tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post140026140317837793..comments2024-03-27T04:58:00.871-07:00Comments on My Mother's Apron Strings: Halloween Candy ShortbreadSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-63977586954842198982012-11-17T18:34:05.902-08:002012-11-17T18:34:05.902-08:00Mmmm That looks delicious! I also like to added c...Mmmm That looks delicious! I also like to added chopped up candy bars to brownies. Have a fantastic weekend!Susan @ The Royal Cookhttp://theroyalcook.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-52451601318874373062012-11-12T06:59:37.377-08:002012-11-12T06:59:37.377-08:00OH LORD - now we will be buying extra Halloween Ca...OH LORD - now we will be buying extra Halloween Candy just for this yummy delight!Cash Wall Browning-Smithhttp://www.facebook.com/therapeinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-39824801447096344902012-11-11T07:16:08.996-08:002012-11-11T07:16:08.996-08:00Yum! Shortbread is one of my favorite cookies! :)Yum! Shortbread is one of my favorite cookies! :)NancyChttp://nancycreative.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-56043590233078843512012-11-09T19:14:15.335-08:002012-11-09T19:14:15.335-08:00P.S. on Friday, Nov. 9 2012. Thanks for your visi...P.S. on Friday, Nov. 9 2012. Thanks for your visit and comment, Susan. Kelly IS an angel now, looking down on all, for sure, and putting in a good word. Take care, Susan. Hope your weekend goes swimmingly. Susan in MassachusettsSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-63493920109382132172012-11-09T10:24:24.263-08:002012-11-09T10:24:24.263-08:00Ari is a genius ;-) These candy shortbread look wo...Ari is a genius ;-) These candy shortbread look wonderful with coconut shreds.Angie's Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978978261098754954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-44497047491751005372012-11-09T08:03:50.818-08:002012-11-09T08:03:50.818-08:00I'm coming over for the Whopper creation!! Luv...I'm coming over for the Whopper creation!! Luv you, MeSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-15806684549672310272012-11-09T07:21:34.666-08:002012-11-09T07:21:34.666-08:00I can totally relate to the crap shoot concept of ...I can totally relate to the crap shoot concept of candy buying for Halloween. I've only "run out" once since living here and was left with 3 pieces. Had to turn off the light...This year, for some strange reason, I did okay but now have an over abundance of whoppers! So, now to creat a whopper-inspired, booze filled creation...Got the malted milk powder, got the whopper...Now, just got to pick the booze! I could use one of these yummy choconutty-almondy shortbread right about now, my friend! Lv, meEllen @ BakeItWithBoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010792456761991466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-74365412423697756162012-11-09T06:43:46.883-08:002012-11-09T06:43:46.883-08:00You all have had some pretty wicked weather and I ...You all have had some pretty wicked weather and I hope you have fared well. My granddaughter in New Jersey is just getting Halloween tonight because of the areas affected. I do know from living in the Northeast, there are a lot of strong, determined people that will rebuild, just like our friends in New Orleans did after Katrina. Take care and keep warm, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-28859198640649738302012-11-09T06:41:49.721-08:002012-11-09T06:41:49.721-08:00I do have some Hershey bars left...maybe the next ...I do have some Hershey bars left...maybe the next batch:-DSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-41685975458204260972012-11-09T06:41:24.348-08:002012-11-09T06:41:24.348-08:00I'd love some tips on veganizing bake goods; o...I'd love some tips on veganizing bake goods; our oldest daughter is a Vegan, but I have not expertise in the science of it all, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-17036118778504377382012-11-09T06:40:25.529-08:002012-11-09T06:40:25.529-08:00Love Butterfingers!! They weren't in the big ...Love Butterfingers!! They weren't in the big bag of candy I bought, but probably wouldn't have made their way to being on top of shortbread...LOL!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-59533118420472719752012-11-09T06:39:19.065-08:002012-11-09T06:39:19.065-08:00I think that's how it's going to be next y...I think that's how it's going to be next year for us. The trend clearly points to alternative options kids are doing for Halloween. XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-54630915216227190342012-11-09T06:37:38.384-08:002012-11-09T06:37:38.384-08:00My hubby loves shortbread too--that's why I de...My hubby loves shortbread too--that's why I developed a brownie with a shortbread layer underneath for him. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-46563892750298081822012-11-09T06:36:42.182-08:002012-11-09T06:36:42.182-08:00Such a good time--we really do have an incredible ...Such a good time--we really do have an incredible bond, as I do with Maddie as well. I love kids and was a pediatric nurse for 17 years before I got into creating paper flowers and writing books. The grands love my studio and I'm always happy to expand their creativity with art and baking:-DSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-29337541242374775432012-11-09T06:34:16.987-08:002012-11-09T06:34:16.987-08:00I think the beauty of this is that you could take ...I think the beauty of this is that you could take any of your leftover candy--Heath or Hershey bars, Peppermint Patty, even Reece's peanut butter cups and turn this into a quick treat:-DSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-80665175300647296922012-11-09T06:33:07.091-08:002012-11-09T06:33:07.091-08:00I think the concept of "Trunk & Treat&quo...I think the concept of "Trunk & Treat" has taken over in our area and I will definitely scale down next year...even if it means turning off the lights when we out of candy:-(Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-88475863828314904432012-11-09T06:32:03.383-08:002012-11-09T06:32:03.383-08:00We really do try to limit our sugar too, so puttin...We really do try to limit our sugar too, so putting candy on top of these shortbread made it easier to give away to friends!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-10333305950682465842012-11-09T06:04:27.636-08:002012-11-09T06:04:27.636-08:00sounds like a good idea to me.....plus extra cocon...sounds like a good idea to me.....plus extra coconut! yum! <br />Susan you lucked out on yet another snow storm here in CT. Didn't have to go out so just looked out of our window to see the winter wonderland.<br />stamping sue<br />http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/stamping suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190644334669574160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-19047307314738439472012-11-08T20:46:35.342-08:002012-11-08T20:46:35.342-08:00Yum! Reminds me of a shortbread cookie frosted wi...Yum! Reminds me of a shortbread cookie frosted with Hershey bars that my mother used to make.PCStamperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14376326366932002095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-79219565307005521482012-11-08T18:21:13.312-08:002012-11-08T18:21:13.312-08:00Hmmmmm, easy to veganise...and I have plenty of ch...Hmmmmm, easy to veganise...and I have plenty of chocolate chips and coconut!<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-37916222422273020882012-11-08T18:02:59.658-08:002012-11-08T18:02:59.658-08:00I just made Butterfinger Brownies with some of my ...I just made Butterfinger Brownies with some of my leftovers!ytsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373754376231819884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-13786333882000616882012-11-08T17:54:38.208-08:002012-11-08T17:54:38.208-08:00This looks so good. We don't have anyone that...This looks so good. We don't have anyone that Trick or Treats in our neighborhood so I just buy a little bit of my favorite candy! hugs, LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-21637173823181222192012-11-08T17:36:45.314-08:002012-11-08T17:36:45.314-08:00Oh me, oh my. Say shortbread and I'm there, a...Oh me, oh my. Say shortbread and I'm there, and chocolate plus coconut, LOVE IT.<br />XOXO's,<br />MarciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-39775816881843798542012-11-08T17:21:20.218-08:002012-11-08T17:21:20.218-08:00Sounds pretty delicious (and decadent) to me, Susa...Sounds pretty delicious (and decadent) to me, Susan. You must have sooooo loved that visit with your beloved grandson. He's such a doll. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4236430084801008700.post-91207595334147863002012-11-08T17:18:03.376-08:002012-11-08T17:18:03.376-08:00Oh my! I wish I lived close enough to come over a...Oh my! I wish I lived close enough to come over and try this in person. My mouth is watering! My kids and husband don't like coconut so I will have to make this and eat it all by myself. Darn! ;-)<br /><br />With Love and Ladybug Hugs,<br />KatKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950850901557220287noreply@blogger.com