It's that time of year when I get out my faded yellow notepad with my favorite Christmas treat recipes on it. It is over 30 years old now. My husband told me I might want to look at rewriting these recipes so they don't fade off the paper. He might have a point. But there is a nostalgic side of me that likes to look at the curled edges of the page, including a spot of green food coloring here and there. Ahh, fond memories of Christmas past with family all around.
I started a Cookie Day tradition with our family about 20 years ago, when my nieces were very young. We pick a day close to Christmas and start baking very early in the mor
ning until evening. The aromas that fill the house are amazing! There is much laughter and even more sugar, spice and all things nice. I'll never forget how proud I was when one of my nieces was in a math class at school that had a session on fractions. She told me she did well that day because she remembered how we added different fractions like mixing 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup in our recipes. The largest variety of recipes we have used (to date!) were multiple batches of 14 different treats and soups--had to have lunch, too! (see picture).
ning until evening. The aromas that fill the house are amazing! There is much laughter and even more sugar, spice and all things nice. I'll never forget how proud I was when one of my nieces was in a math class at school that had a session on fractions. She told me she did well that day because she remembered how we added different fractions like mixing 1/2 cup and 3/4 cup in our recipes. The largest variety of recipes we have used (to date!) were multiple batches of 14 different treats and soups--had to have lunch, too! (see picture). This year two of the nieces have one-year old girls of their own. So we are bringing a whole new generation to Cookie Day! We are also "required" to make a new (to us) recipe in addition to our favorites. I have included one of our family favorites below that you are welcome to use and enjoy.
Please reply and post one of your favorite family recipes.
Happy Holidays everyone!!
Happy Holidays everyone!!
HOLLY WREATHSIngredients:
1/4 pound (1 stick) Butter
30-36 large Marshmallows
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring
4 cups Corn Flakes
Red Cinnamon Candies
1/4 pound (1 stick) Butter
30-36 large Marshmallows
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring
4 cups Corn Flakes
Red Cinnamon Candies
Directions:
Melt Butter. Add Marshmallows (cut up works better). Mix well and heat until molten (melted and blended together). Add Vanilla and Food Coloring. Mix well. Add Corn Flakes and gently stir until flakes are well coated. Shape into wreaths on wax paper. Decorate with Red Cinnamon Candies.
Melt Butter. Add Marshmallows (cut up works better). Mix well and heat until molten (melted and blended together). Add Vanilla and Food Coloring. Mix well. Add Corn Flakes and gently stir until flakes are well coated. Shape into wreaths on wax paper. Decorate with Red Cinnamon Candies.
ENJOY!
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