{holiday sweet swap} sweet features #3

Is it Monday ALREADY?!  I had grand plans of posting this feature post this weekend but the onset of a cold hit me like a ton of bricks!  There was much napping, tissue folding (I am NOT a tissue wadder/crumbler!) and general grumpiness.  How do you cheer a crabby Keri up?  Take a peek at all the sweets that have linked up to the {holiday sweet swap}!! 

So, enough whining from me, let's spotlight some of your sweets!!

I have featured a ton of baked goods here, on Facebook and on my Pinterest board ... breads,  cupcakes ...  BUT today, I figured I would showcase some of your candy creations!  I'll be honest, I don't know that I've ever made homemade candy.  That is alllll about to change!!

First up ... Chocolate Almond Pralines shared by Meg's Everyday Indulgence!!   Sweet and simple and oh the things I am brainstorming to throw into these!!  She is also hosting 12 weeks of Christmas cookies - simply fantastic!!

Joan from Chocolate, Chocolate and more ... shared her recipe for Homemade Caramels and you better believe I am adding these to my list of things to add to our teacher gifts!  You also just might want to check out her Wicked Chocolate Caramel Bars - these look amazing!!

And how about this Easy Peppermint Fudge from Raia's Recipes?  I love that this is a basic recipe that you can easily adapt for all sorts of delicious variations.  And I also love her simple substitutions page - great idea, Raia!

Thanks again all you bakers, frosters and sweet treat makers ... your recipes will be pinned and shared on my Facebook page!  Can't wait to see what else you create this holiday season ... stop back by and share!!  See?  I feel better already!!

Have a sweet rest of your week!
Keri