Share these holiday recipes with your loved ones behind bars.
In the Winter 2022 edition of Inside Journal®, readers shared some simple prison recipes that make for fun treats, at Christmastime or anytime. Here are two desserts that can be created behind bars.
COFFEE BALLS
Submitted by Eldon in Minnesota
INGREDIENTS
- (10) 3-oz. bags of vanilla caramels
- (1) 3-oz. container of instant coffee
- (1) 4-oz container of coffee creamer
- Small bowlful of cocoa powder
Unwrap each caramel and place in large bowl. Heat 30 seconds at a time (stirring after each) until melted.
Stir in coffee powder a little at a time until all mixed together. Then add creamer a little at a time, stirring and reheating as you add it.
Once all ingredients are mixed together, heat again for 30 seconds.
NOTE: Rubber gloves or other protective wear is recommended for this next step. Take a small amount of the hot batter and roll by hand into a ball, dipping and rolling the ball into the cocoa powder until covered.
Set finished balls onto plate to cool. These are especially great for times when you want a caffeine boost but don’t have time or aren’t allowed to drink liquid coffee.
EZ COOKIE BALLS
Submitted by Lynn in North Carolina
INGREDIENTS
- Cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (10-20 cookies)
- Chocolate bar
Crush several cookies (either by hand or with back side of a spoon). Then shape by hand into balls. Set aside.
In a separate bowl or cup, melt chocolate bar (slowly, 10 seconds at a time in microwave, to avoid burning) and stir until liquid chocolate. Dip cookie balls in chocolate.
Set on plastic until chocolate shell has hardened. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: Some of these ingredients may not be available, and restrictions on cooking vary. Be sure to comply with your facility's rules and regulations.
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