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Farm Kitchen:  Christmas Cookies  |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
 Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 06:14:23 AM
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| What kind of Christmas Cookies does everyone like to make? |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 06:36:12 AM
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I make pizzelles, shortbread, ginger snaps, gingerbread, bizcochitos and a fruit cake bar.
Yes, I will say it. I love fruit cake! |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 07:03:34 AM
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I usually just make your standard butter (lots of butter) cookies with crushed candy cane pieces. Sometimes I ice them, sometimes I don't. Just depends. I'm not much into shapes because it's usually just me baking them. When Violet gets a little older, perhaps :)
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 08:26:27 AM
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Snickerdoodles, Hello Dollies, Stone Jar Molasses cookies,Pecan Tassies, Oatmeal Scotchies. I also make Pumpkin Ribbon Bread, Zucchini and Banana Bread as well. I make it in small loaves to give as gifts along with cookies.
I wish I could make candy, but I've never been very successful at candy making. :(
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 08:41:12 AM
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Cookie dough truffles, biscotti, peanutbutter cups
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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Autumn Leaves
True Blue Farmgirl
463 Posts
Jennifer
Northern
California
USA
463 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 09:24:33 AM
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I mostly make candies and treats like dipped pretzels,rocky road fudge, pepermint bark, haystacks and rice krispie treats with sprinkles. I'm not too creative when it comes to cookies so most of the time it's oatmeal scotchies, chocolate chip and peanut butter.
Warm Wishes
Jennifer
Never let yesterday use up too much of today - Will Rogers
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 09:51:16 AM
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| OK, Sarah, what is Pumpkin Ribbon Bread? Recipe please? |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 09:58:24 AM
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I was thinking the same thing- I would love to have that recipe too!
I make a pumpkin cranberry bread this is yummy. My daughter and I do "ghosting" each year for friends and the families she babysits for and I like to add a small loaf to each pumkin bucket- with other treats. I figure then they always know where it came from!
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 11:01:02 AM
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LOL!! I will be happy to get the recipe for you guys. Stand by for recipe on Monday.
Pumpkin Ribbon Bread is pumpkin bread with a cream cheese filling. It is VERY good!
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 11:12:12 AM
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Usually, I don't make too many Christmas cookie, but some of our favorites are Chocolate No Bakes, Snickerdoodles, sugar cookies, and Rice Krispy treats. :)
hugs
Jessie
People are like stained-glass windows.
They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in,
their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
432 Posts
Ingrid
BC
Canada
432 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 11:21:50 AM
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I make shortbread, sugar cookies, butter tarts, ginger cookies, speculaas, cranberry bread, and lots of pies. This year my kids want to make homemade chocolates, haven't done that in years but it should be fun.
Give thanks to yourself everyday for all the wonderful things you do! |
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lulu bell
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Karen
Ashland
NE
USA
94 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 11:37:29 AM
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| Oh that pumpkin ribbon bread sounds great. I also love the idea of ghosting since things get crazy at Christmas time. Karen |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 12:51:09 PM
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Here's the recipe girls and you didn't even have to wait til Monday!!! The recipie recommends using regular sized loaf pans, which I have done. But I prefer to use the miniature loaf pans for gift giving sized loaves.
Also, I substitute as many organic ingredients as possible.
Pumpkin Ribbon Bread
Filling:
6 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 C. sugar
1 T. flour
1 egg
2 t. grated orange peel, opt.
Pumpkin Batter:
1 C. canned pumpkin
1/2 C. oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 C. sugar
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. ground cloves
1/2 t. cinnamon
1 2/3 C. flour
1 t. baking soda
1 C. chopped pecans
Preheat to 325° F.
Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and flour in a medium bowl. Add egg and mix well. Add orange peel and stir. Set aside.
Combine pumpkin, oil and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in sugar, salt, cloves, and cinnamon. Mix well. Stir in flour and baking soda. Blend in pecans.
Pour half the batter into a greased and floured 9 X 5 loaf pan. Spread cream cheese mixture over batter carefully. Add remaining batter, spreading to cover cream cheese mixture.
Bake for 90 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick tests clean.
Cool in pans 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pans and cool loaf on rack.
Makes 12 to 15 servings.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 1:16:15 PM
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| sounds sooooo yummy- I think I will try it this wekend! Thank you for the recipe! |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 1:48:30 PM
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Ohhhh Sarah...sounds yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Ingrid, would you be willing to share your recipe for butter tarts?
Thanks
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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lovelady
True Blue Farmgirl
533 Posts
Toni
Indiana
USA
533 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 4:37:56 PM
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| I usually make Russian Teacakes, biscotti, sugar cookies, chocolate crinkle cookies, molasses ginger cookies, and other cookies I randomly find and decide to make. I also make peanut clusters, peppermint bark, buckeyes, fudge, toffee and last year I found a recipe for these layered bars that had a shortbread base, then a caramel layer, and was topped with a thick chocolatey layer. So so good! Will definitely make those again, but they have to be cut small because they are rich! |
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
432 Posts
Ingrid
BC
Canada
432 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 6:50:21 PM
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Here is the butter tart recipe.
Make your pastry for your tarts, I use my regular pie pastry for it.
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla.
Cream the above ingredients and then add 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup walnuts. Bake until crust is light and top is brown. Heat the oven to 350.
Enjoy
Give thanks to yourself everyday for all the wonderful things you do! |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 8:14:52 PM
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I love to make all kinds. I have these snow flake cookie cutters and you cut out the snowflake first then use these littler cut outs to make them even more intricate. I outline them with white and fill them in with baby blue icing and put little silver balls on them. They are so pretty and fun to give away. I eat all the Mexican Wedding cookie myself. LOL
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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4HMom
True Blue Farmgirl
720 Posts
Kelly
Montana
720 Posts |
Posted - Sep 25 2009 : 9:31:29 PM
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Thank you thank you thank you Ingrid! Looks fabulous...I can't wait to try it. :)
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4739 Posts |
Posted - Sep 26 2009 : 09:29:23 AM
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The recipes look great! Thanks for sharing them. I always keep an eye out for new holiday recipes.
I love to make frosted sugar cookies, kolacky's, creme-de-minte filled chocolate cookies, and cranberry nut filled tarts. It wouldn't be Christmas without any of them.
Dawn in IL |
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 06:10:55 AM
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Dawn -would you share your recipe for kolacky's. I am in Minnesota, my husbands paternal grandmother made the best kolaches I have ever had. She died several years ago and unfortunately her recipe died with her. She was a wonderful lady of Czech heritage and an awesome cook. Thank you.
Farmgirl Sister #506
Aim high; shoot for the moon and if you miss it, grab a star. |
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GailMN
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Gail
Hutchinson
Minnesota
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 06:12:37 AM
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Dawn -would you share your recipe for kolacky's. I am in Minnesota, my husbands paternal grandmother made the best kolaches I have ever had. She died several years ago and unfortunately her recipe died with her. She was a wonderful lady of Czech heritage and an awesome cook. Thank you.
Farmgirl Sister #506
Aim high; shoot for the moon and if you miss it, grab a star. |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4739 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4739 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 07:35:01 AM
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Here you go Gail,
Kolacky
1 cup butter
1 8 ounce package of cream cheese
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg yolk
Cream together then add the dry ingredients.
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
Mix thoroughly and chill for 4+ hours. Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into circles. Put them on a cookie sheet. Put a thumbprint in the middle of each cookie and fill with a generous teaspoon of favorite filling. I use Solo apricot, cherry, prune and poppyseed. Bake at 400 for 10-15 minutes, until top is slightly browned. Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes & transfer to cooling rack. Once fully cooled, before serving sprinkle a light dusting of powdered sugar on top. You can skip the powdered sugar if you want, I do.
I've used this recipe my whole life and it is delicious. As I said before, it wouldn't be Christmas without them!
Dawn in IL |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
919 Posts
Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
919 Posts |
Posted - Sep 27 2009 : 08:10:50 AM
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I make sugar cookies and my niece decorates them for me. By the end of the day we are both full of cookies!
Cheryl, Farmgirl Sister #48
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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countrygal56
True Blue Farmgirl
221 Posts
Barbara
Dickson
Tennessee
USA
221 Posts |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Sep 28 2009 : 07:50:34 AM
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Dawn, I'm so glad you posted the Kolacky recipe! Thank You!
The lady who lived across the road from my grandmother for almost 40 years used to make them. Every Christmas she would bring over a huge plate full of Kolacky, Baklava, and all kinds of other goodies. She passed away a few years ago and we miss her very much. It will be nice to be able to make some of her cookies and remember her at Christmas time.
A person is a success if they get up in the morning and get to bed at night and in between does what they want to do. Bob Dylan |
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Farm Kitchen: Christmas Cookies |
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