We thought we\’d give Jenn the weekend off from her 12-day Christmas cookie countdown, and so I\’m chiming in with two of my standbys. Day 8 – Ambrosia Macaroons This new take on a classic macaroon has become my new favourite, with it\’s Christmas flavours of orange and chocolate, and simply for the fact it\’s …
Day 7 – Sour Cream Cookies So colorfully festive! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sugar 1 cup sour cream (or 1/2 c sour cream and 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt) 3 eggs 1 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla DIRECTIONS: In large mixing bow, combine sugar, sour cream, eggs and butter. Beat with mixer until light and fluffy. DRY …
Day 6 – Cream Cheese Whoopies Despite the pre-packaged ingredients, this cookie is a sinfully decadent whoopie that won\’t last long in your house! INGREDIENTS: 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 1 container …
Day 6 – Spiced Holiday Nuts So they\’re not a cookie, but after the last few days of sugar don\’t ya think it\’s time for something salty? INGREDIENTS: 4 Cups mixed nuts (no peanuts) 4 tbsp. melted butter Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix melted butter and nuts in a bowl. Stir until the …
Welcome to Day 4 – Whipped Eggnog Shortbread (Oh yeah. This Mommy is gonna be a little chubbier after this blog!) INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. butter 1/2 cup cornstarch 1-1/2 cups icing sugar 2 – 1/4 cups flour 3/4 tsp vanilla 4 tbsp. eggnog (or cream) DIRECTIONS: Cream butter with mixer, adding first sugar and then …
Day 3 of our Christmas cookies– a new spin on an old favorite. Chocolate Gingerbread INGREDIENTS: 2-1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup unsweetened Baker\’s Cocoa 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup molasses …
Day 2 of our Christmas Cookies – Peanut Butter Reindeer INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup Peanut Butter 1-1/4 firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or shortening 2-1/2 to 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1-3/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) DECORATIONS: Chocolate covered mini pretzels Miniature brown M & M\’s or brown Smarties …
A gift from our kitchen to yours, a dozen cookie recipes! Today, Salted Caramel Turtles.
At the log house, we\’re having family over for Thanksgiving dinner, so I\’m working on building a fall centrepiece, with an informal arrangement of fall foliage, baby pumpkins, candles and the western element of horseshoes. I lean towards the Horse & High Priestess look for Thanksgiving, how about you? Pulling together the elements of this …
A while ago, I had the privilege of introducing guest blogger, Priscilla Unger, creator of Memories of Home, with her extraordinary Wild Rose Petal Ice Cream. In her own words Priscilla is a homemaker, a homebuilder, a homesteader, and a homeschooler. And in her spare time, she is a hobby food creator. Today Priscilla is …
