Time-Saving Caramel Dip
Holy monkeys! What happened to December?
I can’t believe I’ll be flying home in just a few days! I’m almost done Christmas shopping, but I can’t believe how quickly it’s coming. Which is probably good considering the amount of holiday goodies I’ve been eating.
And as you can see, I’ve been busy making a Gingerbread Toaster:
The iphone picture doesn’t do it justice. You can’t see the power cord coming out of it, or the little lever that you’d push down. I’m also not sure why the toaster has a face, but that’s ok. It was the winner of the terribly-unofficially-twitter-voting-system. And that’s what matters. *(Note, I was busy taking pictures and barely had a hand in this creation. But the boys on my team did an excellent job.)
Anyways, I’m sure I’m not the only one who is feeling like the days are becoming a blur. Where the heck did the time go? I had 10 christmas parties (+2 birthday parties) to attend over the course of 6 days. Needless to say, I had to give up making all of them, and just hit as many as I could!
Since a lot of these events were the “bring a dish to share” type of shindigs, I’ve been relying on some super quick, super simple recipes.
And if I can incorporate some fruit, well, that’s a bonus.
I did some googling for basic types of caramel dip, and then improvised my own with some ingredients I had on hand. So here’s what went down
Caramel Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup brown Sugar, Packed
- 1/2 cup Half-and-half
- 2 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt
All you have to do is cook it over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, while stirring to ensure that it doesn’t burn. Then pour into a bowl or jar and let it cool. (You don’t even have to let it cool, I served it warm!)
I recommend it with apple slices and pretzel sticks! It also ensures that you’ll have the option of fruit at the party! 🙂
I am totally with you on the where the heck did the month go mantra?? As for the caramel dip….totally would go with apples 🙂
I love your gingerbread toaster! I am totally asking the same question: “where has december gone??”
i’d dip in some chocolate covered pretzels! (:
Drooling over that sauce.Do you think I could make it with soy creamer or maybe even almond milk? I need it now. 😉
I think soy creamer would work! I’m afraid almond milk might make it too watery… but you could definitely try it!
Love your gingerbread toaster! It’s so cute and creative! Haha!
Michelle and I made a gingerbread house when we were in HS with our older sister. and I remember it being a lot of fun but also a lot of work haha
love caramel sauce. love mixing chocolate and caramel together, a treat for me 🙂
Mmmmmmmm! Looks delicious 😀 Would sweet potato taste good with that!? Hmmm
Hahaha I think ANYTHING would taste good with it 😉
I love the fact that you created a gingerbread TOASTER!
Whoop whoop – party animal! 😉 I haven’t made a gingerbread house in years, but I kinda of wanna’ give it another shot.
Yummy! This souds so good 🙂