 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. powdered sugar 4 Tbsp. water peppermint extract red or pink coloring (use green for St. Patrick's Day) Combine granulated sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Add flavoring, food coloring, and powdered sugar. Drop on wax paper quickly. (The first mints will be round, but as the mixture cools, the mints become lumpier.) Back to Previous Page... For a St. Patty's Day article and more recipes, join us on the Next Page... This site was designed by Heather Diodati E-mail: info@whimsies-online.com *Whimsies, Pet Virus, Pet Computer Virus, Virus Buster Pet, Personal Pet Virus, Peavey and Virus Virtuel are all Trademarks of DDesign. Top of page