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These cookies aren’t just for the holidays - chocolate and peanut butter go together all year round 
Ingredients:
48 Hershey Kisses
½ c. shortening
¾ c. creamy peanut butter
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1½ c. all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp. salt
Granulated sugar (in which to roll cookies)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375° and unwrap chocolates.
- Beat shortening and peanut butter in a large bowl until well blended.
- Add 1/3 c. granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well.
- Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar, place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Immediately press a chocolate into the center of each cookie; cookie will crack around the edges.
- Remove quickly from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.
Yields about 4 dozen cookies.
December 30th, 2008
This recipe is a very simple, hearty meal that’s great for those chilly winter days.
Ingredients:
1 pkg. macaroni & cheese
1 lb. ground beef
½ cup onion (either 1 whole small onion or half of a large)
1 Tbls. chili powder
1 can tomatoes in juice, chopped (diced tomatoes work well)
1 can whole kernel corn, drained (can also use frozen corn)
Directions:
- Brown beef and onion.
- Stir in chili powder; add tomatoes with juice and corn (I’ve been known to throw in a little red wine too!) and simmer.
- Prepare Mac & Cheese (according to package) and add to meat mixture.
Serve with warm bread and enjoy!
December 27th, 2008
Very similar recipe to the Swedish Tea Cookies, but this one’s a tad “heavier”. Still sure to be a Christmas treat that everyone will want more of!
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Mix flour and 1 cup of butter or margarine thoroughly. Stir in whipping cream and mix well. Chill 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut into 1 1/2 inch rounds. Transfer to waxed paper heavily sprinkled with sugar, turning to coat both sides. Place on un- greased baking sheet. Prick in 4 places with fork. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until slightly puffed. Put two cooled cookies together with filling.
- To Make Filling: Blend 1/4 cup soft butter, 3/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tsp. vanilla. If desired, tint with food coloring.
December 15th, 2008
Not to be confused with Russian Tea Cakes, these fluffy, cream-filled wafers are sure to be a favorite around the Christmas cookie tray.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup light cream
1/3 cup granulated sugar for decoration
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Cut 1 cup of the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cream and form the dough into a ball.
- Roll dough out 1/2 inch thick and cut with a small round cutter. Roll cut circles in granulated sugar and place on ungreased cookies sheets. Prick cookies a few times with a fork.
- Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cookies cool before frosting.
- To Assemble: Frost bottoms of half of the cookies and place the remaining cookies on top to make sandwich cookies.
- To make Buttercream Frosting: Beat 1/2 cup of the butter until fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar. Beat in the evaporated milk and the vanilla. Adjust milk and confectioners’ sugar amounts to get buttercream to a good spreading consistency.
Put the extras into the freezer for safe-keeping; they also taste great “frozen,” too. Same cookies as the Christmas Cream Wafers, but with a slightly different recipe.
December 15th, 2008
One cup of (just about) every ingredient makes this recipe an easy one to remember!
Ingredients:
1 c white sugar
1 c brown sugar
1 c oil
1 c margarine (or butter)
1 c coconut
1 c chopped nuts
1 c oatmeal
1 c Rice Krispies
1 egg
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1 tsp soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
3½ c flour
1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
- Mix wet ingredients until fluffy.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Place 1-inch balls on cookie sheet, flatten with sugared glass (sugar the bottom of a drinking glass and press into balls to flatten).
- Bake at 350° for ~10 minutes or until golden.
December 10th, 2008
With the holidays well under way, there can NEVER be too many cookie recipes from which to choose!
Ingredients:
2 sticks butter (or margarine)
2 small packages cream cheese
2 c sugar
2 c flour
1 package (2½ oz) walnuts, finely chopped
*optional* 1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Place onto cookie sheet and bake at 350° for ~13 minutes.
December 10th, 2008
Whether you love PB & J sandwiches or just love cookies, you’ll go crazy for this peanut butter and jelly cookie recipe!
Ingredients:
1½ c flour
½ c sugar
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
¼ c honey
¼ c softened butter
¾ c creamy peanut butter
1 TBLS milk
jelly/jam
Directions:
- Combine flour, sugar, soda and salt.
- Add peanut butter, softened butter; mix until crumbly.
- Stir in honey and milk.
- Shape into 1-inch balls on ungreased cookie dish.
- Press thumb into center of balls, add a dollop of jelly.
- Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
December 10th, 2008
My best friend makes the BEST creamy chicken wild rice soup!
Ingredients:
3-4 chicken breasts, cubed and cooked
2 c uncooked wild rice
3 c chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can ream of mushroom soup
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1 c chopped carrots
1 c chopped celery
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green pepper
2-3 c milk or Half-and-Half
1 c bacon pieces
2 tsp parsley
2-6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1 package fresh chopped chives
½ package Velveeta cheese, cubed
salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
- Cook wild rice according to directions.
- Cook chicken and bacon.
- Add broth, vegetables, parsley, garlic and chives; continue to simmer until veggies soften.
- Add all cans of cream soup when veggies are done.
- Add chicken/bacon; stir thoroughly.
- Add milk (or Half-and-Half) to desired consistency.
- Once heated through, add Velveeta.
- Salt and pepper to taste
*Hint: can also add cubed, cooked potatoes
December 10th, 2008
These are a tasty snack or meal accompaniment. Also a great way to use up old hot dog buns!
Ingredients:
12 day-old hot dog buns
1 c margarine, softened
1 tsp crushed sweet basil
1 tsp dried dill weed
¼ tsp garlic powder
Directions:
- Slice each bun into quarter strips and place on cookie sheet.
- Mix other ingredients and brush mixture on bun strips.
- Bake at 250° for 1 to 1½ hours, or until dried to the touch.
December 10th, 2008
My friend used to make this for me all the time…it’s simple, quick, and VERY tasty!
Ingredients:
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can Fiesta Nacho Cheese soup
2 c milk
1 can chicken (like the tuna cans)
1 can enchilada sauce
shredded cheese
chips
Directions:
- Add soups, milk, enchilada sauce and chicken in stovetop dish.
- Heat slowly until soup is bubbly.
- Top with shredded cheese and chips.
December 10th, 2008
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