Cookie Swap Part 2

It’s time for the recipes! I have picked out ten Christmas cookie recipes which seem to be delicious. So, get your flour, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, baking soda, and what ever else the recipes call for. It’s time to BAKE!

Peanut Butter Blossoms

According to “General Mills, Peanut Butter Blossoms are the most popular Christmas cookie in the country; it’s the most-visited cookie recipe in seven states, which means it’s the most common favorite cookie in the U.S. That’s a pretty high honor! Jul 30, 2022”

I am a fan of PBB (Peanut Butter Blossoms), and they are in my cookie tins each year! So, let’s see what makes them YUMMY!

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies…have to admit, not really a fan. I have nightmares of millions and millions of cookies being made by my mother and aunts and our duty as children, my cousins, my sister, and I, was to frost said millions of cookies. We never thought the day would end when we had to frost the sugar cookies! Do you remember the dragees that were silver? Those things could zing your fillings like nothing else.

Easy Gingerbread Cookies

Growing up, gingerbread cookies weren’t usually on the menu. We would get the ginger snaps through out the year, but back in the day, those gingerbread men were to tough to bite into. However, I have grown to like gingerbread cookies over the year. Can’t wait to try these out!

Both the Sugar Cookie and the Gingerbread Cookie can be frosted many different ways. Check out the links on some of the millions and millions of ideas out there!

Candy Cane Cookies

While I am reminising about childhood cookies, the CCC (Candy Cane Cookies) were my favorite! They were so yummy, sadly as I grew up, I found they were extremely hard to make. The dough would be too dry and fall apart, we would over bake them, it was a never ending struggle. But, here, we have an updated version!

Christmas Snickerdoodles

The Snickerdoodle, not on the childhood cookie list, however, it’s a must make in our house now and is usually one of the first cookies to run out! (Just a note, Snickerdoodles can be made with or without Cream of Tartar Pictured on the right)

Here we start the; Never Have I Ever part of the choice of cookies.

I choose the FCDC (Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies) as I have found I love cranberries, but not that nasty stuff out of a can (sorry to those who like it).

Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies

Oreo Balls

Appears to be something in the neighborhood of a “truffle” or “cake pop”. Every single time I try to dip cake pops in the chocolate, they fall off the stick, fork, or anything else I try!

Raspberry Pistachio Linzer Cookies

I have never had a Linzer or raspberry and pistachio together, this should be interesting!

See, don’t they look yummy!!!

Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies

Can you even go wrong with Andes Mints? In a chocolate cookie? My mind suggests not!

Peppermint Mocha Cookies

Kind of like the AMCC there is nothing wrong with peppermint and mocha together!

So there you have it. Ten of the most delicious looking Christmas cookies I have seen in a long time. Mine never look anything close to these pictured here, but when I make my cookies, I will make sure and share with you what they looked like. Share yours too, if you like!

“I sure do like those Christmas cookies, sugar
I sure do like those Christmas cookies, babe
The ones that look like Santa Claus
Christmas trees and bells and stars
I sure do like those Christmas cookies, babe”
George Strait, Christmas Cookies

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Is It Too Late For Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas?

Well, I have to tell you, this year has certainly gone by fast! I mean it was just Jan 1 like three minutes ago. I guess that’s what happens when you get stuck in a rut and you are “old” on top of that!

I have wasted enough time, let’s get this party started!

Appetizers:

If you have followed me (or tried to follow me) you know, the Deviled Egg is always a must at our house. I don’t know what it is about it, maybe nostalgia, maybe the ease of making them, or…maybe just cause they are so darn good!

I have switched it up just a bit this year and chose a recipe which included different ingredients than the “classic” egg mixture.

Check out this recipe:

Thanksgiving Deviled Eggs:

The Dried Beef Cheese Ball:

My dad used to make this cheese ball, however he used crunchy bacon!

Sausage Balls:

Side Dishes:

Sweet Potatoes are always on the buffet table at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows & Streusel:

There is no way my family would ever consider anything else than the ol stand by, mashed potatoes. But, I like to experiment with new recipes, however, often to the shegrin of the victims of my not so everday “normal” food, they don’t like whatever it is I make.

Twice Baked Potato Casserole:

Corn just goes with mashed potatoes, so when you try new potato recipes, try new corn recipes too. I admit, this one sounds absolutley fabulous!

Honey Butter Skillet Corn:

The Main Dish:

I am sure many of you are in the same boat our families are. Money is a bit tight and so I looked for alternatives to the tradional Turkey.

I believe you can use this chicken recipes on a turkey if you like!

Roasted Chicken:

Citrus Herb Roast Turkey Breast:

Apple Butter Glazed Ham:

Desserts!

Now, to my favorite time of the dinner. However, I am not a fan of pumpkin, nothing pumpkin, aside from the smell of it. But, for those of you who love pumpkin, I did include one recipe.

Sweet Cherry Pie: (Comeon, you know you are now singing that song in your head right now)

Divine Chocolate Cream Pie:

Easy Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting:

I hope you have enjoyed my ideas for a bit of a non stressful Thanksgiving dinner. Many of these recipes can be make ahead of time, so you are able to enjoy YOUR Thanksgiving day!

Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have provided me with more than I could ever have imagined. You have surrounded me with people who always look out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and actions.

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