Christmas Cookies 2020

White chocolate cranberry cookies

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Gingersnaps

Truffles

1 C chocolate chips, melted
stir in 3 T corn syrup and 1 t vanilla
gradually stir in 1/2 C evaporated milk (not condensed),
1/2 C powdered sugar,
then 2 1/2 C vanilla wafer crumbs,
then 1 C finely chopped nuts

mix well
let stand about 30 minutes
shape into balls and roll in decorettes or finely chopped nuts or coconut
chill
makes about 4 dozen 1 inch balls

Gingersnaps

from the I Don't Cook Cookbook

*this makes a large batch which is a pain if using a stand mixer but they are very yummy

1 1/2 C butter softened
2 C sugar
2 eggs
1/2 C molasses
2 t cinnamon
1 t ginger
1 t allspice
4 C flour
1 t baking soda
2 t baking powder
1 t salt
sugar for rolling but not really necessary

mixing order:

flour, baking soda, powder, and salt separately

cream butter and sugar
add eggs, molasses, and spices
add flour mixture slowly

roll into balls
roll in sugar if desired
bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes

It's Cookie Time!

Pecan Sandies

Snickerdoodles (recipe to follow)

Gingersnaps (recipe to follow)

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Almond Joy Cookies

White Chocolate and Fresh Cranberry Cookies