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WISHING COOKIE

Swedish cookie

3 1/4 c. flour 1 t. baking soda

1 t. cinnamon 3/4 t. ginger

1/4 t. nutmeg 1/2 t. cadomom

1 c. butter 1 1/2 c. sugar

1 egg 2 T. molasses

1 T. water 1/2 t. grated orange or lemon peel

Lace icing

Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cardamom.

In a large bowl beat butter till softened. Add sugar and beat till fluffy.

Add egg, molasses, water and peel and beat well. gradually add flour

mixture, beating till mixed. Cover and chill for 2 hours or more till easy to

handle.

Roll dough 1/8 inch thick. cut with star shaped cookie cutter. Bake at 375

oven about 8 minutes or till done. Cool and design with decorating bag

and writing tip. Makes about 100.

Lace icing: stir together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 t. vanilla, and enough

milk (about 2 T.) to make icing af piping consistency.

Making a wish. Place cookie into the palm of your hand. With other hand

press in the center with one finger. If the cookie breaks into three pieces

and you eat all three without saying a word, you get to make a wish.

I cannot guarentee the wish though.

Buttery Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 large egg

3 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

2 teaspoons vanilla

colored sugar crystal, icing, candies, etc. for decorating

Beat butter until soft and creamy, about 2 minutes on medium speed of electric hand-held mixer. Add sugar gradually, beating well. Add egg and beat in. Combine flour, soda, salt, and cream of tartar; add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in vanilla. Sharpe dough into a ball. Roll dough to a 1/4-inch thickness on wax paper. Cut into desired shapes and place 2 inches apart on un-greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle dough with sugar crystals before baking, if using sugar crystals. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks and decorate if desired. Makes about 3 dozen cookies, depending on size.

Candy Cane Cookie

1 cup shortening/butter mixed

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup peppermint candy (crushed)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

Mix shortening, sugar, egg and flavoring. Mix flour and salt, add to shortening mixture. Divide dough in half.

Add red coloring to on half of dough. Using 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into 4 inch strips on floured board.

Place one red strip and one white strip side by side. Twist together, and bend like a candy cane. Place cookies on lightly un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 F for 9 minutes. While warm sprinkle with sugar and the peppermint candy.

When cooled may be iced.

Chocolate Crinkles

1/2 cup vegetable oil

4 squares unsweetened chocolate (melted)

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups flour (sifted)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup powdered sugar

Mix oil, chocolate and granulated sugar. Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed. Add vanilla

In large bowl mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix dry ingredients into oil mixture. Chill over night.

Drop rounded teaspoons into powdered sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 F for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on sheet for several minutes, than transfer to wire rack.

Christmas Cheer Cookies

1 c. butter, softened

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

3 eggs

3 c. un-sifted flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 lb. dates, chopped

1 lb. walnuts, chopped

1/2 lb. golden raisins

1/2 c. whiskey

1 (10 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained and cut in halves

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs. Beat until ingredients are combined. Mix flour and soda. Stir in dates, walnuts, raisins and whiskey. Batter will be stiff. Drop from teaspoon onto un-greased cookie sheet. Top each with cherry halves. Bake in preheated oven 350 degrees 12 minutes or until done. Store in airtight container.

Makes 6 dozen.

Christmas Jewels

1/3 cup shortening

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup molasses

1 egg

1/2 cup flour (sifted)

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon mace

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ginger

1 pound mixed candied fruit

2 cups nuts (coarsely chopped)

Mix shortening, sugar, molasses, and egg. Mix dry ingredients together in separate bowl. Blend dry ingredients into shortening mixture. Stir in fruit and nuts. Drop rounded teaspoons about 1 inch apart on a greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 325 F for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on sheet for several minutes, than transfer to wire rack.

Christmas Wreath Cookies

1/2 cup butter

3 cups miniature marshmallows

1/2 tsp almond extract

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp green food color

4 cups corn flakes

Melt butter, add marshmallows. When mixture is smooth, add extracts, coloring and cereal. Make into wreath shapes.

Decorate with red cinnamon candies and silver balls.

Rum Balls

50 Vanilla wafers

1/4 Cup honey (or Karo syrup)

2 T. Hershey's Cocoa Powder (optional)

8 oz walnut pieces

1/4 Cup dark rum

Confectioner's (powdered) sugar

Grind vanilla wafers and walnut pieces in food processor. Place in large bowl with remaining ingredients. Mix well and shape into 1 inch diameter balls. Roll in powdered sugar and store in a tightly covered container.

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