Smart Alternatives

Since space in the toaster oven is a premium during the holidays, I've started making chocolates and sweets that don't require baking. They include:

• Peppermint patties
• Peanut butter cups
• Brittle
• Chocolate covered nuts
• Truffles

 I've posted a video for simple truffle making. I wouldn't recommend using chocolate chips, however -- Trader Joe's sells a "Pound Plus" bar of chocolate in several varieties that I typically use, and it's only about $7.  Also, the video shows cooling the chocolate mix in a bowl -- if you have a sheet pan, I'd recommend covering it with parchment and pouring the mix over that. It'll cool faster and more evenly so you don't have a solid top and a liquid center.