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*Farmgirl Swap:  Christmas Cookie Swap - Exchanging Now.  |
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ayates
True Blue Farmgirl
170 Posts
anna
hailey
id
USA
170 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 15 2010 : 7:16:18 PM
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Yes, Brenda, I did . . . am feeling a bit blue over our swapping. Communication has been unsatisfactory since the beginning. If you haven't received my package yet and you haven't sent one to me yet, let's call it a wash!
Merry Christmas |
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Sue Feely
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Sue
Buffalo
New York
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 07:38:36 AM
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| I have received my cookie package, first of all it contained much more than cookies! I also received some hot cocoa, a covered christmas mug, and a giant cookie cookbook! My cookies were peanut butter sandwich cookies and one with chocolate and rolled oats! What a wondeful package to open! |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 4:59:46 PM
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Since this is a Christmas swap, I think we all should be a bit more giving and patient knowing this is a very busy time for us all. The post can also be quite slow this time of year. My personal swap, Vickie, will not even now be receiving cookies because of my gluten free issues but she is not complaining. However, I intend to send her a gift in thanks for her understanding - even though it will be late and not in time for Christmas.
Anna, I am sure that both of your packages will show up in due time.
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Proud Farmgirl #775
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Dec 16 2010 : 5:14:12 PM
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Beverly, I got your package today and it is wonderful - you really spoiled me! The cookies are all delish (yes I had to test try one of each right away!!) and the eggnog ones are rather unusual to boot. And I love the box you packaged them in, very festive. Thank you so much!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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vintage saver
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
oleta
wheelersburg
ohio
USA
323 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 1:24:11 PM
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| Connie, I hope you got your cookies, because the ones I have here are starting to go stale. lol. My doctor chewed me out today for gainng weight, said I need to exercise. How can I exercise in this cold? If I try to walk, I nly have a highway and the coal trucks will blow you over and if its hot I can't get out in it. I have a walking dvd that you do in your living room- never been opened--guess this is the time. |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 2:11:06 PM
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Eggnog cookies??? Sounds interesting - would someone please share the recipe?
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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Mollymaude
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Vickie
San Angelo
TX
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 2:34:33 PM
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Yes, if you share it I would love to have it too, Have never heard of Eggnog Cookies but bet they are delicious!
Life is full of special surprises |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 3:10:08 PM
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LOL - the eggnog cookies are good, yes (I am nibbling on a couple right now!) but interestingly enough, it is the chocolate chip cookies that I would like to have the recipe for. I usually make the standard toll house variety, but also add a touch of almond extract for that special oomph. But Beverly's are very different in texture, they stay mounded in shape and are more tender/sandy rather than chewy. Not my usual idea of chocolate chip cookies but very, very good!! If you have time at some point I would love that recipe Beverly :) Like, when you are snowed in mid-Jan lol
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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pinkwitchy~farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
230 Posts
Beverly
Lee's Summit
MO
USA
230 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 4:57:57 PM
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OK, I'll post the recipes :) but 1st I have to say that I received Catherine's package today! Mmmmmmm....LOVE the Ginger Pennies! What a versitile little cookie! I'm thinking that topping oatmeal, yogurt or ice cream w/ them would be D-lish! The Mexican Wedding cakes are FABULOUS! The funny thing is, I almost made those for YOU! LOL! Thank you so much! I bet none of them last through the night! (posting on our other swap) ;)
The Eggnog cookies would probably be better if I had read the recipe RIGHT! I just noticed, after looking at it to post, I did not use enough butter! The recipe calls for 3/4 C.....I used 3/4 stick! I'm such an AIRHEAD!!
Eggnog Cookies
2 1/4 C flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 1/4 C white sugar
3/4 C butter, softened
1/2 C egg nog
1 tsp vanilla
2 large egg yolks
Preheat oven to 300 degerees
In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients together
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar & butter until it resembles a grainy paste
Add eggnog, vanilla and egg yolks and beat at medium speed until smooth
Add the flour mixture and beat at low speed until blended. Do not overmix
Drop by teaspooons onto an ungreased baking sheet, 1" apart. (I used a small scoop, approx 1 TBSP)
Optional: sprinkle nutmeg over the unbaked cookies (I did not do this)
Bake for approx. 20 minutes or until bottoms turn a light brown. Transfer from pans immediately to cool.
I did not sprinkle the nutmeg, instead, I drizzled Powdered Sugar glaze over them. The glaze calls for milk, I used eggnog instead.
Eggnog Glaze
1 1/4 C powdered sugar
3 TBSP eggnog (more if needed)
Mix milk into sugar. Add more milk, 1 Tbs at a time, if needed to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle on cookies.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
3/4 stick butter flavor Crisco shortening stick
1 1/4 C firmly packed light brown sugar
2 TBSP milk
1 TBSP vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 3/4 C all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 C smei-sweet chocolate chips (I used somewhere from 1/4 - 1/2 C more)
1 C coarsly chopped nuts of choice * (optional) I used plain almonds
Heat oven to 375 degrees
Combine shortening, brown sugar, milk & vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour, salt and baking soda in separate bowl & then mix into shortening mixture until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips & nuts.
Drop by rounded TBSP 3" apart onto ungreased baking sheet (I used a medium (approx 2TBSP)scoop)
Bake 8-10 minutes for chewy cookies or 11-13 for crisp cookies. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet then move cookies to cooling rack to cool completely
*If nuts are ommited, add an additional 1/2 C chips.
ENJOY!!!
{{{hugs}}}
Beverly
Farmgirl Sister 1575* * * It is often the bend in the road that makes life worth the drive * * * |
Edited by - pinkwitchy~farmgirl on Dec 20 2010 5:01:58 PM |
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 05:32:19 AM
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Ooo yummy! I found a recipe in Southern Living for Eggnog Pound Cake this year. I've never used eggnog in recipes before. I love it! I've made the cake four times and shared it with friends - if the cookies are as good as it is, they will not last for long. Thanks, Beverly, for sharing the recipes.
Merry Christmas to you all!
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 09:40:08 AM
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Thanks or the recipes Beverly!!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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mtngirljon
True Blue Farmgirl
539 Posts
Jonnie
Webster
Texas
USA
539 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 4:23:57 PM
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Hi, Brenda! Just wanted to let you know that I received your cookies today! What perfect timing. My brother had just finished eating all the ones that we had and have almost finished all that we brought back from Mom's. I would love to have the recipes for the date(?) bars and the chocolate mint ones. They are really yummy.
And, I love the little snowman notepad and pen and the lavender sachet. Thank you so much!!
Hope things are going better for you.
Happy New Year!
Jonnie
Farmgirl #648
"Turn your face to the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you" - Maori Proverb
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Mollymaude
True Blue Farmgirl
92 Posts
Vickie
San Angelo
TX
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2010 : 9:34:23 PM
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Beverly,
Thank you for sharing your recipes. I tried the Eggnog cookies and glaze for my family for Christmas and they loved them.
Life is full of special surprises |
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vintage saver
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
oleta
wheelersburg
ohio
USA
323 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 09:28:12 AM
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| Connie, did you ever get your cookies? I e-mailed you. |
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lulu
True Blue Farmgirl
240 Posts
Connie
Geuda Springs
Kansas
USA
240 Posts |
Posted - Jan 29 2011 : 10:34:27 AM
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Oleta,
I replied to your email, sorry if you didn't get it. Yes I received the cookies and my SIL jumped right in and started eating them. I was in the hospital having a total right knee replacement. They were all gone by the time I got home, so I'm guessing they must have been pretty good. Thanks so much. I'm just glad that they had something to snack on at home.
Connie
LULU
farmgirl sister #1369
"Scattered Prairie Gals" chapter
Take care and write soon.
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