Christmas Recipes

Christmas Recipes

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Christmas Wreath Cookies

One year, I made these cookies with my kids.  They were quick and fun for them to make.  I thought that maybe we would try them again this year using rice krispies instead of corn flakes?

Anyone have any other variations that would be quick and easy for children to prepare?

1/2 cup butter
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp green food coloring
4 cups corn flakes

Melt butter, add marshmallows.  When mixture is smooth, add extracts, coloring, and cereal.  Make into wreath shapes.

Decorate with red cinnamon candies and silver balls.

Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix

There nothing nicer to give or receive than a homemade gift from the heart.  How about making up a batch of this wonderful warm spiced cider to give to your loved ones for Christmas.

1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries
12 Cinnamon Sticks
1/2 Teaspoon crushed whole Cloves
2 Tablespoon Whole Allspice

Stir together ingredients. Store in an airtight container.  Decorate the container with beautiful Christmas ribbons and bows.  Attached a tag to the container that has the following information on it:

Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix

2 quarts apple cider
1 quart water
1 package Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix
2 oranges, sliced

In a large saucepan combine the cider, water, and Spiced Cranberry Cider Mix. Heat thoroughly but do not boil. Add most of the orange slices. Serve warm, garnished with the remaining orange slices.  Great for holiday
entertaining and fall get-togethers.

Christmas Recipes: Christmas Cookie Cutouts

Ingredients

1 cup real butter, softened
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon almond extract, optional (reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon if used)
Assorted holiday cookie cutters

Directions

Mix butter and sugar together until very light and creamy. Add egg and extract(s); mix well. Slowly add flour and baking soda. Divide dough into equal parts; wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out dough on waxed paper to about a 1/4 to 1/3 inch in thickness; cut into desired shapes. Bake on greased cookie sheets for 7 minutes, or until edges turn slightly golden. Cool and decorate.

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