Christmas Kahlua Food

CHRISTMAS JELL-O SHOTS

Steps:

• For the lime layer: Heat 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan (or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave) until just simmering. Pour the lime gelatin powder into a medium bowl, then add the hot water. Stir until the powder has completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rum until combined. Transfer to a large liquid measuring cup. Divide evenly among 34 plastic shot glasses (1-ounce glasses). Refrigerate until the gelatin has set, about 45 minutes.
• For the strawberry layer: Heat 1 1/2 cups water in a small saucepan (or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave) until just simmering. Pour the strawberry gelatin powder into a medium bowl, then add the hot water. Stir until the powder has completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rum until combined. Transfer to a large liquid measuring cup. Carefully pour this mixture on top of the set lime layer in each shot glass, then return the glasses to the refrigerator to set completely, about 2 hours.
• For the topping: Meanwhile, with an electric mixer on medium speed, whisk the cream in a large bowl until it holds stiff peaks. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Pipe or dollop the whipped cream on each shot, then decorate lightly with sprinkles. Serve chilled.

WHITE RUSSIAN

Steps:

• Place ice in a rocks glass. Add vodka and Kahlua; top with cream.

CHRISTMAS KAHLUA

Steps:

• Dissolve the sugar in 2 Cups of the boiling water with the cinnamon stick and add corn syrup. Dissolve instant coffee in the other 1 Cup of boiling water. Discard cinnamon stick. Let cool and pour both mixtures into a gallon jug. Add vodka and vanilla and shake well. Ready in about 3-4 weeks.
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PEPPERMINT WHITE RUSSIAN

Steps:

• For each drink, combine 1 ounce each vodka and coffee liqueur and 3/4 ounce peppermint schnapps in a short glass; fill with ice. Pour in 1 ounce cold heavy cream. Serve with a peppermint stick.

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE KAHLUA CHRISTMAS BALLS

Steps:

• 1. Melt the chocolate chips in evaporated milk in a pot over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for about 30 minutes. Combine all remaining ingredients except the coconut; stir into the chocolate mixture, blending well.
• 2. Shape the mixture into 1- to 1 1/2-inch balls (if the dough is too moist, add up to 1/3 cup more cookie crumbs), then roll in coconut. Let air-dry for 2 hours on waxed paper. Transfer to an airtight container; store in refrigerator. Serve in pleated, brown-paper candy cups.

KAHLUA COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream margarine in a medium bowl; Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Add kahlua and egg, beating well.
• Combine flour and next 3 ingredients, stirring well.
• Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, beating at low speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
• Cover and chill dough for 15 minutes.
• Combine powdered sugar and cocoa.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls; Roll each ball in sugar mixture.
• Place on cookie sheets coated with cooking spray.
• Flatten each with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 9 minutes.

KALUA PIG IN A SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt then liquid smoke over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker.
• Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time.
• Remove meat from slow cooker, and shred, adding drippings as needed to moisten.