Courtney Christmas Treats
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1/2 c. butter 1/2 c. margarine 1 c. shortening 1 c. powder sugar 1 c. granulated sugar Cream the above and add: 2 eggs 1 t. cream of tartar 1 t. soda 1 t. vanilla 4 c. flour Mix thoroughly. Chill dough about 2 hours and then roll out 1/4" thick for cutting cookies. Cut out shapes. Bake 8-10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet just until edges are barely getting golden. Cool and frost with powder sugar, milk and vanilla glaze and sprinkle with colored sugars. A family tradition at Christmas! Makes about 4 dozen.
1 bar German Sweet Chocolate (or 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips) 2 T. butter 1 egg beaten 1/4 t. salt 1/2 t. vanilla 1 c. powdered sugar 1 c. chopped nuts 1 pound small marshmallows coconut Melt chocolate and butter in a big bowl in the microwave. Add beaten egg, vanilla, powdered sugar, salt. Add the nuts and marshmallows and work to coat mixture with a big spoon. Sprinkle some coconut on a large sheet of foil. Drop mixture on top and work into a roll while coating the outside with the coconut. Wrap in the foil and freeze. When firm, slice roll into circles to serve. Great with a cup of hot coffee.
1/2 c. extra-crunchy peanut butter 1- 12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate if you prefer) 2 c. dry roasted peanuts Melt together in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir. Melt another 30 seconds if necessary. When completely melted together, add peanuts. Drop by teaspoonful on waxed paper. Keep refrigerated until served...they melt some.
1 pound cranberries 2-3 sticks cinnamon 1 1/2 c. honey 2/3 c. lemon juice 1 1/2 c. orange juice In a large dutch oven, boil cranberries in 2 quarts of water until they pop. Strain juice and put back into pot. Add cinnamon sticks and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Now stir in honey (may add sugar if you want) and juices and bring to boil. Add enough additional water to make approximately one gallon of tea. Bring to a boil again and serve hot or cold. Refrigerate leftovers. This is an excellent drink for cold and flu sufferers.
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